Chicken Madras Recipe

Chicken Madras Recipe

Ingredients

* 4 chicken breasts
* 2 large onions
* 4 cloves of garlic
* 1 jar of tomato puree
* 3 teaspoons of garam masala
* 2 teaspoons of ground cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
* 8 cardamom pods
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
* juice of 1/2 a lemon

Directions

1. Find a large saucepan or frying pan which has a lid. Place on a medium heat and add a liberal amount of cooking oil and then when at temperature add the two onions finely chopped, cook the onions for a couple of minutes until they start to brown slightly.
2. Now add the garlic (finely chopped), ground Cayenne pepper and Garam masala and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Now add the ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground ginger and ground coriander and stir in for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the diced chicken and stir until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Now add the tomato puree which you will have diluted down 1:1 with water and the seeds from the 8 cardommon pods, stir and then lower the heat and place a lid on the saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionaly (if the sauce starts to stick to the pan add some water)
6. After 30 minutes remove the lid and squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pan along with a pinch of salt, stir and let simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Serve

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Sausage Soup Italian Style

INGREDIENTS

* 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
* 1 pound Italian sausage
* 2 small zucchini, cubed
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained
* 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

* In pot, brown sausage with garlic.
* Stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 mins.
* Stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. Cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
* Remove from heat, and add spinach.
* Replace the lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. Soup is ready to serve after 5 mins.

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Spinach and Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS

* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 16 ounces fresh spinach, washed & chopped
* 6 ounces low-fat, firm silken tofu
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/8 cup low-sodium chicken broth
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup diced red onion
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 10 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
* 6 ounces fresh sliced shiitake mushrooms
* 1/4 cup bacon bits
* 1 pound penne pasta


DIRECTIONS

* Cook the pasta according to package directions.
* While pasta is cooking, in food processor or blender, combine spinach, tofu, lemon juice, garlic, broth, cheese, pepper, and Italian seasoning, process until smooth. Set aside.
* Spray a large non-stick saute pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook onions and mushrooms until tender. Reduce heat to low, add pesto mixture and heat until hot.
* Toss pasta with sauce &bacon bits. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Note that if sauce seems very thick, thin to desired consistency with pasta cooking water or broth.

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Chicken Pie Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
* 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, boiled
* 1/2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup

DIRECTIONS

* Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
* Line a 9 inch pie dish with pastry.
* Blanch frozen mixed vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
* Dice chicken and place in a large bowl. Add vegetables, thyme, celery soup and potato soup. Stir together.
* Pour filling into pastry lined pie dish. Arrange top layer of pie crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top of the crust to allow for steam to escape.
* Place pie on cookie sheet. Put aluminum foil around pie crust edges. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven & let stand for 5 minutes and then serve.


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Gorgonzola Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

* 2 ounces dried chanterelle mushrooms
* 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
* 1 teaspoon truffle oil (optional)
* 1 chopped onion
* 2 shallots, minced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 3 ounces sliced fresh button mushrooms
* 1 (12 ounce) package Arborio rice
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 1 quart hot chicken stock
* 2 tablespoons heavy cream
* 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, or to taste
* ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

* Cover chanterelle mushrooms with hot water, cover, and set aside to soften for 30 mins. Once soft, remove the mushrooms from the water and chop; discard water.
* Melt butter along with truffle oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, shallot, and garlic; cook and stir two minutes until the onion begins to soften. Add the fresh mushrooms, and continue cooking until the mushroom softens and begins to release its liquid. Stir in the chopped chanterelle mushrooms, and cook 3 mins more.
* Add Arborio rice; cook and stir for a few minutes until the rice is well coated with the onion mixture and looks glossy. Stir in the white wine, and cook until nearly evaporated.
* Reduce heat to medium, and add 1/3 of the hot chicken stock. Cook & stir until the chicken stock has been mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes. The risotto should be simmering gently while you stir in the chicken stock. Add half of the remaining stock, and stir for 5 minutes more. Finally add the remaining stock, and continue cooking until the risotto is creamy and the rice is tender, about 5 minutes more. The rice should not be completely soft, but still have a little firmness when you bite into it. You can add a little water if needed to cook the rice to this state.
* Remove risotto from the heat, & stir in the heavy cream & Gorgonzola cheese. Season to taste with salt & pepper, & serve.

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Wild West Pasta Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
* 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, sliced
* 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon bits
* 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
* 16 ounces of pasta

DIRECTIONS

* Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta & cook for 8 to 10 mins or until al dente; drain & reserve.
* In a large bowl, combine black olives, green olives, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon bits, dressing, onion, ground black pepper & pasta; mix well.
* Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for 1 hour, and serve.

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Curry and Garlic Burgers Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 3 large cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
* 1 tablespoon mild curry powder

DIRECTIONS

* Preheat an outdoor grill on high heat.
* In a bowl, mix beef, onion, egg, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, curry powder & steak seasoning.
* Form the mixture into 8 patties.
* Grill patties over indirect heat for about 5 mins on each side, or until done.

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Great Meatloaf Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 15 oz bread crumbs
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
* 3 tbsp seasoning salt
* 4-5 eggs
* 3 tbsp salt (garlic)

DIRECTIONS

* Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
* In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, tomato paste, eggs, garlic salt & seasoning salt. Mix well. Shape into a loaf & place in 9x5 inch loaf pan.
* Bake in preheated oven 1 hour (Ensure it is not pink).

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Fantastic Balsamic Gnocchi

INGREDIENTS

* 3 cloves chopped garlic
* 1/2 cup diced red onion
* salt to taste
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
* 6 crimini mushrooms, chopped
* 4 small mixed sweet peppers, julienned
* 1 cup butter
* 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* 4 leaves chopped basil
* 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi

DIRECTIONS

* Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
* Drain the gnocchi and store in pot.
* Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
* Add garlic to skillet and cook for 2 mins.
* Mix in the chopped onions and season with salt; cook until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
* Stir in the mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes & basil.
* Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir the butter in to melt.
* Pour the balsamic vinegar into the skillet, stir, reduce heat, and simmer the sauce for 15 to 20 mins.
* Toss the cooked gnocchi with the sauce.

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Fantastic Pumpkin Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
* 1 large potato, sliced
* 1 2/3 pounds sugar pumpkin -- peeled, seeded and cubed
* 2 onions, cut into wedges
* 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 3 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled
* 1 quart water
* salt to taste
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 1/4 tablespoons ground nutmeg
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

* Preheat oven to 425 F (220 degrees C).
* Place the pumpkin, carrots & onions in a baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
* Bake in preheated oven for 40 mins until soft (not blackened).
* In a large pot over medium heat, bring bouillon and water to a boil. Cook potato in simmering water until soft, about 20 mins.
* Combine potato & water with roasted vegetables & puree in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender until smooth. Return to pot over low heat, & stir in cream, nutmeg, pepper and salt. Heat gently; serve.

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Chicken and Rice Casserole (with Cheese) Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 2 cups cooked white rice
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3 slices soft white bread (cut into cubes)
* salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

* Cut chicken into small pieces
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt &pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.
* In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.
* Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted & bubbly & bread is crunchy.

Fantastic Duck and Peas Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 x 4-5lb (2- 2 ½ kg) duck
10 fl oz (275ml) giblet stock - made earlier with duck giblets, onion, carrot, peppercorns and celery
a bouquet garni made with sage, marjoram and thyme
1 large Webb or Cos lettuce
1lb (500g) podded fresh peas
2 eggs, yolks only
2 fl oz/55ml double cream
salt and pepper
1 lemon, juice only
a large handful of chopped mint

METHOD

* Prick duck all over with fork. This will help to release the fat.
* Put herbs into duck's cavity.
* Heat 2 tbspof olive oil in a heavy based casserole and brown the duck all over. If you do this slowly, it will release all the fat, so it can run out. Ladle some of the fat out of the pot and keep aside (wonderful for roasting potatoes.)
* When nice and brown, pop it breast side down in the pot, cover with stock and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
* When done, turn the duck over and add the lettuce which has been shredded and the peas, season and replace the lid and cook for a further 40 minutes.
* Take out the duck and carve or joint. Keep warm. Drain the peas and lettuce and put with the duck.
* If necessary, skim off any fat off the sauce, season. Mix yolks & cream in a basin and pour over half the stock. Mix well and then pour back into the rest of the sauce. Cook gently, but DO NOT boil.
* Add the lemon juice & the mint and then pour over the duck and serve.

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Great Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Fabulous!



INGREDIENTS

½ onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
150ml/5fl oz double cream
2 eggs
handful basil, chopped
140g/5oz spaghetti

DIRECTIONS
* Soften the onions in a pan with the oil for two minutes.
* Add the garlic and bacon and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
* Add the cream to the pan and then the eggs.
* Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions and drain.
* Add the spaghetti to the pan with the sauce and stir through to coat the pasta.
* Stir in the basil and serve.

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Cajun Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breasts
1 tbls Schwarz cajun spice
1 tbls sunflower oil
2 tbls extra light Hellmans mayonaise

DIRECTIONS
* Chop chicken into smallish pieces and the add a littel of the spice and coat the chicken.

* Put the hob on low heat on the big ring and add the chicken to a frying pan and cook on the hob with the rest of the spice for 10 minutes.

* When the chicken is cooked put the chicken into a bowl and stirr in the mayonaise

* Put the chicken on a plate and acompany with a little salad.

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Fantastic Chicken Balti Recipe

A great balti recipe!

INGREDIENTS

500g boneless chicken (cut into 1 inch cubes)
1 red and 1 green pepper (each cut into inch-sized squares)
8 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt, to taste
2 cups water or chicken stock
4 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped


DIRECTIONS

* Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the peppers. Stir fry for a minute drain and keep aside.

* Add mustard seeds & let them crackle. Add the onions & fry until translucent in colour.

* Add tomatoes & cook for 5 mins, stirring, then add the coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt and garlic paste and fry for further 2 minutes.

* Add the chicken pieces and stir fry for few minutes.

* Add water or chicken stock, bring to the boil, then cook on medium heat until chicken is done and gravy has thickened. Keep stirring in between.

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Lovely Lasagne Recipe

A fantastic lasagne recipe!

INGREDIENTS
450g/1lb lean minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tsp tomato purée
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
oil
1 green pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
150g/5oz button mushrooms, sliced
2 bay leaves
2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried thyme
300g/10½oz 'no pre-cook' lasagne sheets
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
butter, for greasing
300g/10½oz cottage cheese
150g/5oz mature cheddar, grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve
green salad
garlic bread

DIRECTIONS
* Preheat the oven to 180C.
* Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add mince and cook until brown all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
* Add the onions, peppers and mushrooms. Fry over a medium heat until softened.
* Return mince to pan. Add the tomato purée and bay leaves and cook for five minutes.
* Add tomatoes and dried herbs. Heat to bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to simmer for at least 30 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
* Grease a 25 x 20cm/10 x 8in baking dish and line the bottom with pasta.
* Remove the bay leaves from the mince mixture and spoon about one third of the mixture onto the pasta.
* Place blobs of cottage cheese (again totalling one-third of the cottage cheese) on top of the mince.
* Repeat this layering process of lasagne sheets, mince and cottage cheese for more layers, finishing with a good sprinkling of cheddar all over the top.
* Transfer to oven and bake for about 45 mins to 1 hour, until the top is golden-brown and bubbling and the pasta cooked through.
* To serve, cut out squares of the lasagne and place onto plates. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread.

Pasta with Artichoke Recipe

This is a fabulous, yet simple to make, pasta.

INGREDIENTS
110g/4oz artichokes, marinated in oil
1 tbsp finely chopped thyme, leaves only
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
450g/1lb linguine pasta, cooked
half a lemon (only the juice)
parmesan shavings

METHOD
*. Pour the artichokes, with their oil into a pan and mash them down with a fork.
*. Add the garlic, parsley and thyme and heat through for a couple of minutes and then pour over the warm pasta.
*. Add the lemon juice and toss thoroughly.
*. Serve in large bowls topped with parmesan cheese.

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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
* 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
* 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
* Lettuce leaves (optoinal)
* 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
* 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
* 2 green onions, cut into short, thin stripes


DIRECTIONS

* Cut the chicken into pieces. Toss chicken with garlic and chili oil in medium bowl.
* Blend soy sauce into cornstarch in cup until smooth.
* Heat the wok over a high heat. Add the oil; heat until hot. Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 3 miutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
* Stir the soy sauce mixture and add to wok along with peanuts and green onions. Stir-fry 1 minute or until sauce boils and thickens. Serve bed of lettuce leaves.

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Chilli Con Carne Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 2 large onions, chopped
* 1 chile pepper, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, chopped
* 3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
* 2 tablespoons paprika
* 2 tablespoons dried oregano
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 6 whole cloves
* 2 (15.25 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

In a medium sized pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute onion, chile pepper and garlic until soft. Add ground beef: cook and stir until meat is browned.
Pour in tomatoes with liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Stir in kidney beans, and cook another 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.

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Traditional Roast Beef Recipe

A fabulous recipe:

INGREDIENTS
1 sirloin of beef on the bone, weighing 5-6 lb (2.25-2.75 kg) - this would be 3 ribs
½ onion, peeled
1 level dessertspoon mustard powder
1 level dessertspoon plain flour
freshly milled black pepper

METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 240C/475F/Gas 9.
2. Place the beef, just as it is, upright in a roasting tin, tucking in the half onion alongside it.
3. Combine the mustard powder and flour, then dust this all over the surface of the fat, and finally season with a few twists of freshly milled pepper. This floury surface will help to make the fat very crusty (for those like me who want to eat what I call the crispies), while the onion will caramelise to give the gravy a rich colour and flavour.
4. Place the joint in the oven - it will have plenty of fat so do not add extra. After 20 minutes turn the heat down to 190C/375F/Gas 5, and continue to cook for 15 minutes per lb (450 g) for rare, plus 15 minutes extra for medium-rare or 30 minutes extra for well-done.
5. While cooking, baste the meat with the juices at least three times. To see if the beef is cooked to your liking insert a thin skewer and press out some juices: the red, pink or clear colour will indicate to what stage the beef has cooked.
6. Remove the cooked beef to a board for carving and leave it to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving (while it is resting you can increase the heat in the oven to finish the roast potatoes if you are serving them).
7. This resting period allows most of the juices which have bubbled up to the surface of the meat to seep back into it, and the meat itself firms up to make it easier to carve. Some of the juices will escape, though, and these should be poured into the gravy.

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Hot Sour Fish Recipe

A great recipe!

INGREDIENTS
450g/1lb fresh white fish fillets such as sole or plaice
cornflour, for dusting
150ml/5fl oz groundnut oil
For the hot and sour sauce
150ml/5 fl oz chicken stock
2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
1½ tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp chilli bean sauce (available from Asian grocers)
½ tsp freshly ground white pepper
2 tbsp Chinese black rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tsp sugar
For the garnish
3 tbsp finely chopped spring onions

METHOD
1. Remove the skin from the fish. Cut the fillet across the width and at a slight diagonal into 2.5cm (1in) wide strips. Dust the pieces with cornflour, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat a wok until it is very hot. Add the oil and fry the fish strips gently for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
3. Drain the cooked fish strips on kitchen paper.
4. Pour off all the oil. Wipe the wok and reheat. Add all the hot and sour sauce ingredients, bring to a boil then simmer.
5. Add the fish strips and simmer in the sauce for two minutes.
6. Serve on a warm platter garnished with spring onions.

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Tuna Casserole Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups egg noodles, uncooked
* 2 (6 oz) cans of tuna, drained
* 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup celery, chopped
* 1 zucchini (small), sliced
* 1 tomato, chopped
* 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack is recommended)
* 1/3 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tsp mustard
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp dried thyme

METHOD

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, grease a 2 qt. casserole dish.
2. Boil a large pot of water (salted), then add your noodles. Cook until "al dente", and then drain.
3. Combine noodles, tuna, green onion and celery in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard. Then, the salt and thyme. Put 1/2 of the mixture into your casserole dish, then place a layer of zucchini over your mixture. Add the left over noodles, and another layer of zucchini. Spread the cheese over the casserole.
4. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and hot. Finally, add the tomatoes to the top of the casserole and enjoy!
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Thai Green Curry

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp green curry paste (according to taste)
1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
1-2 thick stalks lemongrass, fat ends bashed with a rolling pin (optional)
750g/1½lb skinless, boneless chicken, cut into chunks (use breast and/or leg meat)
6-8 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces (if unavailable, use the grated zest of 1 lime)
400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
good shake of Thai fish sauce or light soy sauce
small handful of coriander, roughly chopped
½-1 lime, juice only

METHOD
1. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the green curry paste and sugar and cook over a fairly high heat for about a minute, stirring with the lemongrass, if using. Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the chicken pieces and lime leaves or zest until coated in the paste. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce or soy sauce and bring to a simmer, cooking for 25-30 minutes until thickened slightly. Stir in the coriander and lime juice. Check for seasoning, adding more fish sauce or soy sauce if needed.
2. The curry is now best left to sit for a few minutes so the sauce becomes creamier. You will also taste the true flavours of the curry paste ingredients when it's slightly cooler. Serve with lots of fragrant Thai jasmine rice.
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Swiss Chicken Casserole Recipe

INGREDIENTS

* 6 slices Swiss cheese
* 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix
* 1/4 cup butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Arrange the chicken in a greased 12 x 8 x 2 baking dish. Top with Swiss cheese slices.
3. Combine the soup and milk and stir well. Spoon the mixture over chicken and sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle butter or margarine over crumbs.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 mins.

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Traditional Brown Bread Recipe

Ingredients
600 grams of brown wholemeal flour
180 grams of plain (white) flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons of olive oil
0,6 litre of buttermilk (sour milk)

Method
Sieve the plain flour and baking soda in to a bowl.
Add the wholemeal flour, salt and brown sugar and mix well.
Add the olive oil and buttermilk and mix well for 2 minutes with a wooden spoon.
Lightly oil a 1kg loaf tin. Add the mixture. Put in a preheated oven at exactly 180 C.