Risotto with Prawns and Nuts

INGREDIENTS

* 30 ml olive oil
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 335 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
* 455 g Arborio rice
* 945 ml reduced-sodium chicken broth, warmed
* 120 ml white wine
* 60 ml chile-garlic flavored butter
* 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
* 45 g pine nuts
* 35 g sliced black olives
* 1 large red chile pepper, minced
* ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

* Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
* Stir in the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in Arborio rice until well coated in oil; continue cooking until both the onion and rice begin to turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes.
* Pour in white wine and stir until evaporated. Pour in 1/3 of the hot chicken broth; stir constantly as the risotto simmers and slowly absorbs the broth, about 8 minutes. Add half of the remaining broth, and continue stirring until absorbed, about another 8 minutes.
* Stir in chile-garlic butter, shrimp, carrot, pine nuts, black olives, and red chile pepper until the butter has melted. Stir in the remaining chicken broth, and again stir constantly until absorbed, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with black pepper.
*.Taste rice and check it is slightly firm and totally delicious. If it is still a little crunchy, stir in some hot water and continue cooking until it reaches the desired tenderness.

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Chicken Pasta Greek Style

INGREDIENTS

* 455 g uncooked pasta
* 15 ml olive oil
* 2 cloves crushed garlic
* 455 g skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
* 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* 85 g chopped red onion
* 10 g chopped fresh parsley
* 1 large tomato, chopped
* 75 g crumbled feta cheese
* 30 ml lemon juice
* 3 g dried oregano
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 lemons, wedged, for garnish


DIRECTIONS

* Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.
* Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and saute for 2 mins. Stir in the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
* Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and cooked pasta. Stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

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Vegetable Beef Soup

INGREDIENTS

* 455 g ground beef
* 1 onion, diced
* 5 carrots, thinly sliced
* 120 ml water
* 250 g frozen green beans
* 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 6 red potatoes, finely diced
* 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
* 235 ml water
* 6 g salt
* 2 g ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

* In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef, onion and potatoes, covered, until beef is no longer pink and potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
* Meanwhile, place carrots and 1/2 cup water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high 5 minutes, until tender.
* Drain the beef mixture and return to pot with carrots, corn, green beans, juice cocktail, water, salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, until flavors are well blended and soup is hot.

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Best Apple Pie Recipe

This is just a fantastic apple pie recipe. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

* 125 g all-purpose flour
* 3 g salt
* 25 g sugar
* 5 g baking powder
* 180 ml water
* 15 ml lemon juice
* 135 g shortening
* 1 egg
* 600 g apple pie filling
* 0.8 g apple pie spice

DIRECTIONS

* Preheat oven to 425 F.
* In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, then add water, shortening, and egg. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread into pie pan.
* In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.
* Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.

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Shrimp with Creamy Pesto Sauce

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup of butter
* 1 pound pasta (linguine)
* 2 cups heavy cream
* 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/3 cup pesto
* 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS

* Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
* In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, and season with pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
* Stir Parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
* Stir in the shrimp & cook until they turn pink (about 5 mins).
*Serve over the hot linguine.

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Homemade Hamburgers

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef or ground chicken
1 medium peeled onion
1 medium peeled potato
2 eggs
1/2-1 cup breadcrumbs or 2-3 slices bread, cut or torn into small pieces (may need more or less)
salt and pepper

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Directions

1. Grate potato and then onion in a large bowl.
2. Add 1 of the eggs and mix with spoon or hands.
3. Add the beef (or chicken) and the other egg, mix until well blended.
4. Add the breadcrumbs until the mixture sticks together but is not too dry.
5. Add salt and pepper.
6. Shape mixture into 4 patties, each about 3/4-inch thick.
7. You can bbq, fry or broil the burgers for 10-15 mins.

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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

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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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