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Chickpea Curry

October 10, 2010

Mint Yoghurt 200g natural yoghurt ½ Lebanese cucumber, seeds removed, finely chopped 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves ½ tsp ground cumin Chickpea Curry 2 Tbsp oil 2 tsp cumin seed 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander seed 2 [...]

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Turkey, Leek and Potato Pot Pie

September 15, 2010

This is a great recipe for those on a budget Olive oil 1 turkey breast steak, chopped ½ brown onion, finely chopped 1 desiree potato, peeled, finely chopped 2 baby leeks, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp dried oregano ½ cup vegetable stock ½ sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1.  Preheat oven to [...]

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Zucchini & Feta Fritters

April 8, 2010

6 (about 700g) green zucchini, coarsely grated 2 tsp salt 3 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 1 cup firmly packed finely chopped fresh continental parsley 200g feta, coarsely crumbled 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 3 eggs, lightly whisked Freshly ground black pepper 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil Combine zucchini and salt in a bowl. [...]

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Lamb tagine with chickpeas recipe

March 4, 2010

I tried this last night and it was soooo delicious!! 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped 25g butter ¼ cup cream, warmed Olive oil 1 lamb rump, chopped ½ brown onion, finely chopped 1 long red chilli 1 cinnamon stick 2cm piece ginger, peeled, sliced Pinch saffron 2 cups water 400g can chickpeas, drained 2 tbs chopped [...]

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Mushroom Soup with Sour Cream and Chives

February 19, 2010

I just love soup, especially on a cold wintery night! Olive oil ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 sprigs thyme 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 200g brown mushrooms, sliced Sour cream and chives to serve 1 Heat a little oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and [...]

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