BEEF & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH HERB DUMPLINGS

1.2 kg gravy/casserole beef, cut into chunks1 tbs olive oil1 onion, chopped4 bacon rashes, chopped6 button mushrooms, sliced2 Carrots, sliced2 Zucchini, sliced4 whole garlic cloves, peeled and sliced2 tbs plain flour2 cups beef stock1 cup red wine, or omit and substitute with another cup of beef stock2 fresh thyme sprigs3 bay leaves DUMPLING INGREDIENTS50g butter2 […]

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BROCCOLI, MUSHROOM & BACON PASTA BAKE

INGREDIENTS 4 Cups of pre cooked pasta, any shape you like1 Medium head of broccoli, cut into small flowerettes2 Rashers of bacon, cut into slices4 Buttom mushrooms, sliced finely25 gm butter2 tbs plain flour2 Cups milk1/2 Cup CheeseSalt and pepper to taste LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. In a sauce pan place the broccoli into […]

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THE KLUTZY COOK – REUSABLE NON-STICK LIFT OUT LINER REVIEW/GIVEAWAY

The part I don’t look forward too when baking a cake is having to cut the baking paper to size and then squash it in to fit. The Klutzy Cook have to answer: REUSABLE NON-STICK LIFT OUT LINER. They come in 2 sizes for baking: LOAF TIN ROUND CAKE TIN All you have to do […]

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HIDDEN VEGE SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

My two boys 1&2 yr olds both love and I am happy knowing they have had a nutritious meal without any fuss. INGREDIENTS 500gm Pork Mince1 Onion, chopped finely2 Garlic cloves, chopped finely1 Carrot, grated1 Zucchini, grated1 Small red Capsicum, chopped finely3 Mushrooms, chopped finely1 Can Tomato SoupSalt and pepper to tasteFresh parsley Optional 1 […]

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MIXED GRILL BAKE

All the foods you love for Breakfast in a bake for dinner. Served with baby spinach. Quick & easy Saturday night dinner and great for leftovers as Breakfast tomorrow morning. INGREDIENTS 4 Thin Sausages, sliced in pieces4 Rashers of bacon, sliced1 Onion, sliced4 Mushrooms, sliced2 Tomatoes, chopped1 Tin Baked Beans1 Cup Beef StockPepper to taste2-4 […]

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SLOW COOKED PEPPER STEAK

INGREDIENTS 1kg of Rump Steak, cut into 4 serves and dusted in plain flour1 Tbs minced Garlic1 Onion, sliced1 Cup Beef stock2 Tbs Black Pepper Corns2 Tbs Worstershire Sauce4 Bay Leaves1/3 Cup Sour Cream1 Cup Snow peasSalt and pepper to taste Vegetables cut up to bake separately in an oven tray – I have carrot, […]

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BEEF STROGANOFF

INGREDIENTS 1kg of Rump Steak, cut into strips250gm Mushrooms, sliced1/2 Red Capsicum, slicedHandful of snow peas1 Onion, sliced finely2 Tsp Minced Garlic1/4 Wostershire Sauce1 Tbs Seeded Mustard1 1/2 Cups Beef Stock1/2 Cup Sour CreamFlour to coat meatSalt and pepper to tasteLET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER 1. Place to beef strips into a bowl with flour, salt […]

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HAM & MUSHROOM QUICHE

FILLING 5 eggs1 Cup Grated Cheese1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms1 Cup Ham, sliced1 Onion, sliced finely2 Cloves Garlic, sliced finelyHandful of baby spinach leaves, chopped2 Spring Onion stalks, sliced finely300 ml light creamSalt and pepper to taste 1. Place the onion, garlic and mushrooms into a fry pan with a little olive oil. Cook until the […]

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MADAME FLAVOUR REVIEW

I have had the pleasure of sampling Madame Flavours 6 teas and I can report I loved each and everyone of them. MADAME’S SPECIAL BLEND If you enjoy your standard Black Tea, this is MADAME’S answer. It has a lovely flavour that is brighter in flavour than your standard black tea. GREY DELUXE This one […]

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