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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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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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GOURMET GARDEN HERBS & SPICES WRAP UP

After a week of busily creating yummy meals for my family I crashed yesterday and came down with a 24 hour bug. I didn’t and couldn’t eat a thing which meant the end of my cooking journey this week.  The boys had to do with leftovers for dinner last night. Today I thought I would […]

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FREEZER/FRIDGE/PANTRY INVENTORY PRINTABLES

For the month of April I am doing 30 MONEY SAVING/KITCHEN TIPS.  Today #10 tip was: MONEY SAVING/KITCHEN TIP #10: Create a FREEZER and PANTRY INVENTORY.I need to do this soooo badly as our separate freezer is full to the brim and I have no idea what I have in it to plan meals.By knowing […]

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THERMOMIX – GREAT SITES AND TIPS

CANDICE’S LOVE OF THERMOMIX COOKING  has shared with us some of the great webpages for thermomix recipes, books, reviews, and phone app. There are also comparisons of the savings that can be made by cooking in the Thermomix. If you would like more info on the Thermomix please contact Candice at: pincin.thermomix@internode.on.net   Here is a link […]

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THE WINNER OF THE VEGIE SMUGGLERS COOKBOOK#2

And the winner of the Vegie Smugglers Cookbook#2 is comment #11: Rachael Arnett Congratulations and thank you to everyone that entered. Don’t forget to stop by to the Vegie Smugglers Facebook page and say hi and take a look at the great recipes and ideas Wendy has. I will also be cooking a few more recipes […]

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STRAWBERRY BREAD

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 large egga 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 Cups Self Raising Flour 1/2 teaspoon bi-carb soda Pinch Salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream  1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberriesLETS PUT IT ALTOGETHER In a small bowl use and electric mixed and cream […]

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