May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chocolate, Hot, Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2cupsmilk, hot
- 1teaspoonvanilla
DIRECTIONS
- In heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, flour and salt.
- gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until boiling and thickened.
- Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla.
- Divide among custard cups or dessert dishes.
- Let cool to lukewarm or serve chilled.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Kebabs, Lamb, Minted
INGREDIENTS
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MARINADE
- 1/2cup thickmint sauce
- 2tablespoonstomato paste
- 1teaspoongingerroot, grated
- 1teaspoongarlic, crushed
- 1/4cuphoney
- 1teaspooncumin
- 1teaspoondried rosemary, crushed
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KEBABS
- 750glamb steaks, diced
- 12bamboo skewers
DIRECTIONS
- To make marinade, in a small bowl whisk all ingredients together.
- Thread lamb onto bamboo skewers then place into a large, shallow plastic container that has a lid.
- Pour marinade over the meat and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Turn occasionally.
- When ready to cook remove kebabs from the marinade and either BBQ or grill (broil) turning so all sides are cooked to your liking. Baste with marinade while cooking.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: , Sorbet
INGREDIENTS
- 500gpawpaw, deseeded, peeled, chopped
- 3/4cupwater
- 1/2cupcaster sugar
- 1egg white
DIRECTIONS
- Place a metal tin in the freezer to chill.
- Combine paw paw, water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium. Bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until syrup thickens.
- Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place mixture into food processor and process until smooth.
- Place in metal container and freeze for 2 hours or until almost set.
- Using a metal spoon, roughly break up the mixture. Return mixture to food processer adding the egg white. Process until smooth.
- Return to metal container and freeze for 4 - 6 hours (or overnight).
- ENJOY!
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Dip, Fresh, Fruit
INGREDIENTS
- 125gbutter
- 2/3cupbrown sugar
- 150-200mllight sour cream
- 2teaspoonsvanilla essence
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter and sugar over VERY lOW heat.
- Stir until it all melts together and the sugar is dissolved. (If it is still a little gritty it doesn’t matter, it will smooth out when the sour cream is added).
- Cool.
- Add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
- Store in airtight container in the fridge.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
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INGREDIENTS
- 4tablespoonsbutter
- 2onions, chopped
- 1teaspoonsugar
- 1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- pepper, to taste
- 3cupsbeets, cooked and cubed
DIRECTIONS
- Melt the butter in large saucepan and cook onions until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add sugar and vinegar, stirring until sugar is dissolved and onions appear carmelised, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir.
- Add beets and heat through.
- Enjoy!
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