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Late last year I participated in Yuppiechef's annual cookathon and our meal started with a melon and avocado salad with a roasted tomato salad dressing. Tami commented that she was looking forward to the recipe for the salad dressing, and it has taken me quite some time to get it posted. We used up the first … Continue reading Recipe For Tomato Salad Dressing
Why I made Pasta Al Forno Con Pomodori E Mozzarella: I, like so many other people I know, have a collection of recipe books that I have never used. In December 2010 the dogs (read Dave) bought me Jamie's Italy. I love the way Jamie Oliver writes his recipes books, but I very seldom turn to … Continue reading Pasta Al Forno Con Pomodori E Mozzarella
I love new products, which explains why I have a kitchen drawer and cupboard full of lovely goodies waiting to be used. One new (to me) exciting product that I came across last year was the Oak Smoked Red Bell Pepper from the Smoking Shed - a company co-founded by our very own blogger Sam … Continue reading Recipe For Oak Smoked Chicken
My time is really important to me. I know the saying goes "time is money" but I don't see a waste of time as a waste of money. I merely see it as a waste of time! I value my time and try to ensure that I give it the respect it deserves. If I … Continue reading Recipe For Bloody Mary Pasta
Recipe For Paprika Chicken By Guest Blogger: Michael English. Paprika Chicken 1 Chicken about 1 kg2 medium onions chopped½ yellow pepper½ red pepper (recipe says 1 green pepper, but as I do not like them I did this)1 tin Italian chopped tomatoes15 mls chicken stock20 mls flour30 mls sweet paprika preferably Hungarian145 g crème fraicheOil … Continue reading Recipe For Paprika Chicken
Welcome to Tandy Tuesday - a celebration of pasta and 5 ingredients. This week's pasta dish of Tomato, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts And Olives is a great way to quickly throw together a meal, without too much fuss! I have not quite stuck to the 5 ingredient 'rule' but it is still a celebration of simple … Continue reading Recipe For Tomato, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts And Olive Pasta
My friend Cindy has prompted me to do a pasta dish post once a week - I could do a post every day, as this is the most frequently eaten dish in our house. It can take under 30 minutes from preparation to serving, perfect for a working family. This week I made Pasta With Red … Continue reading Recipe For Pasta With Red Pepper, Sausage, Tomato And Mushroom
My challenge for this week is to make a pasta dish using 5 ingredients. These 5 ingredients do not include the pasta, olive oil or seasoning but you have to use 5! This recipe for Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic, Capers And Tomatoes only uses 4, but should give you some idea of how simple it … Continue reading Recipe For Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic, Capers And Tomatoes
Keeping to the challenge of using 5 ingredients for a pasta dish, here is my next creation. This week I made Pasta with Bacon, Chorizo, Tomatoes, Cream And Parmesan. Bacon is my favourite condiment and a staple ingredient in my fridge. The chorizo comes from a local sausage maker up the road from where we live. … Continue reading Recipe For Pasta With Bacon And Parmesan
Mushrooms have to be one of my favourite ingredients to cook with - they can never be overcooked, and take on all flavours. We are very lucky in that we can easily and readily get exotic mushrooms. These are grown locally in Stellenbosch which is a farming area close to where I live. These are … Continue reading Exotic Mushroom Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes