February 11, 2009
Tittle: Roasted Fish with Parmesan Crust
Cook time: 20 minutes
Level: Medium
serving: 4
Ingredients:
450 g fish fillets (4 fillets)
75 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 white bread, slightly stale, cut into cubes
Fresh curly parsley leaves
50 g melted butter, plus a little extra for brushing
salt and black pepper
1 lemon, cut into quarters
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February 09, 2009
Tittle: Cheesy Croûtons, Mushroom & French Soup
Cook time: 40 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 2
Ingredients:
tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 cup (250 mL) chopped mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shitake and oyster)
1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced onion
1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp (30 mL) 35% whipping cream
2 cups (500 mL) reduced-sodium beef stock
Four 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices baguette
½ cup (125 mL) shredded Gruyère cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) crumbled Blue cheese
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped chives
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February 09, 2009
Tittle: Chocolate Coffee Delight
Cook time: 30 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups non-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant coffee
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
small chocolate bar for garnish (optional)
whipped topping for garnish (optional)
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February 07, 2009
Tittle: Valentine Berries and Cream Recipe
Cook time: 10 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 8
Ingredients:
8 squares (1 once each) semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening
2 pkgs (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
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February 07, 2009
Tittle: Apple Salad
Cook time: 10 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 8
Ingredients:
6 apples, chopped (8 cups)
4 stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons milk
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February 06, 2009
Tittle: Heartfelt Pancakes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Level: Medium
Serving: 12 pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cup sifted flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg lightly beaten
1 cups plus 1 tbsp milk (or buttermilk)
4 tbsp butter
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February 05, 2009
Tittle: Passion Fruit Champagne Cocktail
Cook time: 5 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 6
Ingredients:
Angostura Aromatic Bitters, to taste
6 sugar cubes
1 x 750ml btl chilled sparkling wine
2 passionfruit, halved, pulp removed
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February 05, 2009
Tittle: Oysters Risotto
Cook time: 35 minutes
Level: Medium
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
2 dozen oysters
250g rice
1 onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed
butter
½ litre court bouillon
100ml white wine
balsamic vinegar
lemon juice
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February 04, 2009
Tittle: Heart Shaped Pizza
Cook time: 30 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
1 large Pizza base (pre-baked)
1/3 cups of Pizza sauce
1/3 cups of grated Mozzarella cheese
½ cup of pepperoni
Olive oil
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