tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46612485168743144062024-03-05T05:12:04.152+00:00Supper Satisfaction[Economical, low fat, home cooked recipes for two people; made easy]Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-15089916184066289832010-09-06T12:05:00.000+01:002010-09-06T12:05:03.252+01:00Creamy Cauliflower Soup<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O2VlxFwWl2HRqWS6Fx9QgzqcMOMaBTYXPVmNl0MissQkOh6okqZK_ZOhuQ4hnl5zKmOcS-7EwcpeDb2oHMib5ZARRiw3txrIPFIxDtF4wK_rULHvBBJTgYryl6kaXN-TZ2OneGfk_nkD/s1600/Cauliflower+Soup+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O2VlxFwWl2HRqWS6Fx9QgzqcMOMaBTYXPVmNl0MissQkOh6okqZK_ZOhuQ4hnl5zKmOcS-7EwcpeDb2oHMib5ZARRiw3txrIPFIxDtF4wK_rULHvBBJTgYryl6kaXN-TZ2OneGfk_nkD/s320/Cauliflower+Soup+Ingredients.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It seems like summer is on the way out today and as usual we've gone straight back to winter! Some soup on the blog today to banish the rain. Cauliflower and veg are gently simmered in chicken stock, then flavoured with white pepper and freshly grated nutmeg.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Like the other soups I've posted, this is great served with a slice or two of Weight Watchers whole meal bread and a little low fat butter, or 2 slices of wheaten bread such as Mc Cambridges. A couple of Ryvita crisp bread also go very well as an alternative.</div></div></div></div><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The following recipe makes two lunch portions or four starter portions.</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 5g / 1 teaspoon of low fat butter spread</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g onion. Peeled and chopped</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 medium carrots. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 sticks of celery. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 cloves of garlic. Peeled and finely chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 cauliflower. Outer leaves removed, washed and roughly chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good shake of white pepper and a little salt</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 pints of chicken (or vegetable) stock. Made with 2 stock cubes. Low sodium cubes preferably</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ pint of low fat milk</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A small bunch of fresh parsley plus a little more for garnish</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good shake of white pepper and a little salt if needed</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg also for garnish</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a pot over a medium to high heat and add the butter spread. When it's bubbling, add the onion, carrots and celery. Fry gently for 5-10 minutes until softened, but not coloured. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the garlic and continue to fry for a further minute or so.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the cauliflower, pepper and nutmeg and continue to fry for a further 5 minutes or so, breaking up any larger pieces.</li>
<li>Then, add the stock and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, loosely covered with a lid or plate.</li>
<li>Add the milk and about three quarters of the parsley, remove from the heat and blitz the mixture with a hand blender. When blitzed, return the soup to the heat and allow to simmer for a further minute or so, to heat through. Taste the soup and add a little more white pepper and salt if needed.</li>
<li>Transfer the soup to bowls, garnish with the remaining parsley and nutmeg and serve.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-81428092349160148142010-08-18T15:46:00.001+01:002010-10-22T01:17:08.018+01:00Orange & Sultana Polenta Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSNKrGcSe_-Q9MZv6o2Ymcbjeh5u4z446o8h5Jj7R8EV7IVvx89Gx6b3H7_BZTe-yZDrviueUvENeJaUggMW_AkBdts4suDzDReSv512lKMj0n6_ahJi76OzAtohcQaQPWHPzqiak_wPe/s1600/Orange+&+Sultanta+Ingredients.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSNKrGcSe_-Q9MZv6o2Ymcbjeh5u4z446o8h5Jj7R8EV7IVvx89Gx6b3H7_BZTe-yZDrviueUvENeJaUggMW_AkBdts4suDzDReSv512lKMj0n6_ahJi76OzAtohcQaQPWHPzqiak_wPe/s320/Orange+&+Sultanta+Ingredients.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">A bit of baking on the blog today! These cookies are made with a mix of wholemeal flour, plain flour and ground polenta to give a lighter mix and uses both the zest and juice of an orange. The recipe uses dried sultanas, but you could easily increase the fruit content by adding dried dates, figs or cherries.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div>The recipe will make 16 cookies.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Lightly beaten</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with the back of a spoon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 large orange. Washed, zested and juiced</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 70g of dried sultanas (raisins would also work)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g plain flour</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g wholemeal flour</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 60g polenta</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 level teaspoon / 5g baking powder</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of salt (or better still low sodium salt)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g low fat butter spread </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little more polenta to sprinkle over the dough and tray</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray oil</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Mix the the egg, honey, sweeteners in a jug and beat with a fork to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Zest the orange, then roughly chop the zest to break up any larger pieces. Add to the egg mixture and leave to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next juice the orange and add to a small bowl. Add the sultanas to the juice and allow the fruit to plump up while you get on with the dough.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sift the flours, polenta, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl (also adding the wholemeal husks that won't pass through the sieve) and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the butter to the flour mixture and rub it into the flour until it resembles biscuit crumbs. When it's starting to look like breadcrumbs, my Mum told me to shake the bowl gently from side to side to make the larger lumps rise to top and she was right! Mix the larger lumps in too. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next make a well in the centre and add about half the liquid and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again and bring together. (Add a little more wholemeal flour if the dough is too wet, a little low fat mix if it's too dry).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Place a foot long sheet of cling film on a clean board and sprinkle approximately half a teaspoon of polenta to it. Next carefully remove the cookie dough from the bowl and form it into a rough sausage shape, lengthways, on the cling film. Sprinkle another half teaspoon of polenta over the dough and carefully wrap the cling film around the dough. You can reshape the dough if needed when it's wrapped to give it a uniform shape.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Pop the dough into the fridge and allow to chill for approximately half an hour or until you're ready to bake the cookies. (If you are in a hurry, you can pop it into the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 190°C, line a baking tray with tin foil and lightly spray with the spray oil. Sprinkle a teaspoon of polenta over the tray.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Remove the dough from the fridge and remove the cling film. Carefully slice the dough sausage in half, then half these into roughly equal quarters, then half again and again to make 16 pieces.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Roll each piece into a ball and place on the tray, the flatten the ball with your hand to make a cookie shape. When you have made all 16 cookies, turn them over to coat the other side in polenta.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool.</li>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Some soup on the menu today! Asparagus and peas, simmered in vegetable stock and thickened with potatoes. This soup is perfect as a lunch time pick-me-up or would work well as starter. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Like the other soups I've posted, this is great served with a slice or two of Weight Watchers whole meal bread and a little low fat butter, or 2 slices of wheaten bread such as Mc Cambridges. A couple of Ryvita crisp bread also go very well as an alternative.</div></div></div><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The following recipe makes two lunch portions or four starter portions.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 5g / 1 teaspoon of low fat butter spread</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g onion. Peeled and chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 200g asparagus. Washed, woody ends removed and roughly chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g peas. Fresh or frozen are both fine</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 200g Potatoes. Washed and roughly sliced</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 pints of vegetable stock. Made with 2 stock cubes. Low sodium cubes preferably</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of thyme. Fresh or dried</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• Juice of half a lemon</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good twist of black pepper and a little salt if needed</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A small bunch of parsley plus a little more for garnish </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<li>Then, add the stock, potatoes and herbs and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes. </li>
<li>Add the lemon juice and black pepper and taste to check the seasoning and add a little salt if needed.</li>
<li>Add the parsley, remove from the heat and blitz the mixture with a hand blender.</li>
<li>Transfer the soup to bowls, garnish with the remaining parsley and serve.</li>
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</div>A bit of baking on the blog today! Apple & Peach bake is a great summer dessert. The fruit is placed in the base of a dish and covered with a light batter that bakes into a tasty sponge. You could easily increases or substitute the fruit content with apricots, pears, mixed berries or even dried raisins which would all work well.<br />
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</div><div>Perfect hot or cold, it's even better served with a little sweetened crème fraiche or low fat ice cream on the side.<br />
<a name='more'></a>This recipe will give 6-8 portions.<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Slice the fruit and add to the base of the baking tin arranging it in one layer. Drizzle the honey over the fruit and leave to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until fluffy with a hand blender or whisk for a minute or so.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the sweeteners, salt, flour and cornflour and continue to mix for a further minute or so.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Pour the batter evenly over the fruit, transfer to the oven and for 35 minutes or at the top of the oven until golden. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add a shake of cinnamon (if using) and serve.</li>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruit intake and make an ideal breakfast on the go. You could even pop it into a thermos and have as a mid morning snack. Alternatively, it's ideal as a refreshing outdoor dessert that's perfect for picnics or barbecues. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">You can easily increase the fruit content by adding some mixed berries or soft fruit such as peaches or pears. </div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This recipe will make one large serving or two small servings.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the chopped apple and banana and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the ice cubes and continue to blend until the cubes have broken up and serve.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-33404801004678047672010-07-08T13:30:00.000+01:002010-07-08T13:30:47.278+01:00Taco Shells<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TDSIjo1XIJI/AAAAAAAABEI/LSR5Ap3F8ww/s1600/Tortilla+Crisps+Pancake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TDSIjo1XIJI/AAAAAAAABEI/LSR5Ap3F8ww/s200/Tortilla+Crisps+Pancake.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Following on from yesterday's <a href="http://suppersatisfaction.blogspot.com/2010/07/tortilla-crisps.html">Tortilla Crisps</a> post, up today are taco shells. The shells follow exactly the same recipe, but are shaped over a wire rack and baked in the oven to keep their shape. </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">While obviously perfect for making tacos, taco shells are a great alternative to bread and work well instead of bread or wraps for a filling lunch. </div><a name='more'></a>This recipe will make 6 small tacos.</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly spray a wire rack with oil.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sift the flour and maize into a bowl. Crumble in the stock cube and make a well in the centre.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, combine the egg with the water and whisk to combine. Add the egg/water mixture to the bowl and stir to combine to form a batter. You can whisk the batter by hand or blitz it quickly using a hand blender to make sure it's completely combined and free of lumps.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next heat a small frying pan over a high heat and add a spray of one cal oil. Pour roughly half a ladle full of the mixture to the pan and gently fry, turning once. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. Continue with the batter until all pancakes are made. (Add a few more sprays of oil as you're making the pancakes).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, to drape the pancakes over the wire rack as shown in the picture. The easiest way to do this is to prop the rack up on something. (I used some mugs) add the pancakes then transfer the rack to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.</li>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Tortilla crisps are the perfect snack for watching tv, but they can be quite oily and loaded with salt. This baked version contains a fraction of the calories and can be flavoured just as you like. They are perfect served with <a href="http://suppersatisfaction.blogspot.com/2010/06/pineapple-salsa.html">Pineapple Salsa</a> or <a href="http://suppersatisfaction.blogspot.com/2010/03/tomato-pesto.html">Tomato Pesto</a> or with tomato salsa and jalapeños to make nachos.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The basic batter is lightly fried into small pancakes then sliced into triangles and baked in the oven. </div><a name='more'></a>This recipe will make 6 small pancakes that will give 2 portions of crisps.</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
</b></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 120g Plain flour</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 60g corn meal/maize</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 vegetable stock cube. (Low sodium if possible). Crumbled</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 400ml of cold water</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray oil</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little corn meal/maize for sprinkling</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• cayenne and paprika for garnish</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TDSIZdBUfWI/AAAAAAAABEE/W9Nl555AgYQ/s1600/Tortilla+Crisps+Oven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TDSIZdBUfWI/AAAAAAAABEE/W9Nl555AgYQ/s200/Tortilla+Crisps+Oven.jpg" width="160" /></a>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with foil. Spray lightly with one cal spray oil.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Sift the flour and maize into a bowl. Crumble in the stock cube and make a well in the centre.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, combine the egg with the water and whisk to combine. Add the egg/water mixture to the bowl and stir to combine to form a batter. You can whisk the batter by hand or blitz it quickly using a hand blender to make sure it's completely combined and free of lumps.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next heat a small frying pan over a high heat and add a spray of one cal oil. Pour roughly half a ladle full of the mixture to the pan and gently fry, turning once. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. Continue with the batter until all pancakes are made. (Add a few more sprays of oil as you're making the pancakes).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, slice the pancakes into triangles and transfer to a foil lined tray and sprinkle about half a teaspoon of maize over the crisps.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Turning once or twice.</li>
<li>Add a shake of cayenne and paprika and serve.</li>
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</div><div></div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-66720605818326381012010-07-02T15:30:00.000+01:002010-07-02T15:30:02.067+01:00Wholemeal Peanut Butter Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30mJCGDqI/AAAAAAAABDo/1jjln9KOgnU/s1600/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30mJCGDqI/AAAAAAAABDo/1jjln9KOgnU/s320/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Ingredients.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br />
Today, my fellow Irish Foodie Bloggers are having a Cookie Party via Twitter, which is of course: a TwookieParty! Organised by Kristin at <a href="http://dinnerdujour.org/">Dinner du Jour</a>, lots of Irish foodies are currently weighing and baking as we speak! Make sure to follow all the fun by searching on the '#Twookieparty' hashtag on Twitter.<br />
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My own contribution to the party are these Wholemeal Peanut Butter Cookies, they are low in fat of course but have a nice consistency that's a mix of cookie and scone and taste great.<br />
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The cookies are best kept in an air-tight container or biscuit tin and will keep for several days. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a name='more'></a>The recipe will make 12 cookies.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Ingredients</b></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30W8qmUZI/AAAAAAAABDk/aQ-cOrst-Ts/s1600/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Flours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30W8qmUZI/AAAAAAAABDk/aQ-cOrst-Ts/s320/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Flours.jpg" width="195" /></a></div>• 100ml low fat milk</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of honey</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 5 sweeteners. Crushed with the back of a spoon<br />
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence<br />
• 20g of dried raisins or sultanas<br />
• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 120g plain flour</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 60g wholemeal flour</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 level teaspoon / 5g baking powder</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of salt (or better still low sodium salt)<br />
• 20g low fat peanut butter. Smooth or chunky as you prefer<br />
• 20g low fat butter spread </div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little more low fat milk to bring the dough together<br />
• a little more wholemeal flour to sprinkle over the cookies when baking</div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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<b>Method</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30wE5lvPI/AAAAAAAABDs/Encai0QBip8/s1600/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Oven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TC30wE5lvPI/AAAAAAAABDs/Encai0QBip8/s320/Peanut+Butter+Cookies+Oven.jpg" width="179" /></a>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Mix the the milk, egg, honey, sweeteners and dried raisins/sultanas together in a jug and stir to combine. Leave to one side to allow the fruit to plump up.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with tin foil and lightly spray with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the butter and peanut butter to the flour mixture and rub it into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. (See the picture above). When it's starting to look like breadcrumbs, my Mum told me to shake the bowl gently from side to side to make the larger lumps rise to top and she was right! Mix the larger lumps in too. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next make a well in the centre and add about half the liquid and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again and bring together. Add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time if the dough is still a little floury. (Add a little more wholemeal flour if the dough is too wet).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the prepared tray. With wet fingers, reshape the cookie dough to a more rounded shape and smooth out the top. Dust with a little wholemeal flour and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool. Put the kettle on!</li>
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</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-59905612552795707032010-06-30T15:54:00.002+01:002010-06-30T16:11:13.744+01:00Vegetable Frittatas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TCtY39cwrAI/AAAAAAAABDQ/SYeordpGhnw/s1600/Frittatas+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TCtY39cwrAI/AAAAAAAABDQ/SYeordpGhnw/s320/Frittatas+Ingredients.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Frittatas are a traditional baked egg dish that originated in Spain. Great as a filling lunch or even as a starter, they are beefier than an omelette and can be served hot or cold.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">You can add additional blanched veg or even throw in some cooked chicken or prawns to make them go a bit further. </div><a name='more'></a>This recipe will make a medium frittatas that will serve two people when served with a small side salad or serve one if served on it's own.</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
</b></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of low fat butter</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 50g leeks. Washed and roughly chopped into rings</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 30g peas. Fresh or frozen</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 50g potato. Washed and chopped into fine slices</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 20ml low fat milk</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray oil</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• freshly ground black pepper and a little salt</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• parsley. Fresh or dried for garnish</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 180°C.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a small frying pan over a medium to high heat and add the butter. When it's bubbling, gently fry the leeks for 2-3 minutes, until they have softened and are starting to brown, breaking down the rings as you fry. You should season the leeks with salt and pepper.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the peas and continue to fry for a further 2-3 minutes. When done, transfer them to a plate and keep to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the potato slices and gently fry them for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, turning regularly. When done, transfer to kitchen paper to cool.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next combine the egg and milk in a bowl or jug and whisk to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper and add a few sprays of oil. Return the slices of potato, arranging them in a ring. Top with the leek and pea mixture and then pour over the egg mixture. Allow to fry for a minute or so, until the egg mixture starts to solidify.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Carefully remove from the oven and allow to sit in the pan for a minute or so, then turn it onto a plate, slice and serve garnished with the parsley or allow to cool fully and serve cold.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-27693378785363868622010-06-28T15:19:00.004+01:002010-06-28T15:28:59.014+01:00Yoghurt Cornbread Cake<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TCitHhCa82I/AAAAAAAABDE/zFqYrimd23w/s1600/Cornbread+Flour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TCitHhCa82I/AAAAAAAABDE/zFqYrimd23w/s200/Cornbread+Flour.jpg" width="105" /></a></div>Cornbread is made using a mixture of cornmeal also know as maize and regular flour. This recipe is sweetened with a little low fat yoghurt and honey to keep the calories down. The cake will keep perfectly for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container or biscuit tin. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It's perfect sliced up and served with a little low fat butter or can be made into a more substantial dessert by adding some fresh fruit and adding a scoop of low fat ice cream or sweetened crème fraiche (just add some low calorie sweeteners, crushed with the back of a spoon).<br />
<a name='more'></a>The recipe will make 1 medium cake that should give 6 to 8 slices.</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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• 1 carton of low fat fruit yoghurt. Strawberry works well</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 eggs. Lightly beaten<br />
• 20g low fat butter</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with a spoon</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray oil</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 120g plain white flour</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 180g cornmeal flour/maize</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ level teaspoon of salt. (Low sodium salt would be best)</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of baking powder</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 3 teaspoons of baking soda</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">In a high-sided bowl or jug, mix the milk, yoghurt, eggs, butter, sweeteners and honey. Blitz with a hand blender or transfer to a food processor and mix until smooth.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray a cake tin with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next sift the flours, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl and make a well in the centre.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add about half the egg mixture to the flour and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the remaining mixture and stir again until all the flour has fully mixed in.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">You can add another splash of low fat milk if it's still looking a bit floury.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to the prepared cake tin and shake gently to make sure it spreads evenly, filling the tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If the top is browning too much, you can cover the cake with tin foil as it bakes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. To double check if the cake is cooked through, you can pierce it with a skewer or cocktail stick. The cake is ready if the skewer emerges clean and contains no residue. Store in an airtight container or biscuit tin.</li>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Apple & Courgette bread on the menu today. This cakey-loaf is light and moist and the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Nice on it's own, or even better when served with a little low fat butter on top. The loaf will keep perfectly for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container or biscuit tin.</div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100ml low fat milk</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 eggs. Lightly beaten</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with a spoon</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 20g low fat peanut butter. Chunky or smooth are both fine</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray oil</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 110g plain white flour</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 110g wholemeal flour</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ level teaspoon of salt. (Low sodium salt would be best)</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of baking powder</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 tsp of baking soda</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 tsp of cinnamon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 tsp of nutmeg</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 20g mixed nuts. Almonds, pine nuts or walnuts would all work. Roughly chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 medium courgette. Washed, topped and tailed and roughly grated</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 medium / 1 large eating apple. Peeled, cored and roughly grated. (You can add a splash of lemon juice to stop the apple discolouring while you're mixing the bread).</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">In a high-sided bowl or jug, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla essence, sweeteners, honey and peanut butter. Blitz with a hand blender or transfer to a food processor and mix until smooth.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 210°C and spray the loaf tin with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next sift the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large bowl. Add the husks from the wholemeal flour and the chopped nuts to the bowl also and make a well in the centre.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next grate the courgette and apple and keep to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add about half the egg mixture to the flour and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the remaining mixture and stir again until all the flour has fully mixed in.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next fold in the courgette and apple and stir lightly again to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to the prepared loaf tin and shake gently to make sure it spreads evenly, filling the tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180°C and continue to bake for a further 35 minutes until golden brown. If the top is browning too much, you can cover the loaf with tin foil as it bakes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. To double check if the loaf is fully cooked, you can pierce it with a skewer or cocktail stick. The bread is ready if the skewer emerges clean and contains no residue. The bread should also sound hollow when you tap it. Store in an airtight container or biscuit tin.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-56447372273517227002010-06-17T13:00:00.003+01:002010-06-17T13:09:01.365+01:00Wholemeal Sesame Bagels<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBjZg6lw_xI/AAAAAAAABCk/EDUd3hNPDqE/s1600/None" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBjZg6lw_xI/AAAAAAAABCk/EDUd3hNPDqE/s400/None" width="400" /></a></div><br />
A bit of baking on the menu today. Bagels are a fantastic lunchtime staple and are a great alternative to bread that would be perfect for a picnic now the summer seems to be finally here. </div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">Yes, they are a bit fiddly and yes, there are a few steps involved, but they taste great and are really worth the additional effort.</div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;">The recipe will make 8 bagels. You could easily double the recipe and freeze the rest.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br />
</b></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 200-250ml of luke warm water</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of dried yeast</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of honey</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">• 180g of wholemeal flour plus more for dusting</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">• 180g plain white flour plus more for dusting</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">• 2 vegetable or chicken stock cubes. (Preferably low sodium). Crumbled</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">• Boiling water</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 5-6 teaspoons of sesame seeds</div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">• a little sea salt<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Line a baking tray with foil and spray well with the spray oil.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, add the flour to a large bowl and add the stock cubes and stir to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next make a well in the centre and add half the liquid. Bring the dough together from the centre of the bowl, gradually taking the flour from the sides of the bowl.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the rest of the water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. (You might not need to use all the water).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to a well floured board and dust again with flour. (The white plain flour is best for this). Kneed the dough for approximately 5 minutes until it forms a springy dough. (It will be very sticky initially, so flour it well as you go along).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Divide the dough into 8 roughly equal pieces and dust with the wholemeal flour this time.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Take one of the pieces and roll it into a sausage shape roughly 5-6 inches long. Bring the ends together to make a ring, allowing the ends to overlap by about an inch or so. Press together to form a seal ensuring there is a hole in the centre. Transfer to the lined tray and continue with rest of the dough.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">When you have all 8 shaped, spray some cling film with spray oil and lightly cover. Leave to rest in a warm place for approximately 30 minutes. They should rise slightly.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Then remove the cling film and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to return to room temperature.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, re-line your baking tray with tin foil and spray again with oil. (It's fine to use the same foil if the bagels didn't leave much residue when resting).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add boiling water to a large wide pan and return to the boil. When it's bubbling, carefully, one at a time, place your first two bagels into the water and let them simmer for approximately a minute or so. (They should float). Then carefully turn over and allow to simmer for a further minute or so. Carefully remove and place on the lined tray. Continue with the rest of the bagels in pairs.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 220°C.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, lightly sprinkle the sesame seeds onto the bagels and press them gently into the dough. (You might need to reform some of the holes in the centre of the bagels. The end of a spoon or an asbestos finger will both work fine). Sprinkle lightly with the sea salt.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bake the bagels in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To serve, carefully slice the bagel in two. (The safest way to do this is to leave the bagel flat and insert a serrated knife horizontally and carefully slice half way across. Place your hand flat on top to hold the bagel steady. Then turn the bagel on it's side and carefully slice downwards). Lightly toast in the toaster or grill and serve.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-82357561627310983172010-06-16T14:01:00.000+01:002010-06-16T14:01:12.216+01:00Sweet Potato Crisps<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBjKCmQZOLI/AAAAAAAABB8/nky3bRmcG9c/s1600/Sweet+Potato+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBjKCmQZOLI/AAAAAAAABB8/nky3bRmcG9c/s320/Sweet+Potato+Ingredients.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br />
A very simple recipe on the blog today. Sweet Potato crisps are a great alternative to regular crisps and are very easy to make. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Ready in no time, they are simply baked in the oven and topped with a little firey pepper to finish.</div></div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The recipe will make 2 portions</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
</b></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 small sweet potatoes. Scrubbed and sliced into small strips with a potato peeler</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• several sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little sea salt</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little shake of ground cayenne or smoked paprika pepper to taste<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Pat the sweet potato slices dry with some kitchen paper and arrange on the tray.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spray with the spray oil and lightly stir to coat all sides.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spread them out again so they are mainly in contact with the foil.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, turning once half way through. Keep an eye on them towards the end as they can quickly turn from done to burnt.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and serve with the pepper.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-91207920710132035872010-06-15T13:13:00.001+01:002010-06-16T15:39:12.940+01:00Carrot & Lentil Soup<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBds9z_k3nI/AAAAAAAABBw/9ukRanN8gqs/s1600/Carrot+&+Lentil+Soup+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBds9z_k3nI/AAAAAAAABBw/9ukRanN8gqs/s320/Carrot+&+Lentil+Soup+Ingredients.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">Some soup on the menu today! Lentils are a great standby cupboard item as they contain lots of vitamins and nutrients and they really fill you up. You can use tinned or dried pre-soaked lentils and any colour will work. Unlike some of the other soups on the site, this one doesn't contain any potatoes so is kept on the lighter side and is a little more Summery. </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">Serve with a slice or two of Weight Watchers whole meal bread and a little low fat butter, or 2 slices of wheaten bread such as Mc Cambridges. A couple of Ryvita crisp bread also go very well as an alternative. </div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The following recipe makes two generous lunch/dinner portions or four starter portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1½ pints of boiling water</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 vegetable stock cubes. (Preferably low sodium stock cubes). Crumbled</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g onion. Peeled and chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 cloves of garlic. Peeled and finely chopped</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g celery. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly sliced</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 500g carrot. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly sliced</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• Freshly ground black pepper and a little salt</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 x 410g (265g drained) tin of lentils. Rinsed and patted dry. Or dried lentils. Rinsed and soaked as directed</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100ml low fat milk</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a small bunch of coriander. Washed and finely chopped for garnish</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little black pepper</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a large pot on a medium to high heat. Add the boiling water and bring it back to the boil. When boiling, add the stock cubes. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to medium and allow it to simmer away.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">In a separate frying pan, heat to a medium to high heat and add the butter and the onion and fry for 3-5 minutes until softened.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the garlic and continue to fry for a further minute or so. When done, transfer the onion and garlic to the simmering stock.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the celery to the frying pan and stir fry for 5 minutes or so until softened. You should season the celery with a little salt and black pepper. Transfer to the stock when done.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the carrots to the pan and stir fry for 5-10 minutes. (You can add a spray of Fry Light One Cal spray oil if the carrots don't seem to be doing anything in the pan). Again, season lightly and when done, transfer the carrots to stock.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Stir the stock well to make sure the additional ingredients are combined. Bring the stock to the boil and once it's boiled for a minute or so reduce the heat, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or so. You should partially cover the pot with a lid or plate.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the lentils and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the milk and three quarters of the coriander and blitz with a hand blender or in batches in a food processor.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Serve in warmed bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped coriander and black pepper.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-54103407765396089562010-06-14T14:36:00.000+01:002010-06-14T14:36:20.219+01:00English Muffins<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBYucGpH7OI/AAAAAAAABBY/mwqsfD4zu64/s1600/English+Muffins+Flour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBYucGpH7OI/AAAAAAAABBY/mwqsfD4zu64/s320/English+Muffins+Flour.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
English Muffins on the menu today! English muffins are small white bread-like rolls that are delicious when toasted. Ideal with sweet or savoury toppings they are a great alternative to regular bread and are great for lunch.</div></div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"></span>• 240g self-raising flour. Plus more for dusting</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 heaped teaspoons of baking powder</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ level teaspoon of salt. (Low sodium salt would be best)</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ¼ level teaspoon of baking soda</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100ml luke warm water</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1¼ teaspoons of yeast</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 50ml low fat milk</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beated</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4-5 tablespoons of maize meal or ground polenta<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, mix the water and yeast together in a jug or cup and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">In a separate jug, mix the lightly beaten egg and milk together with a hand blender until it's well beaten.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add both liquids to the to the flour and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Tip the dough onto a floured board and dust again with flour. Knead for approximately 5 minutes until it comes together.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spray a bowl with a couple of sprays of the spray oil and add the dough. Spray a sheet of cling film with a little spray oil and cover the bowl. Allow the dough to rest in a warm place for about 45-60 minutes until it has roughly doubled in size.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Once the dough has rested, tip it onto a floured board and roll out until it's approximately 1 inch deep with a rolling pin.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the maize meal or polenta to a baking sheet or large plate and shake to distribute evenly.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, using a glass or cookie cutter, cut the dough into small rounds. Transfer these to the maize meal/polenta and coat both sides. Continue to shape, re-roll and cut until you've used all the dough.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spray a little more spray oil onto some cling film and cover the shaped dough. Allow to rest again for approximately 45 minutes. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To finish the muffins, heat a large frying pan to a medium to high heat. When it's hot, gently dry fry the muffins for 5-8 minutes, turning regularly, until they are lightly coloured. It's best to cook them in two batches. Transfer to a plate to cool when done. They will keep for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container or biscuit tin.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To serve, slice in half and toast until golden brown and top as required.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-76087275097958382072010-06-11T11:43:00.001+01:002010-11-30T19:18:42.970+00:00Seafood Chowder<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnMvK_oBWDbid1q_zckIQoP48q_DP4Y0JKFgWofqHFrgd4JYYivbv3bqCMd40zyJrdLClC5ampVma69z75HB3bY5XAhooV6TjSn9XRUrqMQgSsTMo1z7zRstf_LvlFimbvjTtPkTtdqpA/s1600/Seafood+Chowder+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnMvK_oBWDbid1q_zckIQoP48q_DP4Y0JKFgWofqHFrgd4JYYivbv3bqCMd40zyJrdLClC5ampVma69z75HB3bY5XAhooV6TjSn9XRUrqMQgSsTMo1z7zRstf_LvlFimbvjTtPkTtdqpA/s320/Seafood+Chowder+Ingredients.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Delicious seafood chowder on the menu today. Onion, leek and celery gently sautéed, then simmered in milk and stock. Thickened with potatoes and finished with smoked coley and cooked prawns.</div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">You could easily substitute the coley for haddock or cod. You could also add some mixed seafood like clams, mussels or even calamari. </div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>The following recipe makes two generous dinner portions or four starter portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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Red or white. Peeled and finely chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g leek. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly chopped</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g celery. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly sliced</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme (or a little less if using fresh thyme)</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good twist of black pepper</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 400ml of chicken or vegetable stock. Made using two stock cubes. Low sodium if possible</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 500ml of low fat milk</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A bouquet garni</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A bay leaf</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 350-400g potatoes. Peeled and cut into small cubes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 250g smoked coley. Washed and patted dry and roughly cubed</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 x 200g tin of sweetcorn. Drained, rinsed in cold water and patted dry</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 160g prawns. Washed, patted dry. You can roughly chop them to make them go a bit further</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• The juice of half a lemon</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good twist of black pepper and a little salt</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• Fresh parsley. Washed and finely chopped to garnish</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a large pan over a medium to high heat and add the butter and when it's bubbling, add the onion, leek and celery to the pan. Add the thyme and season with black pepper and fry for 8-10 minutes until softened, but not coloured.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the stock and milk and stir to combine. Add the potatoes, bouquet garni and bay leaf and increase the heat. Allow the the soup to come to the boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for approximately 15 minutes until the potatoes have softened. You should partially cover the pot with a lid or plate.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the coley and allow to cook for a further 5-8 minutes until the fish is cooked.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the sweet corn, prawns and lemon juice and stir carefully to combine (so as not to break the fish up too much).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Remove the bouquet garni and bay leaf and taste the chowder and add salt and pepper as needed.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Serve in warm bowls and garnished with the fresh parsley.</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-49110224978145434252010-06-10T16:11:00.000+01:002010-06-10T16:11:17.105+01:00Strawberry Filo Baskets<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBD7naEbjqI/AAAAAAAABA8/VkWweyN_kPg/s1600/Filo+Baskets+Strawberries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TBD7naEbjqI/AAAAAAAABA8/VkWweyN_kPg/s320/Filo+Baskets+Strawberries.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Strawberries on the menu today! This recipe is the perfect summer dessert, but with a fraction of the calories. Naturally low fat filo replaces stodgy pastry and sweetened low fat crème fraîche is used instead of full fat cream.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It's actually 'National Strawberry Week' this week and there are lots of offers about in the various supermarkets to celebrate. The Bord Bia website: <a href="http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestinseason.ie%2F&ei=svAQTKb4OciQ4gae5rzwBw&usg=AFQjCNFPtnzj6eZRxBprtanIqfhGkEpYyQ">Best In Season.ie</a> has more nutritional information about strawberries and other seasonal fruit and veg. </div><a name='more'></a><br />
The following recipe makes 4 individual baskets.</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 3 large filo pastry sheets. Frozen is best but allow the sheets to defrost in the fridge for about an hour before using. </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg, lightly beaten</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 8 teaspoons of low fat crème fraîche</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with the back of a spoon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 teaspoons of low fat strawberry jam</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 12 small strawberries. Washed and stalks removed</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<li>Turn the oven to 180°C and spray 4 compartments of a muffin tin with the spray oil. It's best to spread them out on the tray, so don't use adjoining compartments.</li>
<li>Lay the three sheets of filo pastry on top of each other on a clean work surface and slice into four equal squares. </li>
<li>To assemble the basket, take one of these squares and place it on the centre of the board. (Store the others under a clean cloth or tea towel until you're ready to use them). Arrange three squares of filo on top of each other as shown in the picture on the right. Carefully transfer to the muffin tin and press lightly into the tray using the end of a rolling pin (ok, using the upturned lid from the spray oil, which was the perfect size!). You can give the sheets a light spray of spray oil if they have dried out on you.</li>
<li>Continue the process to make the remaining three baskets. Paint the edges with the beaten egg and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. When done, carefully remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on kitchen paper. (Don't cover them as they will become soft).</li>
<li>To serve, mix the crème fraîche and the sweeteners together in a small bowl and stir to combine.</li>
<li>Place a teaspoon of jam in the base of the basket, add two teaspoons of sweetened crème fraîche on top. Finally top with the sliced strawberries. </li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-78026928500118243282010-06-09T13:00:00.001+01:002010-06-09T13:00:02.472+01:00Vegetable Samosas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA5IQ8kE-LI/AAAAAAAABAg/rNeaEeFOh2Y/s1600/Samosa+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA5IQ8kE-LI/AAAAAAAABAg/rNeaEeFOh2Y/s320/Samosa+Ingredients.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
These vegetable samosas contain the classic combination of seasoned mashed potato with peas and spring onion wrapped in filo pastry. Most traditional recipes suggest you deep fry them, but in this recipe they are baked to reduce the calories.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">They are a bit fiddly to start with but become easier with a little practice. </div><a name='more'></a>The following recipe makes 8 samosas. </div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA5IwITyuKI/AAAAAAAABAo/EdhpasJ1k58/s1600/Samosa+Oven2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA5IwITyuKI/AAAAAAAABAo/EdhpasJ1k58/s320/Samosa+Oven2.jpg" width="123" /></a></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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<b>Ingredients for the filling</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">• 200g cooked <a href="http://suppersatisfaction.blogspot.com/2010/02/mashed-potato.html">Mashed Potato</a>. Drained well and without milk or butter added </span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 40g frozen peas</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">• 1 spring onion. Washed and finely sliced</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• small bunch of fresh coriander. Washed and finely chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">• ½ teaspoon of ground coriander</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of ground cumin</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• salt and black pepper</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Ingredients for the samosas</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 large filo pastry sheets. Frozen is best but allow the sheets to defrost in the fridge for about an hour before using.</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg, lightly beaten</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 6 sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Gently mash the potatoes with a fork and add the peas, spring onion and chopped coriander and stir to combine.</li>
<li>Add the seasonings and stir again. The potato should be completely cooled before using.</li>
<li>To assemble the samosas, take the filo pastry from the pack and cover it in a clean dry tea towel to prevent it from drying out.</li>
<li>Place one sheet on a clean work surface and cut in half so it forms two large rectangles. Each of these rectangles will make one samosa. Place one of the rectangles in the centre of the work surface. Return the other to the rest of the pastry under the cloth.</li>
<li>Fold a flap, approximately 1 inch in length at the top. Using a brush, or your finger, paint the beaten egg around the other three edges of the rectangle, leaving the flap dry.</li>
<li>Next take approximately 2 heaped teaspoons of the potato mixture and place it in the bottom right of the rectangle as shown in the photo below. </li>
<li>Next, fold the bottom corner over so it covers the filling. Press the filling down to remove any air and press down to make a panel along the side.</li>
<li>Paint the edges again with the egg mixture and fold over. Re-paint the edge and fold over again. Finally fold the flap over and seal. Transfer to a clean dry plate while you get on with the rest of the samosas. Cover the prepared samosas with a dry, clean tea towel to stop them from drying out. Continue until you have 8 samosas prepared.</li>
<li>When you're ready to bake them. Paint each of them with the egg mixture so they colour nicely when cooked. (Try to paint all sides, including the underneath).</li>
<li>Turn the oven to 220°C. Spray a baking sheet lined with tin foil with the spray oil. Arrange the samosas, seam side down, on the tray. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove them from the oven and turn them over. If they are looking a little pale, you can paint more egg onto them. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes. When done, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on kitchen paper. (Don't cover them as they will become soggy).</li>
<li>Serve with a little low fat yoghurt with some chopped coriander mixed through it.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fold the flap and paint the other three edges with the egg mixture</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Fold up, flatten the edges and paint with the egg again. Fold over again to the left and paint the edges again</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This pineapple salsa is light and refreshing and goes great served along side grilled fish, gammon or chicken. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Alternatively you can mix the prepared salsa into some cooked couscous or rice to make a more substantial side dish. Adding blanched broccoli or cauliflower, or cooked chicken or prawns, could easily turn it into a main course.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The basic salsa mix can be made in advance and refrigerated until you need to use it. </div><a name='more'></a>The following recipe makes makes two portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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• 1 small green pepper. Washed, de-seeded and roughly chopped</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 small spring onion. Peeled and finely chopped</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander. Washed and finely chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes. (More if you like it spicy)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of ground garlic granules</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of olive oil</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• juice of half a lime</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a little salt and black pepper to taste</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, pepper, spring onion and coriander and stir to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the chili flakes, ground garlic granules, olive oil and lime juice and again stir to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Finally taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.</li>
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</div><ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA4zn0UPRFI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Cmx_wibLeWw/s1600/Pineapple+Prepared2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TA4zn0UPRFI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Cmx_wibLeWw/s320/Pineapple+Prepared2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div></div></ol></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-70049758484247683052010-06-04T12:21:00.000+01:002010-06-04T12:21:48.962+01:00Strawberry Yoghurt Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAg79GxfJWI/AAAAAAAAA_k/nRQNPUKomik/s1600/Yoghurt+Cookies+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAg79GxfJWI/AAAAAAAAA_k/nRQNPUKomik/s320/Yoghurt+Cookies+Ingredients.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>These strawberry cookies get their flavour from a mixture of strawberry yoghurt and strawberry jam. A little bit cake-y, a little bit scone-y, they have a similar consistency to macaroons and go great with a cup of tea or a coffee. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
They are delicious on their own, but you could also slice them in half and add a little low fat butter spread.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The cookies are best kept in an air-tight container or biscuit tin and will keep for several days.<br />
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</div>The recipe will make 12 cookies.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Ingredients</b></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAg7_LgbsmI/AAAAAAAAA_o/Nch9o-iUDAU/s1600/Yoghurt+Cookies+Shaped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAg7_LgbsmI/AAAAAAAAA_o/Nch9o-iUDAU/s200/Yoghurt+Cookies+Shaped.jpg" width="198" /></a>• 125ml pot of low fat strawberry yoghurt</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100ml low fat milk</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of low fat/low sugar strawberry jam</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal Spray Oil</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g self-raising flour</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g wholemeal flour</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 20g porridge oats</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 level teaspoon / 5g baking powder</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of salt (or better still low sodium salt) </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Method</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Mix the the yoghurt, milk, egg, jam and honey together in a jug and stir to combine. Leave to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with tin foil and lightly spray with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the flour, oats, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Make a well in the centre and add about half the liquid and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again to ensure there are no lumps.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the tray. With wet fingers, reshape the cookie dough to a more rounded shape and smooth out the top.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack while you put the kettle on!</li>
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</div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-88949016836865669042010-06-03T14:50:00.000+01:002010-06-03T14:50:25.947+01:00Saffron & Pine Nut Pilaf<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAeyOAQXGzI/AAAAAAAAA_M/fyQSg7BpJBY/s1600/Saffron+Rice+Ingredients2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAeyOAQXGzI/AAAAAAAAA_M/fyQSg7BpJBY/s200/Saffron+Rice+Ingredients2.jpg" width="114" /></a></div>Pilaf is an Indian style of cooking where seasoned rice is simmered gently allowing the flavour to infuse. Ideal as a side dish that would go great with grilled chicken or fish, you could also turn it into a main meal by adding some cooked chicken or prawns or keep it veggie by adding dried raisins and cooked peas.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The toasted pine nuts in the dish go very well with the rice and add additional texture. Toasted mixed nuts, flaked almonds or even pumpkin seeds would all work as substitutes.<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The following recipe makes makes two portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 15g/1 teaspoon of low fat butter spread</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 small onion. (Red or white) Peeled and finely chopped</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 120g long grain or basmati rice (white rice works best)</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of ground cayenne</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 pint of chicken or vegetable stock (low sodium if possible)</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• a couple of saffron strands<br />
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</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a large pot over a medium to high heat and add the butter. When it's bubbling add the pulped onion and stir fry for 5 minutes or so.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the rice, cayenne and turmeric and continue to fry for a minute or so until combined.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the saffron strands to the stock and stir. Add the stock to the rice and stir again.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Increase the heat and bring the contents of the pot to the boil. Once it's boiled for a minute or so, reduce the heat to medium, loosely cover with a plate or lid and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring every now and then to ensure it's not sticking to the bottom of the pot. The liquid should reduce, but make sure it doesn't boil dry. Add another splash of boiling water if this happens.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">After 20 minutes, remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Leave to sit for 5 minutes without removing the lid.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To toast the nuts, heat a small frying pan over a medium to high heat and add the nuts. Keep them moving by shaking the pan gently. Fry for 2-3 minutes or so until they are lightly toasted. (They can burn quite easily so don't leave them unattended and remove them from the pan when they're done).</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">When the 5 minutes are up, fluff the rice with a fork, transfer to warmed bowls and serve with the pine nuts on top.</li>
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">These carrot cake muffins are light and moist and unlike other muffin recipes, don't contain lots of oil.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">You could easily add some fruit such as dried raisins, fresh blueberries or blackberries to the completed mixture. A handful of chopped nuts would also work, but make sure to count the extra calories if you are watching your weight. </div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div>The recipe will make 12 muffins.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K2Twzq6AJN6upXcD6cG9mPWNaBc2EtcqF8QT3KQC5F7ykBY0fon_wmdBLsQma38s-yHxnF2h1gZ1fDoxcY9COGTvSvkcGb7iOrfmi2Ny1XMk0ATFR77h5wEQ5ZKfjgkhdE8FkeabRfdR/s1600/Carrot+Cake+Cases.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K2Twzq6AJN6upXcD6cG9mPWNaBc2EtcqF8QT3KQC5F7ykBY0fon_wmdBLsQma38s-yHxnF2h1gZ1fDoxcY9COGTvSvkcGb7iOrfmi2Ny1XMk0ATFR77h5wEQ5ZKfjgkhdE8FkeabRfdR/s320/Carrot+Cake+Cases.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Ingredients for the muffins</b></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 150ml low fat milk</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of olive oil</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 medium banana. Peeled</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence </div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with a spoon</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 200g self-raising flour</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 level teaspoon / 5g baking soda</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 level teaspoons / 10g baking powder</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1½ teaspoons of cinnamon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of nutmeg </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• ½ teaspoon of ginger</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 225g carrots. Topped, tailed, grated and excess moisture</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">removed</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 medium orange. Zest only</div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Ingredients for the frosting</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 25g low fat butter butter spread</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g low fat (or extra low fat) cream cheese</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2-3 sweeteners. Crushed with the back of a spoon</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 medium lemon. Zest only</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• crushed walnuts for decoration </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Method</b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Blitz the the milk, olive oil, banana, egg, vanilla essence, sweeteners and honey together in a food processor or with a hand blender and leave to one side.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper cases and lightly spray with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg into the bowl and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Make a well in the centre and add about half the liquid and stir to combine. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again to ensure there are no lumps.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the grated carrots (The easiest way to remove the excess moisture if to squeeze a ball of grated carrots between both hands over the sink) and orange zest to the bowl and stir again to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Spoon 2 teaspoons of the mixture into each cases until all the cases are approximately half filled. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Bake on the middle shelf for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">To make the frosting. Mix the butter and cheese in a small bowl until combined. Add 2 of the sweeteners, vanilla essence and lemon zest and stir to combine. Taste to ensure it's sweet enough and the third sweetener if it needs it. Top each muffin with approximately half a teaspoon of the mixture and add the chopped walnuts. Store in an airtight container or biscuit tin and refrigerate.</li>
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</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div></div>Supper Satisfactionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15243901898969843596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4661248516874314406.post-6111339031741990892010-06-01T15:34:00.003+01:002010-06-01T23:01:38.612+01:00Leek & Bean Soup<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAUYTaUMMtI/AAAAAAAAA-U/3OLPTttRsyE/s1600/Leek+&+Bean+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jr0D7ILaKoU/TAUYTaUMMtI/AAAAAAAAA-U/3OLPTttRsyE/s320/Leek+&+Bean+Ingredients.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Some soup on the menu today! This soup is an Italian style vegetable soup that's ready in no time and really fills you up. Tinned cannelloni, butter, kidney or mixed beans would all work well. If using dried beans, soak as advised and allow to simmer in the stock for the required time before frying the additional veg. </div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Serve with a slice or two of Weight Watchers whole meal bread and a little low fat butter, or 2 slices of wheaten bread such as Mc Cambridges. A couple of Ryvita crisp bread also go very well as an alternative. </div><a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div>The following recipe makes two generous lunch/dinner portions or four starter portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 pints of boiling water</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 vegetable stock cubes. (Preferably low sodium stock cubes). Crumbled</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 heaped teaspoon of tomato puree<br />
• 10g sundried tomatoes. Soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drained</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 sweeteners </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 x 410g tin of beans. Drained, rinsed in cold water and patted dry</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of olive oil</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g onion. Peeled and chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 2 cloves of garlic. Peeled and finely chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g leek. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 100g celery. Washed, topped, tailed and roughly sliced</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A good twist of black pepper and a little salt if needed</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• 5g of parmesan shavings</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">• A couple of fresh basil leaves. Washed and roughly torn</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a large pot on a medium to high heat. Add the boiling water and bring it back to the boil. When boiling, add the stock cubes, Italian seasoning, puree, sun dried tomatoes, sweeteners and beans. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to medium and allow it to simmer away.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">In a separate frying pan, heat to a medium to high heat and add the olive oil and add the onion and fry for 3-5 minutes until softened.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the garlic and continue to fry for a further minute or so. When done, transfer the onion and garlic to the simmering stock.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the leeks to the frying pan and stir fry for 5 minutes or so until softened. You should season the leeks with a little salt and black pepper. Transfer to the stock when done.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add the celery to the pan and stir fry for 3-5 minutes. (You can add a spray of Fry Light One Cal spray oil if the celery doesn't seem to be doing anything in the pan). Again, season lightly and when done, transfer the celery to stock.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Stir the stock well to make sure the additional ingredients are combined. Bring the stock to the boil and once it's boiled for a minute or so reduce the heat, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or so. You should partially cover the pot with a lid or plate.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Taste it and add pepper and a little salt if it needs it.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Serve in warmed bowls with the parmesan shavings and torn basil leaves on top.</li>
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A bit of baking on the menu today to ease you into the new week! This banana and raisin bread is light and moist and delicious with a cuppa. Great served on it's own, even better with a little low fat butter on top. The loaf will keep perfectly for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container or biscuit tin. </div><a name='more'></a><br />
The recipe will make a small loaf.<br />
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</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>• 75g raisins</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 15ml unsweetened orange juice</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 50ml low fat milk</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 2 medium bananas. Peeled and mashed</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 1 egg. Lightly beaten</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence </div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 4 sweeteners. Crushed with a spoon</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 2 teaspoons of honey</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• a couple of sprays of Fry Light One Cal spray oil</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 225g self-raising flour</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• ½ level teaspoon of salt. (Low sodium salt would be best)</div><div style="margin: 0px;">• 50g low fat butter. Chilled. (You can pop it into the freezer for a few minutes before using)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Add the raisins to the orange juice and allow to soak for 10 minutes, then drain.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl or jug, mash the bananas and milk until it forms a chunky paste. It's fine to leave some larger lumps. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the lightly beaten egg, vanilla essence, sweeteners and honey and stir to combine.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray the loaf tin with the spray oil. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the drained raisins to the banana mixture and stir to combine. </li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the butter and rub it in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next, add about half the banana mixture to the flour and stir to combine with a wooden spoon or spatula.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add the remaining banana mixture and stir again until all the flour has fully mixed in.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transfer to the prepared loaf tin and shake gently to make sure it spreads evenly, filling the tin. Bake in the centre of the oven for 1 hour, 15 minutes until golden brown. If the top is browning too much, you can cover the loaf with tin foil as it bakes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. To double check if the loaf is fully cooked, you can pierce it with a skewer or cocktail stick. The bread is ready if the skewer emerges clean and contains no residue. Store in an airtight container or biscuit tin.</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lentil Dahl is a simple Indian dish made with lentils, onion, garlic and ginger delicately spiced with cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne. It goes very well as a side dish with grilled fish, chicken or meat. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Alternatively, you could add some additional cooked veg such as steamed broccoli or cauliflower or some cooked prawns or smoked fish to the dahl to make a main meal.<br />
<a name='more'></a>The following recipe makes makes two portions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 15g/1 teaspoon of low fat butter spread</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 small onion. (Red or white) or 2 spring onions. Peeled, quartered then blitzed to a pulp</div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 large or 2 small cloves of fresh garlic. Peeled and finely chopped </div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 heaped tablespoon of fresh ginger. Washed and finely chopped </div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (or cumin seeds lightly crushed)</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• ½ teaspoon of ground cayenne</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 x 410g tin of green lentils. Drained, rinsed in cold water and patted dry</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• ½ pint of vegetable stock made with ½ stock cube (all the better if low sodium)</div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">• 1 teaspoon of ground garam masala</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• small bunch of coriander. Washed and finely chopped</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Method</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">Heat a large pot over a medium to high heat and add the butter. When it's bubbling add the pulped onion and stir fry for 5 minutes or so.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the chopped ginger and garlic and continue to stir fry for a further 30 seconds to a minute.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Then, add the spice mixture and stir enjoying the aroma!</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Next add the lentils and stir well to combine. Then add the stock and stir again.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Increase the heat and bring the contents of the pot to the boil. Once it's boiled for a minute or so, reduce the heat to medium, loosely cover with a plate or lid and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring every now and then to ensure it's not sticking to the bottom of the pot. The liquid should reduce, but make sure it doesn't boil dry. Add another splash of boiling water if this happens.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Finally, sprinkle on the garam masala. Transfer to warmed bowls or plates and garnish with the chopped coriander.</li>
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