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Quick Banoffi Pie

INGREDIENTS:
400g full-cream sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp lemon juice, fresh or bottled
75ml toffee-flavour syrup
25g butter
2 bananas, sliced
1 sweet pastry shell
whipped cream or aerosol cream
3 banana slices to decorate (optional )
PREPARATION:
1. Place the condensed milk in a large, wide saucepan. Add the lemon juice and…[Read more]

Double Divine Chocolate Mousse

INGREDIENTS:

250ml double cream
180g (4 bars) Divine milk chocolate/white chocolate
30g water
1 tbsp glucose syrup
1 leaf of gelatine
1 egg yolk (optional)
PREPARATION:
Lightly whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.
Roughly chop the chocolate in order to make it easier to melt. Place the water and glucose in a…[Read more]

Easy Mother’s Day Breakfast Pizza

6 Eggs
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 1/2 c Milk
1 Onion*
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 md Green pepper, ringed
Mushrooms
1 Pizza crust
Olive oil
*chop up 1/4 of the onion and make onion rings out of the remaing 3/4.
Prepare your favorite pizza crust and get ready to bake, as a regular pizza. Make sure…[Read more]

Bell Peppers with Brown Rice Stuffing

4 Green bell peppers
1 md Onion, diced
1 ea Garlic clove, minced
2 tb Oil
2 oz Brown rice
3/4 pt Tomato juice, divided
1 ea Bay leaf
1 ea Thyme sprig
1 ea Parsley sprig
4 oz Mixed nuts, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
Slice the tops from the peppers to form lids. Scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place the…[Read more]

Sweet sensation Salad

1 orange
1 pink grapefruit
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped *appricots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (dried parsley maybe substituted)
8 cups mixed salad greens (preferably romaine lettuce or red…[Read more]

my eldest having to go home
early coz no trains on sunday
i aint seen him for ages
and had to cut this visit short
:twisted: :evil:

A vegetable soup

Ingredients:
8 medium zucchinis, sliced
1 large eggplant, diced
1 lettuce, washed well
1 Chinese cabbage, washed well
1 teaspoon of powdered ginger
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon of dried onion
1/4 teaspoon of chili (ground hot chili pepper)
1 small bunch of celery
4 slices of pumpernickel bread
2 litres of…[Read more]

Mardi Gras Gumbo
Makes 10 servings
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut okra, thawed

2 cans (14 ounces each)…[Read more]

Chicken Chow Mein
Makes 4-6 servings
2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

3 ribs celery, thinly sliced

(12 ounces) chicken gravy

2 tablespoons soy sauce

(10 ounces) of chunks of chicken

1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained

1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained

1. In a large…[Read more]

coffee cake my kids love that ty for adding them rainny

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups chocolate chips, 2 Hershey’s chocolate bars, chopped or…[Read more]

the local council not inforcing thier so called tenancy agreement

“You won’t believe it’s almost fat-free” salad dressing Chocolate Pudding Cake

10 cloves garlic, skins left on
2 t. Dijon mustard (I use Trader Joe’s brand)
2 T. honey
2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
1 12-ounce carton of soft silken tofu
1/4 t. salt
coarse ground pepper, to taste
Put garlic cloves in saucepan and cover with water by a couple of…[Read more]

Marinated Vegetable Grill
2 cups fruity olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
8 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves or 2 T. dried
1 t. salt
1 t. freshly ground black pepper
8 small new red potatoes
1 bunch (8) baby carrots (with green tops)
8 Japanese eggplants,…[Read more]

Cappucino Truffles
This is a microwave recipe
Ingredients

one 11 1/2-ounce package milk-chocolate pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons instant-espresso or coffee powder
You will also need cocoa, confectioners’ sugar, or chopped nuts to roll them in.

In 2-quart glass container, cook the…[Read more]

Valentine’s Day Cake
Cream together:

1/2 Cup of Crisco
1 1/2 Cups Sugar

Add 2 eggs – Beat Well

Sift 3 Times:

2 Cups flour
1 Tablespoon Cocoa
1 Teaspoon Salt

Fold In:

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda dissolved in
1 Tablespoon Vinegar – Quickly

Use 2, 9″ Layer Pans that have been greased and floured.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes

Filling…[Read more]

Chocolate Surprise
Blend together:

1 1/2 cup plain flour
1 1/2 stick margarine
1 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Press into 9″ x 13″ pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool

Cream together:

1 cup powdered sugar
1, 8 oz package of cream cheese

Fold in 9 oz. defrosted Cool Whip. Spread onto the cooled pastry layer.

Mix well:

1 large box of…[Read more]

Valentine Food For Thought
Cabbage always has a heart; Green beans string along.
You’re such a cute tomato, Will you peas to me belong?
You’ve been the apple of my eye, You know how much I care;
So lettuce get together, We’d make a perfect pear.

Now, something’s sure to turnip to prove you can’t be beet;
So, if you carrot all for me let’s let our…[Read more]

APPLE PECAN PANCAKES
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
2 lg. eggs
2 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. finely chopped peeled apples
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the buttermilk, butter and…[Read more]

BAKED APPLE PANCAKES
5 to 6 red or golden Delicious apples,
peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (can also use Granny Smith apples)
1/2 stick unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
6 eggs
1 c. flour
Scant c. milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In an 8 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter. Saute’ apples. Sprinkle with sugar and…[Read more]

SHREDDED WHEAT PANCAKES
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. pancake mix
3 c. crushed biscuits

Combine eggs and milk. Beat in pancake mix. Stir in shredded wheat. Let stand 10 minutes. Cook on griddle until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.

APPLE PANCAKES
1/4 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced, peeled apples
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp.…[Read more]