Monthly Archives: March 2010

HEARTY VEGGIE SOUP

Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil 2 cooked beef sausages 1 pc onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 pc carrot, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 liter vegetable or chicken stock 2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes 420 g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 2 cups water 2 cups finely shredded…

BACON & POTATO HASH

Ingredients: 2 pcs potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tbsp olive oil 15g butter 6 rashers rindless bacon, chopped 1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 pc tomato, chopped 2 pcs green onions, sliced juice 1/2 lemon 4 poached or fried eggs Procedure: 1. Par-boil potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted…

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

6 cups cubed, seeded watermelon 1-1/2 cups chopped apples 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp cider vinegar Procedure: In blender, puree watermelon; pour into large mixing bowl. Stir in the rest of the…

What’s with Watermelon?

Anyway you slice it (or even if you carve it into a baby-carriage centerpiece for your next dinner party), watermelon hits the spot on a hot day – and you are not just tickling your taste buds. Watermelon’s packed with nutrients, like lycopene (lowers the risk of prostate and cervical cancer), vitamin A (promotes eye…

KITCHEN HINTS

Smart cooks not only follow recipes, they follow instructions for safe food preparation, handling and storage. When food – especially raw food – is not handled properly, bacteria that causes contamination can grow and spread to cooked and ready-to-eat foods. They types of foods that bacteria prefer include dairy products, egg products, meat and poultry,…