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Mini Mac-and-Cheese Bites

Ingredients: 4 tbsps butter, divided 2 tbsps flour 1/4 tsp salt pepper to taste 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 110g elbow macaroni, cooked and drained thin baguette slices fresh basil leaves 1 cup breadcrumbs paprika Procedure: 1. In saucepan, melt 2 tbsps butter on medium-low heat. Add flour until blended….

Very Fast Mini Pizza

Need a healthy dinner fast? Try these mini pizzas. Top whole grain English muffins with tomato paste, capsicum, pineapple, tomatoes and a little cheese sprinkled on top (make a few extra and freeze for up to 1 month).

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…

Truffled Deviled Eggs

to make truffled deviled eggs, just add a touch of truffle salt to my regular deviled egg recipe: Deviled Eggs 1 dozen white-shelled extra large eggs 1/3 c. mayo (will need more, this is the amount I start with) 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallots (you can get these in a jar at Whole Foods, or…

homemade chocolates

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED: Glass bowl or glass jars (easy to store this way) Wooden spoon Aluminum foil Plastic bag or plastic gloves for hands Counter or table space to place your chocolates for ‘drying’ Chocolates Chocolate flavors (oil-based) Paintbrush Chocolate Molds HOW TO MELT YOUR CHOCOLATE: Skillet/Grill Method – Best Method 1….