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2/11/2013

Bacon and Tomato with Poached Egg

  • Course:Breakfast
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 120 gr. fresh spinach
  2. 4 egg
  3. 0.50 tbsp white wine vinegar
  4. 4 smoked bacon
  5. 2 tomatoes
  6. 1 tbsp olive oil
  7. 0.50 tbsp fresh thyme

Preparation instructions
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Combine the thyme, oil and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place tomatoes on a grill pan and drizzle with thyme mixture. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Cook the bacon to your liking then remove from heat and keep warm. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. Create a whirlpool, then drop the eggs into the water, one at a time. Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 2-3 minutes for soft-boiled. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate with the bacon, spinach and tomatoes.

Bacon and mushroom chicken

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 60 Minutes
  • Quantity:2 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 1 tsp salt
  2. 400 gr. mixed salad leaves
  3. 2 smoked bacon
  4. 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  5. 10 mushrooms
  6. 1 clove(s) garlic
  7. 2 chicken breast with skin
  8. 2 tbsp butter

Preparation instructions
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas Mark 4. Put melted butter into baking dish. Add chicken, skin side down and sprinkle with garlic and salt. Turn chicken over and season and put bacon on top. Add mushrooms and bake for 45 mins. Remove all onto plate then whisk juices from baking dish with cream and pour over chicken. Serve with salad.

Bacon and Egg Casserole

  • Course:Breakfast
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 7 egg
  2. 170 ml unsweetened soya milk
  3. 0.5 onion, fresh, med
  4. 0.50 cup peppers, bell, green, sweet, chpd, stmd
  5. 5 mushrooms
  6. 6.50 tbsp flax seed meal
  7. 5 smoked bacon
  8. 200 gr. cheddar cheese
  9. 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Preparation instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees/Gas Mark 4. Saut the onions, peppers, and mushrooms in a little oil. Layer the vegetables, cheese, and bacon in a casserole dish. Blend the eggs, milk, flax meal, and spices and pour over the top. Sprinkle with paprika if you want. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the centre just begins to set. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to finish cooking the centre.

Baby Spinach Salad with Feta, Marinated Artichoke and Tomato

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 8 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:1 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 31 gr. crumbled feta cheese
  2. 1 small tomato
  3. 2 artichoke hearts
  4. 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Preparation instructions
Combine all ingredients and toss with dressing.

Baby Spinach Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Chickpeas

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:1 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  2. 0.25 cup tinned chickpeas
  3. 5 cherry tomatoes
Preparation instructions
Combine all ingredients and toss with dressing.

Baby Spinach Salad with Avocado, Olives, Feta and Walnuts

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 8 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:1 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 7 walnut halves
  2. 5 black olives
  3. 0.5 avocado
  4. 31 gr. crumbled feta cheese
  5. 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Preparation instructions
1. Combine all ingredients and toss with dressing.

2/10/2013

Baby Greens with Grapefruit and Red Onion

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 0.5 small red onion
  2. 313 gr. mixed salad leaves
  3. 1 tsp dried tarragon
  4. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  5. 0.25 tsp ground mustard seed
  6. 1 grapefruit (red)
  7. 1 grapefruit (white)
Preparation instructions
1. To section grapefruit: Cut off the top and bottom of each grapefruit slightly, so they can stand upright on a cutting board. Using a sharp chefs knife knife, peel grapefruit skin off going from top to bottom, and circling the entire fruit, making sure to leave very little white pith behind. Using a smaller paring knife, cut out each segment from the white membrane. Squeeze out any remaining just from fruit when done, and reserve 1 tablespoons juice for dressing. 2. Add reserved grapefruit juice to a mixing bowl. Add mustard. 3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking well, until well-combined. 4. Stir in tarragon, and add salt and pepper to taste. 5. Add greens and toss gently with grapefruit sections, red onion and salad dressing.

Avocado Soup

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 10 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons
 
Ingredients

  1. 1000 ml vegetable broth
  2. 3 avocado

Preparation instructions
Heat the broth. Put the avocados in a blender with the broth, puree until very smooth, and serve.

Avocado Omelette

  • Course:Breakfast
  • Preparation time: 2 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 5 Minutes
  • Quantity:1 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 2 egg
  2. 2 tbsp butter
  3. 50 gr. cheddar cheese
  4. 0.5 avocado
Preparation instructions
Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the omelette mixture until nearly done. Add cheese and avocado slices and double over to finish cooking.

Avocado and Strawberry Salad

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 2 avocado
  2. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  3. 15 strawberries
  4. 150 gr. greek yogurt
  5. 1 tbsp fresh peppermint
Preparation instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove skin & stones, then slice flesh into thin slices. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with half the lemon juice. Slice the strawberries and toss them lightly with the avocado slices. Mix the yogurt with enough water to make it pourable, stir in the mint and season to taste. Spoon dressing over the salad to serve.

Avocado and Prawn Salad

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons
 
Preparation instructions
Put the prawns and peeled and cubed avocado in a big mixing bowl. Slice the scallions, including the crisp part of the green, and add to the bowl as well. Shred the lettuce and add to the bowl and then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar and toss to coat.

Aubergine, Tomato and Parsley Salad with yogurt-mint dressing

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 5 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  2. 2 tbsp fresh peppermint
  3. 70 ml whole milk yogurt
  4. 2 fresh parsley
  5. 2 tomatoes
  6. 2 tbsp olive oil
  7. 2 aubergine
Preparation instructions
To make dressing, combine the yoghurt, mint sauce, fresh mint and lemon juice in a jug. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the grill on high. Lightly brush the aubergine with olive oil. Season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until brown and tender. Cut into 2cm strips. Place the aubergine, tomato and parsley in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. <br />
Place the aubergine mixture on a serving plate and drizzle with the dressing. Serve.

Aubergine with Coconut-Ginger Sauce

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 3 spring onions
  2. 0.50 cup condensed coconut milk
  3. 500 gr. aubergine
  4. 0.5 jalapeno peppers
  5. 3 tbsp canola oil
  6. 1 clove(s) garlic
  7. 1 tsp fresh ginger
  8. 1 tbsp fresh coriander
 

Preparation instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant cubes and cook 7 to 8 minutes, until golden; transfer to a bowl.Heat remaining tablespoon oil and cook onions 3 minutes, until softened. Add ginger, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook 2 minutes more.Return eggplant to skillet; pour in coconut milk. Mix well, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 15 minutes until eggplant is tender. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Aubergine with Coconut Ginger Sauce

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp fresh coriander
  2. 1 clove(s) garlic
  3. 240 ml coconut milk fresh
  4. 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  5. 0.5 chili peppers, jalapeno, fresh, sliced
  6. 3 spring onion
  7. 3 tbsp olive oil
  8. 2 aubergine
 
Preparation instructions
1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick pan over medium heat. Addaubergine cubes and cook 7 to 8 minutes, until golden; transfer to a bowl. 2. Heat remaining tablespoon oil and cook onions 3 minutes, until softened.add ginger, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; cook 2 minutes more. 3. Return aubergine to pan; pour in coconut milk. Mix well, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook 15 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with coriander before serving.

2/09/2013

Aubergine Salad

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 2 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 12 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 1 green bell peppers
  2. 1 tomatoes
  3. 1 aubergine
  4. 1 clove(s) garlic
  5. 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  6. 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  7. 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  8. 0.5 white onion
Preparation instructions
Prick eggplant in several places with a fork. Broil or place directly over a gas flame on stovetop about 15 minutes, turning frequently, until skin is charred all over and eggplant is soft. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel skin. Place eggplant in a colander for 15 minutes to drain bitter juices.In a large bowl, mix tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, oil and vinegar. Finely chop eggplant pulp with a knife; add to bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined, season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavours to blend. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Aubergine Rollatini

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 75 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 125 gr. whole mozzarella
  2. 2 cup whole ricotta cheese
  3. 0.33 cup parmesan cheese
  4. 1.25 cup tinned tomato sauce
  5. 750 gr. aubergine
  6. 0.75 cup soya flour
  7. 1.50 cup water
  8. 0.25 cup fresh parsley
  9. 0.25 tsp salt
  10. 0.25 tsp ground pepper
  11. 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  12. 4 large egg
Preparation instructions
Slice eggplants into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices and arrange in layers in a colander, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Let stand 15 minutes for bitter juices to drain, then rinse and pat dry.In a large bowl, whisk together water, soy flour and 2 eggs until smooth. Heat about ¼ cup olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Dip eggplant, one slice at a time, in the batter then add to the skillet. Cook eggplant in batches (slices should not touch), turning occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and golden. Use more oil as necessary. Drain eggplant slices on paper towels and transfer to a wire rack to cool.Heat oven to 200°Celsius. Lightly butter a 13x9 baking dish. Add ½ cup tomato sauce to pan and tilt to coat bottom with sauce. For filling: In a large bowl, add ricotta, mozzarella, remaining eggs, cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix with a wooden spoon until well blended. To form rollatini: Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the centre of an eggplant slice and roll up; repeat to form 24 rolls. Place rolls seam-side down in rows in prepared pan. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over the top of the rolls. Cover pan snugly with foil. Bake 30 minutes; remove foil and continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Aubergine Gratin

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 35 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 1 Minutes
  • Quantity:8 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 1.50 cup heavy whipping cream
  2. 1000 gr. aubergine
  3. 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  4. 2 clove(s) garlic
  5. 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  6. 0.5 white onion
  7. 0.75 cup dixie diner carb counters bread crumb mix, plain
Preparation instructions
Heat oven to 190°Celsius. Peel eggplant and slice lengthwise into ½ thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and place in a colander for 15 minutes to drain. In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Mix in nutmeg and cream; cook 1 minute. Rinse eggplant slices and pat dry. Arrange slices in 9x13 baking dish. Pour cream mixture over eggplant. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs. Bake 45 minutes until the cream is thickened, browned and bubbly and the eggplant is tender.

Aubergine Bake

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 20 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons
Ingredients

  1. 30 gr. crumbled feta cheese
  2. 4 tbsp parmesan cheese
  3. 400 cup tinned diced tomatoes
  4. 0.50 tsp chilli powder
  5. 0.50 tsp ground cinnamon
  6. 1 tsp spice paprika
  7. 1 tsp ground cumin
  8. 400 gr. ground lamb
  9. 2 clove(s) garlic
  10. 1 onion, fresh, med
  11. 1 tbsp olive oil
  12. 1 aubergine


Preparation instructions
Roast aubergine and set aside. Preheat oven to 375F/190C/Gas Mark 5. In a frying pan heat olive oil and saute onion until soft, then add garlic and saute another minute. Remove onion mixture to a bowl and crumble lamb into hot pan and saute until it browns. Add spices and salt and pepper. Return onion mixture to pan and add tomatoes and simmer until most of juices have disappeared. In a gratin dish make a layer of aubergine slices. Cover with half lamb mixture and crumble feta on top. Add another layer of aubergine slices and remaining lamb mixture. Sprinkle top with Parmesan and bake for 30 mins until cheese is golden brown

Aubergine and Smoked Trout Pate

  • Course:Dinner
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 Minutes
  • Quantity:6 Persons

Ingredients

  1. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  2. 1 clove(s) garlic
  3. 4 fish trout mixed species fillet raw
  4. 1 aubergine
Preparation instructions
Slice the aubergine thickly and spread out slices in a steamer with the whole garlic cloves, steam for 15 mins until soft. Cut skins from aubergine slices, skin the trout fillets and chop them roughly. Add garlic to processor with rest of ingredients, including lemon juice. Process until smooth then spoon into bowl, cool and then chill.

Aubergine and Ricotta Rolls

  • Course:Lunch
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 Minutes
  • Quantity:4 Persons
 
Preparation instructions
Preheat grill on high. Place the aubergine on a baking tray and brush with oil. Cook under preheated grill, about 6cm from the heat source, for 5-6 minutes or until brown. Turn and brush with remaining oil. Grill for a further 2-3 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta and oregano in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly among aubergine slices and roll to enclose. Place the rolls on serving plates and sprinkle with oregano leaves to garnish.