Archive for July, 2009

Rice And Apricot Pilaf

Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil or butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 ½ cups rice 3 ½ cups hot water Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 200g dried apricots 2 tablespoons seedless raisins 50g almonds, blanched and toasted Method: 1.      In a large saucepan heat [...]


Penne With Capsicum And Mascarpone

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 red onions, chopped 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green capsicum, deseeded and cut into 1cm pieces 275g dried penne 200g mascarpone Juice of ½ lemon 4 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Black pepper 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Method: 1.      Heat the [...]


Mushroom Pizza

Serves 4 Ingredients: 400g canned chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 240g mushrooms, wiped and thinly sliced 2 small cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 x 23cm pizza bases 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan 150g mozzarella, roughly chopped Method: 1.      Put the tomatoes into a saucepan and cook [...]