Citrus Sorbet Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup water 2 teaspoons gelatine dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup orange juice 1 egg white 2 teaspoons grated lemon or orange rind 1 tablespoon Cointreau Instructions This can be served up an as entree or enjoyed
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Strawberry Ice Cream Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 3 punnets ripe strawberries (approx. 750g) discard any fruit that has been bruised. 4 tablespoons castor sugar (or to taste) 2 egg whites 300ml whipped cream extra strawberries halved for garnish Instructions Wash and drain strawberries, blotting them with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Remove
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Pineapple Fruit Salad Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 1 large fully ripe pineapple 2 punnets strawberries (discard any if bruised) caster sugar to taste 4 large mandarins kirsch or orange liquer, optional mint leaves for garnish Instructions Cut pineapple in halves lengthways, through the crown of the leaves. Run a short knife around the
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Watermelon Sherbet Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 1 large watermelon (making sure it has a good shape) sugar to taste 3 teaspoons gelatine ½ cup water rose water or lemon juice to taste mint sprigs for garnish Instructions Wash melon and cut off top third of shell. With a melon baller make perfect melon
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Self Saucing Pudding Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 1 cup SR flour ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 55 g butter ½ cup milk Sauce: 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1½ cups hot water 30 g butter Instructions Pudding: Place all pudding ingredients in a large bowl and beat gently until mixed well. Place mixture
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Apple Bread n Butter Pudding Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 8-10 slices fruit bread 2 Granny Smith apples ½ cup bourbon 600 ml cream 1 teaspoon mixed spice ½ cup castor sugar 3 eggs Instructions Remove crusts from bread, cut each slice in half diagonally. Core apples and slice thinly leaving skin on. Arrange
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Pavlova Print by the way, Invented in New Zealand. No matter how often the Australians claim it the proof is very clear. Pavlovas are usually decorated with kiwifruit or strawberries and loads and loads of cream. Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 3 egg whites 3 tablspoons cold water 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vinegar
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Basic Batter Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 120g Self Raising flour pinch of salt ¼ pint tepid water 1 tbsn melted Butter 1 egg White Instructions Sift flour in a bowl make a well in the center pour the butter in and gradually add the water. Beat well. Beat egg white until light n
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Bread n Butter Custard for One Print Just add extra for extra people.. Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 thin strip of lemon rind 1 egg 1 tablespoon sugar 2 slices of bread demerra sugar or raw sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla butter ½ tablespoon sultanas ½ tablespoon currants grated fresh nutmeg Instructions
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Silverbeet Casserole Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 125g fresh mushrooms, sliced 2-3 spring onions, chopped 1-2 tablespoons butter 3 cups cooked silverbeet salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste 2 cups cheese sauce (see i) 3 cups meat sauce (see ii) ½ cup breadcrumbs freshly grated parmesan cheese i Cheese Sauce 1½ tablespoons butter 1½
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Beef Curry Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 1½ lb blade steak 2 tablespoons seasoned flour 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons curry powder ** 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 large onions thinly sliced 2 tablespoons jam or fruit chutney*** 1 cup beef stock boiled rice for serving Instructions Coat meat in seasoned flour. Heat oil
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Alan’s Seafood Chowder Print Author: Alan Simmons Ingredients 3 large potatoes (diced) 1 large carrot (diced) 1 large onion (diced small) 1 cup of dried green peas 3 bay leaves 1 packet of Maggi Seafood Chowder dried soup mix. 1 cup of white wine 5 litres of water 2 tablespoons butter 2 egg yolks
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