
1 Cos Lettuce (Washed, Dried and Torn)
12 Slices Pancetta (Grilled until Crisp)
1 small Sour Dough Loaf (Cubed and fried until golden)
3 Hard Boiled Eggs (Quartered)
1 quantity Caesar Salad Dressing
Method
Combine all ingredients. Drizzle over dressing.
May 13th, 2008 by Carmen
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3/4 cup Cannellini Beans
2 Red Onions (Finely Chopped)
2 Carrots (Peeled & Grated)
2 Celery Stalks (Finely Sliced)
3 Large Tomatoes (Roughly Chopped)
1L Vegetable Stock
1 Bay Leaf
1 Rosemary Sprig
2 Courgettes or 1 Zucchini (Diced)
100g Green Beans (Trimmed & Cut into 2cm Lengths)
60g Small Pasta Shells
2T Tomato Paste
Method
Saute onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
Add the cannelini beans, tomato, stock, bay leaf and rosemary sprig and 2 cups of water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add courgettes, green beans, pasta and tomato paste and cook for a further 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Notes
For a higher fat version, add sliced pancetta when sauteeing onion and serve with parmesan croutons.
May 13th, 2008 by Carmen
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450g Rolled Oats
120g Sunflower Seeds
120g White Sesame Seeds
175g Apple Puree
2t Ground Cinnamon
1t Ground Ginger
120g Brown Rice Syrup
4T Runny Honey
100g Brown Sugar
250g Whole Almonds
1t Sea Salt
2T Sunflower Oil
300g Mixed Dried Fruit
Method
Combine all ingredients except dried fruit. Spread mixture over two baking trays.
Bake in a 150 degree oven, turning and redistributing the granola every ten minutes until evenly golden brown (Approx. 30mins).
Allow to cool and then combine with dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.
May 13th, 2008 by Carmen
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2 Shallots (Peeled & Quartered)
2 Lemongrass Stalks (Bruised, Trimmed and Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Peeled & Quartered)
2cm Fresh Ginger (Peeled & Chopped)
6 Long Green Chillies (Chopped)
1 Bunch Fresh Coriander inc. Roots (Washed & Chopped)
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
Method
Process all ingredients except oil until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil in steady stream until a smooth paste is formed.