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These Vegetarian Pasties Are Delicious
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INGREDIENTS:- Pastry
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold water
- Leek Filling
- 2 whole leeks; (2 leeks = 3 cups chopped)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot chilli pepper
- 3 teaspoon oil
- Oil; for deep frying
METHOD:
Sift flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the center and add water. Mix to a firm dough and knead for 5 minutes until elastic, dusting with more flour if necessary. Wrap in plastic film and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
Cut most of the green tops from leeks, halve lengthwise and rinse well to remove all traces of soil between leaves. Remove roots and dry leeks with paper towels. Place flat on board, cut along length at 5 millimeter / 1/4 inch intervals then across to dice. Measure in cup measure and place in bowl. Add salt and chili pepper and knead with hand to soften leeks. Stir in oil.
Roll pieces of dough into balls the size of a large hazelnut and roll thinly into a 10 centimeter / 4 inch circle. Alternatively roll out dough and cut into 10 centimeter / 4 inch rounds.
Place about 2 teaspoons leek filling in center of circle, moisten pastry half way round edge of circle and fold pastry over filling. Press edge to seal well, and using the edge of a thimble, (the traditional method) or a coffee spoon make little crescent-shaped marks around the edge, or press with fork.
Fry 3 or 4 at a time in hot oil until golden brown, turning to brown evenly. Drain on paper towels and serve hot or warm.
Easy BBQ Hoisin Chicken
Chicken marinated in hoisin sauce and then grilled on the barbie is a quick , economical and tasty way of preparing lunch. Use chicken thigh cutlets, still on the bone. These are one of the cheapest cuts and will barbecue better with the bone in. This recipe for two:
4 chicken thigh cutlets
3 tbs hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbs soft brown sugar
Put everything in a food safe plastic bag or bowl. Make sure the chicken is well coated with the other ingredients and marinate overnight in the fridge.
Barbecue on medium heat four minutes per side, then cover the barbecue, turn heat to low and leave for a further 15 minutes. If you do not have a hood on your barbie, use the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.
Serve with green salad and buttered noodles.
photo credit: VirtualErn
Healthy And Delicious
8-10 blackberries (we used fresh, not frozen) 1 banana, peeled and sliced 1 cup of organic 2 milk 1 teaspoon of sugar Blend all ingredients together.
Ants on a log
1. Get some celery and cut it to about 2 inches. 2. Spread some Peanut butter. 3. Put some raisins on top.
Fat Friday: Cranberry bread
With a touch of almond flavoring, this has become our new favorite of all the cranberry breads we’ve tried! It’s a sweet holiday bread which goes well with afternoon tea and is delightful at other times of year too.
Cranberry Bread
1-1/2 c dried cranberries
Boiling water to cover
1 c flour
1 c whole wheat flour
1 c sugar
1 T baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t salt
1/4 c canola oil
3/4 c apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 eggs
2 t almond extract
1 t vanilla extract
Cover the cranberries with hot water and let them soften for about 15 to 20 minutes. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl, and the wet ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Add the cranberries to the dry mix before adding the liquids. Mix thoroughly and scrape into a loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50 to 55 minutes.
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