Posted by Tenina in Asian, Easy, Recipes on 04 11th, 2010 | 3 Comments

CURRY ~ NO HURRY!

CURRY ~ NO HURRY!
I have made this many times over the years and have added a few touches here and there…needed a blog post this week, got invited to bring a dish tonight to friends, and voila, two birds with one stone. Here we have Chicken Kaukswe, a Burmese (P.C. Myanmar) curry, very mild, very fragrant with...
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Posted by Tenina in Featured Articles, Recipes on 07 24th, 2009 | 10 Comments

SOUP THE MEXICAN WAY ~ VIA AUSTRALIA!

SOUP THE MEXICAN WAY ~ VIA AUSTRALIA!
Chicken and Lime Soup On my recent travels which included a pit stop in Houston, I tasted a lot of fresh, delicious Mexican food and this soup was inspired by one made by my dear friend Patti. Unable to source Hominy in Australia (not yet anyway) I played around with just fresh corn and I must say that...
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Posted by Tenina in Bread, Easy, Recipes on 09 30th, 2008 | No Comments

CHICKEN ENCHILADA THROW DOWN?

CHICKEN ENCHILADA THROW DOWN?
Yep a throw down, as officially defined by Jill on Great Cooks Community HERE, is not a contest so much as a last day of the month recipe that we all cook and post, and this month, (you lucky readers!!) the selected food is Chicken Enchiladas. Following reading a recipe for fresh tortillas also from...
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Posted by Tenina in Easy, Recipes, Uncategorized on 09 18th, 2008 | 6 Comments

WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAZE

Thanks for all your kind wishes for my ‘little’ boy who is well on the road to recovery and happens to be six feet 3! It has been harrowing, but educational and we are happy that all is going to be well! As he left for work yesterday morning, my DH asked hopefully if I was putting a blog...
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Posted by Tenina in Uncategorized on 04 26th, 2008 | No Comments

PAD THAI

As promised, the Chicken Pad Thai recipe!  And FYI I have been taking lots of photos of other stuff that is on it’s way…maybe I should call this blog “Get Stuffed”! Any thoughts? NEED: 1/2 chicken breast per person 4 tablespoons commerical Pad Thai paste (available most Asian...
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Posted by Tenina in Uncategorized on 04 17th, 2008 | No Comments

STUFFED ZUCHINNI

I use prawns or chicken for these and as they are done in the steam oven they keep their shape and are easy to serve. If you are not using a steam oven, be careful not to over steam them because the zuchinni will fall apart quite easily if over done! If you are going to steam them on top of a boiling...
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Posted by Tenina in Uncategorized on 04 17th, 2008 | No Comments

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Traditionally dry chicken breast never tasted so good as when it is done in the steam oven. For those of you without a steam oven, consider using a bain marie in your traditional oven…you will never go back! This recipe is so adaptable for all tastes. Just use your imagination with the fillings,...
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Posted by Tenina in Easy, Recipes on 04 17th, 2008 | No Comments

CRUSTY NOT FRIED CHICKEN

NEED: 3 taco shells Mild paprika 1 tablespoon cornflour 2 teaspoons Cajun spice mix 2 egg whites beaten 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Grated lime zest 1 teaspoon honey 4 skinless chicken breast fillets, (tenderloin removed) DO: Preheat oven to 220 C Place broken taco shells on baking tray. Bake for 10...
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Posted by Tenina in Christmas, Easy, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads on 04 17th, 2008 | No Comments

CHICKEN, GRAPES AND WALNUTS

If you haven’t steamed chicken in your Thermomix, this summer is the time to start. You get the most amazing tender results and they are stunning for all sorts of salads. For best results, slice each chicken breast into 4 pieces and place into Varoma dish and tray. Place boiling water into Thermomix...
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Posted by Tenina in Easy, Featured Articles, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads on 04 17th, 2008 | 2 Comments

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CITRUS CHILLI DRESSING

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CITRUS CHILLI DRESSING
Chicken with Orange Chili Dressing OK, I know the last post was a wintery soup option…and this is your summery salad option…but the sun was shining today and citrus is fantastic at this time of year! The dressing itself can go with all sorts of cold meats and salads…don’t limit yourself...
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