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Tuna and caramelized onion quiche

The caramelized onion in this makes the quiche slightly sweet.  Mixed with the tuna it is a great recipe to make for lunch with friends.  Serve with salad.

Main Ingredients

2 sheets ready-made shortcrust pastry

2 large brown onions, thinly …

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Baked tomatoes stuffed with tuna

Have I said that tomatoes are one of my favourite foods?  I’ve always looked at the vine ripened tomatoes in the shops while thinking of ways that I can bake them and still keep their shape and colour.  This recipe …

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Vegetarian Chilli

A great vegetarian dish for those cold winter nights.  I find 2 teaspoons of chili powder is enough for me but add as much as you like. 

Main Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1 green capsicum, …

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Tortilla Soup

Well it certainly is obvious that winter is upon us.  In Sydney we all woke up this week feeling the chill in the air.  This change of weather always inspires me to get back into the kitchen and make some comforting …

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Ratatouille

Have you heard the talk about meatless Monday?  Well I’ve got on the bandwagon, alone unfortunately as the carnivores in this house won’t tolerate it.  Here is what I’m having next Monday.  This is a recipe I learned to make …

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Corn and Cheese Muffins

Main Ingredients

1 cup tasty cheese, grated

1 (125g) can corn kernals, drained

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

2 eggs lightly beaten

1 cup buttermilk

60g butter melted

In Your Cupboard

2 cups self raising flour

Method

Preheat oven to …

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

Main Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk

1 egg

¾ cup chocolate chips

In Your Cupboard

1 ⅔ cup self raising flour

½ cup castor sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Grease a 12 hole muffin tin.  Add the …

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Spinach and Mushroom Tart

Main Ingredients

2 sheets pre-rolled puff pastry

2 eggs

½ cup cream

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

150g baby spinach

1 cup button mushrooms, sliced

Method

Pre-heat oven to 200°C.

Line a non-stick rectangular quiche pan …

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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Tomato

Main Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach leaves

2 eggs

2 egg whites

1 medium tomato, diced

In Your Cupboard

Olive oil spray

Method

Spray a non stick pan with olive oil spray.  Add spinach and tomato to the pan and …

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Tuna Sandwich Mix

This is a tasty sandwich mix using tuna and is great for lunchboxes.  When at home, I make a wrap with Lebanese bread, add a slice of cheese and toast it in the sandwich press.

Main Ingredients

1 (425g) can tuna in …

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