The Cook Book

Man Proof Macaroni Cheese With Pumpkin Recipe

September 3, 2009

This was a recipe I emailed to PS when I was going to be working late, and he wanted something easy to cook (that the child would actually eat!). It is completely man-proof and 100% tested on mine! And yes, if you are wondering, the child did actually eat it; there was even that rare [...]

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Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas: Steamed Fish Parcels Recipe

September 3, 2009

This is an incredibly quick and easy recipe, perfect for nights when you are in a rush. You can literally have dinner on the table within 20 minutes (and it is very healthy)! Serve with steamed green vegies. If you are serving more than 2 people, then just double the ingredients for the number of [...]

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Top 5 Smoothies: Number 1 Banana, Honey and Wheatgerm Smoothie Recipe

August 18, 2009

With the wheatgerm for carbohydrate, the milk and yoghurt for calcium and protein, and the banana a serve of fruit, this smoothie makes a great way to start the day. If you don’t have any wheatgerm, just leave it out. Banana, Honey and Wheatgerm Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1 ripe banana, chopped roughly 1 tsp honey [...]

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Top 5 Smoothies: Number 2 Strawberry and Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe

August 13, 2009

Strawberries and yoghurt go almost as well together as strawberries and cream (and yoghurt is certainly a bit better for you!), and this smoothie makes a delicious treat. If strawberries aren’t in season, then you could substitute frozen strawberries. Strawberry and Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup strawberries 1 tbsp strawberry yoghurt 1 tsp honey [...]

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Top 5 Smoothies: Number 3 Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe

August 11, 2009

Even when not in season, you can purchase frozen berries relatively cheaply to make this delicious smoothie. Frozen berries cool down the smoothie, making it the perfect summer breakfast on a hot day. Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries etc) 1 tbsp yoghurt 200ml milk [...]

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Top 5 Smoothies: Number 4 Mango and Coconut Smoothie Recipe

August 6, 2009

I remember drinking a smoothie similar to this in a cafe at breakfast on the beach at Palm Cove (in tropical North Queensland near Cairns; think hot sunny days, blue water etc). I have tried to recreate it, but somehow it is never the same… possibly something to do with the location? Anyway, this smoothie [...]

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Top 5 Smoothies: Number 5 Watermelon and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

August 4, 2009

Smoothies are the ultimate fast food fix; roughly chop the ingredients, add to a blender or cup, whizz and it is done. In an instant you have breakfast, morning tea or an after school/work snack made, which makes it perfect for the “I’m hungry mum” chorus. I use a stick blender to whizz up smoothies [...]

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Easy Date, Nut and Lemon Slice Recipe

July 17, 2009

This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for when friends drop in for afternoon tea or when you are asked to “bring a plate”. Date, Nut & Lemon Slice Recipe Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup caster sugar 3 tsp butter, melted 1 tbsp water 1 & 1/4 cups self raising flour 185g pitted dates, [...]

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Simple and Authentic French Beef (Boeuf) Bourguignon Recipe

July 13, 2009

Celebrate Bastille Day (14 July), the French national holiday, with this authentic French dish. Enjoy with a lovely French red, some good crusty bread, a light salad and good friends for a wonderful dinner. Beef Bourguignon Recipe Ingredients 1kg chuck steak, cut into 3-4cm dice Olive oil 1 large brown onion, diced 1 carrot, peeled [...]

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Spinach Pie (Greek Spanakopita) Recipe

July 13, 2009

This is a great, nutritious meal, full of healthy, leafy greens. Spinach Pie (Greek Spanakopita) Ingredients 1 large bunch fresh spinach (in Australia you may find it sold under the name Silverbeet) 1/2 brown onion, finely diced, OR, 3 green shallots, finely chopped 5 eggs, lightly beaten 100g Danish fetta, crumbled 100g Cheddar cheese (it is [...]

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