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Aotearoa (New Zealand) Scallops With Pernod

Posted by Tansy.  

Aotearoa is the name Maori's gave to New Zealand, it means Land of the Long White Cloud. The recipe is from the book Fleur's Place and has been submitted for the Spring 2009 Cook Book Swap Favourite Recipes. This is a fabulous book, with... MORE»

Recipe #359717

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Braised Pork Belly

Posted by Tansy.  

This recipe is from the book Good Food New Zealand Style and I am posting it to go in the Spring 2009 Cook Book Swap Favourite Recipes... however, I would like to add it is actually Autumn in New Zealand ... or Fall as you would say in America! I... MORE»

Recipe #359715

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Turkish Pilaf

Posted by Tansy.  

Copied from a book called "The Spice Routes" by Chris & Carolyn Caldicott that I borrowed from the library. I am posting it here, as I don't want to lose the recipe. Great book to read as it combines exciting recipes from around... MORE»

Recipe #179320

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Jelly Traffic Light Dessert

Posted by Tansy.  

I got this recipe from a Cross Stitch book and decided to post it here to keep it before I lose it amongst my other books. I think there is something similar to this on the web site, so hope I can be forgiven. It had a really strange name for the... MORE»

Recipe #109687

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Chocolate Chip Chili Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

Yes, you did read it correctly - these biscuits have chili powder in them!! Try them and see what you think - I get a mixed reaction when I make them, but they are certainly a talking point, and you can taste the chili powder in them. Recipe comes... MORE»

Recipe #108829

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Family Ambrosia

Posted by Tansy.  

Posted in response to a request - I have not personally tried this. Comes from a recipe book complied from a school at Pakuranga to raise funds. MORE»

Recipe #106185

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Wanganui Delight

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

Posted in response to a request. I found this recipe in old book my mother had, and have tried to convert this recipe from metric to imperial. Some of the measurements may need a bit of tweaking. I have not made it myself as yet, but I will soon.... MORE»

Recipe #104980

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Cottage Cheese and Wheat Bread

Posted by Tansy.  

This recipe is from the Fleischmanns's Yeast site. I love this bread because you can change the flavour by using different types of cottage cheese. For example, here in New Zealand, we get cottage cheese and chives, or cottage cheese and gherkins.... MORE»

Recipe #104586

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Mock Plum Pudding

Posted by Tansy.  

For those who love traditional plum pudding and want to have it even in the summer; this is for you! No cooking and no hot steamed pudding. Tastes surprisingly good! MORE»

Recipe #93127

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Almond Float

Posted by Tansy.  

A lovely fresh taste for a summer dessert. When I got this recipe it was described as a palate cleanser to have between courses. Makes a lot of juice, so this could be cut down if wished, or add other fruit such as lychees, pineapple or sliced... MORE»

Recipe #93033

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Pineapple Fruitcake

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

I got this recipe from my friend Julie, and her version does not have the mixed spice in it, but I love it with the spice in. Not a traditional fruitcake, but a lovely light fruity cake. MORE»

Recipe #92935

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Sultana Caramel Self Saucing Pudding

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

Another recipe from my mother, a lovely winter pudding. Comfort food at it's best! MORE»

Recipe #91778

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Caramel Banana Pudding

Posted by Tansy.  

I love the taste of cooked bananas, and cooked in a caramel sauce makes them even better! MORE»

Recipe #91777

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Chicken Laksa Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

A really yummy way to use up left over chicken. MORE»

Recipe #91776

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Sherried Carrots

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

I don't remember where this recipe came from. I love to do vege's a bit different for dinner parties, and this one looks and tastes good. MORE»

Recipe #90862

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Steaks With Blue Vein Cheese

(3 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

This recipe was first cooked for me by my then fiance. He insisted on the very best steaks from a butcher friend and then produced a truly memorable meal. I had to marry him to get the recipe! MORE»

Recipe #89175

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Chicken in Spaghetti Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

I got this sauce receipe from my nephew chef Simon who also adds mushrooms when he makes this. With or without mushrooms, this is a lovely creamy sauce which can be adapted to your own tastes eg toasted pine nuts, avocado, broccoli. MORE»

Recipe #88923

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Pot Roast with Wine

Posted by Tansy.  

Very tasty pot roast recipe that my Mother used to make - I don't know where she got the recipe from, but it is very good! MORE»

Recipe #88724

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Butter Chicken

(111 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

A lovely combination of spices and the chicken is beautifully tender and moist. This was a recipe from a supermaket promotion, which I have slightly adapted to my own tastes. Very rich, so we do not have it too often! Served over rice and with a... MORE»

Recipe #88578

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Beef and Onions with Cumin

(1 reviews) Posted by Tansy.  

A very tasty stew that goes beautifully with rice and a crisp mixed salad. I got the basic recipe from a book purchased from a second hand shop and have adapted it. I sometimes add mushrooms and also serve it with a dollop of sour cream. MORE»

Recipe #88377

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