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Ww O Point Asian Vegetable Soup

Posted by amanda l b  

I'm trying to shed some unwanted kilos, and a friend gave me this recipe, which is supposed to have O points on the weight watchers program. I'm posting it as she gave it to me, but for my own version I've been omitting the cabbage, sugar/snow... MORE»

Recipe #372870

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Pearl Barley Salad With Feta, Toasted Almonds Lemon and Parsley

Posted by amanda l b  

This recently appeared in the Sunday Life magazine, as 'Freekah salad ..." by renowned chef Karen Martini. I couldn't find freekah - and Karen recommended pearl barley as a 'perfect substitute'. The recipe calls for feta, but I've made it... MORE»

Recipe #371602

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Slow Baked Lamb - Tastes Like Spit Roasted

(2 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

This was published last weekend in the Sunday Age 'Sunday Life' magazine, recipe by Karen Martini. It was everything the article promised - really tasty, succulent 'Greek-style' lamb. I bought an 800 gram lamb mini-roast, and removed all visible... MORE»

Recipe #367113

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Pad Thai

(1 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

This is one of those recipes that may look a little daunting due to the long list of ingredients, but it's a matter of assembling everything - and then going for it! It's actually really quick - and of course - really delicious. Perfect with a... MORE»

Recipe #338108

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Super Easy Appetizer - Tomato and Pesto Crostini

(1 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

These are fantastically tasty and so easy! They look and taste great! Excellent as an appetizer. MORE»

Recipe #332221

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Baked Chicken Tagliatelle With Mushrooms and Peppers

(1 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

Another old favourite that is always tasty. The recipe essentially has 3 steps - 1. cooking the chicken (I remove the skin to remove the fat content to the recipe), 2. preparing the mushroom and capsicum/peppers mixture and 3. making the sauce.... MORE»

Recipe #332175

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Tuna Mornay With Macaroni

Posted by amanda l b  

My now 6 year old is still a very fussy eater. This dish uses almost the same ingredients as my tuna fand corn ritters Tuna and Corn Fritters - and has all the food groups represented. I always have canned tuna and creamed corn on hand for either dish. MORE»

Recipe #332164

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Gourmet Spiced Chicken Meatballs

Posted by amanda l b  

I made these for the first time on the weekend and they were fabulous.The recipe is derived from 'delicious' magazine. They're actually far tastier than my orginal chicken meatballs (also on this site). I used far less oil than the recipe says -... MORE»

Recipe #324266

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Easy, Tasty Veal Osso Bucco

(1 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

Everyone has their own variation of this wonderful dish. Mine cuts out some of the effort and ingredients - but none of the flavour! I usually substitute the olive oil for oil spray. Bouquet garni is made by tying the thyme, bay leaf and parsley... MORE»

Recipe #322596

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Puy Lentil Salad

Posted by amanda l b  

I love Puy lentils - they're nutty tasting with a lovely texture. If you can't get Puy lentils, brown or green work equally well. This salad is a great, healthy accompaniment to a meal, or as a dish in it's own right. The recipe is from Stephanie... MORE»

Recipe #321700

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Tomatoes Stuffed With Lamb and Pine Nuts

Posted by amanda l b  

I make these as an accompaniment to my Barbecue Lamb on Mediterranean Salad, see Barbecue Lamb on Mediterranean Salad. They are tasty and easy - and look great. MORE»

Recipe #321681

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Gyoza With Chicken, Water Chestnuts and Coriander Pesto

Posted by amanda l b  

These are a delicious variation on traditional gyoza and a great appetizer. They are far easier to make than the recipe/ingredients might suggest. The coriander pesto can be used for other things - yummy tossed through some warm udon noodles and... MORE»

Recipe #320863

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Hummus (Or Humus) - Authentic

(4 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

This is the BEST hummus / humus recipe I've ever made. It tastes just like the hummus that is served at Middle Eastern restaurants and has had all my friends raving. I've tried lots of hummus recipes in my quest for the best and I believe this is... MORE»

Recipe #320436

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Baked Chicken With Sumac and Onions

Posted by amanda l b  

I first had this at a friend's house and it's since become a staple part of my repertoire of recipes. It's another easy but delicious dish, and goes extremely well with the slow cook morrocan lamb dish on this site (#142446). MORE»

Recipe #320382

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Slow-Cook Chicken and Thyme With Green Olives

Posted by amanda l b  

I've been cooking this a lot lately and it's been getting rave 'reviews' from friends and family. It's another dish that you can prepare before your guests arrive and then let it do its own thing in the oven while you sip champagne and chat! Looks... MORE»

Recipe #287565

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Mince Chicken Balls, Saucy Spaghetti Pasta - Seriously Delicious

(1 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

This is seriously good comfort food and a fantastic alternative to the perennial favourite 'spag bol'. I copied it out of an Australian Womens Weekly recipe book years ago . Although the original suggested wholemeal spaghetti, any spaghetti,... MORE»

Recipe #287559

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Barbecue Lamb on Mediterranean Salad

Posted by amanda l b  

Using my favourite ingredients, this warm salad comes together beautifully and is a wonderful mix of flavours and colour. Take this basic concept and add other grilled vegetables, or swap the lamb for chicken. The ingredients are for 2 generous... MORE»

Recipe #287541

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Pesto, Smoked Salmon and Bocconcini Tartlets

Posted by amanda l b  

This was inspired by a pizza - of all things - that I had in a small town on the east coast of Tasamina. The combination of ingredients was delicious on a pizza base, and just as good in these tartlets. A great starter for a dinner party. The... MORE»

Recipe #287362

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Tuna and Corn Fritters

(4 reviews) Posted by amanda l b  

These little fritters - or 'tuna pancakes' as my 5 year old calls them, are fast and nutricious - and loved by big and little people alike - especially my very fussy 5 year old. You can even can add sweet chilli sauce and some fresh coriander to... MORE»

Recipe #218436

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Asparagus With Salmon, Tomato and Bocconcini Dressing

Posted by amanda l b  

This recipe is fantatstic! The smoked salmon works so well with the asparagus and bocconcini (fresh mozarella) is one of my favourite ingredients! I've adapted the recipe from one that was recently was in a Melbourne newspaper (The Sun). It could... MORE»

Recipe #217868

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