Prawn Spring Rolls . 2nd bit. Put the vermicelli in a bowl, cover with boiling water, leave for 1-2 minutes or until soft. Rinse under cold water, drain, chop roughly with scissors and put in a bowl. Very finely shred the spring onions, cucumber and carrot into 5cm strips. Blanch the carrot in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and cool. Add the carrot, spring onion and cucumber to the cooled vermicelli with the prawns, peanuts, mushrooms, lettuce, mint and bean sprouts. Toss using your hands. For each spring roll, soften a rice paper in a bowl of warm water for 10-20 seconds. Lay it on a tea towel and place 3 tablespoons of filling in the centre. Fold in the sides and roll up into a parcel. Seal the edges by brushing with a little water. Place on a serving platter and cover with a damp cloth while you make the rest.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:16pm
Prawn Spring Rolls.final bit. To make the dipping sauce, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons warm water in a bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Serve with the spring rolls. Should make about 18 spring rolls.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:18pm
Smoked Salmon Bread Basket 250g smoked salmon, White sliced bread,1/4 c olive oil,1/3c whole-egg mayonnaise, 2tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1tsp finely chopped fresh dill, 3 tsp horseradish cream, 3 tblsp salmon roe.
Preheat oven 180c, cut salmon into strips, flatten bread to 1 mm with rolling pin, cut out 24 rounds 7cm cutter. Brush both sides with olive oil and push into two 12 hole flat-based patty tins, bake for 10 minutes, cool. Stir mayonnaise in a bowl with extra virgin oil, vinegar, dill and horseradish until combined. Arrange folds of salmon in each bread case and top each with 1 tsp of mayonnaise mixture. Spoon 1/2 tsp of salmon roe on top of each serving. Serve delightful for something extra special.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:19pm
Mini Salmon and Camembert Quiches PASTRY: 2 cups flour, 150g butter chopped, 2 egg yolks lightly beaten and ½ tsp paprika. FILLING: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 small leeks finely sliced, 75g smoked salmon thinly sliced, 80g Camembert chopped, 2 eggs lightly beaten, ½ cup cream, 2 tsp grated lemon rind, 1 tsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives for serving.
Sift flour into a large bowl and rub in butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a well, add the egg yolk, paprika and 1 tsp water, mix with a flat-bladed knife using a cutting action until the mixture comes together in beads. Gently gather together and lift onto a lightly floured surface. Press together into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Grease two 12 hole patty tins. Divide the pastry into 4 pieces, roll each between 2 sheets of baking paper to 2mm thick.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:20pm
Cont. final bit. Cut 24 rounds using a 7cm fluted cutter. Lift the rounds into patty tins, pressing into shape but being careful not to stretch the pastry. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180c. Bake the pastry for 5 minutes or until lightly golden. If the pastry has puffed up, press down lightly with a tea towel. For the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the leek for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Remove from the pan and cool. Divide the leek, salmon and Camembert pieces among the pastries. Whisk the egg, cream, lemon rind and dill together in a jug then pour some into each pastry. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden and set. Serve sprinkled with chives. NOTE: one can substitute crab meat or small prawns for the salmon. One can use pre-made pastry to save time if wish.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:23pm
In this following link could be more. Matter of following one's nose as to speak and do a little search. The link.http://trademecooks.11.forumer.com/Recipes from here have been saved to this website.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:23pm
In this following link could be more. Matter of following one's nose as to speak and do a little search. The link.http://trademecooks.11.forumer.com/Recipes from here have been saved to this website.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:33pm
Bruschettas are where one can cut up a. French or Italian loaf/stick of bread into thick slices, toast each side and whilst still warm, run over the surface with a bruised garlic then drizzle a little with virgin olive oil. Then one puts on a topping of choice. Could be black olive-rocket-feta, sun-dried tomato pesto with artichoke & boccobcini, pestp-red capsicum- Parmesan, mushroom- goat's cheeses, tomato-basil, and so on. Once these topping are on then another quick very light drizzle of virgin olive oil. They are very nice and different.
valentino,
Mar 5, 5:43pm
A Gourmet Platter. an idea, adjust to suit. Generally use either crackers or unbuttered quality bread toasts cut into quarters. Then have a selection of toppings such as marinated artichokes, marinated roasted red capsicum strips, shavings of smoked salmon, Germany imported marinated smoked sprats (these are awesome), Olives, Feta cheeses, Stilton, other creamy & Blue cheeses, small white cocktail pickled onions, etc etc, One should get the picture of this, basically something that only raely one would have but are the real treats. Also one could have handy an exquisite sauce or mayo topping so one can just add a nice touch on the top. Cheers.
nismo_femme,
Mar 5, 7:58pm
Thanks heaps valentino! Sounds great!
nismo_femme,
Mar 6, 4:46pm
dont wanna lose this thread seriously.
valentino,
Mar 10, 5:50pm
Beef and Red Wine Pies or Savouries. 1/4c oil, 1.5kg cubed chuck steak, 2 onions chopped, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1/4c flour, 1 ¼ c dry red wine, 2c beef stock, 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 carrots chopped, 4 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, 1 egg lightly beaten and 4 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry.
Heat 2tbsp oil in large pan, add meat & fry in batches until browned all over. Remove from pan. Heat remaining oil in pan, add onion & garlic, cook stirring until golden brown. Add flour, stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until well browned. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the combined wine & stock. Return to the heat and stir until mixture boils and thickens.
valentino,
Mar 10, 5:51pm
Beef & Red Wine Pies cont. 2nd bit Return the meat to pan and add bay leaves and thyme. Simmer for 1 hour. Add the carrot and simmer for 45 minutes or until the meat and carrot are tender and the sauce has thickened. Season to taste, and remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Cool. Preheat ovento 200c. Lightly greased at least six 9cm metal pie tins or a savoury pie or muffin tins. Cut the shortcrust pastry into big enough to fit the side and bottom of tins. Line each with pie with baking paper and fill with baking beads or pie weights. Place on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes. Remove paper and beads/weights and bake a further 8 minutes or until the pastry is lightly browned. Cool.
valentino,
Mar 10, 5:52pm
Beef & Red Wine Pies cont. Final bit. Spoon the filling into the cases and brush the edge with some of the beaten egg. Cut the puff pastry to sizes to cover the top. Trim any excess, pressing the edges with a fork to seal. Cut a slit in the top of each, brush the tops with remaining egg and bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. One can freeze until ready to serve, just thaw first then reheat in gentle oven to one’s heat. Serve.These are a real treat.Absolutely nice. Worth the effort.
valentino,
Mar 10, 6:07pm
Chicken and Lemon Meatballs - Yoghurt Mint Sauce Using Hands mix 500g chicken mince, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 1c breadcrumbs, 1tsp grated lemon rind, 1tsp fresh lemon thyme leaves, 1 lightly beaten egg and some salt & black pepper together in large bowl. Wet hands and form tbsps of mixture into balls and place on lined tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. To make Yoghurt mint sauce; mix 200g plain yoghurt, 1 tbsp shredded fresh mint & 1/4 of a preserved lemon rind together. Now, heat 1tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook chicken meatballs in two batches until golden on all sides and cooked through. Sprinkle with 2tbsp lemon juice, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with more salt. Serve with the yoghurt mint sauce.
vr4sheree,
Mar 10, 6:39pm
i am having my wedding this year reception at my place i want a buffet style menu is it easier to get a friend to do the catering or can i hire a caterier but supply the food!
valentino,
Mar 10, 7:08pm
To vr4sheree. Depends on your budget. Can be a very tedious job. If you value your friend then hire a caterer and supply the food. If your friend offered then make sure things are explained to a tee. My daughter bought the food and this lady we long knew did the catering but is a family very closely known person that we had done a lot of favours for. One must be wary being a special occasion to have the best regardless. Noted you in Waitakere, for further thoughts can recommend this person but Cost! Best to email me via didda at the xtra place for her contact. Cheers
vr4sheree,
Mar 10, 7:21pm
hi valentino i tried emailing you but it bounced back is it .co.nz or .com!
vr4sheree,
Mar 10, 7:25pm
it worked you have mail :)
valentino,
Mar 10, 7:29pm
Spicy Chicken Tarts 2 large onions finely chopped, 400g eggplant cubed, 2 cloves garlic crushed, 2 x 410g cans chopped tomatoes (or 850g chopped fresh tomatoes), 1 tbsp tomato paste, 3tsp soft brown sugar, 1tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4c chopped fresh parsley, 4 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, 3 tsp ground cumin seeds, 2tsp ground coriander, 1tsp paprika, 400g chicken breast fillets, oil for cooking, sour cream to serve and fresh coriander leaves to serve.
Fry the onion in little oil until golden, add eggplant & garlic and cook for a few minutes. Stir in the tomato, paste, sugar and vinegar.
valentino,
Mar 10, 7:30pm
Spicy Chicken Tarts. 2nd and final bit. Bring to boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes or until thick. Add the parsley and season. Preheat oven to 190c. Grease 8 small pie tins measuring 7.5cm or a savoury tin for slightly smaller ones across the base and sides, line with pastry and decorate edges. Prick the bases with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Mix the cumin, coriander and paprika together. Coat the chicken pieces in the spices. Heat some oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken until brown and cooked through. Cut diagonally. Fill the pie shells with the eggplant mixture and add the chicken, sour cream and coriander leaves to serve.
brianmac,
Mar 11, 6:48pm
Smoky Cheese & Pumpkin Mini Quiches Cook quiches the morning of the party and reheat just before serving. 3 sheets of ready rolled puff pastry;2 bacon rashers,finely chopped;1 onion,finely chopped;2/3 cup mashed pumpkin;1 cup grated smoked cheese;1 egg,lightly beaten;1/4 cup milk;pinch nutmeg;1 bacon rasher extra. Cut pastry into 7cm circles with a fluted cutter,press into shallow patty pans.Fry bacon and onion until bacon is crisp,drain.Stir bacon mix into combined pumpkin,cheese,egg,milk and nutmeg. cont.
brianmac,
Mar 11, 6:49pm
cont. Spoon mix into pastry cases. Cut extra bacon into thin strips,roll up and place on each quiche. Bake in a hot oven 10 mins or until golden brown. Serve hot. Makes 24
brianmac,
Mar 11, 6:59pm
Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks 150g plain flour;150g cornflour;2 eggs,beaten lightly;375 ml water;100g packaged breadcrumbs;500g mozzarella;vegetable oil for deep frying.CHILLI PESTO DIPPING SAUCE:90g sundried tomato pesto;160ml sweet chilli sauce. Whisk flour,cornflour,egg and water in a med bowl until smooth.Cut cheese into 1cm wide fingers.Dip cheese sticks,one at a time in batter,then breadcrumbs to coat.Dip sticks again one at a time into batter,then breadcrumbs to double coat cont.
brianmac,
Mar 11, 7:22pm
Smoked Roe Pate' 250g smoked roe;250g cream cheese;300ml sour cream;1 tbsp lemon juice;2 tbsp chopped parsley;2 gherkins;salt & pepper;1 tsp French mustard. Remove skin from roe,put cream cheese into bowl and beat till creamy;add roughly chopped roe;beat until well combined,add sour cream,parsley,finely chopped gherkin,salt,pepper & lemon juice and mustard.Mix well.Place in dish,cover and refrigerate overnight.
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