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3-May-2011Chard

Posted in Vegetables and Fungi

With large, crinkly green leaves and fleshy stems that are commonly creamy white but also red or golden, chard is often cooked as two vegetables. The leaves are like spinach in flavour, but more robust in texture and is a good source of folate, fibre and vitamins A and C…

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2-May-2011Chilled Red Pepper & Fennel Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

This lovely thick soup is very satisfying, and bursting with the fresh flavours of summer. It is thick enough to hold the garnish of corn salsa which should only be added just before serving. This soup keeps well and benefits from being made a day ahead…

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1-May-2011Carrot and Lentil Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

The vibrant orange colour of this delicious and healthy carrot and lentil soup will attract even those not interested in eating vegetables. It's thick creamy texture is ideal for a cold winters afternoon…

Total Views: 221 | Word Count: 340

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1-May-2011Coconut, Sweet Potato & Spinach Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

Spicy with a slight bite and Asian flavours, this soup is ideal for vegetarians as it contains no meat products except butter whch can be substituted with vegetable oil…

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1-May-2011Fresh Spring Vegetables Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

This soup tastes exactly as its name suggests – it is full of fresh spring vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, chicken stock, spices, and is brimming with health and vitality…

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30-Apr-2011Sweet Potato Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

An unusual soup from the indigenous folk of KwaZulu-Natal, made from sweet potato, tomato, mixed vegetables, chicken stock, mixed herbs and garnished with slices of red bell pepper…

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22-Apr-2011Spicy Potato and Onion Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

A delicious, spicy soup for cold winter nights, made from potatoes, onions, chicken stock, a variety of spices and garnished with black pepper and yogurt…

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22-Apr-2011Quick French Onion Soup

Posted in Soup and Stock Recipes

Onion soups have been around for a long time, and has historically been considered “poor man’s” soup because onions were fairly inexpensive and easy to come by. French onion soup, specifically, dates back to the 18th century when the French topped it with grilled bread and cheese. This hearty soup can be a satisfying main course or a filling side dish…

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21-Apr-2011Star Anise

Posted in Spices and Herbs

Powerful and liquorice-like, star anise is used in the East as aniseed is in the West. Chinese stocks and soups very often contain the spice, as do many other traditional Chinese dishes. The flavour matches exceptionally well with pork and duck; it's part of Chinese Five Spice. In Europe, star anise is added to fruit compotes and jams, as well as the anisette liqueurs…

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21-Apr-2011Sesame Seeds

Posted in Spices and Herbs

Used in cooking for their rich nutty flavour, black sesame seeds are especially common in far Eastern cuisine. Here, meat or fish is rolled in the sesame before cooking for a crunchy coating. Appearing on dessert menus in tuiles and macaroons, ice creams and eclairs, cakes, pannacottas and doughnuts, black sesame is the new poppy seed…

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