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Dutch Ginger Biscuits

250gm Butter softened 1/4 cup firmly packed light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 2 cups Plain Flour sifted 1 teas ground Ginger 1/3 cup finely chopped Glace’ Ginger Extra Glace’ Ginger to place on top of each biscuit Preheat oven to 180 deg. Grease oven tray and line with baking paper. Beat Butter, Sugar and Egg …

Peanut Butter Cookies

We are finally pretty much settled in our own home after many years of moving with work.  It is time to fill the freezer and enjoy my kitchen and appliances. 125gm Butter softened 1/4 cup Crunchy Peanut Paste 3/4 cup firmly packed light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 cups Plain Flour sifted 1/2 teaspoon …

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Great accompaniment for afternoon drinks. 1 cup plain flour 2 tabs SR flour 1/4 teas cayenne pepper 125gm butter chopped 2 tabs grated parmesan cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 tab water Preheat oven to 180deg.  Oil oven tray and line with baking paper. Sift dry ingredients into medium bowl. Rub in butter until …

Korean Dak Bulgogi

1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 5 minced garlic cloves 1 tab grated ginger 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tabs sugar 2 tabs toasted sesame oil 1/2 teas salt   2 or 3 teas Gochugaru chicken cut into strips 3 green onions to garnish Place all ingredients in bowl and allow to set for several hours …

Lamb Korma

1.5kg boneless lamb shoulder roast (or boneless lamb shoulder cubed) 2 medium brown onions sliced thinly 5cm fresh ginger grated 3 garlic cloves crushed 2/3 cup korma paste 3 medium tomatoes chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock 300ml cream 1 cinnamon stick 2 teas poppy seeds 1/2 cup loosely chopped coriander leaves 1 fresh long red …

Green Chicken Curry

1kg chicken thigh fillets, halved 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 fresh green chilli, chopped finely 2 tabs green curry paste 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn 230gm canned sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed 400gm can baby corn, drained and rinsed, and chopped in thirds 180ml chicken stock 410ml coconut …