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Cheesy Pumpkin Pie – everyone loves pumpkin

1 onion thinly sliced Approx 500gm cubed pumpkin 2 teas balsamic vinegar 2 eggs lightly beated 100ml pure cream 120gm grated cheese 2 tabs grated parmesan cheese Heat oil in large pan, add onion, cook until soft Add pumpkin and cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water and bring to simmer Cover …

Premium Cauliflower Cheese Tart – vegetables in a tart.

I made this one today, with no shell, keeping it gluten free.  Yum! 4 eggs 1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tbs olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 200gm bacon, chopped 500ml thickened cream Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 175g tasty cheddar grated 125gm parmesan grated Line …

Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew

This version of Pasta c Ceci is more stew than soup.  It can be loosened up with a bit more water  if preferred. 3 tabs olive oil 1 medium yellow onion chopped finely 3 teaspoons crushed garlic 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped 1/2 teas red pepper flakes (I used chilli flakes) salt and pepper 1 …

Tomato Sauce -from tasty homegrown tomatoes, spiced to taste.

After a very fruitful tomato season when I had placed my excess produce in the freezer for later use, I have finally made up some preservative free tomato sauce. I have developed this recipe and find it to be very good. 2.5 kg tomatoes coarsely chopped 2 large onions coarsely chopped 1/2 teas ground cloves …