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Satay Beef

Prepare the Satay paste before hand.  I usually have some home made Red Thai Curry paste on hand but you can use the bought pastes.  Allow approximately 40 minutes from start to finish for this flavoursome dish. Satay Beef 1 tablespoon peanut oil 500gm rump steak sliced 1 red onion sliced thinly 1 red capsicum …

Chicken Curry a delicious evening staple

Chicken is so versatile and a great staple to have on hand.  It can be quickly made up into a special evening meal after a long day at work. Chicken Curry 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic crushed 3 teaspoons crushed garlic 500gm chopped chicken breast 2 tablespoons garam masala …

The easiest Mango Dessert

We are always looking for something to do with the excess mangoes.  If you have a dryer, it is time to make some dried mangoes.  Also mango ice-cream, there is a very easy recipe on this site. Here is a very simple Mango Dessert. 1 large mango 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar 1 lime halved. Score …

Mango Smoothie

Still taking advantage of the sensational seasonal mango.  A wonderful smoothie to start the day. 2 large ripe mangoes 400gm coconut milk 3/4 cup yoghurt 6 large mint leaves Blend all together with several ice cubes.

Mango Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

This is another recipe taking advantage of the wonderful mango season.  The early mangoes in Australia are from the Northern Territory followed by those from Far North Queensland.  Mangoes are great regardless of where they come from.   125gm English spinach leaves 1 avocado sliced 1 large mango sliced 1 Spanish onion sliced 1/2 cup …

Chickpea Mango Salad – Mango season is here

Mango season is upon us.  There are a great variety of mangoes available, for these recipes, you can choose the mango that you prefer.   1 x 400gm can chickpeas drained 2 x mangoes 4 tablespoons chopped coriander 2 limes squeezed   Mix all together in a bowl.