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Choko

...for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and mash or blend the chokoes to a thick puree. Serve garnished with chopped olives, parmesan cheese and ground pepper and salt to taste.... read more

Markos’ Vegie Garden

vegetable patch
...and herbs, including beans, tomatoes, peppers, grapes, rosemary, figs and olives. He explained that he does not rely on fertilisers, but prefers to use manures and plenty of home-made compost in the garden Don had great fun helping to crush some grapes for wine making, and also assisted family members who were making some traditional tomato sauce. To make the sauce, the tomatoes are softened by boiling, put through a crushing machine and then bot... read more

Greco Roman

...by a stylish pergola with a Greek-inspired garden of colourful geraniums, olives and pencil pines.   Click toview plan What we did We excavated the area and built timber frames for the pavers. The frames were set in three blocks zigzagging their way across the garden. Overhead we built a perspex-covered pergola. The structure was painted. We planted out garden beds and pots and laid new turf. Materials Paving and pergola: treated pine timber (90x... read more

Geoff’s French Pizza

...salt and ground black pepper125g anchovies in oil, drained90g stoned black olivesextra olive oil, for brushing30 x 20 x 2.5cm baking tray, Swiss roll tinor a baking tray with a rim, lightly greased Method 1. Combine the flour and salt, place into a mixer. Mix the yeast and sugar into the warm milk. Slowly add the milk and beaten eggs to the flour, mixing on low speed until a soft and sticky dough forms. Work in the softened butter. Cover the bowl... read more

Kitchen Essentials and Recipes

...asta Spaghetti Arborio Rice Couscous Tinned Tomatoes Tomato Paste Kalamata Olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil Light Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Capers Anchovies in Oil Thyme Leaves Oregano Leaves Simple Risotto Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup Calrose (or Arborio) rice 4-5 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice Th... read more

Healthy Party Snacks

...r may include: seafood such as oysters, prawns, smoked oysters and mussels olives (you may like to reduce their salt by rinsing them under the tap) canned artichoke hearts stuffed vine leaves sun-dried tomatoes (tip: you can have these without any fat if you buy dried tomatoes and reconstitute them by pouring boiling water over them). other marinated vegetables, either in jars or from the deli counter (blot off oil with paper towels) ricotta or lo... read more

Espalier

...(03) 9890 3182. Like many nurseries, they sell fruit trees already espaliered. Prices are about $125-$295 for apples, $290 for olives and $195 for citrus.  ... read more

Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast

...1 tomato, diced, skin and seeds removed 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 10 black olives, seeds removed splash of balsamic vinegar 1 cup water splash of olive oil Method Dice the Italian vegetable stuffing so it may fit inside the breast cavity.In the thickest part of each chicken breast, cut a small slit. Divide the stuffing equally amongst each breast and push the vegetables into the cavity.Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each breast and secure with... read more

Flake with Vegetable Sauce

...fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 cup small black olives (such as Kalamata) 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon malt vinegar 1 teaspoon white sugar freshly ground black pepper Method Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and brown the carrots and onions. Add the garlic and saute for a further 1 minute only, otherwise the garlic may burn.Pour in the wine and reduce until most of the liquid has evaporated.Add the tomatoes, t... read more

Don’s Tips: Old Husbands’ Tales #7 – All Plants Need Tender Care

passion flower
...hen need to be left alone. The list of these plants is: Most natives Bougainvilleas Passionfruit, and Mediterranean plants like edible figs, olives, lavender, thyme, sage and rosemary. Hooroo! Don... read more

Cheap Beef Cheek Pasta

...arrot 1 piece celery parsley 1 bay leaf 1 cup white wine 1 cup water black olives capers (optional) pasta parmesan cheese, freshly grated Method 1. Heat olive oil in a pot, and then brown beef cheeks on both sides over medium high heat. Season with black pepper over the top. (Tip: use a pot with a lid that can be put into the oven.) 2. Add the anchovies, and once they have dissolved, tip in the tomato paste and cook, stirring often. 3. Add the oni... read more

Homemade Mustard – The French Alternative

...can experiment by substituting cider vinegar, or perhaps adding some black olives or some chillies. If you like a sweeter mustard add more honey. Ingredients 35g mustard seeds 9 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or use a good white wine vinegar) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 bunch fresh herbs, chopped (such as Tarragon) Tabasco sauce (add a dash if you like a fiery mustard) 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons honey Method Combine al... read more