Recipes

Ingredients:

• 8 sausages
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 1 red capsicum, diced
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 400g can of chopped tomatoes
• 400g can of butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 250ml chicken stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe casserole dish over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red capsicum. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the smoked paprika and tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the sausages back to the pan and nestle them in the tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover the dish with a lid or foil and place it in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
7. After 25-30 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir in the butter beans. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the sausages are cooked through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

This sausage casserole is perfect for a warm and hearty meal on a cold winter night. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

2 slices of sourdough bread
2 slices of aged cheddar cheese
2 slices of ham
1/2 an avocado, sliced
1/4 cup rocket
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:

Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Spread a thin layer of whole grain mustard on one side of each slice of bread.
Layer one slice of cheese, one slice of ham, sliced avocado, and rocket on top of one slice of bread.
Drizzle honey over the rocket.
Top with the other slice of cheese and ham.
Place the other slice of bread on top, mustard side down.
Place the sandwich on the panini press or grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve hot.
Enjoy your gourmet toasted sandwich with ham and all the other delicious ingredients!

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Roasting a whole chicken is a simple and cost-effective way to prepare a delicious family meal that everyone will love. Here's a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 - 2 kg)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 210°C.
2. Remove any packaging from the chicken and pat the bird dry with paper towels.
3. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
4. Stuff the cavity with lemon wedges, fresh thyme, and garlic cloves.
5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the bird.
6. Rub the chicken with olive oil, making sure to coat it evenly.
7. Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish, breast-side up.
8. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 74°C.
9. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

There are many variations on this basic recipe, and you can customize it to your liking with different herbs, spices, and seasonings. You can also add vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions to the roasting pan to create a complete meal.

Roasting a chicken can be a simple and satisfying way to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal for yourself or your family. Give it a try and enjoy the savory flavors and juicy texture of perfectly roasted chicken!

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Ingredients:

2-3 servings of Osso Bucco (depending on appetites)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
1 can diced tomatoes 
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the Osso Bucco pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pot. Sear the meat until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the Osso Bucco to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Remove the bay leaves and discard them.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
This hearty and comforting Osso Bucco stew is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or over creamy polenta for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red capsicum, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 250gm lamb mince 
• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and red capsicum and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and lamb mince and cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley and stir to combine.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the lamb and vegetables in the skillet. Gently stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
7. Cook on the stovetop for 3-5 minutes, until the edges are set, and the bottom is lightly browned.
8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
10. Slice into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

For a complete Mother's Day brunch, you could also include a side salad, fresh bread or muffins, coffee or tea, and a small gift or bouquet of flowers. Enjoy!

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