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Uses for Washing Soda
By Hester
USE RUBBER GLOVES
- STOVE BURNER PANS
- Fill sink with 1 cup washing soda & enough water to cover pans, soak overnight.
- ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
- 1 tsp. washing soda
- 2 cups hot water
- Put in spray bottle. Use like all purpose cleaner.
Thai Turkey
By Hester
In a small bowl mix garlic, soy sauce, cilantro, honey, curry powder, sesame oil, cornstarch, crushed red pepper,an...
- 3/4 lb leftover turkey meat, coarsely shredded
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 medium red pepper, very thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon salad oil
- 1/3 cup water
Marmalade Chicken for Two
By Hester
Whisk broth, vinegar, marmalade, mustard and cornstarch in a medium bowl
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. orange marmalade
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 8 oz. chicken breast meat
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange zest
Smoky Mexican meatball stew
By Hester
A simple spicy meatball recipe that makes a great alternative to beef chilli
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 400 g beef mince
- 50 g fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
- 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle paste
- 200 g basmati rice
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- small handful coriander, to serve
Dumplings
By Hester
Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
Indian Spiced Chicken Drumsticks
By Hester
Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. fresh gingerroot
- 2 tsp. each; ground cumin, curry powder and coriander
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. each: paprika, salt & black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. each; cayenne pepper and cinnamon
- 12 drumsticks
Naan Bread
By Hester
Can be baked on a pizza stone if you have one
- 450 g plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 150 ml milk, hand-hot
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus a little extra
- 150 ml natural yoghurt, lightly beaten
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Beef and Mushroom Casserole
By Hester
From Australian Women's Weekly Healthy Heart Cookbook
- 350 g of chuck steak
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 100 g baby mushrooms
- 100 g baby onions
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup water, extra
- 1 Tbsp, tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
Chocolate Lava Cakes
By Hester
Preheat oven to 450F. coat 9 cups of 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate squares, chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Roasted Cauliflower (Actifry)
By Hester
1 Prepare your cauliflower into florets, place in zip lock bag, add salt, pepper, garlic powder and oil, shake well...
- 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets 1 inch size
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil