There is no pretty photo with this post. The photo is portioned pesto for freezing. But the pesto is great, freezes well, twaws easily, and comes in handy for quick and easy meals. My girls love pesto in pasta, and this pesto, packed with spinach, pecans, and walnuts, packs a healthy punch. Taken from the…
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Spinach, basil and walnut pesto pasta
250 g (1/2 lb) baby spinach1 large handful basil leaves6 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup cream1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded1 cup walnuts, toasted1/4 cup olive oil Sauté the garlic in the olive oil for about 2-3 minutes, then add the spinach and cook down until tender. Place…
Calamari with spinach and roquette salad
This is a simple breaded calamari…the girls love it. Toss the calamari in flour, dip in an egg and milk mixture (4 eggs to 1/2cup milk), and coat with breadcrumbs. Chill the breaded calamari for 20 minutes before shallow frying, 2 minutes per side (if you over cook the calamari it is tough). Meanwhile, make…
House and garden photos mid-summer
Just thought I would take some photos of the tomatoes, corn, basil and the yard mid-summer.
Lamb cutlets with roasted sweet potato, cauliflower and sautéed sugar snap peas and spinach with basil
Dice up the sweet potato and cauliflower and toss in oil, cumin, black pepper and salt. Roast at 200 C (400 F) for 30 min, stirring once. Meanwhile, pre-heat the BBQ and dry rub lamb with coriander seed, smoked paprika, black pepper and salt. Grill the lamb cutlets for about 4 minutes per side and…
Day to Day Thoughts on Food 