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Beef Do Piazza

The recipe for Beef Do Piazza serves 10 and requires ingredients like chuck steak, onions, and yogurt, along with spices for flavoring. The cooking process involves frying meat and spices, simmering with yogurt, and preparing spiced basmati rice. It is garnished with fried onion rings and lemon rind for serving.

BEEF DO PIAZZA

Ingredients serve 10 portions

  • 1 kg chuck steak cubes
  • 25ml oil
  • 250g chopped onion
  • 30g fresh ginger
  • 4 Cloves of garlic chopped
  • 37g medium curry powder
  • 300ml yogurt
  • 1 zest of lemon and the juice
  • 2 onions cut into rings

For the rice with spices

  • 1kg rice basmati rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 5g cumin seeds
  • 5g turmeric
  • Cardamom

Method For the beef do piazza

  • 1) Turn the kettle on to do some beef stock (this is to add to the meat if it dries out during cooking)
  • 2) heat a pot and add oil add the meat and fry the meat for minutes then add the the chopped onion cook for 5 minutes then add the garlic, ginger, and the curry powder and cook for further minutes
  • 3) Remove from the heat, then add the yoghurt and the lemon juice mix well, return to the stove, bring to the boil cover , and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs
  • 4) Wash and prepare the rice
  • 5) Heat 2 frying pans and add some oil into them. 1 is to fry the onion rings (not all leave some for garnish), and the other is to heat in the spices
  • 6) Once the spices are done, add them to the rice, turn the rice on, and cook for about 20 minutes covered on low heat
  • 7) When meat is done, add the onions to it, mix well, and serve with the rice onions garnish and lemon rind. Enjoy!!!!!!!
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Baked Pasta Pie

The Baked Pasta Pie recipe serves six and requires ingredients such as puff pastry, macaroni, various meats, herbs, tomato puree, onion, garlic, parmesan, eggs, and seasoning. The method involves sautéing onions and garlic, cooking meat, preparing a sauce, blanching pasta, and layering ingredients in a dish before baking for 90 minutes at 190°C. Allow to rest before serving for optimal enjoyment.

BAKED PASTA PIE

Ingredients serves 6                                                                             

  • 900g puff pastry ( 4 rolls )
  • 900g pasta rigatoni
  • 450g mince beef
  • 450g mince pork
  • 450g chicken livers
  • Thyme, bay leaf, rosemary
  • 30g tomato puree
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 60g parmesan
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 beef cube
  • seasoning  

Method For the baked pasta pie

  • 1) Chop the onion and garlic, then fry them for about 2 minutes, adding the thyme  bayleafs and the rosemary, too
  • 2) Add the mince meat and cook well, for about 3 to 4 minutes
  • 3) Add the tomato puree and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes add bb the beef cube, water bring     to the boil and simmer for about an hour
  • 4) In the meantime, blanch the pasta in water and salt and leave on the side
  • 5) Heat a frying pan and cook the liver for 2 minutes on each side and set aside
  • 6) crack the eggs and lightly beat them and set aside as well with the parmesan cheese
  • 7) As soon as the sauce is ready, turn on the oven on 190c, then mix in the pasta, eggs, parmesan cheese, and good seasoning, then lay in 1 sheet of puff pastry in the bottom of the baking dish make sure that you have brushed the baking dish with oil or butter
  • 8) Start pouring the pasta in the dish halfway, then scatter the liver and finish with more pasta on top and cover with another sheet of puff pastry
  • 9) brush the top with egg wash (egg yolk with tiny splash of milk) and bake in the oven for 1 and half hours
  • 10) Take out, and if you have time, leave to rest if you do not have time to serve and ENJOY!!!!!!!!

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Mediterranean Tuna

This recipe for Mediterranean Tuna serves four and features key ingredients like tuna steaks, onion, garlic, peppers, and various herbs. The preparation involves sautéing the vegetables, adding tomato puree and white wine, then simmering with chopped tomatoes for an hour and a half. Capers, olives, and basil are incorporated before the tuna is added. The dish is recommended to be served with mashed potatoes for a delightful meal.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA

Ingredients serves 4                                                                                

  • 4 tuna steaks approximately 200g each
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 Cloves of garlic
  • 2 peppers
  • Thyme, bay leaf, rosemary
  • 70g tomato puree
  • 800g of chopped tomatoes
  • 500g passata
  • 50g olives black
  • 50g of capers
  • Bunch of basil

Method For the Mediterranean Tuna

  • 1) slice the onion, garlic, and peppers then fry them for about 2 minutes adding the thyme   
  •      bayleafs and the rosemary too
  • 3) add the tomato puree and cook well for about 3 to 4 minutes
  • 4) add the white wine and reduce by 3\4 then add the chopped tomatoes and the tomato
  •      juice (passata) bring to the boil then let simmer for about 1 and half hour
  • 5) add the capers black olives and basil and bring back to the boil
  • 6) turn off the heat dip in the tuna then cover and let rest for 5 minutes
  • 7) serve with mush potatoes ENJOY!!!!!!!!
Two stuffed beef roulades tied with string on a plate with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy
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Beef Olives (Bragioli)

This recipe serves 4 to 6 and outlines how to prepare savory beef olives. Key ingredients include top side beef, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, red wine, and chopped tomatoes. The process involves boiling eggs, mixing a filling with bacon and spices, pounding beef, rolling it with the filling, browning in oil, and simmering in a casserole until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Ingredients serve 4 – 6 for the beef Olives

  • 12 slices of top side beef
  • 6 rashers of bacon
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 30ml chopped parsley
  • 60g breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 200ml cooking red wine
  • 400ml chopped tomatoes

Method For the beef olives

  • 1) Prepare the eggs first by putting the eggs in water, bringing them to the boil, and boil for 5 minutes
  • 2) Chop the bacon and put it into a bowl, then add the breadcrumbs and the chop parsley
  • 3) Chop the onions and garlic and put them into separate containers, then add the bay leaf, thyme, and Rosemarie
  • 4) Peel and chop the eggs and mix that with the bacon, breadcrumbs, and parsley (filling)
  • 5) Now pound the beef, then put some filling in the middle and roll the beef and close it with toothpick
  • 6) Heat some oil in the casserole and brown the meat, then take the meat and add the onion, garlic, Rosemarie, thyme, and bay leaf and cook for a minute or so
  • 7) Add the wine deglaze to reduce, then add the tomatoes, the beef on top, then bring to the boil and simmer for about 1 hour and half covered
  • 8) After 1 hour and a half, turn the heat off and serve ENJOY!!!!!!!!

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Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

This recipe outlines how to make 12 small falafel accompanied by a refreshing tzatziki sauce. To prepare the falafel, blend washed chickpeas with parsley, onion, garlic, ground coriander, cumin, and flour, then shape into balls and fry until golden brown. The tzatziki sauce is created by grating cucumber, squeezing out excess water, and mixing it with yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped mint. The falafel is served warm with the tzatziki for a delicious meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients Makes 12 small falafel                                                                               

  • 400g tin chick pea (washed and drained)
  • 5g of parsley
  • 1\2 onion
  • 5g ground coriander
  • 30ml flour
  • 5g cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200ml oil

For the Tzatziki

  • ½ cucumber
  • ½ lemon
  • 15g mint
  • 200ml yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove (optional)

Method for falafel with Tzatziki sauce

1) chop the onion, garlic and put them into the blender machine

2) wash troughly the chickpeas and add to the onion and garlic

3) add the ground coriander, cumin, flour, parsley and good seasoning and blitz well

4) Scatter some flour take out the chickpea mix then start shaping up around 12 falafels

5) after you have around 12 falafels heat a frying pan and add the oil

6) cook the falafel on each side until they come golden brown on both sides

Method for the Tzatziki sauce

1) cut the cucumber in half and remove the seeds

2) then grate the cucumber on a j cloth then squeeze the cucumber to remove as much water as you can

3) squeeze in the lemon juice then add the yogurt and some chop mint mix them up and serve with the falafel enjoy!!!!!

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Baked Rice Recipe

This post provides a recipe for baked rice serving four, featuring ingredients like rice, eggs, onion, garlic, various meats, and tomatoes. The method includes frying the base ingredients, simmering the sauce, and baking everything together for a total of 60 minutes. The dish is ready to serve and enjoy.

Ingredients for the baked rice Serves 4

  • 360g rice
  • 4 eggs
  • 720ml water
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic gloves
  • 20g tomato paste
  • 1 rasher of bacon
  • 170g pork mince
  • 170g beef mince
  • 400ml peeled tomatoes
  • 45ml parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt and pepper

Method for baked Rice

  • 1) Chop the onion, garlic, and bacon, then fry them for about 1 to 2 minutes
  • 2) Add the tomato puree and cook for a further 1 minute, then add the mincemeat and cook for further 2 minutes
  • 3) Add the peeled tomatoes bring to the boil, then simmer for 40 to 45 minutes
  • 4) Turn the oven on, on mark between 6 and 7, which is equivalent to 165 to 175
  • 5) After the sauce is done, pour the sauce into buttered baking dish, add the washed rice, the cheese, the beating egg, the water, and good seasoning and mix it through
  • 6)Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, take out, give another mix, then continue to bake for another
  • 7) Takes out, serves, and enjoys!!!!

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Baked Macaroni Recipe

This recipe outlines a method for baked macaroni that serves five. Key ingredients include macaroni, minced beef, boiled eggs, beef stock, onions, garlic, tomato paste, and cheese. The preparation involves frying meat and seasoning, cooking pasta, and combining everything before baking for a delicious meal. Enjoy after grilling for extra flavor.

Ingredients Serves 5 portions                                                                               

  • 800g macaroni
  • 4 boiled eggs
  • 1200ml beef stock
  • 2 onions
  • 5 garlic gloves
  • 70g tomato paste
  • 100g grated cheese
  • 400g mince beef
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 bay leafs
  • Thyme
  • rosemary

    • Method for baked macaroni

    1) Chop the onion and garlic
    2) Fry the mince beef, add the
    bayleafs, thyme, and rosemary,
    then add the onion and garlic
    to the mince beef
    3) Add the tomato puree and cook
    for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the
    beef stock bring to the boil and
    simmer
    4) in the meantime, cook the pasta
    in salted water according to the
    instruction of the packet
    (always use 2 to 3 minutes less
    time from the packet cooking
    instruction)
    5) cook the eggs peeled them to
    chop them
    6) then mix in the mincemeat, the
    cheese, and the eggs with the
    pasta, and the raw eggs
    seasoning and mix well
    7) butter a baking dish then pour in
    the mixed macaroni and bake in
    the oven for 4 minutes at 190
    8) take out and serve but if you like
    before you serve put under the
    grill for 2 minutes then serve and
    enjoy!!!!

     

     

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    Chicken Fricassee

    The Chicken Fricassee recipe serves four and includes chicken legs, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, herbs, chicken cubes, white wine, cream, and cornflour for thickening. Begin by sautéing chopped vegetables, then brown the chicken. Combine them in a casserole, add white wine and chicken stock, and simmer for 45 minutes. Finish with cornflour for sauce thickness, and serve with creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

    Ingredients for Chicken Fricassee Serves 4 portions

    • 4 Chicken legs
    • 1 medium onion
    • 1 carrot
    • 3 sticks of celery
    • Garlic cloves
    • Bayleaf, thyme, and rosemary
    • 2 chicken cubes
    • 200ml white wine
    • 100ml cream
    • Seasoning
    • Chop parsley
    • 10g cornflour

    Method For The chicken Fricassee

    • 1) Prepare the onion, carrot, garlic, and celery by chopping them into small cubes
    • 2) heat frying pan or (casserole) and fry in the chicken legs until brown
    • 3) Remove the chicken, add the vegetables, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes
    • 4) Add the white wine, reduce then add the chicken stock, bring it to the boil, and then transfer into the casserole
    • 5) Add the chicken on top of the sauce and cook on the stove for 45 minutes covered
    • 6) Take chicken off, add the cornflour that was mixed with a bit of water to thicken the sauce, and pour can serve with cream mush potatoes. Enjoy!!!
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    Pasta al Gorgonzola

    This recipe serves four and includes pasta, Gorgonzola cheese, double cream, sugar, and sage. Cook the pasta, heat the cream with cheese and sugar, add chopped sage, mix with drained pasta, and serve with sage leaves as garnish. Enjoy this creamy pasta dish with a hint of sage.

    Ingredients for pasta al Gorgonzola Serves 4 portions                                                                               

    • 350g pasta (farfalle)
    • 215g Gorgonzola cheese
    • 250g double cream
    • Pinch of sugar
    • Some sage

    Method for the pasta al Gorgonzola

    • 1) heat the water with salt and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions
    • 2) into another pot pour into the cream and heat gently then drop in the pieces of cheese with the sugar and stir in the cream gentle to melt
    • 3) chop some sage but do not chop it all, leave leaves for garnish and add chopped sage to the cream and Gorgonzola cheese
    • 4) when pasta is cooked drain and put it on a baking tray
    • 5) heat 1 portion of sauce take 1 portion of pasta mix well together then serve with some sage leaves garnish and ENJOY!!!!

    Note; for the water, pasta, and salt ratio are      for every 500g of pasta 4 liters of water and 7g of salt