Caramelised Onion

 

 

1.5 kg onions
25g butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method

Peel and finely chop onions, place in a large saucepan or frying pan along with the olive oil. and butter.
Cover and saute for 15 minutes over a medium heat. Stir and then reduce the heat to low, continue to cook covered for 30 minutes.  Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and cook for a further 10 minutes.   The onions should be a rich brown colour.

 

Spicy Potato Cubes

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Raewyn
I make batches of the spice mix up and keep in jar so it’s handy.

I have also used the mixture to sprinkle over the top of mashed potato when making a cottage pie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon ground chilli powder
  • 4 tablespoons very finely ground dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes combined with
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

 

 

Blackcurrant Drink Concentrate

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Sharon

Method

Cover fruit with water and boil for half an hour.
Strain.
For every 6 cups of juice add 3 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of vinegar.
Boil 10 minutes.
Tastes just like ribena!

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Rhubarb Slice Cake

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Bronwyn Kendrick

Ingredients

  • 125 g soft butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 stalks rhubarb – I always put a lot more!
  • Topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 70 g packet slivered almonds

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