Posted on June 26th, 2008 by admin
Guacamole is a avocado-based relish or dip. It takes the ordinary hamburger to new heights when served with cheese and bacon on top. It is excellent as an appetizer. Spread it on salt crackers and top with whatever is available from the pantry. For example: sweet peppers, cheese, canned mussels, tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, gherkins, olives and chives. The list is as limited as the imagination.
Mix together
- 2 avocadoes (mashed)
- half an onion (finely diced)
- 2 dessertspoons chopped red and green peppers
Set aside while mixing together the following
- 1 hard-boiled egg (finely chopped)
- 1 dessertspoon soft butter
- 3 dessertspoons Mayonaise
- 1 dessertspoon lemon juice
- salt and lots of pepper to taste
Mix this with the avocado mixture to form a delectable paste. Refrigerate before using. It is best to give the guacamole some time to develope its’ full flavour.
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Posted on May 25th, 2008 by admin
This is a simple hot first course and an excellent accompaniment to a grill. Prepare large thin-skinned grapefruit by cutting in half and dividing the segments with a grapefruit knife, discarding the centre and pips. Add a tablespoon of dry sherry to each half of the grapefruit and dust liberally with castor sugar. Place the prepared fruit under a hot grill until the sugar starts to caramelize and serve hot.
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Posted on April 24th, 2008 by admin
This very tasty party dip can be made in just a few minutes – you’ll need about 350gm of soft liver sausage, a little dry sherry or brandy, about 40gms of soft butter, some black pepper and mixed spice, and some double cream. The easiest way to make this is to use a blender, but you can do the mixing with a fork if necessary. Blend all the ingredients but the cream together in a bowl until the mixture is soft and creamy. Add only enough cream to make the mixture soft enough for a dip. Transfer the paté to a small bowl in the centre of a large serving dish. Surround it with crisps, savoury biscuits and raw vegetables decoratively. This is an excellent and very popular party dish that can be made at the last minute.
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