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Vegan Thai Coconut Noodles

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            This dish is perfect for vegans and vegetarians that want something to replicate a heavier feel , but is still a great heart and humane selection .Made with rice noodles and tofu ,this is a meal that is true to Thai flavor ,but in a much simpler and faster cooking time . Not to mention , this is a great way for vegans to get healthy fats from the coconut milk , which has been shown to help rev up your metabolism . Ingredients Sauce 2 garlic cloves  1 tbsp vegan red curry paste thumb size piece of ginger 1/4 cup veggie stock  3/4 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp soy sauce salt and pepper 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup raw cashews other 150 g extra firm tofu, diced 1 tbsp sweet ketchup 200 g rice noodles 1 tbsp oil 1 cup roughly chopped broccoli florets 1 cup chopped green beans 1 cup diced red capsicum 1/2 cup finely sliced green onions coriander to garnish Method Add the diced tofu to a bowl.Spoon in the sweet ketchup and ...

Filo Chicken Pie

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A good pie  such a comforting classic .Excellent choice for left over chicken .For a richer pie , use half and half instead of milk . Ingredients Serves 6-8 1.5 kg whole chicken 1 small onion,halved, 3 large onions, finely chopped 1 carrot ,sliced thickly 1 celery stalk,sliced thickly pared rind of 1 lemon 1 bay leaf 10 peppercorns 155 g butter 55 g plain flour 150 ml milk  25 g   cheese,grated 3 eggs,beaten 225 g filo pastry salt and pepper                             method 1.Put the chicken in a large saucepan with the halved onion, carrot. celery ,lemon rind ,bay leaf and peppercorns . Add water and bring to the boil .Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked . 2 .Remove the chicken and set aside to cool. Bring the stock to the boil and boil until reduced to about 625 ml . Strain and reserve the stock .Cut the cooled chicken into pieces ,without the skin and...

Simple Baked Salmon

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         Salmon is one of the most versatile proteins to work with in  the kitchen .It's delicious and universally loved , quite good for you and very easy to prepare .           Salmon still retains , it's fancy and festive reputation , even though it is more readily available these days and can be purchased at a decent price point from most grocery stores .           My favorite way to cook salmon is in the oven with fresh vegetables .Read on for this utterly simple , foolproof way to produce moist , flavorful and luscious salmon fillets .This recipe calls for less than 10 ingredients . That including your fish , and you've probably already got most of these at home . Enjoy with this simple and easy recipe ! Ingredients  Serves 2 boneless fillet of salmon small head of broccoli 2 carrots , cut into batons 1 tbsp honey salt and pepper lemon and lime wedges to serves salad leaves M...

Chicken Vermicelli Noodles Soup

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A fresh and fast chicken noodles soup . This chicken vermicelli noodles soup is great on a cool day . Ingredients Serves 4-6 2 skinless chicken breast 2 litres  water 1 onion, with skin left on ,cut in half 1 large garlic clove, cut in half 1 cm piece fresh ginger ,    peeled and sliced 4 black peppercorns  , lightly crushed 4 cloves 2 star anise 1 carrot, peeled 1 celery stalk , chopped 100 g baby corn , cut in half    length ways and chopped 2 spring onions , finely shredded  115 g dried rice vermicelli    noodles salt and pepper Method Put the chicken breasts and water in a saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil . Reduce the heat to its lowest setting and simmer  ,skimming the surface until no more foam rises . Add the onion , garlic , ginger, peppercorns , cloves , star anise and a pinch of salt and continue to simmer for 20 minutes , or until the chicken is tender and cooked through . Meanwhile , grat...