Coq au vin
Bouquet Garni, 3 stalks parsley, small bunch thyme and 1-2 bay leaves. Melt 1/2 the butter in a large pan and cook bacon and onions until lightly browned. Remove and transfer to a large casserole dish. Add mushrooms to pan, fry a few minutes, ... [... more]
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Banana pecan muffins
You will need approx 4 large bananas for this recipe. Makes 16 muffins. INGREDIENTS Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Lightly grease 16 holes of 2 muffin pans. Combine eggs, milk, olive oil and mashed banana in a large bowl. Combine flours, [... more]
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Black bean salsa with grilled blue-eye
Next day, rinse black-beans in cold water. Transfer to a large saucepan, along with the 3 cups cold water and chillies, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, sea salt and cracked pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer covered (lid tilted to ... [... more]
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Age power
I'm in my 50s and looking for a range of skincare that will deal with ageing skin, but at a reasonable cost. Am I dreaming? You'll be pleased to hear that Dove has just launched a range of skincare targeted at the concerns of women aged 45-plus. ... [... more]
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The best chicken caesar salad
Place a small saucepan of water on to boil. Once the water is hot, add the eggs and time them for one minute from when the water comes to the boil. Remove from heat and crack into a large bowl, scraping in any of the set white. Combine chicken, ... [... more]
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Ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce
Heat oil in large frying pan; cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens. Add undrained tomatoes, sugar and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Meanwhile, stir ... [... more]
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Firm up mature skin
I'm 55 and am looking for a skincare product that really works on firming my sagging skin. Any advice? Lancome's high-tech skincare range Absolue Premium Bx, contains a fabulous ingredient called Pro-Xylane, which is the result of seven years of ... [... more]
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Coriander chicken omelette
Prepare noodles according to packet directions, reserving the flavour sachet. Whisk the eggs and flavour sachet in a bowl. Stir in drained noodles, chicken, bean sprouts, coriander and onions. Pour omelette mixture into a non-stick frying pan ... [... more]
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Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
Cook the cutlets on a heated, oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until browned on both sides and cooked as desired. Cook pancetta on same grill plate until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Tear into bite-sized pieces. Meanwhile, heat oil in ... [... more]
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Bindi, Jungle Girl: Burmese pythons
Bindi tells you all about her upcoming birthday party and one of her favourite snakes at Australia Zoo - the Burmese python. No, Jonah, Burmese pythons aren't poisonous. They have no venom. They coil themselves around their prey and constrict ... [... more]
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What to do with rhubarb
I have a glut of rhubarb in my garden and am not sure what to do with it other than make crumble. Could you please give me some ideas? Although treated as a fruit, rhubarb is actually a vegetable. It grows in various shades of vibrant pink and ... [... more]
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Skiing in the American Rockies
Being high above the snowline is an unforgettable experience anywhere, but the American Rocky Mountains can lay claim to some of the best snow destinations of all. With their majestic peaks, wilderness vistas and vast back bowls brimming with ... [... more]
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