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Crispy crumbed pesto chicken
These chicken breast pieces are wrapped in bread crumbs, parsley and parmesan cheese. The chicken pieces are then baked in a hot oven which result in crispy parcels. Contrasting with the crispy chicken…
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Pema Chodron – need to know
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“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.”
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Galileo Galilei – truths
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“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.”
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Penne with mozzarella meat balls
Meatballs with any type of pasta are a real favourite and always seem to be well received at any meal. In some parts of Italy it is traditional to eat the meat balls separately with a salad then eat the pasta…
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Mozzarella meat balls in red sauce
Adding mozzarella gives a slight variation on a simple meatball dish. The sauce can be lavished up with some fresh bread or place the sauce and meatballs on a bed of rice…
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Gourmet frittata with cherry tomatoes & goat cheese
Frittata with goat cheese adds a tang that makes it more flavoursome and definitely more interesting. Depending on the type of goat’s cheese you use the taste will vary …
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Emperor Justinian I – live honestly
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“Live honestly, harm no man and render to each his due.”
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Zucchini angel hair pasta with eggplant sauce
This is a light alternative to wheat pasta. To make the angel hair as pictured we have used a spiraliser. However, if you are just trying out the recipe you could try either using a vegetable peeler to make strips…
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Mozzarella eggplant stacks
Mozzarella eggplant stacks can be offered as a more elegant eggplant lasagne. They can be served as a starter or as a main. There is a quite a bit of effort involved with preparation and once…
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Eggplant stacks
Eggplant stacks will look very elegant as a starter for an impressive dinner party and taste just as good as they look. Be warned it is a labour intensive dish and surely will be a labour of love…
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George Benson – the greatest love of all
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The Greatest Love of all was originally recorded by George Benson for the biographical movie of Muhammad Ali …
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Hearty minestrone soup
Minestrone has been a favourite for many of our family members originating in Italy. Some were raised on it and some preferred eating it into old age. It has a wholesome flavour and gives you a warm…
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