Muslim Home Education Network - Favourite Home School Recipes http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/ en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:34:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png Muslim Home Education Network - Favourite Home School Recipes http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/ Cauliflower soup http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?292-Cauliflower-soup&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:25:03 GMT *Cauliflower soup * Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 head (1.3kg)... Cauliflower soup

Ingredients (serves 4)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 head (1.3kg) cauliflower, cut into florets
500g sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped
1 litre chicken stock
1/2 cup pure cream

Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add cauliflower and potato. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Add stock. Season with pepper. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.

Blend, in batches, until smooth. Return to pan over low heat. Add pure cream. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve.

Notes
You could replace chicken stock with beef, vegetable or salt-reduced stock.
Serve soup topped with fresh herbs, chilli flakes, pure cream, sour cream, croutons
Serve soup with crusty bread, bread rolls or pappadums.
To blend soup, use a stick blender, jug blender or food processor.

Freezer tip: The soup is suitable to freeze after blending. Freeze flat in a snap-lock bag or spoon into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue recipe, adding extra stock if necessary.

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Tuna and Mushroom Fettuccine Bake - Majahidah's Monday Night Ramadan Special******


Ok here goes - BISMILLAH-

- this is an easy dish that you can adjust to suit your taste.

This is a large dish and serves around 6 to 8 people and can handle seconds and even thirds

8 Green Onions
1 Spainish onion (red onion)
6 cloves garlic
1 pkt Fettuccine Pasta
1 tin 400 grams Tuna (can substitute with chicken)
350 grams Mushrooms
2 300 grams cartons of Sour Cream
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Red Papraika (sweet)
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
A good handful of fresh Basil Leaves (3 teaspoons dried Basil)
A good handful of Parsley leaves chopped
1 tablespoon Maisal Chicken stock powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:

Boil Fettuccine until jsut cooked, drain and set aside

Dice green onion and red onion and saute in olive oil.

Chop mushrooms in small bite size pieces and saute.

Add Garlic crushed, Paprika, Chicken Maisal stock powder, Parsley. salt and pepper, and tinned Tuna (make sure you break the tuna up).

Stir so combined then add Basil leaves roughly chopped.Reduce heat to low.

Add Sour Cream and Parmesan cheese and turn stove off.

Combine the Fettuccini and Tuna and Mushroom Sauce together in large over dish.

Put grated cheese on the top and bake in moderate oven for 30 to 35 mins.

Cheese on top should be golden brown.

Serve and whatch your hubby and family go - YUMMMMMMMOOOOO MUM. Your the best cook in the WHOOOOOLLLEE WORLD.

Yeah Right I say to the kids - the proof of how much you like is next time I ask you to do something - I dont have to scream at you - otherwise no more tuna and mushroom fettuccini bake =- works most of the time insha Allah.

NOTE: You can add chilli - substitute herbs, or even change it to chicken or other meats, or change the pasta.

SORRY NO PHOTOS KIDS ATE TO FAST ]]> Favourite Home School Recipes homeschoolmama http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?291-Tuna-and-Mushroom-Fettuccine-Bake-Majahidah-s-Monday-Night-Ramadan-Special****** Creamy Chicken pasta bake http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?289-Creamy-Chicken-pasta-bake&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:05:31 GMT *Creamy Chicken pasta bake * I*ngredients (serves 4)* 250g dried maccheroni pasta (see note) 4 cooked chicken drumsticks 100g baby...
Creamy Chicken pasta bake


Ingredients (serves 4)

250g dried maccheroni pasta (see note)
4 cooked chicken drumsticks
100g baby spinach leaves
300ml light thickened cream
3/4 cup semi-dried tomatoes
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 5cm-deep, 20cm x 28cm (base), 8-cup capacity baking dish.
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, remove chicken meat from the bone. Thinly shred meat. Discard bones.
Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add chicken, spinach, cream, tomatoes and 1 cup parmesan. Toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Spoon pasta bake onto serving plates. Serve.

Notes
Maccheroni is straight tubular pasta. You could use other tubular pastas, such as penne or rigatoni, instead.
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]]> Favourite Home School Recipes homeschoolmama http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?289-Creamy-Chicken-pasta-bake Tuna and Mushroom Pasta Bake http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?288-Tuna-and-Mushroom-Pasta-Bake&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:01:30 GMT *Tuna and Mushroom Pasta Bake * *Ingredients (serves 4)* 400g spiral pasta 2 x 185g cans tuna in oil, drained with 1 tablespoon oil reserved...
Tuna and Mushroom Pasta Bake


Ingredients (serves 4)
400g spiral pasta
2 x 185g cans tuna in oil, drained with 1 tablespoon oil reserved
1 small onion, chopped
250g button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups (375ml) low-fat thickened cream
2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
salt and cracked black pepper
1 cup grated low-fat tasty cheese

Method
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to packet directions or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat the reserved tuna oil (1 tablespoon) in a deep non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and mushroom and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened and slightly browned. Add the cream and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir through the cooked pasta, tuna, mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until mixture is warmed through fully.
Remove from heat and transfer to individual oven-proof ramekins. Sprinkle each one with some cheese, then place under a preheated grill and cook until golden brown on top. Set aside for a few minutes before serving.

Notes
We used two 2-cup capacity ovenproof dishes to serve the pasta bake, but you can use smaller 1-cup capacity dishes or a large 6-cup capacity dish.



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]]> Favourite Home School Recipes homeschoolmama http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?288-Tuna-and-Mushroom-Pasta-Bake Eggplant Pasta Bake http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?287-Eggplant-Pasta-Bake&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:57:42 GMT *Eggplant Pasta Bake * *Ingredients (serves 4)* 300g penne pasta 1.4 cup olive oil 150g fresh ricotta
Eggplant Pasta Bake



Ingredients (serves 4)

300g penne pasta
1.4 cup olive oil
150g fresh ricotta
3 thin, long eggplants, trimmed and halved lengthways
690g bottle pasta sauce
150g mozzarella, grated
2 tbs basil leaves, chopped

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 6-cup capacity ovenproof baking dish. Combine ricotta and basil in a bowl. Set aside.

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet directions or until al dente. Drain well and spoon into baking dish.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and set aside.

Pour pasta sauce over pasta and arrange eggplant on top. Place spoonfuls of ricotta mixture on the eggplant and sprinkle with grated mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is golden brown.

Notes
Allow pasta bake to settle for 5 minutes before serving







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]]> Favourite Home School Recipes homeschoolmama http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?287-Eggplant-Pasta-Bake Best-ever Macaroni cheese http://www.muslimhomeschool.net/forums/showthread.php?286-Best-ever-Macaroni-cheese&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:50:13 GMT
Best-ever Macaroni cheese



[This best-ever macaroni cheese is sure to be a family favourite.]

Ingredients (serves 4)

375g of elbow pasta
175g turkey bacon (or equivalent), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 green onions, thinly sliced
75g butter
1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups coarse, fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
Preheat oven to 180ËšC/160ËšC fan-forced. Cook turkey bacon in a large non-stick saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and onion. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add to pasta.
Melt butter in same pan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute or until mixture is bubbling. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and parsley. Add to pasta and bacon mixture. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into a 12 cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Top with tomato. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden. Stand 2 minutes. Serve.
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