Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Our street
Monday, May 26, 2008
Photos
Finally Offspring #1 took over. He took his role very seriously and took a number of shots where I was almost centred in the frame. Blurry, but centred. He actually did a great job but they are just a little too 'honest' for me to be happy with them. I've been putting off learning how to use Photoshop for ages - I guess I'm going to have to now if I want a nice pic of myself!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Ridiculously Easy
This was simple and tasted fabulous. Hubby was so impressed that he suggested I make it again for dinner guests and just not tell them how simple it is to put together .
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
From Super Food Ideas, May 2008
Serves 4
500g fresh potato gnocchi
1 cup light thickened cream
¼ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
150g char grilled capsicum, finely chopped (I left it in strips, it made it easier for the kids to pick it out)
150g baby spinach
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1. Cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Preheat grill on medium-high.
2. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add cream and pesto. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 or 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add capsicum and spinach. Cook for 1 minute or until spinach has just wilted.
3. Add gnocchi to cream mixture. Toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 6cm-deep, 8 cup-capacity baking dish. Top with cheese. Cook under grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
So... It's Been A While
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
So... About The Job
Monday, May 5, 2008
Easy-Peasy
1. Place beef mince, breadcrumbs, green onion, oregano and garlic in a large bowl and season to taste. Mix well to combine. Roll mixture inot 16 balls.
2. Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking oil spray and heat on medium-high. Cook meatballs for 10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Meanwhile heat passata in saucepan for 5 minutes, until warm. Transfer meatballs to a greased baking dish. Pour over passsata and scatter with cheese.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Making Pretties
Here they are looking pretty in the dining room but really they're for their bedroom.