Carrot Pate

Carrot Pate
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Serve this pate with crackers or toast, or you can serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Carrot Pate
Print Recipe
Serve this pate with crackers or toast, or you can serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. For this recipe you may use a food processor instead of a blender to puree the carrots. Mash the carrots roughly before pureeing them. You might need to add a little extra water; in which case, simmer the puree, flavored carrots for a little while longer. The puree should not feel wet.
  2. The addition of two tablespoons of tahini will make the pate taste richer and help hold the ingredients together.
  3. In a medium saucepan, saute the carrots, onions, garlic and dill in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the water, cover, and simmer until the carrots are tender (about 20 minutes).
  5. Puree until a smooth paste and return to the saucepan.
  6. Combine the dissolved arrowroot, miso, salt and tahini, if you wish. Add this mixture to the pureed carrots.
  7. Bring to a slow simmer, stirring constantly and cook until the pate detaches itself from the sides of the pan.
  8. Remove from heat, turn the pate mixture out onto a lightly oiled serving dish and let cool.
  9. Serve the pate with crackers or toast, or serve it as a dip with crisp, raw vegetables.
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Anginares Me Anitho – Artichokes With Dill

Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes With Dill
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Artichokes and Dill go together so well in this Italian dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 people 50 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 50 minutes
Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes With Dill
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Artichokes and Dill go together so well in this Italian dish.
Servings Prep Time
8 people 50 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 50 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Wash artichokes well and cut off stem close to base. Have ready a bowl of cold water with the juice of 1 lemon and some lemon slices added.
  2. If desired stir in 2-3 tablespoons flour as this is quite effective in preventing discoloration.
  3. As each artichoke is prepared, rub cut surfaces with a lemon slice from the bowl and place in bowl until all are prepared. Cook as soon as possible after preparation.
  4. Remove 3 or 4 layers of leaves until the tender inner leaves remain. Scoop out choke and pink thorny leaves from centre, using a spoon or melon ball scoop. Cut in half.
  5. In a large pan gently fry spring onion in oil until soft.
  6. Add juice of 1/2 lemon, water, about 2 teaspoons salt and a good grinding of pepper. Bring to the boil.
  7. Drain prepared artichokes and add to pan with dill. Return to a slow simmer, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until artichokes are tender.
  8. Strain cooking liquid into a pan and boil until reduced to half original quantity (about 1-1/2 cups).
  9. Keep artichokes hot in a slow oven.
  10. Mix cornflour to a paste with a little cold water and stir into simmering liquid. Stir until thickened and bubbling and leave to simmer gently.
  11. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy and gradually add remaining lemon juice.
  12. Gradually pour simmering stock into eggs, beating constantly.
  13. Return to pan and stir over low heat for a minute or 2 to cook the egg.
  14. Pile artichokes on a warm platter, pour sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped dill.
  15. Serve as a light meal or as a first course.
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Gurkensalat (Cucumber Relish Salad)

Gurkensalat (Cucumber Relish Salad)
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The German version of Cucumber Relish Salad.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Gurkensalat (Cucumber Relish Salad)
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The German version of Cucumber Relish Salad.
Servings Prep Time
6 people 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Slice cucumbers paper-thin. Sprinkle slices with sugar, vinegar, Dill weed, salt and pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes, drain off liquid, and toss lightly with the Yogurt or sour cream.
  2. Top with minced parsley.
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