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Very Hot Chilli Jam

I suggest approximately 80 grams of hot chillies, depends on personal taste. The red capsicum is for body, some can be quite thick and heavy, but sometimes they are not as fleshy. 1 large or two small red capsicum 50 – 100 g hot chillies 3 cloves garlic 1 onion...

Paella

Serves 8-10 as a starter or 6 as a main course which is usually a long late lunch with a nice bottle or two of red and/or white wine. We use a big cast iron wok to cook paella and left overs are just as delicious the next day. Garlic 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1...

Pumpkin Risotto

2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or basil save a few extra leaves (to garnish) 2 cups rice 1 can of crushed tomatoes or bottle of passata fresh herbs (basil...

Creamy Pumpkin and Walnuts

 These are only ideas and all the measures/weights are an approximate. Something else to do with left over pumpkin. 2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 200g feta, crumbled ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 100g walnuts, toasted,...

Pumpkin Gnocchi

These pumpkin gnocchi make a nice light meal compared to the potato version, especially with a fresh tomato sauce and lots of basil.  I think roasted pumpkin brings out the best flavour, but boiled will work as well. These are only ideas and all the measures/weights...