New Idea NZ

Tikki Masala Lamb Pappadums

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:26:46 -0800

Serves 4

Prep 10mins

Cook 20mins

Ingredients

1 tbs vegetable oil

500g lamb mince

400g can Italian cherry tomatoes in tomato juice

¼ cup tikka masala curry paste

200g green beans, chopped

310g can corn kernels, drained

4 plain pappadums

Mango chutney and plain yoghurt, to serve

1 Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. ...

Cheesy Tomato Stuffed Veal

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:17:40 -0800

Serves 4

Prep 10mins

Cook 10mins

Ingredients

8 thin veal leg steaks

1⁄3 cup tomato chutney

16 basil leaves

4 slices Swiss cheese, halved

400g green beans, trimmed

2 tsp olive oil

1 Spread 1 side of each steak with 1 tsp of the tomato chutney. Reserve remaining chutney.

2 Arrange 2 basil leaves over each steak. ...

Tuna Spinach Pies

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:10:44 -0800

Makes 4

Prep 10mins

Cook 20mins

Ingredients

375g packet potato gnocchi

250g packet frozen spinach, thawed

2 tsp olive oil

1 onion, halved, thinly sliced

550g jar tomato pasta sauce

425g can tuna in springwater, drained

1 cup grated mozzarella

1 Add gnocchi to a pan of boiling salted water. ...

Sausage and Artichoke Linguine

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:04:23 -0800

Serves 4

Prep 10mins

Cook 15mins

Ingredients

200g jar sun-dried tomatoes

2 tsp olive oil

6 thin chicken sausages

250g linguine pasta

400g can butter beans, drained

400g can marinated artichokes, drained

½ cup chopped fresh basil

Extra fresh basil, to garnish

1 Drain tomatoes. Reserve oil. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. ...

Pork Fried Rice

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:58:13 -0800

Serves 4

Prep 15mins

Cook 10mins

Ingredients

1½ tbs vegetable oil

500g pork mince

1 red capsicum, thinly sliced

3 green spring onions, diagonally sliced

425g can baby corn cuts, drained

2½ cups cooked brown rice

2 tbs kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)

2 tsp fish sauce

Extra sliced green spring onions, to ...

A Taste of India

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:06:34 -0800

India is vast, chaotic and beautiful. Shortland Street's Lucy Wigmore returns to embrace its magic.

The first time Gordon and I flew into Delhi, we looked at each other and said, ‘Bloody hell - what are we doing?' But that was five years ago. This time I can't wait to get off the plane so we can start our adventure.

India envelops us as soon as we step out of the airport. ...

Your Money | Cutting Fuel Costs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:57:49 -0800

This weekend when I filled up my car with petrol I set a new family record. It was the first time we have exceeded $100 for a tank of gas - and this was just to fill up an ordinary family car with regular.

If petrol costs are beginning to impact on your budget for other essentials such as food or housing payments, then you might like to consider some of the following fuel-saving suggestions. ...

Misreading the Signs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:52:52 -0800

We like to think doctors always get it right, but some health problems can be misdiagnosed.

Depression

‘I can't get to sleep'

For people with severe insomnia, the underlying problem can often be depression. If so, a prescription of sleeping pills may do nothing for the insomnia. ...

Kids Cooking | Quick Cakes

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:39:46 -0800

Makes 24

Prep 20mins

Cook 20 mins

Ingredients

470g packet traditional chocolate cake mix

3/4 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 cup Milk Choc Bits

1/4 cup shredded coconut

Green food colouring, to tint

Rocky Road Topping

1 cup mint leaf lollies

1 1/2 cups vanilla marshmallows

375g packet Milk Choc Melts

1/2 cup shredded coconut ...

Your Children | Tough Love

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:33:50 -0800

The word discipline tends to be emotive for some parents. Many equate ‘discipline' with ‘punishment' and some equate ‘punishment' with ‘cruelty'. However discipline of the right sort is a gift because it teaches your child self-discipline and problem-solving. The goal of loving discipline is to help children grow into adults who will take responsibility for their actions and know how to put things right when they have messed up. ...