Some easy starters

[hassen1]

MUSHROOMS IN BREAD COUPS
Butter 8 slices of bread, press them into idle cups and bake in a hot oven till crisp. Heat a little olive oil in a pan. Add 4 chopped spring onions, cook till softened. Add 200 g sliced button mushrooms and cook till tender. Add 1 cup cream. A generous splash of white wine (optional), and 2 tbsp chopped parsley and allow coming to a boil, then lower heat and thickening and bubbling. Allow to cool slightly, then just before serving, spoon into the bread cups.

BEANS AND CHEESE ON CRACKERS
Mix together baked beans in tomato sauce and cheese spread in a proportion you like, and which is not too runny.
Spoon small heaps on to salted biscuits.

YOGHURT DIP WITH CRUDITES
Hang 500 g yoghurt in a Muslin cloth to allow the excess water to drain out. Mix in cheese spread, chopped garlic and mixed herbs. Cut veggies – carrots, cucumber, spring onions – into spears, and serve with the dip, alongside pita bread strips

[humpty]

YOGHURT DIP WITH CRUDITES
Hand 500 g yoghurt in a Muslim cloth to allow the excess water to drain out. Mix in cheese spread, chopped garlic and mixed herbs. Cut veggies – carrots, cucumber, spring onions – into spears, and serve with the dip, alongside pita bread strips




What's a muslim cloth?????

[freakyfreddie]

though i don't know, u can basically any any cloth i think, so long as the water can drip out and the other contents would remain and be drained form the water....


i think it should be fine

[hassen1]

Sorry humpty! It was typing error. Now the whole recepie is corrected. Kindly read it again. It's muslin cloth. My apologies once again.

[hassen1]

What is muslin cloth? Here's your answer!

Muslin is a type of finely-woven cotton fabric, introduced to Europe from the Middle East in the 17th century. The first recorded use in England was in 1670. It was named for the city where it was first introduced to them, Mosul in what is now Iraq, but the fabric originated from Dhaka in what is now Bangladesh. Muslin is most typically a closely woven unbleached or white cloth, produced from corded cotton yarn. "Sheeting" is the name for wide muslin. It is often used to make dresses or curtains but may also be used to complement foam for bench padding. In clothing, muslin breathes well, and is a good choice for hot, dry climates.

Muslin can also be used as a filter in a funnel when decanting fine wine or port to prevent sediment from entering the decanter.