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Zhuccini Haloumi Fritters with Feta Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients: (Fritter batter) 200g zucchini, grated 80g haloumi, coarsely grated 2 spring onion, thinly sliced 2 tblsp chives, finely chopped (you can also use dill or chervil) 1 egg, lightly beaten 30g plain flour, sifted salt and pepper  Tip: Self raising flour can be used for a lighter batter. Ingredients: (Feta and Yogurt Sauce) 20g feta cheese 1 tblsp plain Greek yogurt 1 tblsp chives, finely chopped 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 garlic, crushed (optional. I leave it out) salt and pepper to taste Method: (Sauce) 1. Puree or grate the feta cheese and add to a bowl, combine with other ingredients, and garlic (if using). (it should be quite thick). Method: (Fritters) 1. Coarsely grate the zucchini into a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. 2. In a bowl combine zucchini with spring onion, chives, flour, egg,  and haloumi. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, shape fritters into a round disk and fry on both sides until golden brown and flou...

One Pot Baked Meatballs

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  Ingredients: 500g of pork and veal mince Oil for cooking 2 tblsp butter 1 tin crushed tomatoes 1 400g jar of passata 1 egg, beaten 2 onions, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 carrots, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 2 tblsp rosemary, finely chopped 2 tspn paprika 1 bunch basil 1/2 bag spinach 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup red wine or beef stock 1/4 cup bread crumbs Enough milk to just cover bread crumbs 1 tub bococcini cheese Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius, In a small bowl add bread crumbs, cover with milk, stir and set aside. 2. In a large bowl add half the diced onions, the mince, the bread crumb and milk mixture (this stops meatballs from going dry), egg, rosemary, half the paprika, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix everything until well combined.  3. On a prepared tray roll out meatballs, cover and set in the fridge for around 30 minutes. 4. Heat a heavy fry pan on medium to high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sid...