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Perfect sushi for family and friends

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The smell of freshly made sushi can make your mouth water instantly! The taste of soft freshly rolled sushi is even better. That is why some people choose to make their own. I provide an easy way for even the most beginner of beginners. Just follow the steps below. hint: You can cook your rice any way you know how, pot reduction method, rice cooker, what ever you like. Just be sure to add an extra 1/2 cup of water to the normal amount you use. This way your rice will turn out a bit more gluggy, a bit more moist and more suitable for sushi. Of course you can buy sushi rice from your super market, in which case, just follow the steps on the packet. hint no 2: There are 2 tools mentioned in this recipe. One of them is the sushi mat. The other is a sushi roller . The sushi roller will make it quick and easy. Anyways, you have options. Ingredients 1x 450-500gr premium can of tuna (i.e. yellow fin tuna) 1x combination of carrot and cucumber sticks (aka julienne or match sticks)...

Family Pasta Favourite (Basil Pesto)

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When I say family pasta favourite, I mean this pasta will have you shacking at the knees. It will stimulate all your senses, lighting up the pleasure centres of your brain and a surge of dopamine will send you into bliss ! You're sceptical ? I get that. I was too. But then I took the plunge and made the recipe and to this day 10 years later, we still eat it regularly and I still get phone calls from friends asking me how to make it. I want you to experience this - lets drive in. Time from start to finish: 35minutes (I'm a lazy cook) Ingredients (serves 4-6) 2x fresh basil packs (make sure it smells fragrant) 40-50gr pine nuts 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup sharp parmesan grated (don't use the powdery stuff) olive oil of your choice 1tsp salt 1-2tblspoon water (optional). 600-1000gr chicken breast or thigh meat 1 onion Fusili or similar pasta (the shape of it catches the sauce between the swirls for maximum flavour) Method (follow these steps to make it unde...