 COOKS CORNER
Gnocchi Bolognese
500g minced beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
250g mushrooms, sliced
tomato & herb pasta sauce
500g gnocchi
100g mozzarella, grated
½ pt cheese sauce
Place the beef, onion and garlic in a pan and fry gently until onion has started to
soften. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a further 5 mins until the meat is browned.
Pour over the tomato and herb sauce, bring to the boil, season, then cover and simmer for
15 mins.
Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a pan of boiling water according to the packet
instructions. Drain well.
To assemble the dish, spoon half the bolognese mixture into a large shallow ovenproof
dish, then top with the gnocchi. Add the remaining bolognese sauce and then spoon the
cheese sauce over the top. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
Bake in a preheated 180oC oven for 30-35 mins, until golden and bubbling. Serve
immediately with salad.
PARKINSONS BENEFITS FROM ROTARY
Harry Smith (left), Chairman of Cromer and District Parkinson's Disease Society
receives a cheque for £300 from Joe Floyd, President of Cromer and Sheringham Rotary
Club. The money was raised at the annual Rotary bris-a-brac stall in Sheringham.
The presentation took place at the local branch of the Parkinson's Society which meets
the second Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am in the St. John Hall, Bond St. Cromer.
Anyone with Parkinson's Disease - or any carer- is welcome to Join. On the occasion,
amusement was caused when a raffle for a painting of Wiveton Church by the Branch Chairman
was won by the Branch President, Roy Simpson!
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Treat your taste buds!
If you want to pamper yourself and never mind the calories, Aylsham Town Hall on the
evening of 21st February is the place to be! The 'Slow Food Aylsham' organisation will be
presenting a Slow Pudding Party where members of the public will have the opportunity to
sample a wide selection of fantastic home made desserts, created by Slow Food members and
using local ingredients wherever possible. Also on the menu for the evening will be
delicious home made soup and bread, once again prepared by Slow Food members. Liz
Jones, who heads up Slow Food Aylsham says, "Most of our members are enthusiastic
cooks and our Slow Pudding Party gives them an opportunity to show off their skills. We
would also like to think that the Party offers a bit of fun and enjoyment amid the
economic gloom!"
The Slow Pudding Party will start at 7.30pm and tickets, costing just £5,
are available from the Salad Days fruit and veg stall in Aylsham's town square. The ticket
price includes all the food, plus Norfolk apple juice. You are also invited to bring your
own alcoholic drink if you wish. Slow Food Aylsham is part of the international, not
for profit, Slow Food organisation which was established in Italy in 1989 to counteract
the commercialisation of the fast food industry and the 'fast life' that it encourages.
Membership is open to all and the Aylsham Branch offers a variety of activities, including
the renowned Food Festival in October. |
