EASIEST CHOCOLATE SAUCE

In a microwave proof jug or bowl put
2 heaped tablespoons Brown Sugar

2 tablespoons Butter

2 tablespoons Cold Water

1 tablespoon Cocoa

2 small teaspoons Vanilla Essence

Cook on High for 45 seconds.

Whisk and cook a further 45 seconds.

Whisk and serve over sliced bananas and vanilla icecream.

Delicious!!

QUICKEST APRICOT CHICKEN

4 serving size Chicken pieces
1 packet French Onion Soup

1 x 450(or similar)ml can of Apricot halves

Place the chicken into a microwave bowl and sprinkle the soup over .

Pour over the apricots.

Cover and cook on high for 15minutes.

Stir during the cooking.

Serve with green vegetables of your choice or on a bed of rice.

My Favourite Recipes

I have so many people asking for my recipes so have decided to add them to 'Pammy's Post'.I just love cooking and messing around in my little kitchen(and it is very little)!! A niece and a nephew who have both gone flatting now are always texting me asking Aunty Pam how to do something in the cullinary field. Hope you enjoy these recipes from New Zealand.

CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP

1 Whole pumpkin( any sort but the grey ones are best)
3 medium to large Onions.

2-3 tablespoonsButter

600 mls Water

2 x chicken stock cubes or 2 tablespoons of chicken stock powder

Pop the whole pumpkin into the microwave to soften the shell for 10 minutes turning over after 5minutes. Cool enough to handle.

Peel and chop the pumpkin and onions roughly.

Dissolve the stock cube or powder in the water.

Put all ingredients into a large saucepan and cook until soft enough to mash down.

Remove from the heat and add

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon White or Black Pepper

(add more if you like it hot and spicey)

1 teaspoon Sugar

1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger

1/4 teaspoon Mixed Spice.

Stir in well.

Cool slightly , then put into a food processor and blend until smooth adding more hot water if required. DO NOT make too runny.

Put into containers to freeze.

When ready to serve, add cream or milk for a lovely smooth silky soup.

Chopped parsley or chives sprinkled on top is nice too.

Enjoy