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Minestrone with Borlotti, Fennel & Kale + KitchenAid Food Processor Giveaway

Sponsored by Nuffnang

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I still remember the excitement, content and pride of seeing my recipes being featured in print which I used to think was only reserved for celebrity chefs, food stylists and other professionals. Although we are in a digital age, I think there is a “traditionalist” in all of us who have a high regard for printed media. I love actual cookbooks. I enjoy the feeling of turning the pages with my fingers. I love the splatters on the pages of my favourite recipes. In some ways, I feel like I can create food memories with cookbooks. In fact, it is my hope and dream to write my own cookbook one day.

Do you share the same hopes and dreams of seeing your recipe being published one day? Whether you are an aspiring chef or every day cook like me, here is your chance to see your favourite home recipe featured in the Leggo’s People’s Coobook.

Leggo’s is currently accepting submissions of Italian inspired recipes on their Facebook Page and website and all the chosen recipes will be published in the Leggo’s People’s Cookbook. (For those who aren’t familiar with Leggo’s, it is an Italian food range which includes rich tomato sauces, pasta, tomato paste, pesto and pasta bakes.)

If you think you have a winning Italian recipe, whether it is a family favourite or you simply enjoy cooking it, the clock is ticking fast as you have until Sunday, 11th August 2013 to submit your recipe on Leggo’s Facebook Page or website. It does not have to be a complex Italian recipe.  After all, it is a People’s Cookbook, hence, quick and easy recipes are welcomed.

In return for your recipe entry with Leggo’s competition, ONE FUSSFREECOOKING READER is eligible to win a KitchenAid Food Processor valued at $499. The winner can choose one of the following colours:-

  • Empire Red
  • White
  • Black; or
  • Almond Cream

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In a nutshell, to win a KitchenAid Food Processor, you must:-

  1. Enter Leggo’s competition by submitting a recipe on Facebook or the Leggo’s website; and
  2. Once the recipe submission is made, please email the recipe to competitions@nuffnang.com.au and make sure you include “Fuss Free Cooking” in the message box (this part is very  important!!!)
  3. Lastly, please leave a comment in the comment box below sharing the recipe you’ve entered.

Please note that the entry is open to all Australian residents, aged 14 and over. Please, please also read the remaining of the terms and conditions.

As this post is about you sharing your Italian recipes, I shall get the ball rolling by sharing a really delicious, light and easy minestrone recipe with borlotti, fennel and kale.

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Minestrone with Borlotti, Fennel & Kale

(Recipe tweaked from MyRecipes.com)

What you’ll need to make about 6 – 8 servings:-

  • Olive oil
  • 1 small brown onion, peeled & diced
  • 1 small fennel bulb, diced
  • 2 small carrots, peeled & diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled & finely chopped
  • 2 medium sized zucchini, diced
  • About 150g (5 ounces) curly kale, chopped
  • 1 x 50g (2 counces) sachet of Leggo’s Tomato Paste (No Added Salt) – equivalent of 2 tbsps
  • 2 cups salt reduced chicken stock
  • 2 x 400g (14 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g canned borlotti beans
  • Salt to taste
  • About 100g (3.5 ounces) uncooked small pasta
  • Grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • A small handful of chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish

Method:-

Heat some olive oil in a large pot (I used a 4.7 litres or 5 US quarts cast iron pot) and sweat the brown onion, fennel bulb, carrots, celery and oregano until the onion appears to be translucent. Add garlic half way through the process. Then add zucchini and saute until slightly softened, followed by wilting the kale. Add tomato paste, chicken stock, canned diced tomatoes and borlotti beans and stir to mix as well as bring it to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Then add uncooked pasta and allow the soup to simmer, lid on, for 10 – 15 minutes depending on the size and type of pasta you’re using until al-dente. Stir in salt  to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and cheese and serve immediately with some crusty bread.

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  1. Trish W says

    August 4, 2013 at 4:07 am

    Wow, your Minestrone sounds AMAZING!! Will have to give it a try!
    My recipe is my mum’s. It is technically an Irish Beef Stew, but with an Italian twist due to the addition of certain herbs and Leggos tomato paste.
    (Do we need to post the recipe again or just say what we submitted?)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 4, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Hi Trish,

      Thank you for your entry. You don’t have to post the recipe over here again, just tell what recipe you’ve entered. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alice says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    I just entered your competition with my family favourite meat and rocket pizza. Yum I love Italian food.

    Reply
  3. Shara says

    August 8, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    Your minestrone looks delicious Emily.
    I entered the competition with a recipe I created for Homemade Barbecue Sauce.
    I would LOVE to win a new food processor!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    August 9, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I have just entered Creamy Penne Pesto with Chicken and Pumpkin! YUM 🙂

    Reply
  5. Vanessa says

    August 9, 2013 at 5:12 am

    I entered with the recipe called Mumma -In-Law’s Fresh Fennel & Anchovy Heartwarming Sauce

    It’s delicious and a great way to introduce anchovies into your life!

    May the KitchenAid be with you!

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    August 9, 2013 at 6:41 am

    My recipe was gluten-free-penne-pasta-salad

    Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Hello.
    Thanks for the information on the contest and a great recipe.

    I entered my recipe for Quick Carbonara, a “fuss free” way to make Italian comfort food.

    Buon appetito,
    Stephanie

    Reply
  8. Dhanya Samuel says

    August 10, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Pasta Stir-fry (with asparagus, broccoli, peppers and snow peas)
    For more such recipes, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Skinny-Chef/575512179156062
    Ingredients:
    1. Conchiglie (any type of pasta can be used) – 2 cups
    2. Asparagus – 3, sliced
    3. Broccoli – ½ cup, florets
    4. Snow peas – ½ cup, sliced
    5. Red bell pepper – ½ cup, sliced
    6. Red onion – 1, sliced
    7. Olive oil
    8. Salt – to taste
    9. Pepper – to taste
    10. Chilli flakes – ½ tsp
    11. Tabasco sauce – 1 tsp
    12. Leggo’s fresh pasta sauce – 1 tsp
    Method:
    • Cook the pasta in salted water till al dente. Drain and keep aside.
    • In a large wok or pan, heat olive oil and add sliced onion. Saute for one minute.
    • Add asparagus, broccoli, bell pepper and snow peas and sauté for a minute more.
    • Add the seasonings.
    • Add the cooked pasta and stir fry on high flame for a minute.
    Note – For children, replace the Tabasco with tomato sauce.

    Reply
  9. Gemma Lucas says

    August 11, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I have submitted my ” Grandmas special Lasagne ” this was always a child hood favorite of mine and my siblings. Without having her original recipe I have had to re create it. Countless attempts later & many many tweaks I have re created the best version of it. (Agreed my my crazy big family) even my 13 month old baby loves it! It is delish!

    Reply
  10. Megan Elise says

    August 11, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I have entered my easiest but favorite recipe. “Slow cooked tomato salsa chicken”
    Can’t wait to see everyone’s yummy recipes!

    Reply
  11. Kylie Pryor says

    August 11, 2013 at 5:56 am

    I have entered my favourite lamb recipe: Italian lamb stew. Thanks for the information on the Leggos competition!

    Reply
  12. sapna says

    August 11, 2013 at 6:30 am

    I posted PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATO BASIL PESTO

    Reply
  13. Food to Fitness says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Wow. This looks healthy and tasty. Keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 5, 2013 at 10:05 am

      Thank you for your encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  14. flipthyhouse says

    November 8, 2018 at 9:07 am

    They look absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply

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