Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 4

Week: 24th -31st January 2013

In this roundup we are sharing the Leisure & Lifestyle weekly highlights that all LPN Members can take advantage of!

Authentic Italian Cooking Classes: The Grand Maestro of Italy, Antonio Civitella will visiting Cyprus once again to teach his popular classes on the secrets of Italian Cooking. Exclusive Offer for Leisure & Lifestyle Members. For more information: click this link.
Special Rates: New rates for the Villa Alexandros in Paphos valid until March 18th which includes Green Monday.  Info: click this link.
Valentine's Day: Make a Booking to The Mill Hotel in Kakopetria and get 10% Discount.  Info: click this link.

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Beef stroganoff with sautéed potatoes

This weeks recipe Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stroganov (in Russian: Бефстроганов Befstróganov) is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana or sour cream. From its origins in 19th-century Russia, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe.

Ingredients

For the beef stroganoff

• 75gbutter
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 150g white mushrooms, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp smoked hot paprika
• 110ml beef stock
• 500g beef fillet, cut into strips
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 150mlbrandy
• 200ml soured cream
• 2 tbsp flatleaf parsley

For the sautéed potatoes

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ onion, finely chopped

Preparation method

1. Heat a frying pan until hot, then add half the butter. When foaming, add the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the tomato purée, mustard and paprika and cook for a further minute.
4. Add the beef stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. Season the beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Heat a separate frying pan and add the remaining butter. When foaming, add the beef and fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides, until browned all over.
7. Add the brandy and carefully allow to flambé in the pan. (CAUTION: make sure there are no flammable materials above the pan when flaming.)
8. Add the soured cream to the onion and mushroom mixture and mix well.
9. When the flames have subsided, add the beef to the soured cream and mushroom mixture and cook for one minute. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the parsley.
10. For the sautéed potatoes, heat the oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until tender and golden-brown all over. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the onions. Stir gently to combine.
11. To serve, place two spoonfuls of the sautéed potatoes onto each plate and spoon equal portions of the beef stroganoff alongside.
    
    

    Less than 30 minspreparation time

    10 to 30 minscooking time

    Serves 4

    
    
    
    
    Enjoy!!
    Marilyn x

Let's talk Larnaka

When: Wednesday 23rd January
Where:Larnaka Town Hall (Civil Marriage Office)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm

LPN is delighted to Welcome the Mayor of Larnaka Mr Andreas Louroutziatis to our January and start of year  LPN monthly event. "Let's talk Larnaka" giving us Parents & those of us in Business the opportunity to put questions to the Mayor and hear first hand the future development plans for Larnaka city .

The purpose of this event which will be in English is to encourage a dialogue between the residents of Larnaka and the Mayor, and to foster a greater sense of community. It will be a valuable opportunity to find out first-hand what is in store for Larnaka and to discuss with Mr Louroutziatis how this will impact us personally and professionally.

Parking will be available: turn right at body shop follow road to end of street you will see open parking on your left civil marriage office is on your right.

Italian Cookery with Alberto

Classes are based on the true tradition of Italian cookery; the finest fresh ingredients, carefully, yet simply prepared to produce wonderful cuisine. There is a choice of morning or afternoon classes. Irrespective of your skill level, whether you are a complete novice or maestro in the kitchen, the classes are designed to ensure that everyone takes away some valuable skills and knowledge. The maximum group size of these Italian cookery classes is 8...

LPN members receive a 10 % Discount.

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