Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 5

Week: 31st January - 6th February 2013

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

1. Cyprus Revealed: For an unforgettable journey into Famagusta on February 5th with an English speaking guide. Info: click this link.
2. Valentine's Day Package: A Romantic Valentine's Getaway at the E Hotel Spa & Resort. Info: click this link.
3. Green Monday: 3 day package to Athens. For more information: click this link.

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Beef tacos with salsa and guacamole

Mexican cuisine is varied, delicious and famous all over the world. Give this easy recipe for Beef Tacos a try. Delicious!!

Ingredients

For the beef filling

• 500g beef mince

• 1 onion, chopped

• 150g mushrooms, sliced (optional)

• 1 green pepper, seeds removed, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• ½ tsp hot paprika

• ¼ tsp ground cumin

• 200ml beef stock

• 6 tbsp tomato purée

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the guacamole

• 4 mild chillies, finely chopped

• bunch fresh coriander, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• pinch salt

• ½ lime, juice only

• 3 ripe avocados

For the salsa

• 250g fresh tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 mild chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped

• bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped

• lime juice, to taste

To serve

• 12 taco shells

• 1 cucumber, sliced into thin batons

• spring onions, thinly sliced

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.

2. For the beef filling, fry the mince in a frying pan over a medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, or until browned. Add the onion, mushrooms if using, green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the paprika and cumin and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef stock and tomato purée and mix well. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, for the guacamole, use a pestle and mortar to pound the chillies, coriander, tomatoes, onion and salt to a fine paste. Alternatively use a mini food processor. Loosen the consistency by stirring in the lime and a splash of water.

4. Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocados with a fork then mix with the paste.

5. For the salsa, combine all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl.

6. To serve, place the taco shells on a baking tray and warm them in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Spoon the beef filling into the warm taco shells, spoon over the guacamole and salsa and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

   
   

   Less than 30 minspreparation time

   10 to 30 minscooking time

   Serves 4

   
   
   
   
   Enjoy!!
   Marilyn x

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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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