WITH CON FROM RICHMOND FRUIT MARKET
GREEN VEGGIE MINESTRONE WITH BASIL & PARMESAN OIL
Preparation 30 mins | Cooking 45 mins | Serves 4-6 A hearty soup packed with fresh rejuvenating baby spinach , celery , peas , zucchini and fragrant leafy basil , this winter one-pot meal is nourishing and satisfying . 1 tbs olive oil 1 leek , trimmed and thinly sliced ( white part only ) 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped 1 long green chilli , deseeded and chopped 2 celery sticks ( including leaves ), thinly sliced 300g zucchini , quartered lengthways and sliced 1 large potato , peeled and diced 6 cups chicken or vegetables stock 400g can cannellini beans , drained and rinsed 75g baby spinach leaves , chopped 350g green peas , podded Char-grilled bread , to serve Basil & parmesan oil : 1 cup basil leaves (+ extra to serve ) ½ cup finely grated parmesan (+ extra to serve ) 50ml extra virgin olive oil
To make basil & parmesan oil , place basil and oil in a small food processor . Process until finely chopped . Stir in parmesan . Stir in parmesan and set aside .
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat . Add leek , garlic , chilli and celery and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes until leeks softens .
Add zucchini and potato and cook , stirring often , for 5 minutes . Add stock , cover and bring to the boil over
medium-high heat . Reduce heat and simmer , stirring occasionally , for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender . Add cannellini beans , spinach and peas . Simmer for 5 minutes . Stir through half of the basil and parmesan oil .
Ladle soup into bowls . Drizzle with remaining basil and parmesan oil . Sprinkle with parmesan and basil and serve .
WINTER FRUIT TRAY BAKE
Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins | Serves 6 This is such an easy & warming dessert . Chill any leftover roasted fruit and serve over porridge or granola for breakfast . 2 Golden Delicious apples 2 just-ripe Beurre Bosc pears 1 bunch rhubarb , trimmed , washed and cut into 5cm pieces 1 Cara Cara or Rosie Red navel orange , juiced ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 vanilla bean , halved lengthways 250g strawberries , hulled Vanilla ice-cream or thick Greek-style yoghurt , to serve * If preferred replace vanilla bean pod with ½ tsp vanilla bean paste .
Preheat oven to 200 ° C . Halve apples and pears lengthways . Remove cores then cut lengthways into wedges . Combine apples , pears and rhubarb on a large baking tray lined with baking paper .
Place orange juice , sugar and cinnamon in a bowl . Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the mixture . Stir to combine . Drizzle mixture over fruit . Add scraped vanilla bean pod to the pan and gently toss to combine . Roast for 20 minutes .
Toss through strawberries and roast for a further 10 minutes or until tender . Set aside to cool slightly and serve with vanilla ice-cream or thick Greek-style yoghurt .
517 GEORGE STREET , SOUTH WINDSOR
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LIVE IN OR RENT OUT SOUTH WINDSOR , 2 / 620a George Street
In a garden complex of only 6 units , this spacious four bedroom townhouse is well presented and features an ensuite and walk-in robe to the large main bedroom , walk-in robes to two other bedrooms and built-ins to the 4th bedroom . There is an open plan lounge room with adjoining dining area , a good sized kitchen overlooking the fully secured courtyard , a cosy family area and a centrally located family bathroom . There is also a 3rd toilet downstairs . The large double garage has internal access . The home has ducted air-conditioning and the NBN is connected . Outdoors there is a small but comfortable , covered leisure area . Buses to Windsor , Penrith and other destinations at the front gate . Currently leased to excellent tenants for $ 480 per week .
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$ 2,700,000 PLUS GST
INDUSTRIAL SOUTH WINDSOR , 86 Argyle Street
With a footprint of approx 780m2 , this large , portal frame industrial building stands alone of an 1805m2 corner allotment . The building has clear height at the peak of approx 7m ; a masonry fascia , tilt up panels on one wall and colorbond rear and right side ; warehouse / factory area of approzx 665m2 and a 2 level office / ammenities area of approx 115m2 on both levels . Two container height ( approx 5.5m ) roller shutters open to the wide parking / loading area . Plenty of onsite parking and located with easy access to major roads to Sydney and beyond .
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JUST LISTED
FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT RICHMOND , 121 Southee Road
Opposite the Uni of Western Sydney campus and within walking distance to neighbourhood shops and schools , this property is rented for $ 390pw to excellent tenants , who carefully maintain the home and grounds . Featuering 3 bedrooms , an updated kitchen and bathroom , the home has been recently redecorated throughout and has split-system air conditioning for comfort . Securely fenced backyard with carport and storage shed .
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$ 799,000
R3 ZONING – REAR LANE SOUTH WINDSOR , 458 George Street
Built for Eliza Smith Hall about 1883 , ‘ Balaklava Cottage ’ has original timber features and 10 ’ ceilings , large bedrooms , an updated kitchen and bathroom , separate dining room and a large open living area . Outdoors , lawns and gardens are well maintained and a wide side entry leads to a single garage / workshop . On a 780m2 ( approx .) block , the property is fully fenced , has rear lane access and close to shops , station , bus and schools . Offered for sale for the first time in almost 90 years .
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$ 749,000
COMMERCIAL WINDSOR , 319 George Street
Built late 1800 ’ s , this fine 2 storey building has a shop / office downstairs and a 2 bedroom residential flat above . The street level space comprises 2 large retail / office areas , each approx 45m2 and and another area of approx 50m2 for storage or additional offices . Upstairs , the flat has been recently renovated and comprises 2 bedrooms , open plan living , kitchen and bathroom . The property is currently returning $ 790 per week . Situated on the main street of Windsor , a few minutes walk from the main business area , station and Council .
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