Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Photo by Julie O’Malley Decadent Chocolate Biscuits (Thermomix) 2 tablspoons dark rum, Triple Sec or orange juice 1 cup sultanas 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup caster sugar 150g butter 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa 100g dark chocolate (Lindt goes nice) Soak the sultanas in the rum overnight. Place the broken up …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spiced Salmon with Parsnip Puree and Orange Butter Sauce 500ml (2 cups) orange juice 6 medium (800g) parsnips 90g butter 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 4 tablespoons cream 2 teaspoons sumac 1 tablespoon plain flour 6 (about 125g each) salmon fillets 1 tablespoon light olive oil 125 ml (1/2 cup) white …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sweet Blueberry Foccacia (Thermomix) 140g warm water 2 tsp dried yeast 1/4 cup white sugar 280g bread flour 25g olive oil Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tblsp raw sugar 150g blueberries or combo with raspberries Measure out the 1/4 cup sugar and put into a small bowl. Put to …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Amanda’s Fudge Brownies (Thermomix) This is the recipe that has been keeping my kids happy for years now and it makes a big pan of dense, fudgy brownies. 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Almond Jam Biscuits 185g butter, chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup (60g) almond meal 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 tsp baking power Jam Preheat oven to 160°C. Beat butter, extract, sugar and egg yolks in medium bowl with electric mixer …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Icecream 450ml thickened cream 150g Nestle Plaistowe Couverture Deluxe Chocolate or one with min 60% cocoa, roughly chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 75g caster sugar Place the cream and chocolate into bowl over simmering water. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally until mixture is smooth. Attach wire …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spicy Tomato and Chickpea Soup (Thermomix) Serves 4 2 tsp of yellow mustard seeds 3 tsp fennel seeds 3 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp of cumin seeds (or 1 tsp ground) 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 medium onion, chopped Pinch salt 2 tsp sugar 400g can chick peas, drained and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Nut Bars (Thermomix) 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups 60% or higher chocolate blitzed in thermomix. 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil Place cashews in bowl, and grind at …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Asparagus, Zucchini and Goats Cheese Loaf 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 3 zucchini, coarsely grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup self-raising flour 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese 1/3 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 120g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Choc Honeycomb Slice 250g malt biscuits 4 x 50g Violet Crumble bars 600mL thickened cream 395g can NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk Grease and line two 18 x 28cm lamington pans with baking paper. layer biscuits over base of prepared pans. In an electric mixer, whisk cream until firm peaks form, pour …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pumpkin and Corn Quesadilla with Fresh Tomato Salsa 100g pumpkin, chopped coarsely 1 Tbsp water 1/4 cup (40g) corn kernels 1/4 tsp chilli flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 25g grated extra-light cheddar 1 x 28g (17cm) corn tortilla 1 x 28g (17cm) corn tortilla 1/4 small red onion (25g), chopped finely …
Chocolate Raspberry Slice 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 3/4 cups (385g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (120g) desiccated coconut 2 eggs 200g butter, melted 1/2 cup (175g) raspberry jam Chocolate Icing: 1 cup (160g) icing sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 10g butter, melted 2 Tbsp boiling water, approximately. Preheat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Jam Coconut Slice (Thermomix) 300g plain flour 180g sugar 120g butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250g jam (any flavour you like) 160g desiccated coconut Preheat oven to 180 C. Grease and line a rectangular slice tray (18cm X 28cm) with baking paper. Mix the flour, 90g sugar and the chilled …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Pie Cake (Thermomix) Topping: 85g plain flour 100g brown sugar (can use dark muscovado) grind sea salt 115g butter, cubed Preheat oven 175C. Grease a 33 x 22cm pan. (line with baking paper, coming up over 2 sides for easy removal). Firstly make caster sugar for the cake mix: Add raw …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Oat and Berry Acai Bowl 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup traditional oats 1/2 ripe banana 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon white chia seeds 1 teaspoon acai powder 100g mixed berries 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped 2 teaspoons dried cranberries 2 teaspoons freeze-dried pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon chia …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spices of the Orient Teacake Teacake: 60g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 20g butter, melted, extra Spiced Nuts: 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios 2 tbsp finely chopped blanched almonds 2 tbsp finely chopped pine …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mango, Almond and Honey Breakfast Smoothie 2 Servings 1 mango 400ml skim milk 1/2 cup low-fat natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons almond meal 1 tablespoon Manuka honey Ice cubes Peel and chop mango and place in a blender with skim milk, low-fat natural yoghurt, almond meal, manuka honey and a few ice …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banana, Raspberry and Coconut Loaf (Thermomix) Butter, for greasing 280g almonds 3 bananas, (approx. 275 g) 120g caster sugar 4 eggs 70g moist coconut flakes 1 1/2 tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder 120g Fresh Raspberries 30g flaked almonds 200g pouring (whipping) cream, to serve 2 tbsp icing sugar, for dusting Preheat oven …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Baked Eggs, Italian Style 2 serves 2 tomatoes (334g), chopped 1 zucchini (101g), finely chopped 1/2 red capsicum (78g), finely chopped 1 cloves garlic (3g), crushed 2 teaspoons olive oil (10g) 8 kalamata olives, pitted (24g) 4 cage free eggs (236g) 60g reduced fat cheddar, grated 1/4 cups basil leaves (10g) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chia Cacao Coconut Clusters 2 tbsp Nature’s Way Super Coconut Oil 1/3 cup honey 1?2 cup peanut or almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded coconut 1 tbsp Nature’s Way Super Chia Seeds 1?4 cup Natures Way Super Cacao Powder 1?4 cup chopped walnuts 1?4 cup toasted slivered almonds …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Watermelon and Berry Salad with Buckwheat 2 tablespoons raw buckwheat kernels 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 2 tablespoons pistachios, coarsely chopped 800g seedless watermelon, skin removed, cut into wedges 250g strawberries, hulled, halved 125g fresh raspberries 190g (2/3 cup) natural yoghurt, to serve Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line a …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon Pull Aparts 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 1/ 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/ 2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon flake sea salt or kosher salt 1/ 4 cup brown sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/ 4 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot and Cinnamon Cake Serves 8 140g (5 oz) self-raising flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 50g (1 3/4 oz) caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tblsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 85g (3 oz) unsalted butter, melted 350g (12 oz) apricot halves Topping: 40g (1 1/2 oz) plain flour 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley (Sticky Jerk Salmon with Mango Slaw) Jerk Paste (Thermomix) Spice Mix: 1/2 tsp coriander seeds 3 tsp black peppercorns 1/2 tsp each: ground cinnamon, ground coriander, freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp ground allspice Place all the spice mix into a spice grinder. Process until powder like. Rest: 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Thermo White Choc and Macadamia Cookies (Thermomix) 200g macadamia nuts, unsalted 200g butter, room temperature 100g raw sugar 80g brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 300g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 200g white chocolate buttons Place nuts in TM bowl, chop for 2 seconds, speed 5. Set aside. Without …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Rainbow Acai Bowl (Thermomix) serves 1 130g coconut yoghurt 35g frozen blueberries, 30g frozen raspberries 1 tsp each: acai powder, white chia seeds 50g mango flesh 1/4 ripe banana, sliced 2 strawberries, hulled, sliced 1 1/2 tbsp fresh blueberries 1 tbsp pistachios, toasted and chopped 1 small orange, segmented Place first set …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Coconut Granola Serves: 15 Granola: 320g (3 cups) whole rolled oats (make sure they’re gluten free if required) 4 packed tbsp light-brown sugar 3tbsp honey 4tbsp coconut oil, melted 4 tbsp water 3 heaped tbsp cocoa powder (make sure it’s gluten free if required) 75g (1 cup) unsweetened coconut flakes …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Seasonal Fruit Brekkie Bake Serves 1 1 pear, peeled, cored and sliced into rounds 1 red apple, peeled, cored, halved and sliced into half moons 1 tsp raisins 1 strawberry, cut into quarters, lengthways 2 tbsp rolled oats combined with 1 tsp honey (can use pure maple syrup) 2 tsp no …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Salad with Asian Dressing Serves 4 2 cups cooked brown rice (150g uncooked), cooled 1 (500g) sweet potato, peeled, roughly chopped, roasted, cooled Seeds of 1 pomegranate 100g baby spinach leaves 1 large carrot, finely shredded 2 cooked chicken breast fillets, shredded 1 cup (100g) mixed sprouts Asian Dressing (makes 150ml): …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon and Lime Cheesecakes (Thermomix) Serves 4 Base: 125g Granita bisc, broken in pieces as you drop them in the bowl 1 tsp ground mixed spice + small grind sea salt 40g softened butter, in chunks Place all ingredients into TM bowl. Pulse Turbo 2-3 times until chopped fine and butter is …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Melted butter, extra, to grease 150g self-raising flour 30g unsweetened cocoa powder 100g brown sugar 125ml milk 60g butter, melted 1 egg, at room temperature Icing sugar, to sprinkle (optional) Ice-cream or cream, to serve Chocolate Sauce: 100g brown sugar 30g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 310ml boiling water …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lasagne 500g beef mince 250g veal or pork mince 1 leek washed and diced 2 onions diced 4 cloves garlic (at least) chopped finely 3 stalks of celery diced 1 zucchini grated handful of mushrooms chopped 1 large jar of tomato passata 6-8 capsicums roasted 2 large tablespoons basil pesto 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Roasted Rhubarb Shortcake Rhubarb: 500g (18 oz) fresh rhubarb 50ml Grand Marnier juice of 1 orange 60gm (2 oz) muscovado sugar Shortcake: 60g (2 oz) butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 240g (8 1/2 oz) SR flour Rhubarb: Preheat oven to 170C (340F). Rinse rhubarb and cut into …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake 8.5 oz / 240g dark cooking chocolate, preferably 70% cocoa, broken into pieces 1 3/4 cup / 385g caster sugar (can use normal sugar) 9 oz / 250g / 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups / 312 ml milk (low or full fat) 1/4 cup …
Corned Beef with White Sauce Beef: 1 kg piece corned beef (silverside) 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns White Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour 2 cups milk pinch …
Krispy Kreme Trifle Serves 6 – 8 8 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 2 Tablespoons kahlua (optional) 300ml carton thickened cream 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 500ml purchased vanilla custard 300g raspberries 155g packet milk chocolate Maltesers, chopped 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1. Cut doughnuts into 8 pieces. Combine coffee …
Coffee Continental Cake Cake: 4 eggs, separated 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup SR flour 125g dark chocolate, grated Toasted flaked almonds, cocoa powder and chocolate-coated coffee beans, to decorate Icing: 1 cup thickened cream 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp drinking chocolate 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp boiling …
Roasted Onion Garlic Dip Makes approx 3 cups 1 whole head garlic 4 brown onions, diced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sour cream 250g cream cheese 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon finely ground white pepper 1. Preheat oven to 120C (100 fan forced). 2. Slice the top off the head …
Orange Sherbet (Icecream Maker) 1 Tablespoon orange zest 1 cup white sugar 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup cream 1. In a blender, mix the orange zest, sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. 2. Strain into a medium sized bowl which has a pouring spout. 3. …
Lemon Curd Ice Cream 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 3 egg yolks 600ml thickened cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 300g good-quality lemon curd (see note) Limoncello liqueur (optional), to serve 1. Stir sugar in a small pan with 150ml water over low heat until dissolved. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. 2. …
Basic Vanilla Ice-Cream 4 egg yolks 125g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 200ml milk 200ml cream # Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. # Stir through milk and cream. # Pour into ice-cream maker and churn until ready. Variations: Berry: Add blended frozen berries while ice-cream is churning. Lemon: Stir …
Choc Mint Ice-Cream Makes 1 Litre 9 egg yolks 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 450ml cream 2 teaspoons vanilla essence (or vanilla bean paste) Few drops green food colouring 200g packet choc mint slice biscuits, chopped 1. Place a large metal container in the freezer to chill. Using a balloon whisk, whisk …
Roast Lemongrass and Ginger Chicken with Asian Greens 2 x 600g double breast of chicken, skin on 1 Tbsp olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 160g lemongrass and ginger butter, softened (see below) Lemongrass and Ginger Butter: 2 Tbsp finely sliced lemongrass, white part only 1 Tbsp ginger, finely grated 1 clove garlic, …
Zucchini and Vegetable Slice 1 large zucchini, grated 2 carrots, grated 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, grated 1 bunch of parsley, chopped 1 cup Self-Raising flour 1 cup grated cheese 5 eggs 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 170 C. 2. Place vegetables into a large basin …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Chicken Meatloaves with Mash 500g chicken breast mince 200g pork mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed Pinch dried chilli flakes 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted, chopped 8 slices prosciutto 1.1kg …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Goats Cheese and Fig Tart 2 sheets (25 x 25cm) ready-rolled frozen puff pastry, just thawed 2 x 150g pkts goat’s cheese (South Cape brand) at room temperature 4 (about 50g each) fresh ripe figs, ends trimmed, thickly sliced lengthways 2 Tablespoons red gum honey 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Fudge Brownies 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1/4 cup cold water Mix together all ingredients until well combined. Pour into greased 13″x9″x2″ pan and bake at 160C for 30 minutes.. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Fettuccine with Zucchini, Feta and Prosciutto 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 500g (5 small) zucchinis, coarsely grated 1 lemon, zested, juiced 1 Tablespoon torn marjoram leaves 1/4 cup torn mint leaves 20g butter 200g feta, crumbled 10 slices prosciutto, torn Pasta Dough: 300g (2 cups) plain flour, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Hellenic Grain Salad Serves 2 1/2 bunch coriander, chopped by hand 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped by hand 1/4 red onion, finely diced by hand 1/2 cup freekah (or cracked wheat or quinoa) 1/4 cup Puy lentils 1 Tbsp each – toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted slivered almonds (or flaked), toasted pine nuts, …
Apple Teacake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg 125g butter, melted 2 green apples, cored & cut into large chunks (don’t peel) cinnamon, vanilla and/or nutmeg to taste 1. Preheat the oven to 190C. 2. Mix everything together. 3. Pour into a springform tin. 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes. To Turn into …
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 unpeeled orange, cut up 1/3 cup orange juice 1 egg 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups plain flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional) 1. Cut washed orange into 7 or 8 pieces. Remove …
Baked Mushroom, Bacon and Spinach Risotto 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 150g button mushrooms, roughly chopped 2 rashers bacon, rind removed, roughly chopped 3/4 cup (150g) arborio rice 2 1/4 cups (560ml) chicken stock 30g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan 20g butter sea salt and cracked black pepper …
Coconut Snowballs Makes 12 balls 1 3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Place 1 cup of shredded coconut in a food processor along with the coconut oil. Process on …
Sour Cherry, Orange and Chocolate Fruit (Christmas) Cake 200g dried Cranberries 200g dried Sour Cherries 150g Candied Orange slices (finely diced) 200g Currants 75ml Brandy 3 teaspoons Vanilla extract 200g Butter 200g dark brown Sugar 150g dark Chocolate (70%) broken into pieces 200g self-raising Flour 100g ground Almonds 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon of …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate and Custard Torte 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthways 1 x 600ml ctn thickened cream 4 egg yolks 200g good-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 100ml thin cream 4 bought hot cross buns, thinly sliced vertically 2 Tbsp warm water 2 1/2 tsp gelatine powder 2 tsp …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Hazelnut Self-Saucing Puddings 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 50g dark chocolate, chopped 50g butter, chopped 1/4 cup (60g) chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (30g) hazelnut meal 1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1 egg, lightly whisked 1/3 cup (35g) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken Salad with Spiced Figs and Buffalo Mozzarella 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets (skin on) * 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 buffalo mozzarella balls ** or 6 bocconcini, torn into bite-sized pieces 4 prosciutto slices, torn 2 cups rocket leaves Spiced Figs: 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Caramel Banana Tart 1 sheet shortcrust pastry, thawed 300g fresh, reduced-fat ricotta 110g pkt goat’s cheese 60g (1/3 cup) icing sugar mixture 40g butter 55g (1/4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) thickened cream 3 small bananas, peeled, thinly sliced diagonally 45g (1/4 cup) dry roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry Frangipane Tarts 75g butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup (90g) almond meal 1 Tablespoon (corn) cornflour 150g fresh blueberries and raspberries 1 Tablespoon pure icing sugar Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease six 5.5cm x 10.5cm loose-based fluted flan tins; place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spring Berry Tart 1 cup (150g) plain flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar, plus 1/3 cup (75g) extra 90g cold, unsalted butter, chopped 2 – 3 Tbsp iced water 1 3/4 cups (350g) low fat ricotta 1/4 cup (60ml) light cream 2 eggs grated rind of 1 orange 250g punnet strawberries, hulled …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sweet Potato, Feta and Basil Quiche (Thermomix) Pastry: 75g plain flour 75g self raising flour 20g butter, melted 120g cream Filling: 250g sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Tablespoon olive oil 150g feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons basil leaves, shredded 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 eggs 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup …
Photo by Mem Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto Damper Scrolls 450g (3 cups) self-raising flour 80g butter, chopped 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil Salt & freshly ground black pepper 375ml (1 1/2 cups) buttermilk 200g feta, crumbled Buttermilk, extra, to brush Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto: 200g (1 cup) semi-dried tomatoes 45g (1/4 cup) toasted pine nuts 25g …
Photo by Mem Mini Easter Cheesecakes Makes 8 2 Tablespoons boiling water 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 6 plain chocolate biscuits (eg. Choc Ripple) 20g butter, melted 250g cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 1/4 cup pure cream, lightly whipped 50g milk chocolate, melted 8 caramel-filled mini Easter eggs Cocoa powder, for dusting 1. Line …
Photo by Mem Tarte Flamiche with Paprika Thyme Pastry 50g unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, thinly sliced 150g bacon, chopped 4 eggs 100ml thickened cream 1 1/4 cups (150g) gruyere, grated Micro herbs, to garnish Paprika Thyme Pastry: 200g plain flour 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 100g chilled …
Photo by Mem Spiced Orange Roast Chicken 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh orange juice 80ml (1/3 cup) honey 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1 orange, thinly sliced Finely chopped fresh chives, to serve 1. Place the chicken in …
Photo by Mem Marshmallow Cupcakes 125g butter 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted 50g (1/3 cup) plain flour, sifted 80ml (1/3 cup) milk 105g (1/3 cup) raspberry jam 125ml (1/2 cup) water 5 tsp gelatine powder 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar, extra 80ml (1/3 …
Weetbix Slice 60g dark chocolate 110g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup 3 weetbix (48g) 100g desiccated coconut (1 cup + 2 Tbsp) 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour Icing: 1 cup icing sugar 1 tbs cocoa 1 tsp butter, softened 1 1/2 Tbsp milk coconut to sprinkle …
Violet Crumble Cheesecake Slice Base: 2 cups (250g) plain uniced chocolate biscuit crumbs 125g butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons of gelatine 1 Tablespoon water 3 x 45g violet crumble bars broken up 1. Lightly grease a 20cm – 30cm pan. …
Passionfruit Slice 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 1 cup self-raising flour 125g butter, melted 395g tin condensed milk 170g tin passionfruit pulp 1. Mix together sugar, coconut, flour and butter. 2. Press into lined 22cm square tin. 3. Bake at 180C for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Cool in tin for 15 minutes. 5. …
Magic Slice 1 1/2 cups crushed plain sweet biscuits 75g butter, melted 1 cup milk choc bits 1 cup raisins 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup flaked almonds 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Grease a 18cm x 28cm lamington pan. 2. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter. Press mixture into pan. …
Decadent Passionfruit Slice 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut (dessicated) 1 cup SR flour 125g butter 395g can of condensed milk (not the lite one) 170g can passionfruit pulp # In a large bowl mix together sugar, coconut, SR flour. Add 125g melted butter. # Press into the base of a lined & greased 22cm …
Cherry Peppermint Slice 2 Cherry Ripe bars(chopped) 2 peppermint crisps (chopped) 1 packet Marie biscuits (crushed) 1 tin of condensed milk 1 Tbsp cocoa coconut for rolling in. 1. Mix chocolate bars, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa together. 2. Divide into 3, roll them out into logs about 1-2cm thick. 3. Roll each in coconut. …
Cheesecake Slice 1 pkt nice biscuits 250g cream cheese 2 Tbsp lemon juice cinnamon 2 tsp gelatine 1/2 cup condensed milk 50ml cream 1. Grease tray. 2. Line tray with biscuits placing them face down. 3. Mix gelatine in cup with 1/4 cup of hot water. 4. Soften cream cheese in a large bowl with …
Queen’s Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread, crumbed 4 Tablespoons strawberry or raspberry purée 1. Separate two eggs and put egg whites aside. 2. Combine egg yolks with the other two whole eggs and beat. 3. Add milk and vanilla. …
Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread 2 teaspoons margarine 2 Tablespoons sultanas 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Place eggs in bowl and beat. 2. Add milk and vanilla essence. 3. Spread bread with margarine and cut each …
Apple Slice 1 x packet of vanilla or butter cake mix 1 x cup of desiccated coconut 125g melted butter can of Pie Apple carton of sour cream (the smaller one) cinnamon # Mix cake mix and coconut together. Pour in melted butter and mix until combined. Press mixture into a slice tin and smooth. …
Chocolate Banana Tart Serves: 8 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 90g butter, chopped 1 egg 1-2 tablespoons cold water 250g CADBURY Milk Chocolate Baking Melts 1/2 cup cream 4 x 200g ripe bananas 1-2 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed, sieved and cooled Toasted coconut, for …
Strawberry Cheesecake Serves:10 juice of 1 lemon sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 1 Tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 1/4 cup red currant jelly 2 teaspoons water 250g punnet strawberries, roughly chopped 400g can condensed milk 500g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 70g butter, melted Combine biscuit crumbs and …
Rocky Road Cheesecake Serves:10 1 1/4 cup chocolate ripple biscuits 1/2 cup thickened cream 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup dessicated coconut 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 100g cup red glace cherries, chopped 2 cups marshmallows, halved 2 teaspoons gelatine dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 200g chocolate milk melts, melted 500g block PHILADELPHIA Cream …
Chocolate Peppermint Slice 250g butter 1 cup sugar 2 cups self-raising flour 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 cup desicated coconut Icing: 2 cups icing mixture 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 Tbsp peppermint essence 2 Tbsp hot water 2 Tbsp shredded coconut 1. Grease a 20 x 30cm tin. Place butter and sugar in a saucepan over a …
Prawn and Egg Scramble olive oil spray 1/2 medium onion chopped finely 175g school prawns cooked 2 eggs 1 Tbsp milk salt and pepper to taste pinch of cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp parsley chopped finely 4 stuffed olives halved # On low heat spray oil in pan and gently cook onion until soft NOT BROWN. …
Scampi Butter Makes about 3/4 cup 3 large cloves garlic, peeled 1 small shallot, peeled 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 1 Tablespoon lemon zest 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Dash cayenne or paprika In a food processor or by hand, finely chop the garlic, shallot, parsley and zest. …
The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Makes 16 pieces 200g Nestle Plaistowe dark cooking chocolate, chopped 200g butter, chopped 1/3 cup Nestle baking cocoa 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup self-raising flour, sifted 180g Nestle plaistowe premium white, chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped Nestle baking cocoa, to serve 1. …
Pumpkin, Sage and Ricotta Lasagna 1.2 kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2 cm pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 Tbsp chopped sage, plus 12 whole leaves to serve 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 350g ricotta 1 egg 1 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 8 fresh lasagne sheets …
Baked Cauliflower and Broccoli Cannelloni 500g broccoli, washed, florets and stalks chopped 500g white cauliflower, same as broccoli 7 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced small bunch of fresh thyme, leaves picked 25g tin best quality anchovies in oil, drained and chopped, oil reserved 2-3 small dried chillies, crumbled (to taste) 500ml jar good quality …
Banana Health Loaf 125gm butter, soft 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 large egg 2 tsp lemon juice 1 cup banana, mashed 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chopped dates Grease and line large loaf tin [12cm x 21cm]. …
Raisin Zucchini Bread 2 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 125gm butter, soft 2 eggs 3/4 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cups chopped raisins 1 cup firmly packed zucchini 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds extra sunflower seeds Sift flour, cinnamon and salt. Cream butter and …
Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup Serves: 4-6 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 medium eggplant, diced 2 small zucchini, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 10 green beans, topped, tailed and cut into lengths 4-5 canned, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped 2 litres vegetable stock 1/2 small Savoy cabbage, cored and …
Provencal Vegetable Soup Serves: 4 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium carrots, diced 2 large potatoes, diced 1/2 butternut pumpkin, diced 2 large zucchinis, diced 1-2 leeks, diced freshly ground salt and pepper 2 litres chicken (or vegetable) stock 1 1/2 cups penne 2-3 cans chopped tomatoes, drained a little 1/4 Savoy cabbage, cores & …
Whole Orange Cake 1 large orange 185g butter, melted 3 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups self raising flour Place the whole orange (yes WHOLE skin and all – take out pips if you want) in food processor and process until pureed. Add other ingredients and process until well mixed. Pour into greased …
Orange Poppyseed Cake 180g butter, soft 220g caster sugar 3 eggs, one at a time 1 Tbsp orange rind, grated fine 1/2 cup milk 300g self raising flour, sifted 100g poppyseeds Syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/cup orange juice Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, with rind, then add flour alternately with …
Orange and Poppyseed Cake 1/3 cup poppy seeds 3/4 cup milk 200g butter, softened 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 3/4 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup shredded orange …
Tomato Pasta Sauce 5 x 800g cans tomatoes (or 10 x 400g cans), pulsed in a food processor or blender (to break up, but not puree!) 1 cup olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 stock cubes 1 tub tomato paste Continental parsley, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 a bunch) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon …
Chocolate Oat Bars 125g butter, melted 1 cups (220g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 eggs, beaten lightly 1 teaspoons vanilla essence 1 1/4 cups (187g) self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats Filling: 150g chocolate, dark white or milk chocolate, chopped half a can sweetened condensed milk about 195g 15g butter, chopped 1/2 cup …
Chocolate and Cinnamon Flan Servings 4 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) water 500ml (2 cups) milk 100g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 eggs 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line the …
Chocolate Cake 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water Mix dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and microwave on medium high for 7 minutes or for oven …
Coconut Tea Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Icing: 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 15g butter 1 to 2 Tablespoons brewed tea, hot Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until mixture …
Moroccan Lamb Stew Serves 2 300g lamb fillet or back strap diced into 1 inch chunks 1 can on chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 1/4 tsp chilli flakes small handful of chopped mint small handful of chopped coriander Seal …
Fish, Leek and Potato Pie Serves 4 300g chat potatoes, chopped 2 large leeks, washed, sliced into rings 2 Tablespoons fish or vegetable stock 250g fish fillets (such as Atlantic salmon, ocean trout or deep sea perch), skin and bones removed 2 Tablespoons chopped chives 2 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped steamed vegetables, to serve Topping: …
Fish Pie with Prawns and Cheesy Leek Topping 300ml thin cream 500ml milk 450g firm white fish fillets 225g smoked fish fillets 175g cooked peeled prawns 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 50g plain flour 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Cheesy Leek Topping: 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks 50g butter 1 large leek, thinly …
