Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Yoghurt and Fruit 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 cup dried apricots or apples or a combination of both 1/2 cup rolled oats 3 tablespoons wheat germ 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 200g carton full-fat natural yoghurt or fruit flavoured yoghurt if preferred 1. Mix the …
Little Meatballs 500g finely minced veal 1 onion, grated 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce 1 egg, beaten vegetable oil, for cooking 1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. 2. Roll into little balls in clean, cold hands. 3. Cook in a frying pan in a little heated oil over a …
Simple Chicken Risotto Age: 6 months + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 300g mince lean chicken 2 mushrooms, brushed and thinly sliced 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 stick celery 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 cup Arborio rice (Arborio …
Spiced Chicken with Spinach Serving size: Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g skinless chicken breast fillets, sliced thinly 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons salt reduced tomato paste 410g can of chick peas, drained …
Strawberry Shortcake Serves 8 6 cups fresh strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups plain flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk 3 Tbsp butter, softened 1 cup whipping cream 2 Tbsp sugar 1. Stir together strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside. …
Strawberry Cheesecake Serves 10 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 70g butter, melted 500g block cream cheese, softened 400g can condensed milk 1 Tbsp gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Juice of 1 lemon 250g punnet strawberries 1/4 cup Red Currant Jelly 2 tsp water Sliced fresh strawberries, to garnish 1. Combine biscuit crumbs …
Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble Serving Size: Serves 6 1 big bunch rhubarb, cut crosswise into 2 cm slices, leaves discarded 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Pinch of salt Crumble Topping: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar …
Chocolate Croissant Puddings Serves 6 2 frozen croissants, thawed 1/2 x 200g block dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 cup caster sugar Strawberries, to decorate Hot Chocolate Sauce: 200g block dark cooking chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup cream 1. Grease 6 ovenproof dishes (3/4 cup capacity). Place on an oven tray. …
Seafood Pasta 300g pasta 2 Tbsp water 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup milk 2 tsp cornflour 1 1/2 cups (230g) mixed cooked seafood 1 Tbsp chopped parsley coarsely ground black pepper salt to taste 1. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water, and bring to a rapid boil. Add …
Cheesy Mushroom Chicken 90g butter 4 chicken breast fillets 1 1/2 Tbsp plain flour 2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 1 cup grated tasty cheese 500g mushrooms, sliced Melt butter in frying pan, add chicken, cook on both sides until tender; remove from pan, keep warm. Add flour to pan, cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add …
Thai Fried Rice This is for a large quantity and is the recipe I used while working in a Thai Restaurant as the chef. 300 g sliced Chicken Breast (or minced chicken – can be more then 300g) Oil 6 eggs 13 Tablespoons of Sugar 4 Tablespoons of Chicken Powder 4 Tablespoons of Oyster Sauce …
Apple Crumble 1 cup stewed apples 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Put stewed apples (or other fruit) in an ovenproof dish. Mix rolled oats (or plain flour), brown sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the fruit and bake …
Boiled Egg Custard Mix 1 tablespoon cornflour with a little cold milk. Mix in 1 egg. Add a few drops of vanilla (if you like) Bring 300mls milk to the boil. Pour slowly into the egg and cornflour mixture, stirring all the time. Return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring until thick. Simmer for 3 …
Cheese Twists Age: 9+ Months Makes 12 Olive oil 1 sheet puff pastry 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 20g butter, melted Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly oil a flat baking tray. Cut pastry sheet into thirds and then each into four strips. Place a small amount of cheese along the middle of each strip …
Apple Rice 1 tablespoon infant rice cereal 1 tablespoon apple puree Apple juice (optional) Mix cereal and apple, then mix with apple juice to a sloppy consistency. Place 1-2 tablespoons in baby’s serving bowl, then place remainder in a small airtight container and refrigerate. (This will thicken in fridge. Thin with a little extra juice …
Fish Pur̩e 1 fillet of fish 2 tablespoons of mashed potato Steam fish until tender. Pur̩e in food processor. Add mashed potato. Thin with a little boiled water. Serve 1/2 Р1 teaspoon at first and freeze the remainder in small portions in an ice-cube tray.
Meat Puree Steamed, diced breast of chicken without skin, or piece of tender roast beef, or tender meat from stew. You need a food processor to really blend meat smoothly. Add a little boiled water or gravy until purée is the consistency of thick gravy. Serve 1/2 – 1 teaspoon and freeze remainder in an …
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Serves: 4 100g unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup self raising flour 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup caster sugar Topping: 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups boiling water 1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, milk and egg. 2. In a separate large …
Lamb Tagine Serves: 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 (depending on size) lamb shanks, fat trimmed 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Moroccan dried spice mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 x 300g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet potato, …
Beef Curry 500g chuck steak, fat removed and cubed 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large potato, chopped Half cauliflower, chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Add a little water, enough so that ingredients are mostly covered. Cook for 6+ hours …
Beef, Onion and Tomatoes with Gravy 1kg blade steak, cubed 2 onions, thickly sliced 4 tomatoes, thickly sliced chopped basil and parsley seasoning to taste Gravy: 2 tbsp gravy mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Layer, meat, onion and tomatoes with herbs and seasonings. Whisk …
Beef Casserole 500g steak, cubed 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped thinly 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes 1 can Heinz Big Red tomato soup a dash of Worcestershire sauce a dash of white vinegar Brown the steak …
Vegetable Stew with Caraway Dumplings 2 small leeks trimmed, thinly sliced 2 swedes or parsnips, peeled, coarsely chopped 2 stalks of celery coarsely chopped 1 onion coarsely chopped 2 cups vegetable stock 420g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 400g can diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/4 …
Rissoles 500g beef mince 1 carrot coarsely grated 1 zucchini coarsely grated 1/2 brown onion chopped finely 1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs 1 tbsp tomato sauce 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tbsp olive oil Combine everything except the olive oil and roll into small balls Heat oil in frypan and cook. Note: Vegetables can be sautéed …
Banana Bread 1 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 2 Tablespoons Soft Butter 1/2 Cup Flour 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 3 Ripe Bananas Mix sugar, eggs and soft butter in bowl until creamy. Mash three ripe bananas and add to creamed mixture. Add flour, vanilla and baking soda. Mix until even. Add nuts or …
Chicken, Asparagus and Corn Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken, cooked and sliced 1/2 cup canned asparagus pieces, drained 1/2 cup creamed corn salt and pepper to taste 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add chicken and cook until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Curried Chicken and Sweet Potato 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, finely diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups roughly mashed sweet potato 2 teaspoons mild curry powder 1 tablespoon milk 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add chicken and onion and cook until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per …
Green Curry Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 250g chicken thigh fillets, diced 3-4 teaspoons green curry paste 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup finely sliced green beans 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook chicken until browned. Add paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar and beans. Simmer for …
Hawaiian Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, sliced 50g ham, chopped 50g drained pineapple pieces, diced 50g grated cheese 1. Heat oil in Frypan, cook chicken until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, sliced 1 stick celery, chopped 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1. Heat oil in Frypan, cook chicken until browned. 2. Combine ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Pasta Al Forno 1 egg 30mL milk 50g grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pasta sauce or tomato puree 2 cups cooked pasta salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Combine egg, milk, cheese, salt and pepper, beat lightly. 2. Add pasta sauce and pasta. Mix well. With baking paper, make cups suitable to fit …
Spinach and Corn Pies 1 cup chopped spinach leaves, washed 2 x 125g cans creamed corn 1/2 cup grated cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Corn and Ham Pies 2 x 125g cans creamed corn 100g ham, finely chopped 1 cup grated tasty cheese salt and pepper to taste 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Salmon Pies 3 x 105g cans pink salmon, drained and flaked 1/3 cup tartare sauce 3 green onions, sliced 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Hasty Tasty 4 slices white bread olive oil spray 2 tablespoons tomato paste 50g cabanossi, diced 50g grated cheese 1. Cut bread with large cutter. 2. Spray oil on the top and underside of each slice of bread. 3. Spread bread with tomato paste, and place into Pie Maker. 4. Divide cabanossi and cheese evenly …
Seafood and Egg Pies 100g seafood extender, diced 2 hardboiled eggs, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Open Spicy Prawn and Tomato Pies 1 tomato, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 12 small cooked prawns, peeled and deveined 1. Combine tomato, onion, tomato paste and coriander. 2. Spoon out evenly into Pie Maker. 3. Make pies as per instructions, omitting lid. …
Creamy Seafood Pies 1 tablespoon olive oil 200g green prawns, peeled, veins removed and chopped 150g boneless white fish fillet, diced 20g butter 1 tablespoon flour 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook prawns and fish for 2-3 minutes or until cooked. Transfer seafood …
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus 2/3 cup chopped asparagus 100g smoked salmon, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 2 green onions, sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain. 2. Combine all ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Oat and Currant Tarts 1/3 cup currants juice of 1/2 orange 50g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond essence 1 small egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 2 teaspoons strawberry jam 1. In a saucepan, combine currants and juice and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and …
Peaches and Cream 1 1/4 cups drained and chopped canned peaches 100g cream cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1. Beat cream cheese and honey together until soft. Stir through peaches. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Bread and Apple Pudding 3 slices white bread 30mL milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 grated green apple cinnamon 1. Tear bread into small pieces, place in a bowl and add milk. 2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, sugar, apple and cinnamon. 3. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 4. Place mixture …
Caramel Pear Pies 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 small pears, cored and sliced 1/4 cup cream cinnamon and nutmeg to taste 1. Melt butter in a pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and allow the brown sugar to melt and caramelise. 2. Add the pears and stir gently until soft. 3. Pour the …
Apricot Custard Pies 1 cup drained apricot halves, chopped 4 almond or coconut macaroon biscuits, crushed 1/2 cup prepared custard 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Apple Cinnamon Pies 1 1/3 cups pie or stewed apples 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Brandied Steak and Mushroom Pies 1 tablespoon oil 200g steak, finely chopped 200g mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon brandy 1 tablespoon cream 1. Heat oil in a Skillet, add steak, cook until browned. 2. Add mushrooms, brandy and cream. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes or until mixture thickens; cool. 3. Make pies as per …
Herbed Pork Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 300g pork fillet, sliced 1/2 tablespoon apple sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add pork fillet and cook for 3 minutes; cool. 2. Combine with remaining ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Ham and Asparagus Pies 3/4 cup drained asparagus cuts 120g ham, chopped 70g cheese, grated black pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Sausage Pies 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, sliced 1 continental sausage, sliced 1 tomato, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1. Heat oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes. 2. Combine all ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Shepherd’s Pie 1 1/3 cups leftover cooked mince eg. Bolognaise sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed potato 1. Combine mince with egg. 2. Place 1/3 cup mince in the pastry base and 1/4 cup of mashed potato on the top. 3. Close Pie Maker and cook for 8-10 minutes. Tip: Potato can be …
Prosciutto, Goats Cheese and Sundried Tomato Pies 4 slices prosciutto, chopped 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, drained and sliced 150g goats cheese, crumbled 1 cup baby rocket leaves, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Eggs Provencale 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup grated cheese 4 eggs pepper 1. Place pastry base into preheated Pie Maker. 2. Combine tomato and cheese, place into pastry base. 3. Crack egg on top, sprinkle with pepper. Close Pie Maker and cook for 8 minutes.
Quick and Easy Quiche 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup milk 2 green onions, sliced 120g ham, sliced 1/3 cup grated cheese 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Place pastry base into preheated Pie Maker, pour the mixture into the base. Close and cook for 10 minutes then turn off and leave for 3 minutes to …
Asparagus Quiche 3 eggs 5 green onions, sliced 1 cup asparagus pieces, drained 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese salt and pepper to taste 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Place pastry bases into preheated Pie Maker. Pour egg mixture into the base, close and cook for 10 minutes, then turn off and leave for 3 minutes …
Tomato and Basil Quiche 20g butter/margarine 1 leek, sliced 1 egg 1 egg yolk 150mL thickened cream 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 small vine ripe tomato, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add leek. Cook …
Pumpkin and Bacon Quiche 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup mashed pumpkin 1 cup crumbed feta cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 1. Saute bacon in Frypan until crisp, add onion and cook 2-3 minutes; cool. 2. …
Seafood and Avocado Pies 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 200g fish fillets, diced 1 small avocado, diced black pepper to taste 1. Heat oil in a Frypan, cook onion and garlic until transparent. Add fish and fry until just cooked. 2. Add remaining ingredients and heat through. 3. Make …
Tuna and Broccoli Pies 1 small onion, chopped 30g butter 1 tablespoon flour 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup grated cheese 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched 185g can tuna, drained 1. To make sauce: sauté onion in butter for 2=3 minutes. 2. Add flour and stir well. 3. Whisk in milk and cheese until smooth. 4. …
Seafood Laksa Pies 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 green onions, sliced 300g seafood marinara, diced 2 tablespoons laksa paste 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup cooked and drained vermicelli noodles 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add onions and seafood and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add laksa paste and coconut milk. …
Salmon and Sweet Potato 1 x 210g can pink salmon, drained 1 cup roughly mashed sweet potato 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon mayonnaise black pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions. Note: This pie is delicious when made without a pastry top.
Salmon Patties 2 cups mashed potato 1 x 110g can pink salmon, drained 2 green onions, sliced 1 egg salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients, mash well. 2. Grease Pie Maker and place 1/2 cup of filling into dishes. Cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Honey Soy Chicken Pies 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 250g chicken mince 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 red capsicum, chopped finely 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook the garlic and ginger for l minute. Add the mince and cook stirring until the …
Mini Mexican Tortilla Stacks 250g lean beef mince 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 2 tablespoons water 4 round flour tortillas 2 tablespoons refried beans 2 tablespoons taco sauce 50g grated tasty cheese freshly chopped avocado and tomatoes to serve 1. Cook mince in Frypan until browned. 2. Add taco seasoning and water, cook and stir on …
Chocolate Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Spoon mixture into preheated Pie Maker and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Herbed Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Spoon mixture into reheated Pie Maker andcook for 10 minutes or untilgolden brown.
Wholemeal Cheese Damper 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 cup self-raising flour 60g butter 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1. Sift flour into a large bowl, rub in butter and stir through tasty cheese. 2. Make a well in the centre, add milk and water, stir well to make …
Plain Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup water pinch of salt 1. Combine ingredients to form a sticky dough. 2. Spoon 1/2 cup of mixture into preheated Pie Maker. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Mediterranean Pies 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 100g mushrooms 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 small zucchini, grated 2 artichoke hearts, quartered 1/3 cup tasty cheese grated 1. Heat oil in a Skillet; cook onion until oftened. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, combine with remaining ingredients; cool. …
Chilli Lentil Pies 1/2 cup brown lentils, cooked 1 red chilli 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1. Place lentils, chilli and tomato paste in a Food Processor. Blend until smooth. Stir celery through the mixture. 2. Make pies as per instructions. Note: This recipe is delicious served without the pastry top.
Spicy Sweet Potato 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Curried Potato Pies 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup peas, cooked 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 egg 1. Combine ingredients, mash well. 2. Make as per instructions.
Ricotta Titbit 1 egg 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese 4 slices of white bread butter/margarine salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine egg and parsley. Beat well. 2. Add ricotta, stir until combined. 3. Cut bread with large cutter and spread the underside with butter/margarine. 4. Place bread …
Aussie Bushman’s Pies 200g beef steak, chopped 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 teaspoon beef stock powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, finely chopped 100g field mushrooms, diced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup water 1. Toss steak in combined flour, stock powder and pepper. 2. Heat oil in Frypan, cook …
Ham and Mushroom Pies 30g butter 250g mushrooms, chopped 100g ham, chopped 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 cup skim milk 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add mushrooms and stir over a low heat for approximately 5 minutes. 2. Add ham and flour, stir over a low heat for 1 …
Mexican Beef and Bean Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 150g minced beef 125g can kidney beans, drained 1 tablespoon tomato paste a few drops of Tabasco sauce (to taste) 1. Heat oil in a saucepan, add the onion and mince, cook until brown. 2. Remove from heat, add kidney beans, …
Mini Beef and Beer Pies 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 rashers rindless bacon finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 500g beef mince 1/4 cup plain flour 375 ml bottle beer 1 cup beef stock shortcrust pastry puff pastry 1 egg beaten Preheat oven to 200C. Lightly spray muffin tin or pie tins. Cut out shortcrust …
Steak and Mushroom Red Wine Pies short crust pastry 2 tbsp olive oil 500g chuck or blade steak diced small 1 onion chopped 200g button mushrooms diced large 2 tbsp plain flour 250 ml red wine 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 1 tbsp chopped rosemary 2 tbsp chopped parsley salt and pepper …
Chicken and Leek Pies 1 chicken breast 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 25g butter 1 medium leek finely chopped 1 small celery stick finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 6 sheets puff pastry 1 egg yolk 2 tsp milk flat leaf …
Spotted Dick Serves 4 185 g (1 1/2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 125 g (1/2 cup) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 160 g (2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs 60 g (2 1/4 oz) sultanas 110 g (4 oz) currants 125 g (1 1/2 cups) grated suet 2 teaspoons finely grated …
Pork and Veal Ravioli with Creamy Sauce Serves 4 Dough: 2 cups plain white flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons oil 1/3 cup water Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 4 spring onions 3 garlic cloves 250g pork and veal mince 1 egg, lightly beaten Sauce: 60 g butter 1 cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons fresh …
Orange Poppy Seed Cake Serves 8 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup milk 185g butter, softened 3 teaspoons finely grated orange rind 40g poppy seeds Icing 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon softened butter 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons …
Chocolate Fudge Pudding Serves 4 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons butter, softened pure icing sugar and double cream or ice-cream, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease an 8-cup capacity ovenproof bowl or pudding …
Chocolate Rum Cake 1 1/4 cups flour 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 150g firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/4 cup rum 300ml thickened cream 1/2 block grated chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease 2 x …
Chocolate Cinnamon Cake Serves 6 125g unsalted butter, chopped 250g dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup strong black coffee 2 tsp vanilla extract 6 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 200g almond meal 2 tsp ground cinnamon Sifted cocoa, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line the base and sides of a deep 20cm round …
Chocolate Cornflake Slice Makes 16 pieces 1 cup self-raising flour 3 Tbsp cocoa 1 cup cornflakes 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sugar 100g dark chocolate, chopped 160g unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp vanilla extract Extra 100g dark chocolate, melted 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a lamington tin with baking paper. Sift the flour …
Demon Rum Balls Chocolate Centre: 200g good dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup creme fraiche or light sour cream Glace cherries (about 22) Coconut Layer: 185g coconut macaroons, finely crushed 60g sifted icing sugar 45g sifted cocoa powder 90g cooled melted butter 2 tbsp dark OP rum 3/4 cup desiccated coconut Chocolate Coating: 250g good dark …
Chocolate Fudge Sauce Makes 1 1/2 cups 300ml cream 1 vanilla bean, split 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated 1 cup chopped white marshmallows Waffles, to serve Ice-cream, to serve 1. Put the cream and vanilla bean in a medium heavy-based pan, bring slowly to the boil then remove from the heat. Add the …
Seafood and Spinach Mornay 500g fish fillets 125g scallops 45g butter 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup cream 60g cheddar cheese salt, pepper 4 shallots 60g butter, extra Spinach Rice: 1 cup long grain rice 5 spinach leaves 1 onion 1 clove garlic 30g butter Crumb Topping: 30g …
Rosemary and Port Lamb Shanks with Creamy Polenta Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 Frenched lamb shanks 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 800g can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups port or full bodied red wine 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves. Creamy Polenta: 2 cups milk 2 …
Red Wine Chocolate Cake 185g butter, chopped at room temperature 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup water whipped cream, to serve Chocolate Ganache: 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup thickened cream 1. Preheat …
Chocolate, Cheese and Walnut Cake 90g butter 185g packaged cream cheese 2/3 cup castor sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 plain flour 3/4 SR flour 1/4 cup cocoa 3/4 cup milk Grease a 20cm round cake tin or baba pan. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugars in …
Sticky Finger Buns 1 cups (250ml) warm water 1 cup (250ml) warm milk 2 tablespoons honey 5 cups (750g) plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons dried yeast (2 x 7g sachets) 1 cup sultanas 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons warm milk 1 1/2 cup icing sugar mixture 2 1/2 tablespoons water …
Pozzie’s Meatloaf 2kg mince tomato sauce onions, finely diced Worcestershire sauce bbq sauce Italian herbs breadcrumbs grated carrots 2 eggs to bind Mix all together and place a layer around base of casserole dish. Then using more of the mince mixture make divisions – break whole eggs into them – then cover with final layer …
Caramel Mud Cake 250g butter 200g white melts 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup hot water 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 tin condensed milk 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/4 cup SR flour 1/4 cup caramel nesquik 2 eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius Grease …
Mini Quiche 1 kg ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (6 sheets) 6 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, finely diced 6 eggs 1 cup cream 1 cup grated cheese 1 tablespoon chopped dried parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the onion and bacon over a low heat until the onion is softened. Allow to cool a …
Chewy Chocolate Coconut Slice 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 125g butter (melted) 1 egg (beaten) 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup self raising flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup coconut (desiccated) 1. Grease and paper line a slice tin. 2. Combine butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla essence in …
Beer-Braised Lamb 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp white pepper 1 lb boneless lean lamb shoulder, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup amber beer 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 3 Tbsp vegetable …
Apple Gelato Serves 4 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 4 egg yolks 125g caster sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 Granny Smith apples, cored and grated (skin on) 1. Place the cream and milk in a saucepan and heat until just below boiling point. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks …
Gelato 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup water 1 egg white (beat until firm) 1. Place sugar and water in a small pan. Stir over a low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Allow to cool. 2. Stir the strained lemon juice into …
Lemon Delicious 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tbsp margarine 2 cups milk 4 eggs 4 tbsp flour juice of 2 lemons Cream butter and sugar. Separate whites from yolks of eggs, add yolks to mixture then add flour and lemon juice, the milk; fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Pour into pie dish. Stand in …