Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
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 …
Molten Chocolate Cake Serves: 4 1 stick unsalted butter (112g) 6 oz (180g) good quality dark chocolate 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons plain flour Preheat the oven to 200ºC (fan forced). Butter and lightly flour four 6-oz. ramekins. Tap out the excess flour and set the ramekins …
Molten Baby Cakes Serves: 6 50g soft butter, plus more for greasing 350g best dark chocolate 150g caster sugar (heaped 3/4 cup) 4 large eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 50g plain flour (heaped 1/3 cup) Unless you are making these up in advance, preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark …
Gooey Chocolate Pudding 125g good chocolate 125g unsalted butter 3 large eggs 150g sugar 35g plain flour butter and flour for ramekins # Preheat the oven to 200C. # Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over water. # Whisk the eggs, sugar and flour together until blended, then whisk in the melted chocolate …
Goop 2 packets of cornflour 2 cups water colouring large container Mix water and colouring into cornflour. The gloop should be thick. Add water if necessary (becomes sticky and slimy).
Finger Paint 2 cups corn flour colouring jug of boiling water Place corn flour and colouring in bowl. Pour in boiling water whilst stirring briskly until the desired consistency is achieved.
Spiced Plums 1kg plums 375ml water 125ml honey 60ml maple syrup 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two 2 star anise 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 160C (320F). Cut the plums in half and remove stone. Place plums in large dish, in a flat layer, cut side down. Put all other ingredients into a …
Lime and Buttermilk Cake 250g butter, softened 2 limes, rind finely grated, juiced 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, separated 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 210ml buttermilk Lime Icing: 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp milk 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 1. Preheat oven to 170ºC. Grease and line 20cm round …
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 toasted desiccated coconut, to sprinkle over icing 1. Beat butter and sugar together in a …
Coconut Ice 3 cups icing sugar 3 cups desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white 125g copha cochineal or pink food colouring # Sift icing sugar. # Add coconut, vanilla and beat egg white. # Melt copha and allow to cool slightly. Add to mixture. # Divide mixture and colour half with cochineal or …
Butter Chickpea Curry oil 1 onion, diced 1-2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional) 1 chilli finely sliced 3/4 can of condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup cream 200g (or so) potatoes cubed, almost …
Rum Balls 4 cups of cake or biscuit crumbs 2 Tbsp icing sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa 250g Butter or margarine 2 Tbsp condensed milk 2 drops of almond essence 2 Tbsp rum 4 drops vanilla essence 1. Melt the butter either in a saucepan or in the microwave (using a pyrex or microwave-safe bowl). 2. …
Tortellini of Ricotta, Lemon, Parmesan and Sage Butter 400g ricotta cheese juice and zest of 2 lemons 1 handful of grated pecorino cheese 1 handful of grated parmesan cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper pasta squares or wonton wrappers 2 good knobs of butter 1 handful sage leaves 1. With a fork mix together …
BLT Risotto 8 rashers bacon 1 litre chicken stock 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 1 leek (white part only), finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 400g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 80g grated parmesan, plus shaved parmesan to serve 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf …
Hollandaise and Asparagus Vol au Vents 2 x 12 vol au vents 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar 1 green onion (shallot), finely sliced 3 parsley sprigs 5 black peppercorns 100g butter, cubed plus 1 teaspoon extra 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 bunch …
Ricotta and Smoked Paprika Tart with Agrodolce Capsicum 1 pre-baked shortcrust shell, made in a 28cm tart tin Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour) Capsicum: 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp pine nuts 1 1/2 Tbsp sultanas 2 large red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped 3 tsp castor sugar 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar 1/2 …
Almond Jam Cookies 185g butter, softened, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup almond meal 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 Tablespoons jam 1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees. 2. Beat butter, vanilla, sugar and egg yolks with an electric beater until just combined. Stir …
Honey Cake 50g butter 1/2 tsp mixed spice 25g sugar 1 egg 125g honey 2 Tbsp milk 175g S.R Flour 25g flaked almonds 1 Tbsp honey, extra # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line an 18cm springform pan. # Melt honey, sugar and butter over low heat. # In a bowl sift the flour …
Honey Jumbles 60g butter 2/3 cup golden syrup 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 tsp bicarb 1 tsp dried ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 Tbsp milk # Melt butter. Add golden syrup and heat to a boil. Remove from heat and stand 10 minutes. # Add remaining ingredients and …
Moist Orange Cake 155g butter 2 tsp grated orange rind 2/3 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups S.R. flour 1/4 cup milk or orange juice # Grease 20cm cake pan. # Combine all ingredients together in large bowl. Mix with electric mixer until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes on medium speed. # …
Mexican Wedding Biscuits 70g hazelnuts 1 tsp vanilla 250g unsalted butter-room temp 2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/2 cup icing sugar,sifted icing sugar for coating # Preheat oven 175c. # Spread the nuts on a shallow baking tray and roast 12-15 minutes or until the skins have darkened and start to split. Remove from the …
Pineapple Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp bicarb soda pinch salt 1 cup grated carrot 1 small tin drained crushed pineapple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 eggs # Sift flour, bicarb soda and salt together. # Beat eggs until frothy, add sugar and continue beating. # …
Lentil Feta Salad 1 cup lentils du Puy (or regular brown or green lentils) 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded flat-leaf parsley 12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 red onion, finely sliced 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced into four lengthways and diced 100g feta …
Pie in a Spud Serves: 4 vegetable oil 1/2-1 onion, chopped 500 gm lean minced lamb 1/2 cup beef stock 1/2 cup canned tomato puree a few drops Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato chutney freshly ground salt & pepper 4 large baking potatoes, skin on & washed 1/2 cup milk 1 knob butter (optional) grated …
Photo by Mem Red Velvet Cupcakes Makes 18 300g (2 cups) plain flour 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 315g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk 200g unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1 Tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 tsp red food colouring 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot Chocolate Chip Cake 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup apricot nectar 125g butter/margarine 2/3 cup raw sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1. Grease deep 20cm round cake pan. Line base and sides with paper to stop it …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Muffins Best eaten fresh 2 C SR flour 1/2 tsp salt 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup grated apple 125g butter, melted Topping: 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon # Sift flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon. # Add milk and beaten …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Cobbler Filling: 5 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced (approx 5 large) 1/2 – 3/4 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you like it) 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp butter, softened Cobbler: 235g plain flour 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley American Style Ribs 3.5kg slabs American style pork ribs BBQ Sauce: 2 1/4 cups (560ml) tomato sauce 1 1/2 cupls (375ml) apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil 1/2 cup (125ml) worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar 1/3 cup (95g) American style mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper …
Photo by Mem Spaghetti With Crab, Lime And Chilli Serves: 2 150g tub Crab Meat Juice & zest of 2 lime Juice 1 lemon 1 clove Garlic, crushed 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions 1 small chilli, sliced 1 tsp Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp …
Photo by Kelli White Chocolate Cheesecake Base: 100g white chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups rice bubbles Filling: 250g white chocolate, chopped 500g cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 tsp vanilla essence Base: # Microwave the chocolate on high for 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until almost fully melted. # …
Photo by Kelli Chicken Yakitori Skewers Serves 6 1/4 cup (60ml) sake 1/4 cup (60ml) Japanese soy sauce 2 Tbsp mirin 2 Tbsp caster sugar 6 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2cm pieces Ground white pepper, to season 2 green onions, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 green onion, extra, thinly …
Zabaglione Serves 4 5 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup marsala 1/4 cup dry white wine 1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in top of double saucepan. 2. Beat for a few minutes, off heat, with rotary or electric beater until well combined. 3. Put mixture over simmering water. Gradually beat in half the …
Photo by Mem This Recipe is Adapted from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody. I have changed a few things to how I made it. Please visit Peabody’s page for her recipe. Peabody’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs (I used 400g The Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie from KMart) 1/4 cup …
Coffee Lamington Cake Serves 10 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 200g (1 1/3 cups) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp milk 60ml (1/4 cup) water 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar, extra 2 tsp instant coffee 2 …
Pumpkin, Orange and Apricot Cake 225g of peeled, chopped, steamed and mashed butternut pumpkin Zest and juice of two oranges 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup of plain flour 1 cup of SR flour 250g unsalted butter (soft) 1 1/4 cups of castor sugar 2 eggs 250g dried apricots finely chopped and mixed with a …
Hazelnut and Chocolate Friands 200g roasted hazelnuts ground into hazelnut meal 185g melted unsalted butter 6 egg whites beaten till frothy (not peaked) 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder 2 cups icing sugar Extra icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Grease a 12 cup Friand tin …
Upside-Down Toffee Date and Banana Cake 1 1/2 cups (330g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water 3 star anise 2 medium bananas (400g), sliced thinly 1 cup (140g) dried seeded dates 3/4 cup (180ml) water, extra 1/2 cup dark rum 1 tsp bicarb 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 …
Upside Down Cashew and Maple Loaf 90g Butter, softened 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup (150g) unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped 125g, softened butter, extra 3/4 cup brown sugar, extra 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) self raising flour 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 …
Upside-Down Chocolate Caramel Nut Cake 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Macadamias 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Pistachios 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Walnuts 125g Butter, softened 1 cup (220g) frimly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 1/4 tsp Bicarb 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa 100g dark chocolate, …
Cardamom-Saffron Sponge Cake Serves 6 pinch saffron threads 6 soft dates, stoned 5 eggs 150g sugar 1 heaped tsp ground cardamom pinch turmeric 120g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp vegetable oil butter for greasing sesame seeds for sprinkling handful walnuts or other nuts of your choice, chopped 1. Pre-heat the oven to …
Gooey Chocolate Cake with Raspberries Serves 8 Topping: 100g good quality dark chocolate 150g raspberry jam 125ml cream Cake: 30g good quality cocoa powder 60ml milk 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 90g raspberry jam 115g butter, softened 65g caster sugar 2 medium eggs 125g plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea salt …
Photo by Sares Gluten Free Coconut Cake 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups GF flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your GF flour has xanthan then leave it out) 1 cup canola oil 1 cup coconut milk (not low fat) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp …
Photo by Sares Greek Almond Biscuits 3 cups almond meal 1 cup caster sugar 3 drops almond essence 3 egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup flaked almonds # Combine the almond meal, sugar and almond essence in a large bowl. Add the egg whites and stir until the mixture forms a firm paste. Do not …
Berry and Apple Tray Bake Serves 6 300ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve 175g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced, tossed with 2 tbs lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed Icing sugar, …
Crumble Cake with Berries Serves 6 170g plain flour 85g caster sugar 85g unsalted butter 1 egg yolk 900g apples, peeled, cored, roughly chopped 110g light brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 250g fresh or frozen mixed berries (redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) Topping: 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 150g unsalted …
Cherry and Almond Fruit Buns Makes 20 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar, plus 1 tsp extra 7g sachet dried yeast 4 cups (600g) bread flour, plus extra, for kneading 125g butter, chilled, plus 60g extra, softened 2 eggs 1 cup (160g) natural almonds, plus extra chopped almonds, for decorating 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 80g dried …
Apricot and Cardamom Buns Makes 12 buns 20g dried yeast 100g caster sugar, plus a pinch 100g butter (chilled) 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 500g plain flour 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 200g dried apricots, chopped 100g apricot jam 1. Mix yeast with 200ml warm water and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. …
Orange Scrolls For the Dough: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 125g butter 1/2 cup warm water 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 x 7g sachet dry yeast 4 cups plain flour, sifted Note: This dough can be made up to 3 days in advance before baking and stored in the fridge. 1. …
Bagels Makes 12 Bagels 25g fresh yeast 500ml lukewarm water 1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp honey, clear 750g – 850g strong bread flour egg white for brushing 1. Dissolve the yeast in the water and add honey and salt. 2. Add flour a little at a time and mix the dough in a mixer for …
Nectarine Tart with Orange Syrup 2 1/2 nectarines, halved and stones removed 55g castor sugar 90g butter, softened 2 eggs 120g almond meal 35g plain flour 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 110g caster sugar, extra Orange Syrup: 250ml orange juice 60ml orange flavoured liqueur 110g caster sugar # To Make …
Milk Blocks 1/2 cup full fat cream 2 1/2 cups full cream milk 1/2 cup sugar vanilla essence to taste Beat all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved add vanilla to taste, then pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Maple and Pecan Biscuits Makes: about 60 185g unsalted butter, softened 185g soft brown sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg or egg substitute 280g plain all purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 120g finely chopped pecans whole pecans to decorate 1. Cream the butter and the sugar in …
Saffron Almond Brittle 3 tsp rosewater pinch of saffron threads 125g unsalted butter 60ml (1/4 cup) pouring cream 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 115g (1/3 cup) liquid glucose 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp slivered almonds chopped pistachios and dried barberries, to decorate 1. Combine rosewater and saffron in a small bowl. Grease and line a …
Praline Pecans Use a heavy saucepan, and work quicky, but safely when spooning the pecan mixture onto the wax paper. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp corn syrup 5 cups toasted pecan halves Stir together first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. …
Milk Rock 3 cups white sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup chopped almonds 60g butter 1 tsp vanilla Boil the milk and the sugar, add the butter and boil until a little dropped in a cup of water will almost set. Beat for 2-3 minutes, then add vanilla and nuts. Turn into buttered pan and …
Apricot Balls Serves: 36 200g dried apricot halves 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup skim milk powder 200g white chocolate, melted 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1. Brush a 20cm slab pan with melted butter to grease. Line base and sides with non-stick baking paper. 2. Place apricots and juice in a medium saucepan and bring …
Hedgehog Slice Hedgehog Base: 175g butter 2/3 cup caster sugar 4 Tablespoons Cocoa 1 egg, lightly beaten 250g packet biscuits, broken into pieces Chocolate Topping: 250g milk chocolate, chopped coarsely 50g butter # Melt butter, sugar and cocoa over a medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves. # Remove from heat and add the egg and …
Seven Layer Slice Serves: 10 125g melted butter 1 cup (125g) sweet biscuit crumbs 1 cup (125g) chocolate chips 1 cup (125g) butterscotch chips (or white chocolate chips) 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut 1 tin (395g) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (125g) chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. 2. Pour the butter …
Apple pie with a Difference 125g butter slightly softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 800g can pie apple 1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg. …
Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread Makes: one 9×5×3-inch loaf For the Dough: 2 3/4 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 ounces unsalted butter 1/3 cup whole milk 1/4 cup water 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla …
Pull-Apart Bread with Herbs, Cheese, and Roasted Garlic Yield: 1 loaf / 8 mini loaves / 12 muffins Bread: 3 cups of flour 1 cup of warm water 1 packet of yeast 1/3 cup of sugar 3/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter, melted Filling: 1 bulb of roasted garlic 3/4 cup of fresh herbs 3/4 …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Gateau Opera Serves 6 85g caster sugar 3 eggs 3 eggwhites 100g almond meal 30g plain flour, sifted 1/4 tsp baking powder 150g dark chocolate, melted, cooled Butter Cream: 55g caster sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tsp instant coffee powder 140g unsalted butter, softened Ganache: 70g dark chocolate, …
Photo by Kelli Sticky Date Pudding 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup boiling water 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 2 Tablespoons butter # Pour the water over dates in a saucepan and let stand. # …
Tomato Jam Turnover Jam Filling: 4 cups cherry tomatoes 1 1/4 cups sugar pinch Salt Empanada Dough: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 Tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup cream or heavy cream, plus extra for topping egg yolk, for topping Sugar …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sultana Grape Cake 3 large eggs 150g castor sugar 4 Tablespoons olive oil 60g butter (melted) 5 tablespoons of milk 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder grated zest of 4 lemons a good grating of nutmeg 3 cups fresh sultana grapes (2 1/4 cups in cake and 3/4 cup …
Cheesecake Brownies Base: 125g butter, chopped 150g dark eating chocolate 1 egg 2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (110g) plain flour 1/4 cup (35g) self-raising flour Preheat oven to 180/160 fan-forced. Grease a 19cm deep square cake tin and line with baking paper extening paper 5cm over the edges of pan. Melt butter chopped, …
Kouign Amann 1 cup lukewarm water (about 40-50C) 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 – 2 1/4 cups of plain flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 125g ice-cold salted butter 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted, spike with a healthy pinch of fleur de sel (or any good quality salt) # Place the water …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Iced Cinnamon Scrolls 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk, slightly warmed 125g butter, softened 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup sugar 5 cups plain flour pinch of salt 2 x 7g sachets dried yeast 1/3 cup currants 1/3 cup sultanas 80g butter, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 …
Lemon and Sour Cream Syrup Cake Serves 8 melted butter, to grease 125g butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 x 300g ctn sour cream 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 150g (1 cup) plain flour 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice Double cream to …
Recipe and Photo by Kelli Gran’s Apple Pie 2 good Tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups SR flour a little water 800g tin apples a little extra sugar to taste egg and milk for eggwash Pastry: Beat butter and sugar. Add egg, then add flour. Mix to form a dough (Add …
Chocolate and Raspberry Ricotta Cake 250gm Ricotta Cheese 2 cups Self Raising Flour 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1 cup Caster Sugar 100g butter, melted 1 cup hot water 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1. Sift flour and cocoa into a bowl. 2.Add sugar, butter, water and ricotta and gently fold through. 3. Fold through …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Carrot and Pineapple Cake 3 cups plain flour 2 cups white sugar 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups peeled and grated carrots 1 x 450g tin undrained crushed pineapple 1.5 cups Sunflower oil 4 eggs 1 cup of halved pecans # Preheat oven to a moderate 180deg …
Butterscotch Frosting 65g unslated butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 40ml milk 1 1/4 cups icing sugar (sifted) Put the butter and sugar in a pan over low heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the milk and set aside to cool. Once cool, …
Whipped Chocolate Buttercream 100g unslated butter 100g milk chocolate 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup icing sugar (sifted) 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder Beat butter for 3-4 min until smooth and creamy. Add the melted chocolate and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla, the gradually add the icing sugar and cocoa and beat until creamy and …
Cream Cheese Frosting 250g cream cheese ( softened and cut into small pieces) 1 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1 cup icing sugar (sifted) Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar.
White Ganache 200g White Chocolate (finely chopped) 1/4 cup pure cream Put chocolate and cream in a microwave proof bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Remove, mix and repeat microwaving until smooth. Leave for 5 minutes and then whisk with a hand whisk. Best if made a day ahead to allow it to set.
Butter Cream Frosting 100g unsalted butter, softened 3 cups (450g) icing sugar mixture, sifted 1/4 cup (60ml) milk Beat butter in a large bowl until pale, gradually add the icing sugar mixture while beating. Add the milk and beat until well combined.
Planet Cake Cupcakes 175g (3/4cup) Unsalted Butter 160g (3/4cup) Caster Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon Madeira (optional) 2 eggs 160g Self-raising Flour 100g Plain Flour 200ml milk 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line a 12 hole cupcake tray with paper cases. 2. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, …
Julie’s Lemon Diva Cupcakes 100g unsalted butter, softened 185g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 2 eggs 200g self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) milk Zest of 3 lemons 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line muffin pans with paper cases of your choice. 2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste with electric …
Smoked Chicken and Sundried Tomato Cheesecake Serves 10 Base: 250g crushed savoury cheese biscuits 90g melted butter Filling: 10g butter 2 large leeks, sliced 250g Philadelphia cream cheese, softenend 300g sour cream 5 eggs 200g smoked chicken breast, roughly chopped 150g sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped 100g grated cheddar cheese 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh …
Sun Sparkle Cheesecake Basic Cheesecake Mixture: 1 x 440g can condensed milk 375g cream cheese or sieved cottage cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice (2 large lemons) 2/3 cup whipped cream 1 Tbsp gelatine dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Basic Crumb Crust: 1 generous cup corn flake crumbs or crumbed biscuits (about 11 butternut snap …
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Biscuits Makes about 4 dozen 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup quality dutch-process unsweetened cocoa 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2–3/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 12 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (equates to about …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pavlova 5 large egg whites pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp vanilla # Preheat oven to 200 C. # Beat egg whites and salt until stiff in a clean, dry bowl. Gradually add sugar and beat until thick and creamy. …
Photo by EmmCee Whoopie Pies Makes six For the Pies: 115g soft butter 200g brown sugar 1 egg 5ml vanilla essence 225ml buttermilk 60g cocoa powder 5g bicarbonate of soda 190g plain flour For the Filling: 450g Philadelphia cream cheese 150g butter 300g sifted icing sugar 10ml vanilla essence 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas …
Photo by Sares White Choc Macadamia Cookies Makes approx 24 cookies depending on size. 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 3/4 cups self raising flour 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line 2 …
Photo by Sares Veggie Kofta Korma Serves 4-6 3 Tbsp peanut oil (use ghee if you prefer) 4 cardamom pods, crushed and pods removed 1 brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 tsp …
Photo by Sares Turkish Delight (Thermomix) 1L water 900g sugar 225g cornflour 20ml rosewater 10ml lemon juice 6.5g cream of tartar red or pink food colour To Coat: 60g cornflour 225g pure icing sugar. # In a heavy based saucepan place 250ml water, sugar and lemon juice and heat until the mix reaches soft ball stage …
Photo by Sares Strawberry Vacherin Serves 8 175g whole blanched almonds 5 egg whites 225g caster sugar 110g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 70g plain flour, sifted 300ml thickened cream, whipped 150g pure icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g Toblerone chocolate 250g punnet strawberries 1. Preheat the oven to 120°C. Lightly …
Photo by EmmCee Ricotta Hotcakes 250g ricotta cheese 125ml semi-skimmed milk 2 large eggs, separated 100g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch salt 2 tsp groundnut (or any flavourless) oil To Serve: 250g strawberries, chopped, slightly squashed or other berries of your choice Maple or golden syrup if you are so inclined 1. Put …
Photo by Sares – Using Romesco Sauce Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Crisp Basil Serves 4 300g fresh ricotta 100g creamy feta, crumbled 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan 1 egg, lightly whisked 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Plain flour, extra, to dust …
Photo by EmmCee Griddled Eggplants with Feta, Mint and Chilli 2 large eggplants, each cut thinly, lengthwise, into about 10 slices 4 Tbsp olive oil 250g feta cheese 1 large red chilli, finely chopped (deseeded optional for milder) large bunch fresh mint, finely chopped, with some saved for sprinkling over at the end juice of …
Photo by EmmCee Basic Scones Makes 16 plain flour, for dusting 3 cups self-raising flour 80g butter, cubed 1 to 1 1/4 cups milk jam and whipped cream, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly dust a flat baking tray with plain flour. 2. Sift self-raising flour into a large bowl. Using your fingertips, …
Photo by EmmCee Bacon and Pumpkin Pesto Pasta Serves 4 1kg kent pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces Olive oil spray Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g dried penne pasta 300g short-cut bacon, thinly sliced 125g (1/2 cup) basil pesto Shaved parmesan, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray …
Photo by Sares Apple, Pecan and Gingerbread Cake 150g butter 150g brown sugar 150g golden syrup 200ml milk 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 eggs, lightly beaten 75g pecan nuts, roughly chopped 3-6 pieces crystallised ginger, thinly sliced (you can omit …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Shortcake Pastry: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup caster sugar Pinch salt 100g butter 3 egg yolks 1/2 tsp grated orange peel Filling: 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 2 drops almond essence 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, lightly sweetened 1/4 cup apple jelly …
Macadamia and White Chocolate Biscotti 160ml (2/3 cup) honey 2 eggs 375g (2 1/2 cups) plain flour 35g (1/4 cup) cornflour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 x 100g pkt macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped 1 x 180g pkt white chocolate, coarsely chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with …