Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Black Peppercorn and Romano Cheese Biscotti 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt # Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 1/4 cup butter (softened) 1/2 Tablespoon sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup of fresh grated romano cheese or parmesan 2 Tablespoons Milk 1 tsp …
Honey and Pistachio Biscotti Makes 36 1 cup unsalted pistachio kernels 1 cup plain flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1. Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Finely chop 1/2 cup pistachios. Transfer to a bowl. 2. Sift …
Hot Cross Buns 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for brushing 2 eggs, separated 1 cup hot milk (120-130degrees) 3 1/2 – 4 cups bread or all-purpose([i]plain) flour, approx 1 package dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup currants or …
Chinese Fortune Cookies Makes about 30. Store up to two days in an air-tight container. 3 egg whites 50g icing sugar, sifted 40g unsalted butter, melted 50g plain flour written fortunes 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Draw three 8cm circles on the paper. 2. Place the egg …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Soufflé Serves 6 1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 50g caster sugar, plus extra to sprinkle 1 generous cup of crème patisserie pulp from 6 passionfruits 2 Tbsp whipped cream 6 egg whites a pinch of cream of tartar 1 Tbsp caster sugar icing sugar, to dust # Brush the bases …
Chocolate Soufflé Serves 2 Softened butter, for greasing dishes 1 1/2 Tbsp caster sugar, plus extra to coat dishes 90g good quality dark chocolate 75ml thickened cream 2 eggs, separated 20ml (1 Tbsp) brandy 1 eggwhite Icing sugar, to dust Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease two 300ml soufflé dishes with butter, then sprinkle extra sugar …
Raspberry Soufflé Serves 6 If you want the perfect soufflé, it’s important to prepare and fill the soufflé dishes correct to ensure maximum lift. At the restaurant we use small copper pots, but at home you can use enamel mugs or large coffee cups. 1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 50g caster sugar, plus extra to …
Photo by Sares Sponge Cake 4 large Eggs 1 cup castor sugar 1 1/2 cups fielders cornflour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp Baking powder 125g Margarine (not butter) 1. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl for 20 minutes (hand beater). 2. Sift cornflour and baking powder 3 times then fold into egg mixture. 3. …
Photo by EmmCee Pistachio and Rosewater Cupcakes For the Cupcakes: 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 4 eggs 1 tsp rosewater For the Icing: 200g cream cheese 175g icing sugar, sieved 2 Tbsp rose water 3 Tbsp chopped pistachios 1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F / Gas mark 4). 2. …
Photo by Jean Misko Chocolate Bombe Alaska Serves 4 400g chocolate sponge roll 75g dark chocolate, finely chopped 3 eggwhites 1 cup caster sugar chocolate icecream 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut 4 x 2cm-thick slices of sponge roll. Place onto tray, leaving space between each for …
Chocolate Ginger Tart Serves 6-8 300ml pouring cream 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 55g (1/4 cup firmly packed) brown sugar 250g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped 60g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 150g crystallized ginger, chopped Dutch-processed cocoa powder, to dust Thickened cream, to serve For the Pastry: …
Spanish Chickpea Balls with Romesco Sauce Serves 6 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp sweet paprika 60g (2/3 cup) dried (packaged) multigrain breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp plain flour 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh continental parsley …
Sweet Potato Kofta Balls Makes about 15 balls 2 tsp chia seeds (you can substitute one free-range egg for the chia seeds and water if you like) 1/3 cup water 250g (9 oz) sweet potato, scrubbed and grated 200g (7 oz) potato and/or carrot, scrubbed and grated 1 small red onion, grated 2 tsp fresh …
Basil Pesto 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves 2 small garlic cloves, halved 60g (3/4 cup) shredded parmesan 5 Tbsp olive oil 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread the pine nuts over a baking tray. Bake in oven for 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven and set aside …
Pumpkin and Chicken Curry 2 chicken breasts, sliced 5 cups pumpkin, diced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 Tbsp ground ginger 1 Tbsp ground turmeric 2 Tbsp ground coriander 2 Tbsp ground cumin 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped Salt 1. Fry onion and …
Photo by EmmCee Vanilla Sugar Cookies Makes around 25 – 30 medium sized cookies 200g castor sugar (OR 100g castor sugar and 100g icing sugar) 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 450g plain flour 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 1. In a bowl or kitchen mixer with paddle attachment mix sugar, eggs and …
Photo by EmmCee M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 30 125g unsalted butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 lightly beaten egg 1 3/4 cup SR Flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup M&M’s 1. Preheat oven to 180C and grease biscuit trays. 2. Cream …
Photo by EmmCee Gingerbread 675g self raising flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground clove 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 185g chopped butter 220g firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup treacle 2 eggs lightly beaten 1. Using a food processor mix the flour, spices and butter until it is crumbly …
Photo by EmmCee Sicilian Vinegar Chicken 1 onion 100ml olive oil 1 chicken (approx. 2-2.25kg, skinned and jointed into 8 pieces) *can use chicken pieces instead Maldon salt and black pepper 250ml chicken stock 125ml dry white wine 125ml red wine vinegar juice of half a lemon handful of fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Quinoa and Haloumi Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 small sweet potato, finely chopped and roasted 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 3 piquillo whole roasted peppers, chopped 100g grated haloumi handful of basil, oregano and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Scout’s Cupcakes Makes 12 2 eggs thickened cream vanilla essence 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 cup self-raising flour Into a 1 cup metric measuring cup place the eggs. Fill to brim with thickened cream. Beat for 1 minute. Add a splash of vanilla essence and sugar. Beat for 3 minutes. Fold …
Black Forest Cakes 425g can pitted cherries in syrup 165g butter, chopped coarsely 100g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1 1/3 cups (295g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) cherry brandy 1 cup (150g) plain flour 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons self-raising flour 1 egg Decorations: 2/3 cup (160ml) thickened cream, whipped 2 teaspoon cherry …
Peach Sorbet 1 kg ripe peaches 1/2 granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1/4 cup water 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon peach liqueur (see note) # Peel, pit and coarsely chop the peaches. # Place peaches, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. # With the machine running, pour water, lemon …
Warm Artichoke and Parmesan Dip 1 x 400g tin artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 Tbsp tabasco sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed black pepper 2 Tbsp spring onions, chopped # Combine all ingredients and leave in the fridge for a few hours to marinate …
Pineapple Slice Base: 125g butter 125g sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Topping: 1 x 440g tin crushed pineapple 80g custard powder 2 Tbsp sugar Base: # Cream butter and sugar, add egg. # Sift flour and baking powder and stir. # Press into greased lamington tin and …
Parmesan Bread (Thermomix) 80g parmesan, cubed (TM direction, just grate it otherwise) 270g water 2 tsp dried yeast 500g bakers flour 1 and 1/2 tsp “masterfoods” pizza topper 2 tsp bread improver 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt garlic infused olive oil for basting 1. Place the cubed parmesan in TM, and process …
Spicy Tomato Relish 750g ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 large brown onion, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup malt vinegar 1 Tbsp plain flour 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp chilli powder or to taste 1/2 tsp ground ginger # Combine tomatoes, onion, sugar and vinegar in a …
Spinach Lasagne 250g lasagne sheets parmesan cheese Spinach Sauce: 10 spinach leaves, shredded 1 tub sour cream (300g) 1 cup grated tasty cheese Tomato Sauce: 1 Tbsp oil 1 large onion chopped 1 clove garlic 2 x 400g can tomatoes 1 x 400g butter beans, drained and rinsed 1 x 400g kidney beans, drained and …
Sticky Chicken Wings 16 chicken wings 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp finely chop ginger 1. Preheat oven to 200c. 2. Trim away wing tips and lie wings in a baking tin in a single layer, skin side down. 3. Place soy sauce, wine, sugar and ginger in …
Strawberry and Coconut Cake 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/3 cups dessicated coconut 3 eggs 125g butter, melted 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 tub strawberries (125g) icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven 150c (fan off). Grease and line a large loaf tin. 2. In a bowl mix together flour, caster …
Swiss Carrot Cake 2 Tbsp soft white breadcrumbs 2 medium large carrots grated 200g ground almonds 5 eggs 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp plain flour 1. Butter a 20cm springform pan and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. 2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and juice until …
Oat Slice 1 cup oats 1 cup sultanas 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup SR flour 1/2 cup coconut 125g butter or margarine 2 Tbsp honey 1. Melt butter and honey. 2. Mix dry ingredients together then add the melted honey and butter. 3. Spread into a lamington tray. 4. Bake at 180c for 20 minutes.
Twice Roasted Potatoes with Onion, Herbs and Chilli 4-6 large floury potatoes, scrubbed 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 40g unsalted butter, chopped 1. Preheat oven 200c. 2. Prick the whole …
Vietnamese Bun Bo Serves 2 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass 2 Tbsp kecap manis 2 Tbsp light olive oil 2 x 100g pieces of fillet steak 8 shiitake mushrooms a splash of Asian fish sauce 2 heaped tsp Asian sweet and sour sauce – didn’t use 1 cup chicken or vegie …
Pork Cutlet with Orange and Harissa 3 oranges 2 Tbsp Harissa paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp finely chopped cont. parsley 4 pork cutlets, trimmed (or more if you like) 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted # Preheat oven to 180c. # Juice 2 oranges and mix with the harissa, garlic and parsley. Add the …
Korean-Style Ribs 3 pounds pork or beef ribs, trimmed of excess fat 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 cup freshly squeezed orange or tangerine juice 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar 1 Tablespoons finely minced or grated fresh peeled ginger 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 Tablespoons brown sugar or honey 3 Tablespoons …
Hasselback Potatoes 2kg Sebago potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped salt and pepper Preheat oven 220c. Place the handle part of the wooden spoon on a bench and put a peeled potato sitting in front of it. Get a sharp …
Photo by Kylie Evans Deviled Chick Eggs 6 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp curry powder (optional) 1/4 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste raisins/olives/peppercorns for eyes carrot slither for nose 1. Cut the top off the hard-boiled egg and scoup the yolks out into a bowl. 2. Mash the …
Photo by Jox Double-Decker Mud Cake 250g butter, chopped 150g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, beaten lightly 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon sherry (or 1 Tablespoon Gran Marnier) 1 …
Photo by Jox Ham Hock and Lentil Soup 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 stalks celery finely chopped 2 Pontiac potatoes cubed 2 carrots cut into small cubes 1 cup brown lentils 1 ham hock 2.5 litre chicken stock or water 1 large handful of baby spinach Juice of a lemon Minted …
Photo by Jox Banana Bread with Nut Crumble Makes: 10-12 slices 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, whisked 3 ripe bananas, mashed Nut Crumble: 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp coconut 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 Tbsp brown …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce 225g dates, pitted and chopped 450ml water 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 90g soft butter 225g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g self-raising flour, sifted Caramel Sauce: 150g brown sugar 250ml pouring cream 200g butter, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Peach, Raspberry and Almond Crumble Serves 6 1.8kg peaches (about 12) 200g raspberries 100g demerara sugar 2 tsp amaretto Almond Crumble: 250g plain flour 180g chilled butter, cut into 1cm pieces 100g demerara sugar 30g flaked almonds To Serve: double cream or ice-cream 1. For almond crumble, preheat oven to 200C. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Jamie Oliver’s Storecupboard Lentil Soup Serves 4 to 6 Fresh Ingredients: 6 rashers of quality smoked streaky bacon, chopped 2 red onions, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, scrubbed and chopped 3 sticks of celery, trimmed and chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced a few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Broccoli and Salmon Bake 250g penne 300g broccoli , cut into large florets 25g butter 25g plain flour 600ml milk 100g mascarpone 8 sundried tomatoes (preserved in olive oil), drained and thickly sliced 2 Tbsp small capers (optional) rinsed to remove excess salt or vinegar 8 anchovy fillets, halved (optional) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Honey Coconut Cake with Caramel Icing 1/2 cup coconut 125g butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk # Line a selected tin with baking paper and grease (19cm x 29cm lamington pan, or a 20cm round tin.) # …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Curtis Stone’s Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks Makes about 20 cookies 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup natural chunky peanut butter (about 9 ounces / 280 grams) 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated / caster sugar 1/2 cup (1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Coconut Cookies 125g butter 1 cup sugar (can use less) 2 eggs 1 cup coconut 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1. Melt butter. 2. Add sugar, eggs, coconut and flour; mix. 3. Roll into balls and place on a tray. Press down with a fork. 4. Bake in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Buttered Rosemary Rolls Frozen, Unbaked Dinner Rolls (or homemade roll dough) Melted Butter, Regular, Salted Fresh Rosemary, Coarsely Chopped Coarse Sea Salt # Spray a small iron skillet with cooking spray (or coat with olive oil). Place frozen rolls in the skillet, leaving plenty of room for rising. Cover and allow …
Photo by Julie O’Malley I made some Coffee, Pecan and Cinnamon scrolls this morning. Based on the Bill Granger Cinnamon snail rolls, I just tweaked the recipe a little to incorporate coffee and pecans. Bill Granger Cinnamon Snail Scrolls 14g dried yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk 125g unsalted butter, cubed 4 cups …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Satay Chicken Serves 4 12 skewers 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tablespoon peanut oil 700g chicken tenderloins, halved lengthways 1 1/3 cups jasmine rice 6 green onions, sliced diagonally 1 cup satay (barbecue) sauce 1/4 cup coconut milk olive …
Crème Brûlée Serves 6 1 vanilla pod (bean) 1 litre (4 cups) double (heavy) cream 6 egg yolks 90g (1/2 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 30ml (2 tsp) almond or orange liqueur (optional) 75g (6 Tbsp) soft light brown sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 150c/300F/Gas 2. Place six 120ml (1/2 cup) ramekins, custard cups or …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Butter Chicken 500g chicken thigh fillets, quartered 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground) 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 tsp ground) …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Hot Cross Buns 4 cups good quality plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons bread improver 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk 15g dried yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 60g soft butter 1 egg 1 cup sultanas (optional addition: 1/4 cup currants and/or …
Summer Berry Tart Photo by Michelle @ Love the Taste This is one of my favorite summer recipes. Everyone loves it, its such a refreshing way to end a summer meal and share with great company. Tart Crust: 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup almond meal 1 1/2 Tablespoons castor sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 …
Impossible Turkish Delight Pie 2 cups milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup caster sugar 100g unsalted butter, melted 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp rosewater essence 2 x 55g Turkish Delight bars, chopped Icing sugar mixture, to decorate 1. Grease an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). 2. Combine milk, coconut, sugar, …
Photo by Mem Apple and Berry Crumble Serves : 6 6 Pink Lady apples, skin on and cut into wedges 1 Tablespoon caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated 1 Tablespoon water 400g frozen or fresh mixed berries Crumble Topping: 1 cup plain flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Peanut Butter Ice-Cream Pie Serves 10 250g packet chocolate chip cookies (see note) 2 Tablespoons unsalted peanuts 50g butter, melted 1 litre chocolate ice-cream, softened 2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter (Chocolate fudge sauce) 200g dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup pure cream 20g butter 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Process biscuits …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spiced Treacle Biscuits 340g butter, softened 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup treacle 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 480g flour 1 Tbsp bicarb soda 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp salt extra sugar for …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vietnamese Sautéed Beef Serves 6 60ml (1/4 cup) oyster sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp fish sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 800g beef fillet, cut into 2.5cm pieces Olive oil spray 2 red onions, halved, cut into thin wedges 2 cups …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Two-Cheese and Tomato Pie Serves 4 3 eggs, lightly whisked 250ml (1 cup) milk 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 140g (1 cup) pastry mix 1 bunch spring onions (globe onions), trimmed, thinly sliced 3 bacon rashers, rind removed, coarsely chopped 1 tbs shredded parmesan 1 tomato, thinly sliced # Preheat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon and Prawns Serves 4 60g unsalted butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped basil, plus extra to serve 400g spaghetti 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 bacon rashers, chopped 500g green prawn meat, roughly chopped 1. Pound butter, garlic, lemon and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Rollini with Semi-Dried Tomatoes Serves 4 500g eggplant, cut into 2cm cubes 1/3 cup olive oil 500g San Remo Rollini pasta 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves # Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a tray with baking paper. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pesto, Semi-Dried Tomato and Bocconcini Bruschetta Serves 6 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 6 slices ciabatta 100g (1/2 cup) bought basil pesto 100g semi-dried tomatoes, drained on paper towel 200g cherry bocconcini, drained, halved Small fresh basil leaves, to serve Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pesto Chicken Pasta With Pumpkin Serves 4 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts 1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 2cm pieces 1/2 cup olive oil 240g cherry truss tomatoes 400g dried spaghetti 3 chicken breast fillets 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 small garlic clove, halved 1/2 cup shredded parmesan …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Persian Lamb with Pumpkin and Pomegranate Sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 red capsicum coarsely chopped 3 red birds eye chillies, deseeded and coarsely chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tsp honey 250ml chicken stock 1kg …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pepper Steak with Mushroom Sauce Serves 4 2 Tbsp crushed mixed peppercorns 4 x 150g sirloin or New York steaks 30g unsalted butter 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra to brush 2 eschalots, finely chopped 300g mixed mushrooms (such as Swiss browns and shiitakes), sliced if large 3-4 thyme sprigs 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mushroom and Cashew Curry 45ml ghee or oil 2 onions, chopped 1-2 garlic cloves depending on their size, crushed 1 tsp chopped green chilli, add more if you like it hotter 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 500g button mushrooms, quartered 100g cashews, chopped, not too finely …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Syrup Muffins Makes 12 2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour 185g caster sugar Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup thick Greek yoghurt, plus extra to serve 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 egg 100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled Syrup Zest and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Indonesian-Style Fried Rice with Prawns and Chilli Peanut Sauce Serves 4 2 cups (400g) long-grain rice 1 fresh red birdseye chilli, finely chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp kecap manis (see notes) 1/3 cup (55g) toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Green Beans Amandine 3 cups green beans, trimmed 6 slices bacon 2 cloves minced garlic 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese # In a large saute pan, cover the green …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Drunken Bean Tortillas with Salsa and Guacamole vegetable oil 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 2 small red chillies, seeded and sliced 2 rindless bacon rashers, diced 1 large onion, chopped a good pinch of cumin 2 pinches dried oregano 400g canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained well 1 can diced tomatoes …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Beef in Black Bean Sauce Serves 4 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 1 Tablespoon black bean sauce 1 Tablespoon hot chilli sauce 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 Tablespoons peanut oil 750g beef rump steak, trimmed, very thinly sliced 1 medium brown onion, cut into wedges 1 medium green …
Boston Baked Beans Serves 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium brown onion, chopped 4 middle bacon rashers, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1/3 cup golden syrup 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce 2 x 400g cans borlotti beans, drained, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Meatballs in Tomato and Yoghurt Sauce Meatballs: 1 onion 500g lamb mince 2cm piece of ginger, grated 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg ~ Grate the onion, put it in a sieve and use a spoon to press out as …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Green Pasta Salad Serves: 6 500g green fettuccine 250g cherry tomatoes 2 small Lebanese or pickling cucumbers 250g rocket 1 medium red onion, finely sliced 250g bocconcini black olives for garnish Basil Pesto: 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon pine nuts 4 tablespoons grated pecorino …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon Pudding Surprise (Thermomix) Makes 6 individual bowls or one big one 2 lemons, zest of 1 and juice of both 200g granulated sugar 4 eggs, separated 25g butter 50g plain flour 500g milk Boiling water for the oven 1. Preheat oven 180 C. 2. Place the lemon zest into the TM …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Meatball Bake Serves 4 2 cups dried spiral pasta 500g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 green onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely shredded 1 large carrot, trimmed, peeled, grated 1 large zucchini, trimmed, grated 150g button mushrooms, grated 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 1 …
Cornflake Cookies 250g butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups S.R flour 3 cups Cornflakes 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. 2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined. 4. Add in flour and cornflakes and mix with a …
Rhubarb Crumble 10 sticks of rhubarb 4 Tbsp water 8 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp powdered ginger 110g butter, softened 110g demerara sugar 180-200g flour To Serve: double cream 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. 2. Cut the rhubarb into 7 1/2cm long sticks and place on an oven tray, sprinkle with the water …
Chocolate Brownies 200g butter 200g plain chocolate 600g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs 250g plain flour 4 Tbsp cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180C, Gas 4. 2. Prepare a small rectangular roasting tin or oven proof dish approximately 8 x 12″ (20 x 30cm). Grease or line with baking paper. 3. …
Citrus Mascarpone Flan (Thermomix) Base: 120g plain flour 40g SR flour 20g shredded coconut 100g unsalted butter cubed and chilled 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 1 egg 60g caster sugar Filling: Zest and juice 2 large limes Zest and juice 1 lemon 200g caster sugar 200g mascarpone cheese 4 eggs 1. Butter a 30cm flan tin …
Macadamia Choc Coconut Pie (Thermomix) 50g macadamia nuts 20g dark brown sugar 200g caster sugar 80g cubed cold butter 140g plain flour 45g rolled oats 400g coconut cream 230g milk 70g corn flour 70g water 160g dark coverture chocolate Topping: 1 vanilla bean 30g sugar 250g mascarpone cheese 60g shredded coconut flakes toasted in oven for …
Black Forest Cupcakes (Thermomix) Yields 24 cupcakes Cake: 50g rice 250g almonds or hazelnuts (or combo) 250g dark chocolate in pieces 1 tsp Gluten Free baking powder 150g butter (softened) 6 eggs 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 150g raw sugar Syrup: 170-200g syrup drained from tin or jar of cherries 1 Tbsp cornflour Filling: 250g cream cheese …
Chocolat Burfie (Chocolate and Milk Squares) Makes 20 1 x 400g (14oz) can condensed milk 75g (3oz) butter 110g (4oz) cocoa powder 4 Tablespoons mixed chopped nuts 1. Pour the condensed milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the butter and cocoa. 2. Cook on a gentle heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins …
Samosas Pastry: 450g (1 lb) maida or plain (all-purpose) flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 Tablespoons oil or ghee Filling: 400g (14 oz) potatoes, cut into quarters 80g (1/2 cup) peas 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 2 …
Saag Roti 200g (1/2 bunch) English spinach leaves, stalks removed 500g (3 2/3 cups) atta (chapati flour) or 250g (1 2/3 cups) wholemeal flour and 250g (2cups) plain (all-purpose) flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ghee or oil ghee or oil, for cooking Makes 20 Cook the spinach briefly in a little simmering water until …
Butter Chicken Serves 4 1 kg (2 lb) chicken thigh fillets 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) lemon juice 1 cup (8 fl oz) yoghurt 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 1 green chilli, chopped 2 teaspoons garam masala …
Cheese and Spinach Roulade Bruschetta Makes about 24 1 French bread stick 2 Tablespoons oil 500g English spinach 90g spreadable cream cheese 90g goats cheese 3 Tablespoons canned pimiento, drained and finely chopped 1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Cut the bread into 24 thin slices and lightly brush both sides …
Smoked Salmon Rolls Makes 36 6 eggs 3 teaspoons cornflour 125g spreadable cream cheese 2 Tablespoons chopped pickled ginger 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives 200g sliced smoked salmon, chopped sprigs of fresh parsley, to garnish 1. Beat 1 egg in a bowl with 1 teaspoon water and half a teaspoon of cornflour. Season. 2. Heat …
Smoked Cod Frittata Makes 12 slices 500g smoked cod 1 cup (250ml) milk 8 eggs 60g Parmesan, grated 60g Cheddar, grated 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 30g fresh basil leaves, torn 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1. Place the smoked cod in a pan with the milk mixed with enough water to cover. Bring to the …
Scallop Fritters Makes 40 250g scallops 6 eggs 25g Parmesan, grated 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup (125g) plain flour 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano oil, for shallow-frying mayonnaise, for serving, optional 1. Clean and roughly chop the scallops. Lightly beat the eggs and combine with the Parmesan, garlic, flour …
Artichoke Frittata Makes 8 wedges 30g butter 2 small leeks, sliced 1 clove garlic, sliced 6 eggs 100g bottled marinated artichoke hearts, sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon lemon juice, for drizzling 1. Heat the butter in a 20cm (8 inch) non-stick frying pan, add the leek and garlic and cook until soft. Spread evenly …
Pizza Frittata Makes 20 pieces 20g butter 60g button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 small tomato, peeled, seeded, finely chopped 1 small red pepper (capsicum), seeded, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stick cabanossi, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 4 eggs 2/3 cup (170ml) cream 100g Parmesan, grated 1. Preheat the oven …
Pasta Frittata Makes 8 wedges 300g spaghetti 4 eggs 50g Parmesan, grated 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 60g butter 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water for about 10 minutes, until just tender but still retaining a little bite, then drain well. 2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then …
Tostadas with Egg and Chorizo Makes 28 4 flour tortillas 25g butter, melted 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 chorizo sausage, peeled and finely chopped 25g butter 5 eggs, lightly beaten 3 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, to garnish 1. To make the tostadas, preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Cut …
Baguette with Egg, Dill Pesto and Prosciutto Makes 30 8 thin slices prosciutto 45g fresh dill sprigs 75g pine nuts, toasted 60g Parmesan, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup (80ml) virgin olive oil 1 French bread stick, sliced diagonally 2 teaspoons butter 7 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 Tablespoon light …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Apple Cinnamon Cake 6 – 7 Granny Smith apples 3 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbsp sugar 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple juice 2 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup pecans, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Stir Fried Pork with Honey Noodles and Vegetables 440g thin hokkien noodles 2 tsp peanut oil 400g pork fillet, very thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced 12 green beans, sliced in half lengthways 4 spring onions finely sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 zucchini, julienned 2 Tbsp soy …
Marshmallows 2 Tablespoons gelatine 1/2 cup water 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla essence food colouring 1. Combine the first measure of water and the gelatine; leave to swell for 10 minutes. 2. Place sugar and the second measure of water in a large saucepan. Heat gently,stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. 3. …