Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Chocolate and Banana Brownie 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 85g chocolate 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 4-6 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped toasted nuts # Grease cake tin # Heat the oven to 180 degrees with a rack in the center …
Lemon Self-Saucing Pudding 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 egg 40g butter, melted 1/2 cup skim milk 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon custard powder 1 1/2 cups boiling water icing sugar, to serve Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine flour and 1/4 cup of caster …
Beef Chickpea Casserole 500g steak, chopped 4 rashers bacon, chopped 1 can minestrone soup (or tomato based) 1 small can chickpeas 1/2 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon beef/chicken powdered stock 1 teaspoon mixed herbs salt and pepper 1/2 cup water Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir. Cook for 8 …
Lamb and Pumpkin Stew 6-8 lamb forequarter pieces 1/4-1/3 large Kent or Jarrahdale pumpkin 4 large potatoes 1 large brown onion, chopped 1/2 cup pearl barley Bay leaf Rosemary sprigs (optional) Soak the pearl barley overnight (or for at least 4-6 hours). Drain before adding to the slow cooker. Brown the lamb pieces and onion …
Orange Cake 1 whole orange 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter – melted or softened 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 180C. Chop orange into quarters (leave skin on but remove any seeds) and put into food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. …
Easy Coffee Cake 125g butter 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp instant coffee powder 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1/3 cup sour cream # Preheat oven to 160C. # Grease a 28x18cm baking tin and line bottom with baking paper, overlap paper at opposite …
Mock Cream 1 1/2 tablespoon milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon gelatine 1 1/2 tablespoon water, extra 180g unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Combine milk, sugar and water in pan, stir over heat, without boiling till sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle gelatine over extra water, stir into milk mixture, and stir till …
Golden Syrup Dumplings Serves: 4 2 Tablespoons golden syrup 2 cups water 250g butter 2 cups self-raising flour 2 teaspoons sugar pinch of salt 1. Put golden syrup, 50g of butter and water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Take flour, salt, sugar and remaining butter and mix into a stiff dough. …
Photo by Mem Chocolate Cake in a Mug 4 Tablespoons self-raising flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons oil 1 mug Place flour into mug, add sugar and cocoa; mix. Spoon in 1 egg; mix. Pour in milk and oil; mix well. Put in microwave for 3 minutes …
Char-Grilled Octopus and Haloumi Salad 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 tablespoon oregano leaves salt and pepper 1.25kg baby octopus, cleaned 200g haloumi, drained and cut into 1cm-thick slices 3 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges 150g green beans, trimmed and blanched lemon wedges, to serve 1. Combine …
Crispy Fish in Chilli Sauce 500g of fish 1 cup of plain flour 1/3 cup cornflour 1 egg white 3/4 cup water oil for deep frying Sauce: 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon grated green ginger 3 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup chilli sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 …
Fried Calamari With Mango Chilli Jam 500g Fresh Calamari (Squid) 1/2 cup Corn Flour Salt and pepper 1 Large Fresh Mango 1 Fresh Chili 100g Brown Sugar or Palm sugar Mint Coriander Parsley Touch Ginger Juice and zest from 1 Lime Prepare squid by cleaning and cutting into desired pieces. Once the squid is cut, …
Honeycomb 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1. Combine sugar, golden syrup, honey and water in a saucepan. 2. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved. 3. Bring to the boil. Boil steadily to 132c (use a sweets thermometer). 4. Reduce …
Chocolate Ice-Cream 1 1/4 cups cream 2 Tablespoons milk 1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 Tablespoons cocoa 3 Tablespoons boiling water Put the cream and milk in a bowl and whisk until just stiff. Stir in the icing sugar and vanilla. Pour the mixture into a tray and freeze for 30 minutes …
Custard Ice-Cream 2 cups vanilla custard 300ml double cream 395g condensed milk 2 Tbsp vanilla extract Chocolate Sauce: 125g milk chocolate 1 cup thickened cream 1 cup caster sugar Mix together custard, cream, condensed milk and vanilla. Freeze in an airtight container overnight or until firm. Transfer into a food processor and, without allowing ice-cream …
Mongolian Lamb 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp bi-carb soda 500g diced lamb 1/4 cup oil 2 onions wedged 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce pinch of Chinese 5 spice 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1/2 large red …
Photo by Mem Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Heavenly Sauce 500g mince 1 dessertspoon cornflour 1 small onion grated 1 egg 4 pineapple rings (keep syrup) 2 small capsicums 1 dessertspoon peanut oil 1 cup syrup from pineapple 1 1/2 dessertspoon cornflour 1 dessertspoon soy sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar 3 Tablespoons water 1/4 …
Chocolate Raspberry Brownies Makes 16 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil 200g thick reduced fat vanilla yoghurt 120g apple puree 200g fresh or frozen raspberries icing sugar, …
Pineapple Lamb Stir-Fry Serves 4 440gm tin pineapple pieces drained 600g thin hokkien noodles 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil 300g lamb backstrap, finely sliced 1 onion, sliced into thin wedges 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips 150g green beans, diagonally sliced 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce …
Mushroom, Herb and Spinach Fettuccine 375g dried fettuccine pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 200g sliced button mushrooms 200g sliced Swiss brown mushrooms 300ml light thickened cream 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 70g baby spinach 1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan …
Deviled Eggs 4 eggs 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch paprika, for garnish 1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and boil eggs for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove eggs from boiling water and place …
Lamb Rigatoni Bake 500g dried rigatoni pasta 2 tsp olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600g lean lamb mince 3 tomatoes, chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 1 red capsicum, chopped 700g jar tomato pasta sauce 1/2 cup frozen peas 100g baby spinach 3/4 cup light tasty cheese salad, to serve 1. Preheat …
Salmon Patties Serves 4 500g potato, peeled, cooked and mashed 1 x 450g can pink salmon or tuna, drained and flaked 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 onion, finely chopped or sliced in rings 2 firm tomatoes, sliced 4 mozzarella cheese slices, cut …
Grilled Mushroom and Goat’s Cheese Salad Serves 4 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 8 small flat mushrooms, stalks trimmed 120g mixed salad leaves 2 small cos lettuce or others 75g croutons 150g goat’s cheese (or feta), crumbled 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped salt and pepper Combine 1/4 …
Chocolate Brownie 500g butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 3 eggs lightly beaten 100g white cooking chocolate melted 1 cup plain flour Melt butter and sugar. Add cocoa, eggs, flour and melted chocolate. Mix thoroughly and pour into a greased slice tray. Place in 180C oven for 30 mins or until cooked in …
Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce 200g condensed milk 100g peanut butter 100g chocolate Melt while stirring. Pour over ice-cream.
Easy Fudge 1 can condensed milk 400g good quality chocolate 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) 1/2 cup pecans/walnuts/hazelnuts (optional, whatever you like) Over a very low heat melt the chocolate. Grab a wooden spoon and pour condensed milk into the melted chocolate. Now stir like crazy. Add peanut butter and nuts, this will …
Creamy Baked Custard Serves 4 3 eggs 1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (250ml) milk 300ml cream Ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the vanilla extract, milk and cream. Pour the mixture into a 4 cup …
Cream Cheese Frosting 80g cream cheese, softened 60g butter, softened 3/4 cup icing-sugar mixture 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Fried Ice Cream scoops of ice-cream 4 eggs 225g plain flour 100g dry breadcrumbs 90g desiccated coconut 50g shredded coconut 2 passionfruit 2 litre oil Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup water 110g sugar 125ml cream 1. Scoop out ice-cream into balls the size of a golf ball. Dip in flour, then beaten egg, then roll in …
Pinwheels 2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1 cup milk 1/4 cup chutney or tomato based pasta sauce 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 egg yolk Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Rub butter or margarine into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. …
Chocolate Fudge 450g chopped chocolate 1 can condensed milk 50g butter Place all ingredients into a saucepan over a low heat. Melt until smooth. Pour into greased slice tray and place in fridge until set. Cut and eat.
Greek Ham Pies 500g puff pastry, 300g ham, cut into dice 2 red capsicums, sliced thinly 3 spring onions, finely chopped 250g feta cheese 125ml flour 500ml milk 250ml olive oil or sunflower oil 3 eggs 60ml finely chopped fresh dill or parsley Extra egg yolk for brushing Heat the oil in a pan over …
Corn and Ham Muffins 2 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup corn kernels, well drained 3 slice lite ham, chopped 1/4 red capsicum, chopped 2 tsp chives, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180c (160c fan forced). 2. Sift flour and baking …
Smoked Salmon Corn Hotcakes Serves 4 125g can corn kernels, drained 125g can creamed corn 3 eggs, separated 1 Tablespoon chopped dill 1/3 cup milk Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup self-raising flour 8 slices smoked salmon, chopped Cooking oil spray extra smoked salmon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado and watercress, to serve Lemon …
Chicken Croquettes Serves 3-4 2 cups finely diced cooked chicken or turkey 2 tablespoons grated or very finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs Oil for frying Mix …
Danish Apple Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour 2 medium apples 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 dessertspoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons sultanas 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts Whipped cream to serve Cream butter and sugar with lemon …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Grated Chocolate Roll 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp hot water 60g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup SR flour 1-2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra Vanilla Cream: 3/4 cup thickened cream 2 tsp icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence Grease 25 x 30cm Swiss roll pan, line base …
Photo by EmmCee Profiteroles Serves 10 Choux Pastry: 50g unsalted butter 3/4 cup (185ml) water 3/4 cup (90g) plain flour, sifted twice 3 eggs, lightly beaten Filling: 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup (90g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (30g) plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 110g good-quality dark chocolate 2 teaspoons …
Arancini Makes 24 1L (4 cups) vegetable stock 75g butter 1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 295g (1 1/3 cups) arborio rice 125ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine 35g (1/3 cup) finely grated parmesan Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, lightly whisked 6 bocconcini, quartered 120g (1 1/3 cups) …
Baba Ganoush Makes: Approx 2 1/2 cups 2 large (1kg) eggplants 200g plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup (80ml) tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons salt Preheat the oven to moderately hot (200°C). Pierce the eggplants all over with a skewer or sharp knife, place on an oven tray. Bake in a …
Baba Ganoush 2 large (1kg) eggplants 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt fresh pomegranate seeds, optional, for serving Cook eggplant on a heated grill plate (or grill or barbecue) for about 35 minutes, turning four times, or until skin is …
Crab Cakes Serves 12 500g cooked crab meat 2 golden shallots, finely chopped 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 drops Tabasco sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1/3 cup melted butter For dusting: plain flour 100g unsalted butter Dipping Sauce 250ml (1 cup) red …
Chocolate Chip Cookies 125g butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 185g chocolate chips Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla. Add lightly beaten egg gradually, beating well after each addition. Mix in sifted flour and salt. Add chocolate chips …
Yorkshire Puffs 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Beat the egg slightly, add milk, flour and salt and beat briskly for 2 minutes, until smooth. Allow to stand for 1 hour. Grease 10 muffin pans generously with either fat from the roast or butter. Divide the batter evenly among cups, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Summer Fruits Brulee Tartlets Serves 4 Pastry (this is enough for 8 tarts, so freeze half): 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup ground almonds 1 Tbsp icing sugar 160g chilled butter, diced 1 egg yolk approx 3 Tbsp chilled water, could be a bit more Filling: 4 egg yolks 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Silverbeet and Pumpkin Lasagne 1 bunch silverbeet, sliced 1/2 pumpkin, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 cups tasty cheese, grated 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated 4 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 1 …
Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Creamy Spinach Sauce 4 Chicken breasts 150g packet baby spinach 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Wholegrain mustard 200g Cream 2 chopped spring onions 2 tsp lemon juice white wine to deglaze Season chicken with salt & pepper and pan fry till brown and place in oven at 180c for …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banoffee Pies Serves 6 1 x 250g pkt granita biscuits (Arnott’s brand) 125g butter, melted 2 bananas 1 x 300ml ctn double cream Caramel Filling: 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 70g (1/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 50g butter 1. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Creamy Salmon, Leek and Tarragon Bakes 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 20g butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, pale part only, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tsp fresh tarragon, roughly chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1/3 cup reduced fat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry and Apple Tray Bake 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 Tbsp lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crispy Calamari Calamari tubes 2 Tbsp SR flour Batter (coats 4 – 5 tubes): 175g SR flour, sifted pinch salt 1 tsp paprika 250ml cold water oil for deep frying 1. Place flour, salt and paprika in a bowl. Add water gradually, using a whisk to mix until smooth. Should be …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pumpkin Quiche Pie Crust: 1/2 cup wholemeal SR flour 1/2 cup wholemeal Plain flour 125g butter 1 egg yolk 2 tsp lemon juice, if needed Filling: 500g pumpkin, boiled or steamed until tender, cooled 2 rashers bacon, chopped 3 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 250g feta 3 eggs 2/3 cup …
Shortbread melted butter, to grease 250g butter, at room temperature 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 300g (2 cups) plain flour, sifted 90g (1/2 cup) rice flour, sifted 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Brush 2 baking trays with melted butter to grease. Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until …
Just Plain Muffins Serves 12 1 cup skim milk 1 egg 1 Tablespoon polyunsaturated margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 200c. Spray a 12-muffin (5cm) pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In small bowl, combine milk, …
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) 6 cardamom pods, bruised …
Bumbleberry Cobbler 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp cooking oil 2 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup fresh (or frozen) raspberries 1 cup fresh (or frozen) blueberries 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 3/4 …
Photo by Mem Strawberry Muffins 2 cups of self-raising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 punnet strawberries, chopped Preheat oven to 200ºc. Lightly grease a 24 capacity mini muffin tin, or a 12 capacity large muffin tin. Mix all dry ingredients, add milk, egg and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Mousse 1 punnet strawberries (250g), washed, hulled 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tsp gelatine 2 egg whites Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and cream into electric blender. Place boiling water into small bowl, add gelatine, stir until dissolved. …
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Bake Serves 4 350g penne pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 single chicken breast fillets, sliced 1 medium brown onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, cut into 5cm pieces 300g sour cream 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1/4 cup finely grated …
Sauteed Potatoes 1kg potatoes, peeled 1/3 cup olive oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 spring onions, sliced 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Cut potatoes into 2cm cubes. Boil water in a large pan, add potato; bring water back to boil; cook …
Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce Serves 4 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1 small brown onion (80g), chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed 600g pumpkin, sliced thinly 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup (125ml) cream 1/2 cup (125ml) hot water 600g fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli 1/3 …
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Gnocchi Serves 4 900g chicken thigh fillets 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 shallots (50g), chopped finely 100g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thickly 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white whine 1/4 cup (70g) sun-dried tomato pesto 300ml light cream 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 625g fresh gnocchi 1. …
Thai Chicken Meatballs 500g chicken breast mince 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 level dessertspoon Thai seasoning 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 egg 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs salt and pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon cornflour 2 Tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 Tablespoons …
Meat Lovers Pizza 250g very lean beef mince sprinkle pepper salt 2 Tablespoons tomato salsa dip – medium light shredded cheese sprinkle chives, chopped fresh parsley, chopped sprinkle paprika 1. Heat an electric frying pan on high until hot. Line with baking paper. Press the mince onto baking paper to form base of the pizza. …
Photo by Megan Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Serves 6-8 20g unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons firmly packed soft brown sugar 440g can pineapple rings in natural juice 90g unsalted butter, extra, softened 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour 1. Preheat the oven to moderate …
Strawberry Pizza For the Sweet Dough: 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp powdered yeast 2 tsp vanilla powder 1/4 Cup caster sugar 2/3 cup yoghurt 2/3 cup warm milk 3 tbsp melted butter For the Filling: 1 cup strawberry jam 1/2 cup sliced roasted almonds 300g fresh strawberries 1/2 cup small white marshmallows 1/2 cup …
Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Chunk Mud Cake 200g butter, chopped 300g good-quality dark chocolate 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self-raising flour pure icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 6cm deep, 20cm (base) round cake pan. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Curd Cupcakes Passionfruit Buttercake: 90g butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) SR flour 1/4 cup (60ml) passionfruit pulp (3-4 passionfruit) Passionfruit Curd: 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp 60g butter, chopped coarsely Decorations: 85g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream 1 Orange 3 Eggs 250g Caster Sugar 55g Plain Flour, Sifted 5ml (1 tsp) Baking Powder 200g freshly ground Almonds Icing sugar for dusting For The Cream: 55g Fine-shred Orange Marmalade 125g Mascarpone Cheese 30ml (2 Tbsp) Greek Yoghurt Icing Sugar …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Banana Bread 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 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of an 11 x 21cm x 6cm deep …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Chicken and Vegetable Pies Makes 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 30g butter 500g chicken breast fillet, cut into 2cm chunks 1 leek, white part only, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp flour 1/3 cup (80ml) white wine or water 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 1/2 cup (125ml) thick cream …
Photo by Jox Potato and Cheese Soup 2-3 carrots, peeled, and diced up 2-3 onions, chopped up 50g of butter 5 Cups of chicken stock 6 sprigs of parsley 2-3 big potatoes, peeled and diced up 2 Cup grated cheese, tasty cheddar 1. Melt the butter on very low heat; add the onions and the …
Photo by Rozy Anzac Biscuits 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup coconut 125g butter 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp bicarb 1 Tbsp boiling water 1. Combine oats, shifted flour, sugar and coconut. 2. Combine butter and syrup, stir over a gentle heat until melted. 3. Mix bicarb …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lasagne Oil and butter (enough to cover the base of the pan you are using) 1 med to large carrot diced 1 med to large onion diced Couple of sticks of celery diced 500g beef mince 2 to 3 anchovy fillets 1/2 a 700g bottle of cooking sauce Couple of tablespoons …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Broccoli Pie 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 1 head broccoli (cut into flowerets) 5 eggs 1 cup grated cheese 1 big cup natural yogurt 2-3 rashes bacon (chopped) 1. Place puff pastry on pie dish. 2. Cook broccoli for few minutes – drain and distribute over pastry sheet 3. Mix eggs, …
Photo’s by Rozy Sate Chicken Tortilla Stack 3 chicken thighs diced 1 onion sliced 1/2 tsp minced garlic Sate Sauce of your choice 1 Tbsp oil 2 medium zucchini cut into 5mm diagonal slices 2 large sweet potato cut into 5mm diagonal slices 1 red capsicum, cut in half to cook, and then sliced thinly …
Recipe & Photo by Jox Mini Mars Bar Cheesecakes This recipe is for 10 x 1/3 cup individual cheesecakes or double recipe to make an 8″ spring-form tin. 90g biscuit crumbs 50g butter – melted 2 1/2 tsp cocoa Caramel Sauce: 1 Tbsp brown sugar 20g extra butter 2 Tbsp cream Chocolate Sauce: 60g milk …
Chocolate Raspberry Cake To Prepare Tins: 1 Tbsp softened butter 1 Tbsp flour 2 tsp cocoa Cake: 150g unsalted butter 6 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa Raspberry Cream: 300ml thickened cream 1/4 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Chocolate Ganache: 200ml cream 300g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Anzac Slice 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp golden syrup 125g butter 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 Tbsp hot water 300g dark chocolate, melted Preheat oven to 160c. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Slice 2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup custard powder 600ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp gelatine 1/3 cup hot water 300ml thickened cream Orchard Icing: 1/2 pkt Orchard white icing dessicated coconut to sprinkle on top Passionfruit Icing: 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar …
Photo by Jox Custard Orange Cake 2 cup (250g) Self Raising Flour 1/3 cup (40g) Custard Powder 80g butter, chopped 1 1/3 cup (340g) Castor Sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup (250ml) orange juice Cream Cheese Frosting: 125g cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp icing sugar 1. Preheat the oven to …
Photo by Jean Misko Salmon Coulibiac Serves 4 2 eggs 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 large (about 250g each) salmon fillets, skin removed, halved crossways 4 sheets (24 x 24cm) reduced-fat puff pastry, just thawed 2 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced crossways 2 Tbsp drained capers 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill Salt and …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Black-Bottom Cupcakes Topping: 250g cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 cup choc chips Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup warm water 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup peanut oil 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Custard Powder Biscuits 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup custard powder 80g white chocolate, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Osso Bucco olive oil flour salt and pepper 6-8 slices osso bucco (veal or beef) 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 1 cup dry red wine 1 x 800g tin diced Italian tomatoes 1 500g jar tomato pasta sauce (shop bought is fine) 2 bay …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crusty Dinner Rolls 1 large egg plus enough water to equal 1 cup, whisked to combine 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 3 1/4 cups bread flour 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp yeast Glaze: 1 large egg 1 Tbsp water Combine egg/water and melted butter/marg in a jug, pour into …
Salmon Cannelloni Serves 4 415g salmon, drained and flaked 300g ricotta cheese 1/3 cup sour cream 4 green shallots salt and pepper 4 fresh lasagne sheets, cut into thirds 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella 1 small bunch oregano, leaves only 1. Preheat oven 180c, grease …
Black Forest Trifle Cake Serving Size: Serves 8 400g fresh cherries, pitted 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup water 2 x 250g packet chocolate rollettes 1/2 cup sweet sherry 250g tub mascarpone 1/2 cup thickened cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar mixture dark chocolate curls, strawberries, cherries and whipped cream, to decorate Chocolate Ganache: 1/2 cup …
Bacon and Egg Pie Servings: 6 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 1 sheet puff pastry 1 large onion, chopped finely 250g bacon, chopped 9 eggs 2 Tbsp milk 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Grease a pie dish lightly. 3. Line pie dish with shortcrust pastry. 4. Trim any excess allowing a little overhang. 5. Scatter …
Rich Truffle Mud Cake 6 eggs 100g (1/2 cup firmly packed) brown sugar 400g dark chocolate, melted 250ml (1 cup) thick cream (48% fat content) 80ml (1/3 cup) Cointreau 1. Position oven shelves; preheat oven to 180°C. Grease deep 22cm-round cake pan, line base and side with baking paper. 2. Beat eggs and sugar in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Perfect Pasta 1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 400g tinned tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree salt and pepper pinch of sugar 340g rigatoni or penne 450g favourite sausages 30g bread 30g cheddar cheese 1. Set the oven to 220C. Peel the onion and chop finely. Peel the garlic …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Ultimate Chocolate Cake For the cake: butter for greasing cake tin 175g fine dark chocolate 115g butter 3 tbsp water 3 eggs 140g caster sugar 85g ground almonds 55g SR flour pinch salt For the topping: 115g fine dark chocolate 2 tbsp sour cream For the decoration: (optional) flaked almonds 1. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mud Cake 150g dark cooking choc, melted 8 tsp coffee & chicory essence 125g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 125g ground almonds 60g fresh breadcrumbs 4 large eggs, separated Icing: 200g dark cooking choc 125ml sour cream whipped cream to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Grease and line base …
Braised Chicken with Pumpkin, Sage, and Walnuts Serves: 4 1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favourite mix of chicken parts) salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup diced onions 1 cup diced carrots 2 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced pumpkin or butternut …
Strawberry Mousse Cake 10 sponge finger biscuits 500g strawberries hulled 3 Tbsp gelatine 2 Tbsp water 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp lemon juice 300ml thickened cream, whipped extra berries and icing sugar for decorating and dusting 1. Line base of springform tin with sponge fingers. 2. Slice berries in half …
Photo by Mem Condensed Milk Biscuits 500g softened butter 4 Tbsp sugar (optional for the real sweet tooth) 1 can condensed milk 4 cups self-raising flour (sifted) Cream together butter and sugar. Add condensed milk and fold in the flour. Drop onto baking paper (a tablespoon per biscuit) and bake until golden – approx 10 …
Red Wine and Garlic Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks Serves 4 2 tsp olive oil 2 Tbsp plain flour Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 lamb shanks, trimmed 1 brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2/3 cup (160ml) red wine 700ml bottle Italian cooking sauce 600g Sebago (brushed) potatoes, peeled, chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) low-fat milk, …
Triple Choc Brownies 125g butter, chopped 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour 150g white eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 100g milk eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180c or 160c fan forced). Grease deep 19cm square cake pan; line …
Chicken and Leek Casserole Serves 4 1/4 cup plain flour 8 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved crossways 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek, halved, washed, sliced 4 rashers bacon, rind removed, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 100g button mushrooms, sliced 100g green beans, trimmed, …