Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Baking (and a few non bake recipes)
Blueberry and Banana Muffins 1 1/2 cups unbleached self-raising flour 1/2 cup unbleached white plain flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon or mixed spice 1 cup fresh frozen or tinned blueberries (drain well) 2 bananas, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 3/4 cup low-fat milk 3 egg whites 1. Preheat oven …
Apple, Oat and Sultana Muffins 6 granny smith apples, peeled and diced boiling water 2 cups oat bran 2 cups wholemeal plain flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp mixed spice 1 cup sultanas grated rind of 1 lemon 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 3/4 cup fresh …
Low GI blueberry and banana bread 2 large ripe bananas, peeled (460g) 4 eggwhites or 2 whole organic eggs 1/2 cup (125ml) honey or pure maple syrup 125ml macadamia nut oil or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (50g) vanilla protein powder or skim milk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups …
Apple and Strawberry Crumble 2 Tbsp reduced-fat margarine, plus extra to grease 3 cooking apples (such as Granny Smiths) peeled, cored, sliced 2 Tbsp pure floral honey* 250g strawberries, hulled, halved 1 cup (100g) rolled oats 2 Tbsp soft brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 1-litre …
Caramel Banana Pudding Serves 8 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 3/4 cup mashed banana (2 medium bananas) 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 egg whites 1/2 cup apple sauce (in jar) 3/4 tsp bi-carb soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups water Pre-heat oven to 180c – fan forced. In a medium size mixing bowl …
Photo by Alecia Bailey’s Cheesecake 100g butter 250g digestive biscuits, crushed 600g Philadelphia cream cheese 1 mini shot of Bailey’s (15ml) 100g icing sugar 300ml double cream, whipped 100g grated chocolate Garnish: 200ml double cream, whipped cocoa powder, to dust 1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits. Mix well …
Grilled Prawn and Calamari Tarts Serves 4 8 sheets filo pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 green prawns, peeled, deveined and butterflied 12 calamari rings 4 to 8 scallops, trimmed Tomato Salsa: 125g snow peas, trimmed, blanched and finely sliced 4 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely …
Fish and Vegetable Pasties 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup white vinegar 4 green shallots, chopped 300g cod fillets, or other white fish fillets, chopped 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 small chicken stock cube, crumbled 1 cup tasty cheese, grated 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup cooked mixed …
Chicken Pie Serves 6 people. 2 Tbsp butter 1 chopped onion 1 or 2 celery stalks 1 diced carrot Half broccoli (diced) 1 cluster of cauliflower (diced) 2 Tbsp flour (or wheat free flour) 1 cup milk 1 tsp oregano 2 chicken stock cubes 2 cups of diced chicken (cooked) 1 can of corn kernels …
Aussie Meat Pie 500g / 1lb chuck or blade steak 2 tablespoons flour Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 1 x 375g / 12 oz packet frozen puff pastry, thawed Beaten egg to glaze Trim gristle and fat from steak, cut into thin shreds, then chop very finely. Dust with flour, …
Apricot Balls 200g dried apricots cut into small pieces 1/2 tin condensed milk 2 cups coconut Icing sugar (optional) to roll balls in # Mix the apricots with the condensed milk and coconut till all sticky. # Now roll into balls your preferred size. Roll in icing sugar if you like than place on a …
Apricot Coconut Balls 1 1/2 cup dried apricots finely chopped 2 cup coconut; desiccated 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup icing sugar Mix apricots and coconut. Add condensed milk and blend well. Shape into balls and roll in icing sugar. Let stand until firm. Makes: 32 (1 1/4 inch) balls.
Choc Balls 1 packet Milk Arrowroot biscuits (crushed) 2-3 tsp cocoa 1 can condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 1. Mix everything together and roll into balls. 2. Roll in desiccated coconut. 3. Set in fridge for 1/2 hour.
Choc-Caramel Balls 150g butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup cream 1 x 150g packet macaroons, finely crushed 1/4 cup crushed nuts 2 tablespoons coconut 300g dark chocolate 15g Copha 60g milk chocolate, melted 1. Melt butter in a medium, heavy-based pan. Add sugar, stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar is …
Choc Honey Joys 100g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 (50g) choc coated honeycomb bars, roughly chopped 4 cups cornflakes Preheat oven to 180°C. Line patty tins with brightly coloured patty papers. Place butter, sugar and honey in a saucepan. Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Combine cornflakes and choc honeycomb …
Chocolate Rum and Raisin Truffles Makes: approx 50 1 1/2 cups chopped raisins 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 x 200g dark cooking chocolate 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chopped toasted nuts 1. Combine raisins and rum, stand for 10 minutes. 2. Place cooking chocolate in small heatproof bowl; place over small saucepan of …
Coconut Truffles 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2/3 cup flaked coconut 3 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla Flaked coconut Finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pistachios) In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter, sugar, coconut, cocoa and vanilla. Blend well and refrigerate until easily handled. Shape into small balls. Roll half …
Marshmallow Cones 2 tablespoons gelatine 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup raspberry cordial extra 1/2 cup water 2 cups caster sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice red food colouring 18 multi-coloured ice-cream cups assorted mixed lollies 1/2 cup hundreds and thousands 1. Sprinkle gelatine over water in a bowl; stand for 5 minutes. 2. Combine cordial, extra …
Popcorn Balls 220g popped popcorn 180ml light corn syrup 55g margarine 10ml cold water 325g confectioners’ sugar 50g marshmallows 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners’ sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, …
Rocky Road 250g Marshmallows, pink and white 250g Cooking chocolate or chocolate pieces 90g Copha 1/2 cup walnuts or peanuts 1 cup glace cherries, halved 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup coconut Line 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with foil. Roughly chop marshmallows into pieces with wet scissors and place into a large bowl. Chill for …
Rumballs 250g biscuits 1 tin condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup rum extra coconut for rolling Crush biscuits until fine. Mix together remaining ingredients. Roll into tablespoon sized balls. Roll in extra coconut.
Whisky Truffles Truffles can be made a week ahead. 1 cup (100g) plain sweet biscuit crumbs 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup icing sugar mixture 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/4 cup sultanas, chopped 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles 1/3 coconut, extra 1. Combine biscuit crumbs, coconut, sifted …
Vanilla Popcorn 60 ml corn oil 1 (4 inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise 155g unpopped popcorn 10g superfine sugar salt to taste 30g butter, melted 1. Heat corn oil in a large pot over medium-high or high heat for a minute. Add one kernel of popcorn to the oil. When the kernel pops, pour in …
Carrot Cake 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup grated carrot 1 3/4 cups S.R. wholemeal flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts pinch salt 1 tsp nutmeg/mixed spice vanilla essence cloves, cinnamon if desired Mix all ingredients together and bake in moderate oven for 35mins.
Caramel Banana Muffins Makes: 12 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup bran flakes, lightly crushed 3/4 cup brown sugar 90g butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 banana, mashed 3/4 cup NESTLÉ Top’n’Fill Caramel 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl. 3. Spoon mixture evenly into deep, greased …
Buttermilk Cupcakes 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup buttermilk Preheat the oven to 175`C. Line the cups of 18 muffin cups with paper liners and set aside. In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an …
Butter Cake 150g soft butter 150g sugar 150g plain sifted flour 3 eggs (each weighing 50g) some lemon zest or vanilla essence pinch salt. Cream butter, sugar, salt and lemon until white and creamy. Beat eggs and add in small quantities at a time alternating with the flour. Use a metal spoon to do this. …
Boiled Chocolate Cake This is a very rich and moist cake, easy to make and excellent for any occasion. Make sure that you grease and line your cake pan as the cake does tend to stick to the pan. 1 cup SR Flour 125g butter 1 cup sugar 1/3 teaspoon bi-carb soda (baking soda) 2 …
Chocolate Spiders 1 pkt Chang’s Original Fried Noodles (100g) 2 Tbsp Crunchy Peanut Butter 200g Cooking Chocolate Microwave chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave safe mixing bowl for about 30 seconds on high. If not melted, then microwave again in 5 second intervals. Mix well until it is a smooth paste. Add noodles and …
Strawberry Crackles Makes 31 crackles 4 cups of Rice Bubbles 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 40g coconut 3/4 cup Strawberry Nesquik 250g melted copha cooled Combine Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, Strawberry Nesquik and coconut in a large bowl add copha and mix well. Place paper cups into patty cake tins and spoon mixture evenly into …
Chocolate Crackles 4 cups Kellogg’s Rice Bubbles 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 250g Copha 1. Place Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa into mixing bowl. 2. Stir dry ingredients together. 3. Melt the Copha in a saucepan. Pour into the mixture. 4. Stir until mixed well. 5. …
Mars Bar Crackles 200g Mars bars, chopped 2 Tbsp thin cream 2 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 cups Rice Bubbles Place the Mars bars, thin cream and cocoa in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, making sure bowl does not touch water. Stir until melted and smooth. Place Rice Bubbles in a large bow; pour …
Christmas Crackles Makes 16 70g (2 cups) rice bubbles 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut 2/3 cup Sunbeam Mixed Fruit 125g copha 95g (1/2 cup) choc bits 1. Combine the rice bubbles, sugar, coconut and mixed fruit in a large bowl. 2. Place copha in a saucepan over medium heat until …
Chocolate Éclairs Serves Approx 3 dozen Éclairs: 2/3 cup butter 2 cups water 3/4 cup SR flour 3/4 cup plain flour 5 eggs Cream filling: 200ml cup pure cream 300ml bottled cream 2 dessert spoons icing sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 2 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 50 grams softened butter Éclairs: Place water …
Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) 14g active dry yeast 60ml warm water 170g unsalted butter, softened 150 g white sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 3 egg yolks 3g salt 120ml warm milk 10ml vanilla extract 115g sour cream, room temperature 500g all-purpose flour 30g unsalted butter, melted 145g packed light brown sugar 85g unsalted butter 90ml …
Bee Sting Cake 200g butter/marg 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup or a little more orange juice Syrup: 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup water Cream butter, rind and sugar. Add eggs one by one. …
Hummingbird Cake Serves 8-12 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup SR flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp bicarb 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (2 large ripe) 3/4 cup undrained crushed pineapple 100g cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted 1. Preheat …
Caramel Cookies Serves: 36 125g butter 125g sugar 1 tablespoon golden syrup 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250g self-raising flour 1. Melt butter in a saucepan. 2. Add sugar, golden syrup, milk and vanilla essence. Boil gently for five minutes. Cool and then add to flour. 3. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls. 4. …
Chocolate Fairy Cakes 150g self raising flour 150g brown sugar 25g cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 240ml water 30ml light olive Oil 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and place 12 paper fairy cake cases on a baking tray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all …
Chocolate Apple Cake 225g caster sugar 100g butter or soft margarine or oil (vegetable, sunflower or light olive) 300ml apple puree 2 level tsp bicarbonate of soda 15g cocoa powder or carob 225g plain flour 2 level tsp baking powder 1/2 level tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 1/2 level tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 100g sultanas Line …
Gingernut Biscuits 50g nuttelex 4 tbsp golden syrup 50g brown sugar 175g gluten-free self-raising flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (to taste) 1. Preheat the oven to 190c and lightly grease two baking sheets. 2. Melt the butter, syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan, cool slightly then sift flour and ginger into …
Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour of choice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed pumpkin mash 1. Preheat oven to 190c. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and …
Chocolate Coconut Roughs Serves 8 225g castor sugar 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 30g good quality chocolate 2 egg whites, whipped to soft peaks Grate the chocolate, and combine in a bowl with the sugar and coconut. Add the beaten egg white to chocolate mixture and mix well. Drop small teaspoons of mixture onto baking paper, …
Simple Rich Chocolate Mousse 180g (6.3 ounces) dark chocolate, broken into pieces 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon coffee or chocolate liqueur 300ml (10oz) thickened cream Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until it melts about 2 or 3 minutes. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the …
Triple Choc Chip Cookies 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 175g butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Egg 3/4 cup plain flour 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup each dark choc bits, milk choc bits, white choc bits 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. 2. Place sugars and butter or …
Coconut Carrot Cupcakes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil (canola or light olive) Grated rind of 2 oranges 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp mixed spice 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup walnuts …
Chocolate Clusters 200g dark chocolate 3tbsp golden syrup 80g butter 2 cups cornflakes 100g dried apricots (roughly chopped) 1 cup raisins Place the chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a bowl over barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until all is melted and blended smoothly. Mix cornflakes, apricots and raisins in a large bowl and pour …
Chocolate Snowballs 85g Copha/Kremelta 1 Tbsp Icing Sugar 2 Tbsp Cocoa 1 Cup Cornflakes 1 Cup Cake Crumbs 1/4 Cup Desiccated Coconut 1 Tbsp Jam 1 Tbsp Fruit Juice Extra Coconut to roll the `snowballs’ in. Melt the Kremelta in a saucepan over a low heat or in a microwave oven. Mix icing sugar, cocoa, …
Beetroot Cake 2 eggs 3/4 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1/4 cup of cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 420g can beetroot (drained and pureed) Icing: 75g cream cheese 75g sour cream 25g chocolate (melted) 1 1/2- 2 cups of icing sugar …
Crisp Fried Wontons 6 dried shiitake mushrooms 125g prawns, peeled, deveined and finely chopped 250g pork mince 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts 6 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine 40 wonton wrappers vegetable oil for deep frying Place mushrooms …
Russian Fudge 3 1/2 cups Chelsea White Sugar 125g butter 3 tablespoons Chelsea Golden Syrup 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 200g sweetened condensed milk (half a standard tin) 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Place all the ingredients except the vanilla, into a medium-heavy saucepan. Warm over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring …
Spinach and Feta Triangles 500g spinach 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 spring onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup cottage cheese 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan salt and freshly ground black pepper 250g filo pastry 1/2 cup melted butter 1. …
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 egg 200g chopped milk chocolate 1/4 cup pure cream 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced. Grease and line an oven tray. 2. Combine the sugar, peanut butter and egg in a medium bowl; stir with a wooden spoon until …
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Slice 2 x 200g packets malt biscuits 600ml carton thickened cream 395g can sweetened condensed milk 3 x 85g Cherry Ripe chocolate bars, chopped 1. Line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with baking paper or plastic wrap. 2. Arrange a layer of biscuits on base of pan. 3. Beat cream …
Chocolate Marshmallow Cheesecake Base 1 packet of wine biscuits pinch of cinnamon 115 g butter Filling 1 cake of chocolate 1 packet of pink and white marshmallows (100g) 1/2 cup milk 1 cup whipped cream Crush biscuits, add melted butter and cinnamon. Press into dish. Chill. Melt chocolate and marshmallows in saucepan with milk, put …
Banana Coconut Cheesecake 225g chocolate chip cookies 4 tablespoons butter 350g cream cheese 75g caster sugar 50g fresh coconut, grated 2 tablespoons coconut flavoured liqueur 2 ripe bananas 125g dark chocolate 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 3 tablespoons water 150ml double cream Crush/process chocolate chip cookies. Melt the butter and pour into cookie crumbs until …
Irish Cream Cheesecake oil for brushing 175g chocolate chip cookies 55g butter Filling 225g dark chocolate 225g milk chocolate 55g golden caster sugar (or white if can’t get golden) 350g cream cheese 425ml double cream, whipped 3 tablespoons Irish Cream liqueur Line the base of a 20cm cake tin with foil and brush the sides …
New York Cheesecake 250 g sour cream 250 g cottage cheese or ricotta 250 g cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornflour 3 eggs grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon lemon juice Topping: 2 cups pitted cherries or mixed berries 1 teaspoon cornflour mixed with fruit juice Line the baking tin with baking paper. Put …
Vanilla Cheesecake Base: 250gm packet ginger nuts 125gm butter Filling: 500g Cream Cheese (softened) 1 can condensed milk 300ml cream 3 teaspoons gelatine 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/4 cup hot water Base: 1. Line base and sides of 23cm spring form pan with greaseproof paper. 2. Crush ginger nuts and put into a bowl. 3. …
Chocolate Cheesecake Slice Makes: 10 pieces 250g plain chocolate biscuits, crushed 90g butter, melted 3 tsp gelatine 2 Tbsp hot water 250g cream cheese 395g can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup cream, whipped 125g Dark Melts, melted 1. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter, press firmly into foil-lined 18cm x 28cm lamington …
Toblerone Cheesecake 1 cup plain chocolate biscuits (chocolate wafer cookies), crushed 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream, or heavy cream 200g Toblerone chocolate (milk or dark chocolate), melted Garnish: Extra Toblerone chocolate (milk or dark chocolate), grated Confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) 1. Melt the 1/3 …
Triple Chocolate Brownies 375g plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 340g best-quality bittersweet chocolate 6 eggs 1 3/4 cups superfine sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white chocolate buttons, chips, or morsels 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate buttons, chips or morsels Approximately 2 teaspoons …
Chocolate and Espresso Baby Cakes 8-10 croissants (stale) 200g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed 4 eggs pinch salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 100ml strong espresso coffee (ready brewed) 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur 2 tablespoons caster sugar butter for greasing icing sugar to serve 1. Lightly …
Chocolate Temptation Biscuits 365g dark chocolate 6 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing 1 teaspoon strong coffee granules/powder 2 eggs 150g soft brown sugar 225g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 2 teaspoon almond essence 50g chopped brazil nuts 50g chopped hazelnuts 40g white chocolate 1. Put 225g of the dark chocolate …
Chocolate Praline Log Praline: 1/2 cup crushed peanuts 1/2 cup water 1 cup castor sugar Log: 600ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 snickers bars, finely chopped packet chocolate biscuits Praline: Spread nuts in a single layer over a greased oven tray. Dissolve sugar in water over a low heat; bring to the boil. …
Fruit and Nut Slice Base: 250g plain chocolate biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted extra hazelnuts to serve Filling: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 50g unsalted butter, chopped Topping: 1/2 cup Nutella (Chocolate/Hazelnut Spread) 200g milk chocolate bits/melts or chopped 25g butter 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 1. Process biscuits until finely crushed, …
Decadent Chocolate Muffins 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup brown sugar (firm pack) 150g dark chocolate (bits/melts/chopped) 2 eggs 125 butter, melted 1 cup milk 1. Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder. Stir in sugar and chocolate. Combine butter, milk and eggs in a separate …
Chocolate Pecan Cake 1 1/4 cup self raising flour 50g dark chocolate (melts/bits) 1 tablespoon standard flour 150g butter 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 1/4 tablespoon milk powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup ground pecans 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1. Sift flours, cocoa, …
Honey and Macadamia Baked Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 150g sweet plain biscuits (such as Nice) 100g butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup honey 3 eggs 2/3 cup sour cream 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and line base and sides of a 6cm deep, 22cm …
Berry Cheesecake Muffins Makes 6 large muffins 1 3/4 cup SR Flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup oil 2 Tbsp raspberry jam 1/4 cup mixed berry yoghurt 1/2 cup caster sugar 50g cream cheese (cut into 6 equal portions) 1 Tbsp raspberry jam (extra) icing sugar to dust 1. Lightly grease 6-hole muffin tin. …
Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins 75g butter, cut into cubes 200g Cooking Chocolate, broken into pieces 1 egg 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk Choc Bits 1/4 cup cream cheese 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease deep muffin …
Individual Christmas Puddings 100g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 x 60g eggs 1 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup brandy 1/2 cup (100g) mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped dates 1. Cream butter, sugar and golden syrup; beat in …
Chocolate Malt Self-Saucing Pudding 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup malted milk powder 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten Sauce: 150g dark chocolate, melted 3 cups hot water 2 tablespoons butter …
Sponge 4 eggs 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) maize cornflour (100 percent corn) 300ml carton thickened cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/3 cup (80ml) strawberry jam 250g strawberries pure icing sugar for dusting 1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C). Grease two deep 20cm round cake pans and line the bases with …
Carrot Cake With Orange Frosting 1 cup (125g) soya flour or besan (chickpea flour) 3/4 cup (110g) maize cornflour (100 percent corn) 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons mixed spice 1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (360g) grated carrot (about 2 medium) 1 cup (120g) …
Scones 2 1/2 cups (375g) gluten-free self-raising flour pinch of salt 1/4 cup (40g) pure icing sugar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 30g butter, chopped 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 1/3 cups (330ml) buttermilk, approximately 1. Preheat the oven to very hot (240°C). Lightly grease an oven tray. 2. Sift the …
Sticky Date Pudding 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup caster sugar 60g butter, chopped 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour 2 eggs Cream, to serve Sauce: 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 125g butter, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven …
Raspberry Chocolate Pancakes 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp salt 1. Thoroughly mix rice flour, corn flour, tapioca flour, sugar, baking …
Pizza Pockets 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups rice flour 1 cup cold water 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup bean flour 1/2 cup potato starch 1 tbsp xanthan gum 1 tbsp vinegar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp salt Pizza topping favourites – pizza sauce, cooked ground beef, parmesan cheese, chopped peppers, mushrooms, chopped onions, …
Double Chocolate and Vanilla Shortbread Vanilla Shortbread 150g gluten free plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 50g caster sugar 125g gluten free, dairy free margarine 1 tsp vanilla essence (check it’s gluten free, otherwise use the seeds of a vanilla pod or just leave it out). Chocolate Shortbread 125g gluten free plain flour 25g gluten free …
Hot Cross Buns 14g dry yeast OR 30g of fresh yeast 4 cups of gluten free baking flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp of mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 40g butter 1 1/4 cups sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup rice flour 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar water to make paste Glaze: 1 1/2 …
Baked Caramel Bananas 4 ripe bananas, halved lengthways 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp apple juice 50g melted butter Vanilla Ice-cream (check the label!) 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Arrange bananas cut side down over the base of a 24cm ovenproof dish. 2. Combine sugar, juice and butter in a jug …
Chocolate and Pecan Brownies Makes 20 pieces 100g pecans, coarsely chopped 150g Nuttelex dairy-free margarine 150g Lindt Excellence 70 per cent cocoa dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder 80ml (1/3 cup) hot water 150g good-quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped 270g (1 1/3 cups, firmly packed) brown sugar 40g (1/3 cup) almond meal …
Peanut Biscuits Dairy and Gluten Free 1/2 cup non dairy margarine 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 2/3 cup brown or white rice flour 1 tsp mixed spice pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Using an electric beater, cream the margarine and sugar together until …
Flourless Hazelnut Torte Gluten Free 360gm best quality cooking bittersweet chocolate 30gm soft unsalted butter 30gm castor sugar 12 eggs, separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts cocoa powder / grated chocolate / fresh berries to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 150deg. Grease and line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the chocolate …
Chocolate Slice 125g Nuttelex (see note) 1 cup dark choc bits (see note) 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup gluten-free plain flour mix 1/4 cup gluten-free self-raising flour mix 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (see tip) drinking chocolate, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a …
Apple Cheesecake Slice 2 cups rice crumbs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 150g butter, melted 500g block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cream 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 400g can gluten free pie apple Raw sugar and coconut, for sprinkling 1. Combine rice crumbs, sugar and spice. Stir through butter and …
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake 1 cup rice flakes 60g butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground almonds 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons pure icing sugar 750g block Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground almond 1. Combine rice …
Kahlua Cheesecake Base: 125g gluten-free rice cookies OR gluten-free cornflakes, crushed 45g butter, melted Filling: 2 teaspoons gelatine 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water 125ml cream, whipped 375g cream cheese 2 tablespoons castor sugar 200g sweetened condensed skim milk 60 to 85ml Kahlua Topping: 60g dark chocolate, melted 1. Mix the crushed rice cookies and melted …
Chocolate Log 1 packet Weston’s chocolate cookies 2 cups milk sherry whipped cream grated dark chocolate glace cherries Pour the milk and sherry into a shallow bowl (use as much sherry as you like!). Soak each biscuit in this mixture to the slow count of 3. Put the biscuits on edge, on a thin layer …
Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce 200g Seeded Dry Dates 310ml boiling water 1 tsp bi-carbonate soda 50g chopped butter 100g brown sugar 2 eggs – lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour Butterscotch Sauce: 150g brown sugar 300ml cream 80g chopped butter 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease deep 20cm round cake …
Melt and Mix Banana Bread Makes approximately 24 slices 55g (1/4 cup) firmly packed brown sugar 30g (1/4 cup) almonds, chopped 375ml sour cream 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 125g unsalted butter, melted 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 …
Chocolate Mud Cake 125g soft vegan margarine (i.e. Nuttlex) 1 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla essence or extract 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa 1/2 cup hot water 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh lemon juice 1 cup soy or rice milk 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1. …
Choc Caramel Bites Makes 24 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground almonds 65g butter, melted 380g can Top N Fill Caramel (see note) 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 60g butter 150g dark chocolate Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two, 12 x 1 1/2 tablespoon (30ml) mini muffin pans. To …
Walnut Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce Makes 10 250g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 4 Tbsp caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated orange zest 50g roasted walnuts, crushed 50g unsalted butter, melted 5 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Chocolate Sauce: …
Banana Cake 1/2 Cup butter 3/4 Cup sugar 1 1/2 Cups self-raising flour 3 Bananas 2 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon Bi-Carb Soda 2 Eggs Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time. Beat in well-mashed bananas. Sift flour and salt. Add alternately with milk in which soda has been dissolved. Cook in a …
Sweet Potato and Salmon Quiche 250g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces olive oil cooking spray 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 cups baby spinach 3 sheets filo pastry 210g can red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk …
Apple Brown Betty 5 slices of bread, cut into 1cm cubes 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped In a medium bowl, mix bread with margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown …
Easy Vanilla Butter Cake Melted butter, to grease 450g (3 cups) self-raising flour 150g (1 cup) plain flour 440g (2 cups) caster sugar 300g butter, cubed, at room temperature 310ml (1 1/4 cups) milk 6 eggs, at room temperature 3 tsp vanilla essence Preheat oven to 140°C. Position a rack on the second lowest shelf …
Rainbow Cheesecake Base: 1 Cup Biscuit Crumbs 1/3 Cup melted butter Filling: 1 Tbsp Gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup of boiling water 2 x 250g cream cheese, softened at room temp 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp grated Lemon Rind 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp 1/2 cup strawberry puree 1. Combine biscuits, …