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Chilli Potato Soup 2 slices bacon 3/4 cup chopped onion 3 medium potatoes, diced 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups boiling water 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt A few pepper grains Fry bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper, crumble and set aside. …
Zucchini Potato Soup Serves 4 Recipe unsuitable to freeze. 30g butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 medium zucchini, chopped 2 medium potatoes, chopped 500ml (2 cups) chicken stock 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 125ml (1/2 cup) sour cream 3 medium zucchini, extra 30g butter, extra Melt butter in large saucepan, add …
Sheppards Pie Serves 4-6 Meat Layer: 20ml (1 Tablespoon) oil 1 large (200g) onion, diced 1 large (165g) carrot, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 kg raw minced lamb or beef (or 800g chopped cooked meat) 60ml (3 Tablespoons) tomato paste 12g (1 Tablespoon) plain flour 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock (or 1 cup water …
Capsicum Soup 1 kg red capsicum, deseeded and chopped into pieces 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped olive oil 1 litre (4 cups) chick stock juice of 1 lemon chopped bacon 1 large red onion chopped fresh chives Soften onion and garlic over low heat with oil. Add chopped capsicum and cook until soft (up …
Spicy Pork and Chilli-Pepper Goulash 2kg pork shoulder off the bone, in one piece, skin off, fat left on sea salt and freshly ground black pepper olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and finely sliced 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 2 generously heaped tablespoons mild smoked paprika, plus a little extra for …
Chicken Strips Serves 4 2 chicken breast fillets 1/3 cup plain flour 1 garlic clove, crushed salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup oil Cut chicken into strips approximately 1cm diameter and 10cm long. Toss chicken strips in flour, shake off excess. In a bowl whisk …
Apricot Chicken 1kg chicken pieces 500g can apricot nectar pkt French onion soup 1 onion, diced Place chicken into casserole dish with soup, onion, salt and pepper. Add nectar and stir. Cover and bake in the oven on 180c for 1 1/2 hrs.
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken with Ground Nut Stew olive oil 8 chicken thighs (cutlets) on the bone 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 tsp good quality curry powder (or to taste) 2 fresh thyme sprigs 1-2 tsp sambel oelek (or any other chilli paste) sea salt and freshly …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Beef and Guinness Pies Filling (makes approx 4 pies): 600g braising beef (e.g. chuck), cut into small cubes 4 Tbsp plain flour oil 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 5 cloves garlic, sliced finely 4 bay leaves 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 cups beef stock …
Photo by Mem Mem’s Ricotta Cannelloni 250g Ricotta Cheese 3 cups grated cheese 1 cup shallots, finely sliced 250g frozen spinach, defrosted and drained 2 eggs cannelloni shells 800g tin whole tomatoes 1 cup cheese, extra Preheat oven to 180c. Mix together the ricotta, cheese, shallots, spinach and eggs. Stuff the cannelloni shells with the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 Denise C Lamb Roast Serves: 4 1.4kg – 1.5kg lamb roast, easy carve 1-2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 20g butter 1 large onion, sliced 1 x 400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chicken stock salt and pepper …
Beef Casserole Serves: serves 6-8 2 kg chuck or round steak, diced 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 bunches of spring onion, stalk trimmed, peeled and left whole 3 carrots, diced 4 celery stalks, sliced 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup red wine 1 cup semi dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped …
Jewelled Rice Pudding butter, for greasing 900ml full fat milk 75g pudding rice 75g caster sugar 1 1/2tsp vanilla essence 50g ready to eat dried apricots 50g dried berries and cherries grated nutmeg for sprinkling extra thick cream and jam to serve 1. Brush the cooker pot with a little butter. Pour the milk into …
Dhal Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 cups red lentils 2 cups vegetable stock 4 1/2 cups water 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 3 baby eggplants, roughly …
Thai Chicken Red Curry Serves 8 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2kg chicken thigh cutlets, skin and fat removed 1 large onion, chopped into wedges 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 400g sweet potato, cut into 3cm pieces 125g fresh baby corn 250g cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste …
Ratatouille Serves 4 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 eggplants, cut into 3 cm dice 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1 cm rings 1 red capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 3cm pieces 1 green capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 3cm pieces 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 2 …
Spiced Rhubarb and Berry Compote Serves 4-6 2 bunches of rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 500g frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon quill 3 whole cloves 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours. 3. Serve hot with ice-cream or …
Steamed Christmas Pudding Serves 6 500g mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 90g butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sherry or brandy 1/2 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. In a saucepan, combine mixed fruit, brown sugar, butter, …
Spanish Chicken Casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken drumsticks (600g) 4 chicken thigh cutlets (800g) 1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely 4 medium potatoes (800g), quartered 1/2 cup (80g) roasted pine nuts 1/2 cup (80g) roasted blanched almonds 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon …
Cajun Kumera with Monterey Jack Cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 4 bacon rashers, chopped 1 medium onion, sliced 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 kg kumera, peeled and cubed 4 cups / 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup / 220g canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Monterey …
Vegetable Primavera Serves 8-10 1/4 cup / 60ml olive oil 8-10 medium (1kg) desiree potatoes, peeled and quartered 1kg pumpkin, peeled and sliced 600g kumera, peeled and cut into 3cm lengths 2 large red capsicum, quartered 20 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 cup / 60ml olive oil, extra 1 tablespoon …
Pears with Chocolate Praline Cream Serves 8 3 cups / 750ml water 1 1/2 cups / 375g sugar 8 firm ripe pears, peeled 600ml cream 2 x 35g Chocolate Scorched Peanut confectionery bars, crushed Pureed fresh berries, for serving 1. Place water and sugar in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on …
Lemon and Lime Delicious Pudding 180g butter 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 2/ 3 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup lime Juice 4 x 60g egg yolks 1 1/2 cups milk 4 x 60g egg whites Sifted icing sugar, …
Spicy Mixed Dahl 1 cup / 200g yellow split peas 1 cup / 200g red lentils 1 cup / 200g brown lentils 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 tablespoons black mustard seeds 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 2 large onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 2 teaspoons …
Chilli Bean and Vegetable Combo 1/3 cup olive oil 400g baby eggplant, thickly sliced 2 large onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large red capsicum, chopped 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 small red chillies, finely sliced 400g zucchini, sliced 300g kumera, peeled and cubed 1 x 420g …
Moroccan Veal 2 tablespoons oil 2kg lean veal leg, diced 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 3 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 cups beef stock 200g pitted prunes 1/3 …
Pork with Kumera 2kg pork neck 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed (optional) 4 medium brown onions, peeled and quartered 4 bacon rashers, rind removed, chopped 3 medium kumera or sweet potato, peeled 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock 1 x 375ml can beer 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/4 cup vegetable stock Freshly ground …
Sweet Orange Pork 1/4 cup oil 2 large Spanish onions, sliced 2kg lean pork steaks, halved 1/4 cup plain flour 400g sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed …
Lamb Korma Curry 2kg leg of lamb, boned and trimmed 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter) 2 tablespoons oil 4 onions, peeled and sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground …
Lamb Shanks with Red Lentils 1 cup/200g red lentils 2 cups beef stock 2 tablespoons oil 6 large French-cut lamb shanks, trimmed of fat 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons Vindaloo curry paste 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Place lentils and stock into …
Lamb Shanks in a Tomato, Pesto Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 large French-cut lamb shanks, trimmed of fat 2 medium Spanish onions, sliced 400g button mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 x 800g tin tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup sweet sherry …
Gingered Lamb Curry 2 tablespoons oil 2 kg lean lamb, cubed 2 large onions, chopped 400g eggplant, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger 2 small red chillies, finely chopped 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon green curry paste 1 1/2 cups beef stock …
Corned Silverside with Balsamic Plum Gaze 2 kg lean corned silverside 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 fresh mint sprigs 1 medium onion, peeled and studded with 4 cloves 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly cut into chunks 3 cups water 8 peppercorns Balsamic Plum Glaze: 3/4 cup beef stock 1/4 …
Tagine of Beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 2kg lean gravy beef, cubed 2 large onions, sliced 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup Moroccan seasoning 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 cups beef stock 2 strips lemon rind 2 cups tomato puree 1 cup dates, seeded and halved 1/3 cup honey 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 …
2 Whole Chickens 2 large onions 2 small bouquet garni (parsley, sage, dill) 2 x 1-1.5kg chickens 4 tablespoons prepared pesto 1. Place 1 onion and 1 bouquet garni into each chicken cavity. Carefully ease the skin away from chicken breast and rub 2 tablespoons pesto between the meat and the skin. Carefully replace the …
Barley Soup with Sugared Parsnips 1 cup/200g pearl barley 8 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium (400g) potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 bay leaves, halved 3/4 cup milk Pepper and salt, for seasoning 2 tablespoons butter …
Beef and Red Wine Casserole 4 rashers lean bacon, chopped 500ml red wine 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp flour 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 bay leaves 80g mushrooms, finely sliced 12 button mushrooms 1 large onion, chopped 750g beef braising steak, diced 1 tsp mixed herbs, dried 1. Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil …
Pineapple Pork 2.3kg pork roast 1 onion, sliced 1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained, or 1 fresh pineapple, sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 6 slices fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger Brown the pork in a …
Spinach and Cheese Toasties 2 eggs 4 slices mixed grain bread 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 4 Weight Watchers Cheese Slices 1 egg tomato, thinly sliced 20g baby spinach leaves 2 tsp reduced-fat canola spread 1. Heat a medium non-stick frying pen over high heat. Spray with oil. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook …
Fettuccine Carbonara 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 cup cream 2 eggs 60g parmesan cheese 375g fettuccine 30g butter 1/4 tsp ground black peppercorns 4 rashers bacon, chopped 1. Place bacon in frying pan over low heat. 2. Cook gently until bacon is crisp. 3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from pan. 4. …
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 750g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 x 400g can cream of chicken soup 300ml carton thickened cream 375g fettuccine 1. Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. 2. Cook chicken in two batches for 3-4 minutes until browned. …
Oven-Baked Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1 leek, halved, washed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g button mushrooms, sliced 2 cups arborio rice 4 cups chicken stock 2 large chicken breast fillets, trimmed 1 lemon, rind finely grated 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat …
Photo by Mel Best Ever Potato Salad 6 Large potatoes 5 eggs 300g Praise creamy traditional mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk (low fat is fine) 3 shallots/spring onions, sliced 2 Tbsp parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste Boil cut potatoes until you can slide a fork or skewer through them easily. Drain and set aside. …
Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 250g 97% fat-free bacon, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 leeks, halved, washed, thinly sliced 1/4 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets 500g Sebago or Desiree potatoes, peeled, diced 6 cups reduced-salt chicken stock 1/4 cup light thickened cream toasted wholegrain bread, to serve 1. …
Garlic and Potato Soup 3 heads garlic 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 750g Sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 cups water 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/4 cup cream chopped chives, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 120°C. Break garlic into cloves and place into a small ovenproof …
Potato, Cabbage and Bacon Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 250g shortcut bacon, chopped 1/2 (500g) cabbage, shredded 2 desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes 6 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped crusty bread, to serve 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. …
Bolognese Bake 3 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g beef mince 400g can diced Italian tomatoes 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef stock 1 quantity classic macaroni cheese made with tasty cheese 1 cup (50g) fresh breadcrumbs 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a …
Penne Boscaiola Serves: 4 6 rashers bacon 200g sliced button mushrooms 2/3 cup white wine 300ml cream Freshly ground black pepper 500g penne shaved parmesan, to serve 1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. 2. Remove rind from bacon and slice into 5mm pieces. 3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat; …
Potato Salad 12 even-sized chat potatoes 1 egg 4 bacon rashers, rind and excess fat trimmed, finely chopped 60g (1/4 cup) good-quality whole-egg mayonnaise 40g sour cream 1 small garlic clove, crushed 30g drained gherkins, finely chopped 1/4 cup loosely packed finely chopped fresh dill 4 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely sliced 2 Tbsp finely …
Warm Potato Salad with Sweet Chilli Sour Cream 1kg chat potatoes, halved, rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 3/4 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 green onions, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place potato, in a single layer, in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and season …
Mediterranean Chicken Casserole 2 tsp olive oil 8 chicken lovely legs 1 large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 3 celery sticks, trimmed, cut into 2cm-thick slices 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g button mushrooms, thickly sliced 2 x 400g cans diced Italian tomatoes chicken stock cube 150g (1 cup) frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled 1 Tbsp …
Pea and Ham Soup Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 (about 500g) ham hock 3 teaspoons Chicken Stock Powder 8 cups water 1kg frozen peas 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. …
Pumpkin and Feta Pies Makes 20 350g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes 2 tsp olive oil 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 eggs 100ml light thickened cream 100g low-fat feta, crumbled 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease two 12-hole muffin pans. Place pumpkin on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. drizzle with …
Brekkie Pies Makes 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 rashers bacon, rind removed, chopped 200g mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 3 sheets ready-rolled butter puff pastry 2 eggs 1 cup cream baby spinach leaves, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Place a baking tray into oven. 2. Heat …
Vegetarian Pie Serves 4 4 large potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 20g unsalted butter 4 onions, sliced into thin wedges 125ml (1/2 cup) thick cream 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 x 375g blocks puff pastry 1 egg, beaten 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the potatoes …
Quick Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon honey 1.5kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped 2 cups chicken stock (see tip) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup coconut cream toasted damper, to serve 1. Combine oil, onion, garlic and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. …
Quick Sausage Rolls Makes 12 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 12 chipolata sausages 1 egg, lightly whisked 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut pastry sheets in half. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pastry, leaving a 2cm border. 2. Place …
Honey and Sesame Beef Stir Fry Serves 2 450g Fantastic hokkien thin fresh noodles 1 tsp vegetable oil 500g stir-fry beef Heart Smart 1 bunch snake beans, trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths 1 large red capsicum, deseeded, thinly sliced 275g Woolworths honey sesame stir-fry sauce Honey roasted peanuts (Home Brand), roughly chopped, to serve 1. …
Spinach and Pumpkin Lasagne Serves 4 600g (about 2 bunches) English spinach, stems trimmed 1/2 cup thickened cream 350g fresh ricotta cheese 2 egg yolks 150g parmesan cheese, finely grated 250g fresh lasagne pasta sheets 600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 3mm-thick slices 200g mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Rinse …
Minestrone Soup 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 onion, chopped small 3 celery sticks, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 1 cup of peas garlic, crushed 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes tin of Barlotti beans, drained 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 2 Cups of chicken stock 1/4 cup of small pasta shells salt …
Chunky Potato and Ham Soup 3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ground black pepper 3 cups milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup cubed cooked ham pepper to taste Bring water and 1/4 …
Golden Rice and Pork 2 Tbsp oil 1 cup raw rice 1 onion, sliced 1/2 tsp salt 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tsp soy sauce 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 capsicum, chopped 2 cup lean cooked pork cut in strips Heat the oil in large frypan. Add rice, onions and …
Rice Pudding 5 cups milk 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornflour 3/4 cup short grain rice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk extra approx Place milk, rice, and lemon juice in saucepan. Stir occasionally over low heat until rice is cooked (approx 30 minutes). Add cornflour and sugar to the extra milk and …
Tuna and Rice Slice 1 cup long grain rice 1 egg 30g melted butter salt and pepper 440g tuna or salmon 45g butter 2 1/2 tsp curry powder 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 2 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 60g grated cheese Cook rice. Combine …
Coriander, Macadamia and Tofu Ravioli 1/4 cup roasted macadamias, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 spring onion, chopped 300g silken tofu, drained and lightly mashed 1 Tbsp thick soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine or sherry 2 tsp brown sugar 3 cup water 1 cup white wine 1 Kaffir lime leaf 1 …
Rice Salad 2 cups cooked basmati rice 1/8 cup french dressing 1/8 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons spring onions chopped 1/2 cup corn kernels drained 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon mustard (dry) black pepper to taste 1/4 cup celery chopped 1/4 cup carrots julienned 1/4 cup capsicum mixed julienned 150 grams bacon (fat removed) diced …
Olive and Lemon Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Serves: 4 Meatballs: 50g pitted black olives, chopped grated rind of 1 lemon 500g extra lean minced beef 1 egg yolk salt and pepper Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 400g can diced tomatoes 1 tsp caster sugar 150ml chicken stock …
Shredded BBQ Beef 2 kilo beef roast 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 large onions, chopped 1 cup ketchup 1 cup beef broth 2/3 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup vinegar (cider vinegar works best) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons mustard 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt …
Curried Tuna and Rice Slice 440g tuna Base: 1 cup rice 1 egg 30g butter salt and pepper Sauce: 45g butter 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp parsley 60g cheese grated 2 Tbsp flour 1 and 1/2 cup of milk 2 tsp of lemon juice 1 egg 1. Cook rice in …
Tuna and Rice Salad 2 cup cooked rice 2 cans tuna 1 can drained green peas 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Dash hot sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 whole tomatoes Salad greens Mix rice with all ingredients. Chill. Cut out blossom ends of tomatoes and …
Spiced Lamb, Couscous and Spinach Salad 3/4 cup (180ml) Olive Oil 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 small fresh red Thai chilli, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 (600g) lamb back straps (eye of loin) 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice 2 large …
Gluten Free Potato and Pumpkin Gnocchi Serves 6 Gnocchi: 700g mashed potatoes 300g mashed pumpkin 250g white rice flour 80g corn starch 30g grated parmesan 2 eggs Salt and Pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Sauce: 50ml olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 400g can crushed tomatoes 1/4 bunch basil leaves Gnocchi: 1. …
Potato Dumpling Soup 1/4 cup butter, margarine, or olive oil 2 large onions 3 stalks of celery 3 cloves garlic 4 cup gluten-free chicken broth (available at most health food stores) 2 cup water 6 large potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 3 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp of pepper (fresh ground pepper is …
Beef Stew Serves 4 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped 700g stewing steak 1 teaspoon Nuttelex margarine 1 brown onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon corn maize flour sifted 1/2 cup (125ml) water and extra as required pinch of pepper and salt (optional) Pre-heat oven at …
Lime and Chilli Beef Salad Serves 4 450gm round steak sliced thinly cos lettuce 200gm rice vermicelli (or mung bean noodles) 2 celery sticks sliced thinly or grated 1 carrot grated 100gm bean sprouts 1/4 cup lime juice 4 shallots 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce or 1 tsp chilli, 1 1/2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp …
Sweet Potato Ravioli Serves 1 1/4 x small sweet potato 100g chicken breast fillet, chopped 50g Greek feta, chopped 2 tablespoons cream 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup mint leaves 1 tablespoon basil leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons Masterfoods horseradish cream 1 teaspoon Masterfoods Dijon mustard 40g butter 1 cup Campbells …
Chicken Carbonara Serves 1 100g fresh peppercorn fettuccini 1 medium brown onion 2 cloves garlic 2 Tablespoons olive oil 200g chicken breast fillet, sliced thickly 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine 1/2 cup (125ml) cream 50g goats cheese 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley 1. Cook pasta in medium saucepan of …
Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie Serves 1 50g butter 1 small red onion (80g), sliced finely 1 chicken breast fillet (200g), sliced finely 1 field mushroom (80g), chopped coarsely 2 Tablespoons plain flour 20g butter 1/2 cup (125ml) Campbell’s real chicken stock 1/3 cup (80ml) thickened cream 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1. Preheat …
Cauliflower and Cream Cheese Soup 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 cups chicken stock 220g cream cheese 3/4 cup cream 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chervil to garnish Bring stock and cauliflower to the boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or …
Bok Choy and Tofu Soup 1/2 packet dried bean curd 1/2 bunch fresh coriander 1/2 bunch fresh Vietnamese mint 2 cups fresh bean shoots 1 cup dried fungus 1 can straw mushrooms (no added sugar) 1 tablespoon fish sauce (no added sugar) 1 small chilli, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon tamarind puree 1 clove garlic, …
Basmati Rice Salad 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 315g cannelloni or Soya beans, cooked 4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 continental cucumber, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup basil leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garlic chives, finely chopped 1 lemon, juice 1 …
Tuscan Pasta Bake Serves 4 200g pasta twirls 3 sticks of celery 400g can borlotti or cannelloni beans, drained 400g can of tomatoes 1/4 bottle of red wine 1 vegetable stock cube 50g black olives 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 2. Put the pasta in the base …
Chicken and Chickpea Casserole Serves 4 3 medium sized chicken breasts 1 medium red onion 1 large or 2 small carrots 200g canned chickpeas 200g sweet corn 300g passata (sieved tomatoes) or 400g tin of tomatoes 1/2 tablespoon bouillon or other stock 5 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice pepper 1. Preheat oven …
Photo by Mel Pumpkin Soup 40g butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 whole pumpkin, chopped 2 large potatoes, chopped 6 cups of chicken stock 1/2 cup of cream Melt the butter in a soup pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add pumpkin and potato; cook a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, …
Chicken Soup for the Soul 6 chicken wings/legs/pieces 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, or fresh soup mix 1/2 cup rice, uncooked salt and pepper to taste fresh coriander, chopped 1 lemon 1. Boil chicken in water. 2. Add stock, vegetables, rice, coriander, salt, pepper and squeeze of lemon. 3. Boil until …
Chicken Soup 500 grams chicken thighs 1/2 bunch celery 3 carrots 1 large onion 2 packets chicken noodle soup 1 tin chicken and corn soup chicken stock salt and/or pepper to taste Cut up vegies and chicken. Put into large boiler cover with chicken stock to whatever consistency you like. Add chicken noodle soup packets. …
Chicken Salad Prep and cook time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 4 1.3kg chicken 1 few black peppercorns and bay leaves 2 x 5ml spoons cumin seeds Handful of almonds 2 x 15ml spoons whole milk natural yoghurt 3 x 15ml spoons mayonnaise 2 lemons, juiced and zested 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 20g …
Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad Serves 4 300g packet soba noodles, cooked and cooled 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (see variation) 2 Lebanese cucumbers, finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander Dressing: 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce juice of 1 lemon …
Chicken and Coconut Mild Soup 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, sliced 6 coriander roots, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 3 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 1 long red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 …
Beef, Noodle and Vegetable Salad Serving size: Serves 2 Recipe can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Store covered, in refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze. Vegetables can be microwaved. 1 tablespoon oil 300g piece beef eye-fillet steak 100g rice vermicelli 1/2 bunch (about 6 spears) fresh asparagus 1 carrot 50g snow peas 1/2 red pepper, thinly …