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Pumpkin Soup 1 large pumpkin 1 tsp chicken stock powder 1 tsp vegetable stock powder 1 tsp curry powder 300g bacon, chopped 1/2 onion, finely diced 1. Peel and chop the pumpkin; place in a large pot with enough water to just cover the pumpkin. Add chicken stock, vegetable stock, curry powder and bring to …
Chicken, Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Serves 4 3 green onions, chopped 350g chicken mince 375g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of moisture 4 fresh lasagne sheets 1 cup low-fat ricotta 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C. Lightly grease a 6-cup capacity baking …
Lamb and Spinach Pie Serves 6 Filling: 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g lamb mince 250g small button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3/4 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 6 large spinach leaves milk for glazing 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 …
Meat Pie Serves 6 Shortcrust Pastry: 3/4 cup plain flour 1/3 cup self-raising flour 90g butter, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons water Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 750g beef mince 2 tablespoons plain flour, extra 1 1/2 cups beef stock 1/2 cup tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce …
Savoury Zucchini Boats Makes 30 5 large zucchini 1 large tomato, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 slices of salami, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese 1. Cut each zucchini into three equal pieces (approx 4cm). Cut each piece in half lengthways. 2. Using a small teaspoon, scoop …
Creamy Chicken with Pastry Shapes Serves 4 50g butter 2-3 chicken breast fillets (500g), chopped 1 leek, finely sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 3/4 cup (185 ml) chicken stock 1/2 cup (125 ml) cream 3/4 cup (65g) button mushrooms 1 sheet puff pastry 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C …
Mem’s Mums Chicken and Pepper Casserole 1 Tbsp oil 1 onion 1 green pepper (capsicum) 440g can cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cup sour cream 1 chicken Heat oil in a saucepan; add onion and pepper, cook, stirring until soft. Stir soup and sour cream into saucepan and mix well. Remove the chicken meat …
Fish Pie 350g fillet of white fish, baked, poached or steamed – drained and flaked and cooking liquid reserved 1/2 cup basic white sauce 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 2 potatoes, cooked 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons butter 1. Preheat the oven …
Seafood Pasta 300g pasta 2 Tbsp water 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup milk 2 tsp cornflour 1 1/2 cups (230g) mixed cooked seafood 1 Tbsp chopped parsley coarsely ground black pepper salt to taste 1. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water, and bring to a rapid boil. Add …
Thai Fried Rice This is for a large quantity and is the recipe I used while working in a Thai Restaurant as the chef. 300 g sliced Chicken Breast (or minced chicken – can be more then 300g) Oil 6 eggs 13 Tablespoons of Sugar 4 Tablespoons of Chicken Powder 4 Tablespoons of Oyster Sauce …
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Serves: 4 100g unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup self raising flour 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup caster sugar Topping: 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups boiling water 1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, milk and egg. 2. In a separate large …
Lamb Tagine Serves: 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 (depending on size) lamb shanks, fat trimmed 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Moroccan dried spice mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 x 300g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet potato, …
Beef Curry 500g chuck steak, fat removed and cubed 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large potato, chopped Half cauliflower, chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon coriander Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Add a little water, enough so that ingredients are mostly covered. Cook for 6+ hours …
Beef, Onion and Tomatoes with Gravy 1kg blade steak, cubed 2 onions, thickly sliced 4 tomatoes, thickly sliced chopped basil and parsley seasoning to taste Gravy: 2 tbsp gravy mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Layer, meat, onion and tomatoes with herbs and seasonings. Whisk …
Beef Casserole 500g steak, cubed 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped thinly 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes 1 can Heinz Big Red tomato soup a dash of Worcestershire sauce a dash of white vinegar Brown the steak …
Vegetable Stew with Caraway Dumplings 2 small leeks trimmed, thinly sliced 2 swedes or parsnips, peeled, coarsely chopped 2 stalks of celery coarsely chopped 1 onion coarsely chopped 2 cups vegetable stock 420g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 400g can diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/4 …
Chicken, Asparagus and Corn Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken, cooked and sliced 1/2 cup canned asparagus pieces, drained 1/2 cup creamed corn salt and pepper to taste 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add chicken and cook until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Curried Chicken and Sweet Potato 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, finely diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups roughly mashed sweet potato 2 teaspoons mild curry powder 1 tablespoon milk 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add chicken and onion and cook until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per …
Green Curry Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 250g chicken thigh fillets, diced 3-4 teaspoons green curry paste 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup finely sliced green beans 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook chicken until browned. Add paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar and beans. Simmer for …
Hawaiian Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, sliced 50g ham, chopped 50g drained pineapple pieces, diced 50g grated cheese 1. Heat oil in Frypan, cook chicken until browned. 2. Combine ingredients; cool. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Sweet Chilli Chicken Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g chicken tenderloin, sliced 1 stick celery, chopped 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1. Heat oil in Frypan, cook chicken until browned. 2. Combine ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Pasta Al Forno 1 egg 30mL milk 50g grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pasta sauce or tomato puree 2 cups cooked pasta salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Combine egg, milk, cheese, salt and pepper, beat lightly. 2. Add pasta sauce and pasta. Mix well. With baking paper, make cups suitable to fit …
Spinach and Corn Pies 1 cup chopped spinach leaves, washed 2 x 125g cans creamed corn 1/2 cup grated cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Corn and Ham Pies 2 x 125g cans creamed corn 100g ham, finely chopped 1 cup grated tasty cheese salt and pepper to taste 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Salmon Pies 3 x 105g cans pink salmon, drained and flaked 1/3 cup tartare sauce 3 green onions, sliced 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Hasty Tasty 4 slices white bread olive oil spray 2 tablespoons tomato paste 50g cabanossi, diced 50g grated cheese 1. Cut bread with large cutter. 2. Spray oil on the top and underside of each slice of bread. 3. Spread bread with tomato paste, and place into Pie Maker. 4. Divide cabanossi and cheese evenly …
Seafood and Egg Pies 100g seafood extender, diced 2 hardboiled eggs, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Open Spicy Prawn and Tomato Pies 1 tomato, finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 12 small cooked prawns, peeled and deveined 1. Combine tomato, onion, tomato paste and coriander. 2. Spoon out evenly into Pie Maker. 3. Make pies as per instructions, omitting lid. …
Creamy Seafood Pies 1 tablespoon olive oil 200g green prawns, peeled, veins removed and chopped 150g boneless white fish fillet, diced 20g butter 1 tablespoon flour 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook prawns and fish for 2-3 minutes or until cooked. Transfer seafood …
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus 2/3 cup chopped asparagus 100g smoked salmon, chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 2 green onions, sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain. 2. Combine all ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Oat and Currant Tarts 1/3 cup currants juice of 1/2 orange 50g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond essence 1 small egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 2 teaspoons strawberry jam 1. In a saucepan, combine currants and juice and bring to the boil. Remove from heat and …
Peaches and Cream 1 1/4 cups drained and chopped canned peaches 100g cream cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1. Beat cream cheese and honey together until soft. Stir through peaches. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Bread and Apple Pudding 3 slices white bread 30mL milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 grated green apple cinnamon 1. Tear bread into small pieces, place in a bowl and add milk. 2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, sugar, apple and cinnamon. 3. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 4. Place mixture …
Caramel Pear Pies 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 small pears, cored and sliced 1/4 cup cream cinnamon and nutmeg to taste 1. Melt butter in a pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and allow the brown sugar to melt and caramelise. 2. Add the pears and stir gently until soft. 3. Pour the …
Apricot Custard Pies 1 cup drained apricot halves, chopped 4 almond or coconut macaroon biscuits, crushed 1/2 cup prepared custard 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Apple Cinnamon Pies 1 1/3 cups pie or stewed apples 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Brandied Steak and Mushroom Pies 1 tablespoon oil 200g steak, finely chopped 200g mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon brandy 1 tablespoon cream 1. Heat oil in a Skillet, add steak, cook until browned. 2. Add mushrooms, brandy and cream. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes or until mixture thickens; cool. 3. Make pies as per …
Herbed Pork Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 300g pork fillet, sliced 1/2 tablespoon apple sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add pork fillet and cook for 3 minutes; cool. 2. Combine with remaining ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Ham and Asparagus Pies 3/4 cup drained asparagus cuts 120g ham, chopped 70g cheese, grated black pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Sausage Pies 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, sliced 1 continental sausage, sliced 1 tomato, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1. Heat oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes. 2. Combine all ingredients. 3. Make pies as per instructions.
Shepherd’s Pie 1 1/3 cups leftover cooked mince eg. Bolognaise sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed potato 1. Combine mince with egg. 2. Place 1/3 cup mince in the pastry base and 1/4 cup of mashed potato on the top. 3. Close Pie Maker and cook for 8-10 minutes. Tip: Potato can be …
Prosciutto, Goats Cheese and Sundried Tomato Pies 4 slices prosciutto, chopped 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, drained and sliced 150g goats cheese, crumbled 1 cup baby rocket leaves, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Eggs Provencale 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup grated cheese 4 eggs pepper 1. Place pastry base into preheated Pie Maker. 2. Combine tomato and cheese, place into pastry base. 3. Crack egg on top, sprinkle with pepper. Close Pie Maker and cook for 8 minutes.
Quick and Easy Quiche 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup milk 2 green onions, sliced 120g ham, sliced 1/3 cup grated cheese 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Place pastry base into preheated Pie Maker, pour the mixture into the base. Close and cook for 10 minutes then turn off and leave for 3 minutes to …
Asparagus Quiche 3 eggs 5 green onions, sliced 1 cup asparagus pieces, drained 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese salt and pepper to taste 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Place pastry bases into preheated Pie Maker. Pour egg mixture into the base, close and cook for 10 minutes, then turn off and leave for 3 minutes …
Tomato and Basil Quiche 20g butter/margarine 1 leek, sliced 1 egg 1 egg yolk 150mL thickened cream 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 small vine ripe tomato, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add leek. Cook …
Pumpkin and Bacon Quiche 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup mashed pumpkin 1 cup crumbed feta cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 1. Saute bacon in Frypan until crisp, add onion and cook 2-3 minutes; cool. 2. …
Seafood and Avocado Pies 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 200g fish fillets, diced 1 small avocado, diced black pepper to taste 1. Heat oil in a Frypan, cook onion and garlic until transparent. Add fish and fry until just cooked. 2. Add remaining ingredients and heat through. 3. Make …
Tuna and Broccoli Pies 1 small onion, chopped 30g butter 1 tablespoon flour 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup grated cheese 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched 185g can tuna, drained 1. To make sauce: sauté onion in butter for 2=3 minutes. 2. Add flour and stir well. 3. Whisk in milk and cheese until smooth. 4. …
Seafood Laksa Pies 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 green onions, sliced 300g seafood marinara, diced 2 tablespoons laksa paste 1/3 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup cooked and drained vermicelli noodles 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Add onions and seafood and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add laksa paste and coconut milk. …
Salmon and Sweet Potato 1 x 210g can pink salmon, drained 1 cup roughly mashed sweet potato 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon mayonnaise black pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions. Note: This pie is delicious when made without a pastry top.
Salmon Patties 2 cups mashed potato 1 x 110g can pink salmon, drained 2 green onions, sliced 1 egg salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Combine ingredients, mash well. 2. Grease Pie Maker and place 1/2 cup of filling into dishes. Cook for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Honey Soy Chicken Pies 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 250g chicken mince 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 red capsicum, chopped finely 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook the garlic and ginger for l minute. Add the mince and cook stirring until the …
Mini Mexican Tortilla Stacks 250g lean beef mince 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 2 tablespoons water 4 round flour tortillas 2 tablespoons refried beans 2 tablespoons taco sauce 50g grated tasty cheese freshly chopped avocado and tomatoes to serve 1. Cook mince in Frypan until browned. 2. Add taco seasoning and water, cook and stir on …
Chocolate Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Spoon mixture into preheated Pie Maker and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Herbed Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Spoon mixture into reheated Pie Maker andcook for 10 minutes or untilgolden brown.
Wholemeal Cheese Damper 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 cup self-raising flour 60g butter 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1. Sift flour into a large bowl, rub in butter and stir through tasty cheese. 2. Make a well in the centre, add milk and water, stir well to make …
Plain Damper 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup water pinch of salt 1. Combine ingredients to form a sticky dough. 2. Spoon 1/2 cup of mixture into preheated Pie Maker. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Mediterranean Pies 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 100g mushrooms 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 small zucchini, grated 2 artichoke hearts, quartered 1/3 cup tasty cheese grated 1. Heat oil in a Skillet; cook onion until oftened. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, combine with remaining ingredients; cool. …
Chilli Lentil Pies 1/2 cup brown lentils, cooked 1 red chilli 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1. Place lentils, chilli and tomato paste in a Food Processor. Blend until smooth. Stir celery through the mixture. 2. Make pies as per instructions. Note: This recipe is delicious served without the pastry top.
Spicy Sweet Potato 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Curried Potato Pies 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup peas, cooked 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 egg 1. Combine ingredients, mash well. 2. Make as per instructions.
Ricotta Titbit 1 egg 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese 4 slices of white bread butter/margarine salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Combine egg and parsley. Beat well. 2. Add ricotta, stir until combined. 3. Cut bread with large cutter and spread the underside with butter/margarine. 4. Place bread …
Aussie Bushman’s Pies 200g beef steak, chopped 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 teaspoon beef stock powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, finely chopped 100g field mushrooms, diced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup water 1. Toss steak in combined flour, stock powder and pepper. 2. Heat oil in Frypan, cook …
Ham and Mushroom Pies 30g butter 250g mushrooms, chopped 100g ham, chopped 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 cup skim milk 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add mushrooms and stir over a low heat for approximately 5 minutes. 2. Add ham and flour, stir over a low heat for 1 …
Mexican Beef and Bean Pies 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 150g minced beef 125g can kidney beans, drained 1 tablespoon tomato paste a few drops of Tabasco sauce (to taste) 1. Heat oil in a saucepan, add the onion and mince, cook until brown. 2. Remove from heat, add kidney beans, …
Mini Beef and Beer Pies 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 rashers rindless bacon finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 500g beef mince 1/4 cup plain flour 375 ml bottle beer 1 cup beef stock shortcrust pastry puff pastry 1 egg beaten Preheat oven to 200C. Lightly spray muffin tin or pie tins. Cut out shortcrust …
Steak and Mushroom Red Wine Pies short crust pastry 2 tbsp olive oil 500g chuck or blade steak diced small 1 onion chopped 200g button mushrooms diced large 2 tbsp plain flour 250 ml red wine 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 1 tbsp chopped rosemary 2 tbsp chopped parsley salt and pepper …
Chicken and Leek Pies 1 chicken breast 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 25g butter 1 medium leek finely chopped 1 small celery stick finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 6 sheets puff pastry 1 egg yolk 2 tsp milk flat leaf …
Pork and Veal Ravioli with Creamy Sauce Serves 4 Dough: 2 cups plain white flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons oil 1/3 cup water Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 4 spring onions 3 garlic cloves 250g pork and veal mince 1 egg, lightly beaten Sauce: 60 g butter 1 cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons fresh …
Mini Quiche 1 kg ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (6 sheets) 6 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, finely diced 6 eggs 1 cup cream 1 cup grated cheese 1 tablespoon chopped dried parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the onion and bacon over a low heat until the onion is softened. Allow to cool a …
Beer-Braised Lamb 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp white pepper 1 lb boneless lean lamb shoulder, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup amber beer 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 3 Tbsp vegetable …
Porcupines 1 onion 500g mince 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/4 cup uncooked rice Pepper and salt to taste 1 egg 1 can tomato soup (400g) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, fresh or dried Preheat oven to 180`C. 1. Peel and chop onion. 2. Place meat, rice, parsley, onion, salt and pepper into …
Steamed Pork Buns Makes 10 buns 2 cups plain flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Shao hsing rice wine 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 teaspoon sesame oil 250g Chinese barbecue …
Spaghetti and Meatballs Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400g can diced tomatoes 2 cups beef stock 300g dried spaghetti pasta parmesan cheese, finely grated and small basil leaves, to serve Meatballs: 500g premium beef mince 1 small brown onion, grated …
Macaroni Salad 1 cup macaroni 1/2 capsicum (preferably red) 1 stalk celery 2 eschalots or 1 onion 1 small can corn kernels (150g) 1. Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water and bring to boil. 2. Add macaroni and cook 10 mins. Test for tenderness. 3. Drain through colander and rinse. 4. Drain liquid …
Tomato Lasagne Serves 5 350g lasagne sheets 80g grated parmesan cheese Tomato Sauce: 125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes 12 basil leaves, torn Bechamel Sauce: 120g butter 80g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1 litre (4 cups) milk, warmed 1-2 pinches nutmeg 1. To make the tomato …
Macaroni Cheese 500g macaroni 80g butter 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour 1 litre full cream milk, warmed 1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 90g (1 cup) grated gruyere 80g (1 cup) grated mature cheddar 100g (1 1/2 cups) finely grated parmesan 2 cups fresh, coarse breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil l. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced). …
Club Sandwich Cut 1 large, crusty loaf lengthways into 3 x 1.5cm thick slices. Brush with olive oil and lightly grill all sides. Place 2 sliced tomatoes, 4 cooked crispy bacon rashers and 200g thinly sliced cooked chicken breast on a bread slice. Top with another bread slice, then top this slice with a spreading …
Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cut a brioche loaf into 8 x 1 cm thick slices. Place 250g dark choc bits in a microwave-proof bowl and cook on high for 1 minute until partially melted. Spread the chocolate evenly over 4 brioche slices. Top with the remaining slices to form 4 sandwiches. Whisk 4 eggs with 1/2 …
Panzanella Preheat oven to 240°C (fan-forced). Break a 1-2 day old ciabatta loaf into about 2cm-cubed chunks. Roll in olive oil, season, place on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a bowl. Add 6 diced tomatoes, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 sliced small red onion, 2 finely sliced …
Croque Monsieur In a large bowl, combine 1 cup gruyere cheese, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon chopped chives to form a smooth paste. Spread the paste over 4 slices thick white bread. Top each with 1 slice smoked ham and another slice thick white bread …
Linguine with Chicken, Zucchini Broccolini in White Wine Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on 250ml (1 cup) white wine 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock 400g linguine 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 zucchini, sliced 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated pecorino …
Chicken, Pecan and Apple Salad with Grilled Polenta Serves 4-6 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried) 6 black peppercorns 1/2 brown onion 2 x 4cm pieces lemon peel 2 chicken breasts, on the bone 1/2 cup lightly roasted pecans, roughly chopped 2 Granny Smith apples, cored, sliced into fine wedges 2 cups baby rocket 1/2 …
Sticky Rice with Coconut and Mango 1 ripe mango 2 cups sticky rice 1 cup coconut milk 2 tsp sugar Soak the rice for 3 hours in plenty of water. Drain and rinse. Steam in a steamer for about 20-30 minutes, until more see-through and sticky. Peel the mango and slice in thin strips. Heat …
Moroccan Meatball Stew 1 lb ground lamb 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 tsp cayenne salt to taste 2 tbsp olive oil for pan frying 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, cored, …
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup 1 small BBQ chicken (cooked) 50g sachet chicken noodle soup 4 cups water 440g can creamed corn 6 spring onions chopped 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1 red capsicum diced 2 eggs beaten 1 tablespoon green ginger wine 2 tablespoons chopped coriander steamed rice, to serve 1. Remove meat from chicken, …
Tuna Mornay 1 cup spiral pasta 30g butter 6 teaspoons flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons Chicken Salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 420g can tuna, drained 1 cup grated cheese Cook pasta and drain. Place into a 6 cup casserole dish. Melt butter in saucepan and add flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly …
Parsnip Soup 600g parsnips, peeled and finely sliced 1 litre chicken stock 300ml cream 1 garlic clove, finely sliced sprig fresh oregano 4 sprigs parsley salt and pepper Pour chicken stock and cream into a large heavy based pan, bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the parsnip and garlic, then …
Taco Rice 1.5 kg mince 3 onions, diced 3 packages taco seasoning mix 3 cans (16 oz) canned diced tomatoes 6 cups cooked rice 6 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1. Brown meat and drain. 2. Combine meat, onion, taco seasoning packets, cooked rice and tomatoes in large saucepan. Simmer about 5 minutes. To Freeze: Cool, …
Fettuccine Carbonara 500g fettuccine 10 thin bacon slices 5 egg yolks 100ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons grated cheese parmesan cheese ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chives 1. Cook fettuccine in salted, boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente. 2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook bacon slices until crisp, then …
Prawn Fried Rice (Com Chien) Serves 4 4 cups cooked rice, chilled 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten well 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 12 medium raw prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, and deveined 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped …
Baby Bolognese 1 tbsp Vegetable oil 3 tbsp Onion, peeled then chopped finely 1/2 tsp of Minced Garlic 2 tbsp Celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup of Carrots, peeled and grated 125 grams of Beef Mince 1/2 tsp Tomato paste 2 Tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp of Sun-dried Tomatoes, Chopped 1/3 cup of Unsalted …
Savoury Chicken Casserole Half an onion, chopped finely 1 chicken breast, skinned and diced 1 dessertspoon olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 bouquet garni 3-4 button mushrooms, wiped and thinly sliced 150ml water 50g frozen peas, thawed Gently fry the onion and chicken until the chicken is cooked on all sides. Add the …
Cannelloni with Tasty Mince Filling This recipe is not suitable to freeze. 8 cannelloni shells 1/4 teaspoon oil 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese Tasty Mince Filling: 1 teaspoon oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion (80g), finely chopped 300g lean minced beef 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 medium tomato (100g), peeled, chopped 2 …
Cheese-Topped Lasagne Meat sauce can be made a day ahead then covered and refrigerated, or it can be frozen for 3 months. Lasagne can be made a day ahead to the stage of cooking, then covered and refrigerated but it is not suitable to freeze at this stage. This recipe is not suitable to microwave. …
Spinach and Fetta Pie Serves 8 3 x 250g packets frozen spinach, thawed, drained 250g fetta cheese, crumbled 250g ricotta cheese 1/4 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan cheese 6 green onions (green shallots), chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon lemon juice …
Seafood Chowder 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 3 (750g) potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock 2 corn cobs 500g gourmet marinara mix 200ml thickened cream Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tbs chopped fresh chives 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley Crusty French …
Corn Chowder Serves 4 to 6 2 Tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1 cup (240 ml) chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup (180 ml) chopped celery 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) peeled and thinly sliced sweet potato 1 Tbsp (15 ml) unbleached white flour 6 cups water (1440 ml) 3 cups (720 …
Lentil and Barley Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion (150g), finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced chilli 6 cups (1.5 litres) water 1.5 cups (375ml) prepared chicken stock 1 cup (200g) red lentils …