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Vegetable Lasagne Serves 6 1 bunch English spinach, washed and stalks removed 200g packet instant lasagne sheets 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Parmesan cheese or low-fat cheddar cheese Vegetable sauce: 2 teaspoons oil 2 medium onions (240g), chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 teaspoons minced garlic 250g mushrooms, sliced 1 small green capsicum (100g), chopped …
Baked Manicotti Servings: 6 8 ounces Manicotti, uncooked 1 15-ounce container part-skim Ricotta cheese, whipped until smooth 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup sliced scallions 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping Prepare pasta according to package directions; …
Baby Shell Pasta Salad with Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel and Grilled Sweet Onions Servings: 8 SALAD 1 pound small pasta shells, uncooked 1 1/2 cups fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise 1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 teaspoons olive oil OR 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup Calamata …
Steak and Kidney Pie Serves 6 1 kg (21b) chuck steak, trimmed 250 g (8 oz) kidneys 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) beef stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar Parsnip Pastry: 200 g (61/2 oz) …
Herbed Risotto Mix 710g (3 1/4 cups) Arborio rice 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 3 tsp dried Italian herbs 1 tsp dried garlic granules In a medium bowl, combine rice, dried onion, herbs, and dried garlic. Divide mixture evenly among 8 small resealable plastic bags. Seal and label. Store at room temperature for up to …
Bruschetta Seasoning Oil: 1/3 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Tomato Topping: 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 loaf French Bread (8 ounces), spit …
Fried Rice 4 cups cold cooked rice 4 tablespoons oil 3 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 scallion, chopped fine (spring onion/shallot) Break rice apart with wet hands. Heat oil on high flame in wok. Stir-fry rice rapidly, turning spatula constantly until the rice is thoroughly heated. Make a well in center …
Indonesian Fried Rice 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 400ml/14fl oz long-grain white rice 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp chilli bean sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 2 tsp sesame …
Almond Fried Rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions and tops 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 egg, beaten 3 cups cold cooked rice 1/2 cup diced cooked ham 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. …
Bacon Fried Rice 3/4 pound bacon 3 eggs 4 tablespoons Oil 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 cups cold cooked rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Fry bacon very crispy, drain, cut in 1/4″ strips and set aside. Beat eggs until white and yolk are well mixed, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, …
Perfect Fried Rice 50 mL peanut oil 3 eggs Leftover boiled rice, cold (aprox 2-3 cups) 1/2 cup small prawns, shelled and deveined 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup peas 200g char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), diced pinch salt pinch white pepper pinch sugar 1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add oil to …
Perfect Rice 3 cups water 1 tsp salt 2 cups Calrose rice 1. Put the salt and water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Add the Calrose rice. Stir, and bring back to the boil. *(Tip: there’s no need to wash Australian rice before cooking to remove foreign matter.) 3. Place …
Fried Rice olive or canola oil spray 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 spring onions, sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, sliced 150 g fresh baby corn 1 cup button mushrooms, halved 150 g shaved ham, chopped 6 cups cold cooked rice 1 cup frozen peas 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sweet Chilli …
Simple Fried Rice Serves 4-6 2 cups/440g long-grain rice 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 rashers bacon (chopped) 1 clove garlic (crushed) 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 red pepper (chopped) 1 carrot, cut into thin strips 250g uncooked prawns (shelled and deveined) 60g frozen peas 4 spring onions (sliced diagonally) 1 tablespoon soy sauce …
Delicious Fried Rice 1/3 cup peanut oil 4 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon peanut oil, extra 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 4 garlic cloves, diced 1 medium-sized brown onion, finely diced 1/2 cup roughly chopped rindless bacon rashers or Chinese sausage 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing wine 5 cups cooked medium-grain …
Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry 1-1/4 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, bell pepper strips and shredded carrots 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce, preferably sesame-ginger flavour 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 3 cups hot cooked rice …
Easy One Pan Mince Chow Mein 500g mince 1 cup diced celery 1/2 head cabbage, chopped (Savoy or Chinese cabbage works well) 2 medium onions, chopped 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans 1 cup rice 1 packet chicken noodle soup 2 chicken stock cubes 2 Tbsp oil 2 cups water soy sauce to taste …
Mince Hedgehogs 500g mince beef (or lamb) 2 cans crushed tomato 2 cups rice, uncooked 1 egg 1 cup grated cheese 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the mince, egg, cheese and rice. 3. Using your hands, mix together until well …
Antipasto Sandwich 12 ounces cooked roast beef, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Italian dressing, divided 1 (8-ounce) loaf Vienna bread, unsliced 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives 6 lettuce leaves 6 tomato slices, cut 1/4-inch thick 6 onion slices, cut 1/8-inch thick 6 green onions bell pepper rings, cut 1/4-inch thick 6 slices cheese # Place beef …
Shepherds Pie Serving size: Serves 6 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 500g lean cooked roast lamb or beef 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 cup chicken stock or water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup celery …
Speedy Shepherds Pie Serves 4 500g finely minced beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 445g can vegetable or beef soup 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Mashed Potato for topping Pre-mash your potatoes. Heat some oil in a pan and brown the onion and minced beef. Stir in …
Shepherds Pie Cooking Oil Spray 2 brown Onions – thinly sliced 1 large Carrot – finely chopped 2 celery sticks – finely chopped 500g lean “diet” Chicken Mince or if you are vegetarian opt for lentils, lowering the fat content even more. 2 tablespoons Plain Flour 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 …
Pasta Bake 3 cups spiral noodles (cooked) 1/2 cup diced bacon (cooked) 3/4 cup grated tasty cheese 1 pkt cheese and leek soup 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups if cooked in microwave 2 tbsp butter Melt butter add blended soup and milk, stir till boiling then combine with noodles and bacon. Pour into greased …
Saucy Devilled Meatballs and Pasta 500g mince 1 med brown onion, chopped finely 2 cups stale breadcrumbs 1 egg (beaten lightly) 2 Tbsp tomato sauce 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 x 410g cans tomatoes (crushed) 1/2 cup (125ml) beef stock 1 Tbsp tomato sauce (extra) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (extra) 1 …
Spicy Beef Burger 450g/16oz lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp tomato ketchup 1 tsp mustard 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely diced 2 spring onions, sliced handful basil leaves, chopped olive oil for frying 1. In a large bowl mix together the mince, garlic, tomato …
Rice and Fruit Age: 6 months + Cook a small amount of rice and mash. Add this to any pureed fruit. Puree for younger bubs.
Sweet Potato, Apple and Rice Age: 6 Months + 1 Apple equal amount sweet potato 1 tablespoon rice Chop apple and sweet potato and place in pan with rice. Just cover with water and bring to boil. Gently simmer till tender. Drain and either mash or puree (depending on likes and age).
Chicken and Vegetable Risotto Age: 10 months + 1 small chicken breast finely chopped or minced 1 small onion finely chopped 1 cup jasmine rice 2 cups finely chopped vegetables (e.g. pumpkin, zucchini, Swede, potato, cauliflower, broccoli, choko) Unsalted chicken stock to cover 1. Add all ingredients and bring to boil 2. Once boiled reduce …
Creamy Banana Rice Age: 7 months + Serves: 2 serves 2 tablespoons rice 1 banana pinch of cinnamon 2 teaspoons cream 1. Boil rice to its all mushy. 2. Add the mashed banana and stir it into the rice then add the cinnamon and then add the cream. 3. Stir it all in until it …
Rice Loaf Age: 12 months + 2 cups cooked long grain rice 1 cup finely shredded spinach 2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese 1/2 cup tomato sauce 310g can sweetcorn kernels, drained 1 egg beaten (avoid egg whites if there is a family allergy) 1. Preheat the oven to 180. Combine all ingredients in a …
Rice Pudding 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup milk warmed few drops of vanilla flavouring essence 1 tablespoon sugar 1. Combine all ingredients 2. Cook very gently for 10 minutes until rice is heated through. 2-4 baby serves.
Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Serves 4. 6 small pork sausages or 3 large 1 small onion, peeled 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 6 tbsp milk 400 g canned plum tomatoes 1 tsp sugar pinch of grated nutmeg sea salt freshly ground black pepper 500 g penne, rigatoni or similar short tube pasta …
Chicken and Corn Rice Soup 1/4 cup (50 g / 1 2/3 oz) jasmine rice 4 cups (1 litre / 32 fl oz) reduced salt chicken stock 2 skinless chicken thigh fillets, chopped 1 medium carrot, diced 1 medium celery stick, diced 125 g (4 oz) can creamed corn 1. Put the rice into a …
Macaroni Cheese with Ham and Corn 1 cup (105 g / 3 1/2 oz) macaroni 30 g (1 oz) milk-free margarine 1 tablespoon plain flour 300 ml (10 fl oz) soy or rice milk 100 g (3 1/3 oz) ham, chopped 1 cup (155 g / 5 oz) fresh or frozen corn kernels 100 g …
Creamed Rice with Sultanas 1/4 cup (55 g / 1 2/3 oz) short-grain rice 3 cups (750 ml / 24 fl oz) vanilla soy or rice milk 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 tablespoons sultanas 1. Put the rice, milk and sugar into a pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for …
Fruit Salad Utensils: large bowl chopping board knife vegetable peeler wooden spoon Ingredients: 2 oranges your favourite fresh fruits such as: grapes banana peach pear apple melon kiwi fruit berries pawpaw pineapple Method: 1. Wash the fruit under the tap. Ask an adult to peel the pineapple and slice it into rings. 2. Carefully cut …
Watermelon Salad Utensils: salad plate cutting board knife spoon tea-towel Ingredients: lettuce leaves 1 slice of watermelon 3 cm thick 1 cup cottage cheese strawberries Method: 1. Wash the lettuce leaves under cold tap water, then pat them dry with the tea-towel. Arrange the lettuce on a salad plate. 2. Ask an adult to cut …
Nachos Utensils: can-opener knife fork cutting board bowl measuring spoon baking sheets eggslice colander serving plate oven mitt Ingredients: 200 g bag of corn chips 200 g cheddar cheese 440 g can baked beans 300 g carton sour cream Method: 1. Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 200’C. 2. Arrange corn chips on …
Porcupine Casserole Serves: 4 Meatballs: 600g lean beef mince 1/3 cup raw long grain rice 1 teaspoon beef stock powder 1 egg white Sauce: 1 x 420g can tomato soup 1 x 425g can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup onion finely diced 1 cup water 2 teaspoons beef stock powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon …
Rice Salad 1 cup rice 3 radishes 2 stalks celery 2 eschalots 1 small can corn kernels (150g) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1. Fill a large saucepan 3/4 fill with water and bring to boil. 2. Add rice and cook for 20 minutes. Test for tenderness. 3. Rinse and wash well. 4. Thinly slice radishes, …
Potato Casserole 500g potatoes 1 large onion 2 rashers bacon 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (2x20ml spoons) or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 250gm grated cheese 1/2 cup milk or cream Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs (optional) Preheat oven to 180c. 1. Was potatoes. Peel and slice potatoes and onion very thinly. 2. Remove …
Tuna Mornay 250g short pasta 40g butter 3 tablespoons plain flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup cream salt and pinch of white pepper 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup grated cheese 425g tuna drained 2 tablespoons chopped parsley juice of half a lemon 1 cup breadcrumbs 30g butter, melted 1/3 cup grated parmesan …
Chicken Casserole 6-8 pieces chicken (approx 1kg) 2 onions garlic (optional) 2 stalks celery 1 can soup (400g) see below 1/2 capsicum 1 chicken stock cube 2 teaspoons parsley Preheat oven to 180C. 1. Chop onions, celery and parsley. Open can soup. 2. Place in casserole dish. Add chicken pieces. 3. Add onions and celery …
Beef Casserole 750g stewing steak 2 onions 1 carrot 2 stalks celery 1/2 capsicum (optional) 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons flour (4x20ml spoons) salt, pepper 1/4 teaspoon mixed herbs 3 tablespoons (3x20mls) tomato paste 1 tablespoon (1x20ml spoon) Worcestershire sauce Preheat oven 150C. 1. Remove excess fat from meat. 2. Dice into 2cm cubes …
Baked Sausages 500g sausages 2 rashers bacon 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1 cup water 2 tablespoons (2x20mls) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons (2x20mls) Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons (2x20mls) plain flour salt, pepper Preheat oven to 180C. 1. Separate sausages and pierce 3 or 4 times on each side. 2. Place in bottom of the casserole dish. …
Tomato Rice Meatloaf Serves 6 500g topside minced beef 250g sausage mince 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice 440g can tomato soup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Lightly grease base and sides of a 15x25cm loaf pan. Combine minces, egg, onion and rice …
Steak on a Stick (Beef Kebabs) Yield: 28 1-1/4 pounds well-trimmed beef top sirloin steak 2-3 tablespoons Zesty Herb Rub (below) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 56 medium-small fresh mushrooms 28 six-inch skewers Olive oil non-stick cooking spray 1. Rinse the meat with cool water and pat it dry with paper towels. For appetizers, slice …
Savoury Meat Pie Pastry 2 cups S.R. flour 6 tablespoons butter (6 x 20mls spoons) 80-100mls cold water pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter (greasing) 1/2 cup flour extra Filling meat filling as for savoury mince Preheat oven to 190C. 1. Grease pie dish. 2. Sift flour and salt into a bowl. 3. Add butter and …
Cheesy Beef Pie The crust of the pie is well flavoured mince , good to serve either hot or cold. Mince Crust: 500grams of mince 1 small onion grated 2 tablespoons of low carb tomato sauce 1 teaspoon of dried oregano Salt pepper to taste Filling: 1 tablespoon of oil 1 clove of garlic (optional) …
Aussie Meat Pies with Pea Mash 1 tbsp oil 1 kg diced beef 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 med onion chopped 1/4 cup plain flour 3 1/2 cups beef stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 frozen shortcrust pastry [thawed] fresh herbs to garnish Pea Mash: 3 med potatoes chopped 1 1/2 …
Mexican Cottage Pie 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small brown onion, chopped finely 500g beef mince 1 clove garlic, crushed 35g packet taco seasoning mix 300g can Tomato Supreme (canned tomato with capsicum and celery) 125g can corn kernels (rinsed and drained) 3/4 cup (180ml) beef stock 600g prepared mashed potato 1 cup (120g) grated …
Porcupines 500g mince 1 small onion, grated 2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup short grain rice, uncooked pepper 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 can tomato soup # Place mince, grated onion, flour, rice and pepper in a bowl. # Add beaten egg and mix well together. # With floured hands form into balls. # Mix soup …
Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto 3 bunches asparagus 12 slices of prosciutto, halved crosswise Fill a high sided frying pan with water. Season with salt and bring to a simmer. Remove the woody ends from the asparagus and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Halve crosswise. Place the …
Bliss balls Makes about 30 balls 1 cup puffed millet or rice 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup rice malt, (or honey) 1/2 cup tahini 1 cup almond meal or L.S.A (linseeds, sunflower seeds, almonds) meal 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, brazil, hazelnuts etc) 1 cup …
Caramel Nut Popcorn 1/2 cup popping corn 5 tablespoons of oil. Cook popcorn following packet directions 2 Tbsp Honey 3/4 Cup sugar 125g butter 1/2 Cup peanuts Stir Honey, sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved then boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, mix peanuts through and …
Cherry Tomato Appetizers Makes 40 40 Cherry tomatoes 7 1/2 ounces tuna 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons onions, grated salt and pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon heavy cream, to moisten 1. Cut thin slice from stem end of each tomato. 2. Remove pulp, and invert on paper towel to drain. 3. …
Chilli Chicken Appetizers 4 medium nectarines or peaches 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken 2 teaspoons Thai garlic-chilli sauce or chilli sauce 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro 1. Cut the nectarines into quarters and remove the pits. Carefully scoop out some of the fruit, leaving a 1/4-inch border inside the peel. Chop the scooped-out portion of …
Chinese Steamed Buns 1 1/2 teaspoons dried yeast 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1 shallot, chopped 250g Chinese barbequed pork, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 …
Chocolate Christmas Trees Makes approximately 45 250g packet plain sweet biscuits, crushed 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup white or dark melts Coconut, sprinkles, silver and gold cachous, for decoration Combine biscuits, coconut, baking cocoa, honey and sweetened condensed milk in a …
Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds 1 egg white 1 teaspoon cold water 4 cups whole almonds 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan. Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy but not stiff. Add …
Crab Hors D’oeuvres 3 x 8-oz packages cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp powdered sugar 1/2 tsp onion juice 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1 lb crab meat Mix and blend well all the ingredients. May be served hot in a chafing dish, or cold. …
Crisp Tortilla Chips With Guacamole 5 x 20cm tortillas vegetable oil for deep-frying 2 teaspoons ground oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Guacamole 3 small (600g) avocados 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream 1/4 teaspoon …
Crispy Caramel Corn Yield: 13 cups 1 heaping tablespoon solid coconut oil or peanut oil 1 cup unpopped white popcorn 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Heat coconut oil in a large pot over high heat. Add 6 …
Crispy Mallow Fingers 100g marshmallows 100g plain chocolate 25g butter 25g desiccated coconut 50g Rice Bubbles Melt marshmallows, chocolate and butter together in a basin over a pan of hot water. Add the coconut and Rice Bubbles. Mix well together and press into a greased 18cm shallow baking tray. Allow to set and cut into …
Curried Nuts and Bolts 2 cups of Nutrigrain 2 cups of peanuts and/or mixed nuts 1 tablespoon of oil 1 tablespoon of curry powder 1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl 2. Lay the mixture flat on a baking tray 3. Cook in a moderate oven for 15 minutes 4. Let cool Serving Suggestion: Cold, …
Ding Dongs 1 French bread stick 300ml sour cream 1 pkt cheese and leek soup mix 1/2 cup finely chopped ham Slice the French stick (not too thin). In a bowl combine sour cream, soup mix, and ham thoroughly, when mixed smear generous amounts onto each slice of your French stick. Then simply place under …
Four Colour Shu Mai Skins, also called wrappers, can be purchased fresh or frozen in Chinese grocery stores. If they are unavailable, the wrapper skins for wontons or egg rolls (cut in quarters), can be used. 30 skins or wrappers (if purchased frozen, defrost and bring to room temperature) 1/4 pound ground pork 1 cup …
Fresh Rice-Paper Rolls 1/2 pkt rice noodles 1/2 kilo cooked and peeled prawns rice paper bunch mint fine sliced lettuce (optional) snow pea sprouts (optional) * Soak noodles in boiling water until they are soft, drain and rinse under cold water. * In a frying pan or other large shallow utensil heat some water until …
Fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls Serves 4 100g vermicelli 1 pack rice paper 2 lettuce leaves, shredded 8 cooked prawns 100g bean sprouts 1 bunch Chinese chives 1 large carrot, julienned 1 bunch mint 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce 1. Soak vermicelli noodles in hot water until softened. Drain well and set aside. 2. Fill …
Fruit and Nut Balls These can be adapted a fair bit. The measurements below are VERY rough. 2 handfuls of dates 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup hazelnut meal 2 tbsp carob powder 6 or 7 dried apricots handful of pepitas vanilla essence desiccated coconut cinnamon Chop dates finely, put in a bowl and just …
Gluten Patties 1/4 cup gluten flour 1/2 cup milk 1 finely chopped onion 1 tsp Marmite 1 tbsp Peanut Butter Salt Add all ingredients, do not beat. combine until smooth. Cook in hot oil. Can be put into tomato soup or mushroom soup as a sauce.
Har gau 150g green prawns, diced 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, diced 2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornflour pinch salt pinch sugar 1/2 cup corn flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1 tablespoon potato starch boiling water # Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir …
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) 1 1/2 cups wheat starch 1/2 cup tapioca flour dash of salt 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound fresh shrimp 1 Tablespoon dry sherry 1 small can water chestnuts, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped gingerroot 1 Tablespoon chopped scallion 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 …
Lemon and Cardamom Drops 1 large egg 100g pure icing sugar 50g ground almonds 100g ground rice 1tsp cardamom finely grated rind 1 large lemon extra icing sugar for coating Preheat oven to 180C. Whisk egg and icing sugar until very pale. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Put extra icing sugar into a …
Mini Thai Chicken Cakes 2 bunches of coriander 1 kg chicken mince 2 cloves garlic 4 Tbsp of oyster sauce 1 Tbsp of fish sauce 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 1 Tbsp lemon grass 600ml coconut cream salt and pepper Whiz all ingredients in blender. Put into mini muffin tins. Bake …
Nutty Cheesecake Balls 1 pkg cream cheese 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup Splenda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla extract finely chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut In med bowl with electric mixer on med speed mix all ingredients except nuts and coconut. Chill 30 min or until firm. Roll into 3/4 inch balls then …
Swedish Nuts 3 1/2 cups mixed nuts 1/2 cup butter 2 egg whites 1 cup white sugar salt to taste Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place nuts on a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove nuts, and melt butter on pan. In a medium bowl, beat egg …
Tiny Spring Rolls (dry-fried) 2 pkts of small spring roll wrappers will make 25 spring rolls 1 tbsp each of olive and sesame oils 1 tsp Thai yellow curry paste 1/2 bunch of coriander, Roots and leaves chopped finely 1/2 small block of firm tofu, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 potato, diced 1 tbsp fish …
Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil Bites Serves 6 2 large tomatoes, sliced 6 slices Italian bread cut into bite size pieces butter 3 tablespoons basil pesto 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 slices goat cheese Preheat grill and lightly grill the bread slices. Butter each slice, …
Vol-au-vents Serving size: Serves 6 With a savoury filling, vol-au-vents (the name means “puff of wind”) make a popular entree, or, served with salad, they can be a satisfying light lunch. The recipe given here makes 6 cases. Repeat pastry recipe to make 12. Made in smaller size, they’re a good accompaniment to drinks. 375g …
Lasagne Minced beef and cheese sauce mingle enticingly between layers of fresh pasta. Serves 4-6 375g fresh lasagne sheets Meat Sauce: 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g lean minced beef 400g can tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black …