Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Rice, Pasta, Noodles, Gnocchi
Pumpkin and Pine Nut Ravioli with Sage-Butter Sauce 500g Kent pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 55g (1/3 cup) pine nuts 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 20g (1/4 cup) shredded parmesan 375g fresh lasagne sheets Salt, to season Sage-Butter Sauce: 200g butter, chopped 1/4 cup small fresh sage leaves …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Salad with Asian Dressing Serves 4 2 cups cooked brown rice (150g uncooked), cooled 1 (500g) sweet potato, peeled, roughly chopped, roasted, cooled Seeds of 1 pomegranate 100g baby spinach leaves 1 large carrot, finely shredded 2 cooked chicken breast fillets, shredded 1 cup (100g) mixed sprouts Asian Dressing (makes 150ml): …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lasagne 500g beef mince 250g veal or pork mince 1 leek washed and diced 2 onions diced 4 cloves garlic (at least) chopped finely 3 stalks of celery diced 1 zucchini grated handful of mushrooms chopped 1 large jar of tomato passata 6-8 capsicums roasted 2 large tablespoons basil pesto 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Fettuccine with Zucchini, Feta and Prosciutto 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 500g (5 small) zucchinis, coarsely grated 1 lemon, zested, juiced 1 Tablespoon torn marjoram leaves 1/4 cup torn mint leaves 20g butter 200g feta, crumbled 10 slices prosciutto, torn Pasta Dough: 300g (2 cups) plain flour, …
Baked Mushroom, Bacon and Spinach Risotto 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 150g button mushrooms, roughly chopped 2 rashers bacon, rind removed, roughly chopped 3/4 cup (150g) arborio rice 2 1/4 cups (560ml) chicken stock 30g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan 20g butter sea salt and cracked black pepper …
Pumpkin, Sage and Ricotta Lasagna 1.2 kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2 cm pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 Tbsp chopped sage, plus 12 whole leaves to serve 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 350g ricotta 1 egg 1 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 8 fresh lasagne sheets …
Baked Cauliflower and Broccoli Cannelloni 500g broccoli, washed, florets and stalks chopped 500g white cauliflower, same as broccoli 7 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced small bunch of fresh thyme, leaves picked 25g tin best quality anchovies in oil, drained and chopped, oil reserved 2-3 small dried chillies, crumbled (to taste) 500ml jar good quality …
Tortellini of Ricotta, Lemon, Parmesan and Sage Butter 400g ricotta cheese juice and zest of 2 lemons 1 handful of grated pecorino cheese 1 handful of grated parmesan cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper pasta squares or wonton wrappers 2 good knobs of butter 1 handful sage leaves 1. With a fork mix together …
BLT Risotto 8 rashers bacon 1 litre chicken stock 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 1 leek (white part only), finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 400g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 80g grated parmesan, plus shaved parmesan to serve 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf …
Photo by Mem Spaghetti With Crab, Lime And Chilli Serves: 2 150g tub Crab Meat Juice & zest of 2 lime Juice 1 lemon 1 clove Garlic, crushed 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions 1 small chilli, sliced 1 tsp Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp …
Photo by Sares – Using Romesco Sauce Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Crisp Basil Serves 4 300g fresh ricotta 100g creamy feta, crumbled 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan 1 egg, lightly whisked 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Plain flour, extra, to dust …
Photo by EmmCee Bacon and Pumpkin Pesto Pasta Serves 4 1kg kent pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces Olive oil spray Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g dried penne pasta 300g short-cut bacon, thinly sliced 125g (1/2 cup) basil pesto Shaved parmesan, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray …
Vietnamese Bun Bo Serves 2 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass 2 Tbsp kecap manis 2 Tbsp light olive oil 2 x 100g pieces of fillet steak 8 shiitake mushrooms a splash of Asian fish sauce 2 heaped tsp Asian sweet and sour sauce – didn’t use 1 cup chicken or vegie …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Broccoli and Salmon Bake 250g penne 300g broccoli , cut into large florets 25g butter 25g plain flour 600ml milk 100g mascarpone 8 sundried tomatoes (preserved in olive oil), drained and thickly sliced 2 Tbsp small capers (optional) rinsed to remove excess salt or vinegar 8 anchovy fillets, halved (optional) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon and Prawns Serves 4 60g unsalted butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped basil, plus extra to serve 400g spaghetti 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 bacon rashers, chopped 500g green prawn meat, roughly chopped 1. Pound butter, garlic, lemon and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Rollini with Semi-Dried Tomatoes Serves 4 500g eggplant, cut into 2cm cubes 1/3 cup olive oil 500g San Remo Rollini pasta 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves # Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a tray with baking paper. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pesto Chicken Pasta With Pumpkin Serves 4 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts 1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 2cm pieces 1/2 cup olive oil 240g cherry truss tomatoes 400g dried spaghetti 3 chicken breast fillets 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 small garlic clove, halved 1/2 cup shredded parmesan …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Indonesian-Style Fried Rice with Prawns and Chilli Peanut Sauce Serves 4 2 cups (400g) long-grain rice 1 fresh red birdseye chilli, finely chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp kecap manis (see notes) 1/3 cup (55g) toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Green Pasta Salad Serves: 6 500g green fettuccine 250g cherry tomatoes 2 small Lebanese or pickling cucumbers 250g rocket 1 medium red onion, finely sliced 250g bocconcini black olives for garnish Basil Pesto: 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon pine nuts 4 tablespoons grated pecorino …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Meatball Bake Serves 4 2 cups dried spiral pasta 500g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 green onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely shredded 1 large carrot, trimmed, peeled, grated 1 large zucchini, trimmed, grated 150g button mushrooms, grated 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 1 …
Pasta Frittata Makes 8 wedges 300g spaghetti 4 eggs 50g Parmesan, grated 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 60g butter 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water for about 10 minutes, until just tender but still retaining a little bite, then drain well. 2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Stir Fried Pork with Honey Noodles and Vegetables 440g thin hokkien noodles 2 tsp peanut oil 400g pork fillet, very thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced 12 green beans, sliced in half lengthways 4 spring onions finely sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 zucchini, julienned 2 Tbsp soy …
Chicken and Macaroni Bake 2 cups macaroni 500gm chicken, finely chopped 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 zucchini, finely diced 3 bacon rashers, diced 1 tin tomato soup 1/2 cup cream or sour cream 1 1/2 cups grated cheese Cook macaroni, drain and set aside. Cook chicken and set aside. Cook bacon …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Balsamic Beef and Glass Noodle Salad with Rocket and Parmesan Serves 4 400g piece lean rump steak 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar 200g glass noodles (bean thread vermicelli) 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 firmly packed cups rocket leaves …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Pasta Salad with Haloumi and Lemon Serves 4 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 55g (1/3 cup) pitted black olives 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated 1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spaghetti with Garlic Cream Prawns Serves 2 About 20 raw prawns, peeled, deveined, tail on or off Approx 6 cloves of fresh garlic depending on size – crushed 2 spring onions chopped (approx half a cup) 1 cup chopped mushrooms 2 rashers shortcut bacon, finely chopped 3/4 cup frozen peas White …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken with Port Cream and Fettuccine 115g sun dried tomatoes 2-3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup port 1 1/2 cups whipping cream Fresh fettuccine Fresh tarragon sprigs, optional as decoration 1. In a small bowl, soak tomatoes in warm water to cover until soft (about …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Baked Rice Pudding Serves 4 2 cups (500ml) milk 300ml thin cream 1/2 cup (110g) medium grain (calrose) rice, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped Pinch of ground nutmeg, plus extra to sprinkle 2 strips lemon rind 2 egg yolks 1. …
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi 325g pumpkin, diced in 2cm chunks 1 red onion, finely chopped olive oil cooking spray 5 rashers bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 500g gnocchi 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup light cream 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped …
Gnocchi 1kg potatoes, unpeeled 2 eggs, beaten lightly 30g butter, melted 1/4 cup (20g) finely grated parmesan cheese 2 cups (300g) plain flour, approx 1. Boil or steam whole potatoes until tender, drain. Peel when cool enough to handle. Mash into large bowl, stir in eggs, butter, parmesan and enough flour to make firm dough. …
Vegetarian Lasagne Serves 4 800g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium red capsicum, chopped 2 medium zucchini, halved, sliced 1 medium eggplant, chopped 200g button mushrooms, thickly sliced 400g can diced tomatoes with oregano and basil 80g …
Blue Swimmer Crab Tortellini, Saffron Butter and Tomato Essence Serves 4 500 gm vine-ripened tomatoes 1 tsp unsalted butter 1/2 zucchini, finely grated 75 ml béchamel sauce [see note] Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp pinenuts, roasted 125 gm blue swimmer crabmeat, picked Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve Pasta …
Spinach Ravioli with Basil Oil 2 bunches English spinach, trimmed 200g (7oz) ricotta cheese 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon lemon rind 1/4 cup basil leaves sea salt and cracked black pepper 32 gow gee wrappers * 200g (7oz) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Basil Oil: 1 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup (4 fl …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken, Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagne 500g butternut pumpkin, cooked and mashed pinch of nutmeg 75g thinly sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped 500g chicken mince 250g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g low fat ricotta fresh lasagne sheets 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese Tomato …
Cheesy Bolognese Pasta Bake Serves 4 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/3 cup tomato paste 375g beef mince 400g can chopped Roma tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 250g macaroni pasta Cheese Sauce: 100g butter, chopped 1/2 cup plain flour 2 1/4 cups …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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 …
Baked Ricotta Pasta 1 large tin diced tomatoes 1 diced onion 1 or 2 cloves of crushed garlic salt, pepper to taste basil, oregano chilli fine chopped mushrooms (optional) olives (optional) fine chopped spinach (optional) capsicum (optional) enough pasta to fill a large casserole dish (about 500grams) 1-2 teaspoons butter 200 grams of ricotta 1/2 …
Baked Carbonara 400g Fettuccine 4 Eggs 2 Cups Cream 1 1/2 Cups Milk 4 Rashers Bacon 1 cup sliced mushroom 1 onion diced 1-2 cloves of garlic A sprinkle of Italian Herbs 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan A sprinkle of grated Cheddar Preheat oven to 180C. Cook the Pasta till al dente. At the same time …
Bacon and Mushroom Risotto Serves 4-5 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 100g chopped bacon 25g butter 2 cups chicken stock or water 1 cup frozen peas 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 x 420g condensed cream of mushroom soup 100g sliced mushrooms 1 small finely chopped onion 1. Stir condensed creamy mushroom soup and stock or …
Avocado and Parma Ham Pasta 250g Pasta of your choice 6 slices good quality smoked bacon 2 avocado, peeled and sliced 3 Tomatoes, seeds removed, sliced small bunch Basil, finely chopped small bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Parmesan cheese shavings For the Dressing: 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 shallot, …
Angel Hair Pasta in Garlic Sauce 1 pkt capellini (angel hair) pasta – (16 oz) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4 x garlic cloves finely chopped 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese Freshly-ground black pepper to serve 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. 2. While pasta is cooking, heat …
All-In-One Pasta Bolognaise Serves 4 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 500g beef mince 1 cup red wine 400g can diced and peeled tomatoes 400g can tomato puree 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups small pasta shapes salt and pepper grated parmesan cheese fresh basil, chopped Heat oil in a saucepan and …
Creamy Mushroom and Pasta 2 cups (300g) macaroni or other small pasta (or vegies of choice) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese Sauce: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, (120g) thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 500g mushrooms 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons tomato …
Mem’s Pasta Pie 400g Penne Pasta 4 bacon rashers, diced 1 cup diced spring onion 1 tin diced tomatoes 1 cup grated cheese 6 eggs 2 cups milk fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme, parsley Preheat the oven to 180c. 1. Grease a large casserole dish. 2. Cook the pasta in salted water until just …
Tasty Tuna Bake 250g pasta noodles, cooked 1 tin cream of chicken or mushroom or asparagus soup, undiluted 400g peas and corn kernels 1 large tin tuna (drained) Mix all ingredients together and pour into a lightly greased baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs or grated cheese. Bake at 180c for 30 mins. Serve with crusty …
Spaghetti and Meatballs Meatballs: 500g beef mince French onion soup powder sachet 1 beaten egg Tomato Sauce: bottle of tomato puree or 2 tins tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs 500g pasta Mix the mince, egg and French onion soup together well. Using wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball sized balls and place on …
Char-Grilled Capsicum and Gnocchi Soup 4 red capsicum, quartered 2 yellow capsicum, quartered 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1kg chicken tenderloins, diced 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 8 cups chicken stock 500g pre-packaged gnocchi Sour …
Cheesy Gnocchi Bolognaise Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 750g lean beef mince 600ml bottle Italian tomato pasta sauce 625g packet fresh gnocchi 150g Tasmanian Heritage St Claire Swiss-style cheese, grated Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add …
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Risotto 2 teaspoons olive oil 400g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, thickly sliced 150g button mushrooms, halved 100g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 50g parmesan cheese, grated Basic Risotto 3 cups chicken stock 25g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed …
Bacon and Tomato Pasta 5 rashers of bacon 1 onion chopped 1/2 tin of pineapple 1 tin of crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp of tomato paste garlic, basil and oregano oil 1. Fry bacon and onion in a little oil. 2. Add pineapple and herbs. 3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. 4. Simmer while cooking the …
Quick Lasagna Rolls 8 lasagna noodles 4 tsp olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can plum tomatoes 2 tbsp fresh basil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1. Preheat oven 2. Cook lasagna noodles, drain and rinse in cold water, place flat on a clean tea …
Stir-Fried Chicken and Ginger Noodles 500g chicken thigh fillets 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp oil 1 red capsicum, sliced 2 tsp fresh grated ginger 125g broccoli, chopped 500g Hokkien noodles 2/3 cup water 1 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp cornflour 1 Tbsp soy sauce 6 green …
Pork with Plum Sauce 1/2 cup plum sauce 1/4 cup mild sweet chilli sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g pork fillets, sliced 500g Hokkien noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 200g snow peas 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 medium red capsicum, sliced 200g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1. Combine …
Egg Pasta Dough 4 cups plain flour good pinch of salt 2 large or 3 medium eggs 1 teaspoon oil 3-4 tablespoons water Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a hollow in the centre and drop in the eggs and oil. Draw the flour into the centre, beating, add 3 tablespoons …
Beef and Pasta Bake 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large (200g) onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 bacon rashers, chopped finely 1 small (70g) carrot, chopped finely 1 stick celery, chopped finely 350g button mushrooms, chopped 500g minced beef 420g can tomato soup 1/3 cup (80ml) tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 150g spiral …
Creamed Rice 6 cups soymilk 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup short-grain white rice 1/2 cup sanitarium sultanas 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pistachio nuts 1. Place the soymilk, sugar, rice and sultanas in a large heavy-based saucepan. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, …
Pizza Crust 6-8 servings 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, slightly cooled 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated Mix and press mixture evenly with a spoon into a greased 10 or 12 inch pizza pan. Bake at 450 degrees F about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from …
Bacon, Cheese and Rice Pie Preheat the oven to 200c. Grease a 20cm springform tin with melted butter. Cut the crusts off 6-8 slices of white toast bread. Spread each slice with butter. Line the tin with slices buttered-side down and corners sticking up. Place 2 cups of cooled cooked rice in a large mixing …
Chicken and Spinach Lasagne Serves 6 600g skinless chicken breasts, diced 1 cup onion, diced 1 tsp crushed garlic (in jar) 1 pkt (45g) chicken soup mix 2 cups skim milk 1 Tbsp reduced fat margarine 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/4 tsp dried tarragon 1 x 250g tub low fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup grated …
Mushroom Fettuccine 500g mushrooms 375g pkt fettuccine (tagliatelle) 25g butter 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large fresh chilli or 1 tsp chilli paste 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 150ml cream 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Add pasta to a pot of boiling water with salt …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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). …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …