Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Rice, Pasta, Noodles, Gnocchi
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …