Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Photos by Julie O’Malley
Photo by Julie O’Malley Asparagus and Gruyere Tarts Savoury Shortcrust Pastry: 150g unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1.5cm cubes 300g plain flour, chilled 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, chilled with 85ml water Remove butter from fridge 20 mins before you start mixing, the butter should be just soft but still very cold so …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Roulade 3 eggs 1/2 cup castor sugar (with 1/3 cup removed for actual cake) 1/4 cup flour 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder 300ml whipping cream Vanilla Strawberry jam 6 strawberries Extra cocoa/icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200c (180c fan forced). 2. Grease and line a 25×30 Swiss roll …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pistachio and Rosewater Cake 200g unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled 5 eggs, separated 150g caster sugar 50g pistachio nuts – extra (for the topping) Syrup: 90ml water 70g sugar 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp rosewater 1. Preheat oven 180 C. Grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin. 2. Grind 200g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mushroom, Spinach and Gruyere Tarts Makes 4 small tarts 3/4 cup (110g) Plain flour 60g unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 eschalots, roughly chopped 1 cup chopped mixed wild mushrooms, such as field, oyster and swiss brown 2 firmly packed cups (50g) baby spinach 1/4 cup (30g) grated gruyere cheese …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Flourless Chocolate Cake 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup water 150g dark eating chocolate, melted 150g butter, melted 1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup hazelnut meal or almond meal 4 eggs, separated 1. Preheat oven to 180/160c fan forced. Grease deep 20cm round cake pan, line base and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley 4 Minute Cake 3 cups self raising flour 2 cups sugar 250gm butter, slightly melted vanilla 4 eggs – place 2 eggs in a cup (250ml). Fill to the top with milk. Do the same for the other 2 eggs. Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Beat all together for 4 …
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 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Microwave Lamingtons 1 cup flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 90g butter, melted on defrost power for 2 mins 1/3 cup milk 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp grated orange or lemon rind, optional Grease a microwave safe container and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken with Ground Nut Stew olive oil 8 chicken thighs (cutlets) on the bone 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 bay leaves 1 tsp good quality curry powder (or to taste) 2 fresh thyme sprigs 1-2 tsp sambel oelek (or any other chilli paste) sea salt and freshly …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crispy Batter 175g SR flour, sifted pinch salt 1 tsp paprika 250ml cold water oil for deep frying Place flour, salt and paprika in a bowl. Add water gradually, using a whisk to mix until smooth (Should be the consistency of double cream). Heat oil in deep fryer/saucepan. When ready to …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Honey Glazed Pork Serves 2 2 pork fillets 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp tomato sauce Pinch salt 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 1/2 Tbsp honey Combine all marinade ingredients in a container long enough for the fillets to lie straight. Add whole fillets (slice just before serving) cover and place …
Photo by Photo by Julie O’Malley Microwave Pear Pudding 100g SR flour 100g brown sugar 100g unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs Handful of sultanas 3 tsp ground cinnamon 2 x 400g cans pears in syrup, drained and roughly chopped Icing sugar to dust Put flour, brown sugar, butter and eggs in a bowl. Beat for …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Beef and Guinness Pies Filling (makes approx 4 pies): 600g braising beef (e.g. chuck), cut into small cubes 4 Tbsp plain flour oil 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 5 cloves garlic, sliced finely 4 bay leaves 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 cups beef stock …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banana Bread and Butter Pudding Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 4 slices white toast bread softened butter 1 large reasonably firm banana, peeled and sliced (or 2 medium sized ones) 450 ml milk 85g brown sugar plus extra for sprinkling a good pinch of ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 1 Tbsp cornflour thickened …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Shortcrust Pastry for Mince Pies Pastry for approx 18 pies, 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 1 Tbsp caster sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 180g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) iced water 1 tsp vanilla extract Place flour, sugar and baking powder in a food processor and pulse …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Mousse 125g dark chocolate 4 eggs, separated 1 Tbsp brandy 1 cup cream Chop chocolate roughly, put into top of double saucepan, stir over hot water until melted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, gradually add brandy and egg yolks. Beat until mixture is smooth and thick. Whip cream. Do not …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Grated Chocolate Roll 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp hot water 60g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup SR flour 1-2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra Vanilla Cream: 3/4 cup thickened cream 2 tsp icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence Grease 25 x 30cm Swiss roll pan, line base …
Photo by EmmCee Profiteroles Serves 10 Choux Pastry: 50g unsalted butter 3/4 cup (185ml) water 3/4 cup (90g) plain flour, sifted twice 3 eggs, lightly beaten Filling: 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup (90g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (30g) plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 110g good-quality dark chocolate 2 teaspoons …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Summer Fruits Brulee Tartlets Serves 4 Pastry (this is enough for 8 tarts, so freeze half): 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup ground almonds 1 Tbsp icing sugar 160g chilled butter, diced 1 egg yolk approx 3 Tbsp chilled water, could be a bit more Filling: 4 egg yolks 1 …
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 Banoffee Pies Serves 6 1 x 250g pkt granita biscuits (Arnott’s brand) 125g butter, melted 2 bananas 1 x 300ml ctn double cream Caramel Filling: 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 70g (1/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 50g butter 1. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Creamy Salmon, Leek and Tarragon Bakes 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 20g butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, pale part only, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tsp fresh tarragon, roughly chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1/3 cup reduced fat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry and Apple Tray Bake 300ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve 175g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced, tossed with 2 Tbsp lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crispy Calamari Calamari tubes 2 Tbsp SR flour Batter (coats 4 – 5 tubes): 175g SR flour, sifted pinch salt 1 tsp paprika 250ml cold water oil for deep frying 1. Place flour, salt and paprika in a bowl. Add water gradually, using a whisk to mix until smooth. Should be …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pumpkin Quiche Pie Crust: 1/2 cup wholemeal SR flour 1/2 cup wholemeal Plain flour 125g butter 1 egg yolk 2 tsp lemon juice, if needed Filling: 500g pumpkin, boiled or steamed until tender, cooled 2 rashers bacon, chopped 3 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 250g feta 3 eggs 2/3 cup …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Mousse 1 punnet strawberries (250g), washed, hulled 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tsp gelatine 2 egg whites Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and cream into electric blender. Place boiling water into small bowl, add gelatine, stir until dissolved. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Curd Cupcakes Passionfruit Buttercake: 90g butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) SR flour 1/4 cup (60ml) passionfruit pulp (3-4 passionfruit) Passionfruit Curd: 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp 60g butter, chopped coarsely Decorations: 85g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream 1 Orange 3 Eggs 250g Caster Sugar 55g Plain Flour, Sifted 5ml (1 tsp) Baking Powder 200g freshly ground Almonds Icing sugar for dusting For The Cream: 55g Fine-shred Orange Marmalade 125g Mascarpone Cheese 30ml (2 Tbsp) Greek Yoghurt Icing Sugar …
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 Broccoli Pie 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 1 head broccoli (cut into flowerets) 5 eggs 1 cup grated cheese 1 big cup natural yogurt 2-3 rashes bacon (chopped) 1. Place puff pastry on pie dish. 2. Cook broccoli for few minutes – drain and distribute over pastry sheet 3. Mix eggs, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Anzac Slice 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp golden syrup 125g butter 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 Tbsp hot water 300g dark chocolate, melted Preheat oven to 160c. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Slice 2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup custard powder 600ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp gelatine 1/3 cup hot water 300ml thickened cream Orchard Icing: 1/2 pkt Orchard white icing dessicated coconut to sprinkle on top Passionfruit Icing: 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Custard Powder Biscuits 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup custard powder 80g white chocolate, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Osso Bucco olive oil flour salt and pepper 6-8 slices osso bucco (veal or beef) 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 1 cup dry red wine 1 x 800g tin diced Italian tomatoes 1 500g jar tomato pasta sauce (shop bought is fine) 2 bay …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crusty Dinner Rolls 1 large egg plus enough water to equal 1 cup, whisked to combine 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 3 1/4 cups bread flour 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp yeast Glaze: 1 large egg 1 Tbsp water Combine egg/water and melted butter/marg in a jug, pour into …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Perfect Pasta 1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 400g tinned tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree salt and pepper pinch of sugar 340g rigatoni or penne 450g favourite sausages 30g bread 30g cheddar cheese 1. Set the oven to 220C. Peel the onion and chop finely. Peel the garlic …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Ultimate Chocolate Cake For the cake: butter for greasing cake tin 175g fine dark chocolate 115g butter 3 tbsp water 3 eggs 140g caster sugar 85g ground almonds 55g SR flour pinch salt For the topping: 115g fine dark chocolate 2 tbsp sour cream For the decoration: (optional) flaked almonds 1. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mud Cake 150g dark cooking choc, melted 8 tsp coffee & chicory essence 125g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 125g ground almonds 60g fresh breadcrumbs 4 large eggs, separated Icing: 200g dark cooking choc 125ml sour cream whipped cream to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Grease and line base …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon and Apple Teacake Melted butter to grease 180g butter, at room temp 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 300g (2 cups) self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 185ml (3/4 cup) milk 1 large red apple, quartered, cored, cut into 4mm thick wedges 15g butter, melted, extra 1 Tbsp …