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Caesar Salad Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 Tablespoons water 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon anchovy paste 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, crushed fine 1. Combine …
Barbequed Kangaroo Loin On Warm Vegie Salad 2 kangaroo fillets 1 red capsicum 1 zucchini 1 clove garlic 1 Spanish onion 1 small egg plant 6 mushrooms olive oil balsamic vinegar salt and pepper 1. Salt, pepper and lightly oil the fillets. 2. Dice the onion and garlic. 3. Chop the capsicum, zucchini, eggplant and …
Salad Dressing 1 Tbsp snipped oregano 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce 2 tsp snipped basil 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup tahini Put all ingredients into blender and blend together. Store in Fridge.
Tangy Fresh Herb Dressing 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp chipped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 1/4 cup white vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 cup oil 1/2 tsp salt black pepper 1/4 tsp splenda Put all ingredients into a screw top jar. Shake well to combine. Makes: …
Thousand Island Dressing 1/2 cup low fat natural yoghurt 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup diet tomato sauce 1 Tbsp celery, finely chopped 1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp horseradish Tabasco sauce pepper Place all ingredients in a jar and shake. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Delicious with all seafood.
Vinaigrette 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp light brown sugar 1-2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp minced rosemary 3 cloves garlic, sliced or minced 1/2 tsp ground pepper Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl and whisk or shake until well mixed. If …
Photo by Alecia Bailey’s Cheesecake 100g butter 250g digestive biscuits, crushed 600g Philadelphia cream cheese 1 mini shot of Bailey’s (15ml) 100g icing sugar 300ml double cream, whipped 100g grated chocolate Garnish: 200ml double cream, whipped cocoa powder, to dust 1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits. Mix well …
Hasselback Potatoes Serves 6 6 medium baking potatoes 8 teaspoons melted margarine 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper For the Herb Topping 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons each of chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil and oregano For the Spice Topping 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper …
Thai-style Mango Salad with Griddled Prawns Prep and cook time: Up to 30 mins Serves: 4 20 large, headless tiger prawns 4 skewers 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated 20g pack fresh coriander, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 4 tablespoons fresh limejuice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy …
BBQ Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad with Chilli, Mint and Lime 2 chicken breasts 1 tsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves 3 tbsp fresh coriander Sea salt and pepper 1/4 iceberg lettuce 1/3 pkt rice noodles (thin ones) Dressing: 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp Thai fish sauce 1 tsp sesame/vegetable oil 2 …
Savoury Impossible Pie 5 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cups pastry mix 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup chopped bacon 1/2 cup diced onion 1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. 2. Pour into a greased pie dish. 3. Put into moderately hot oven for 30-40 minutes until cooked. Can be …
Grilled Prawn and Calamari Tarts Serves 4 8 sheets filo pastry 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 green prawns, peeled, deveined and butterflied 12 calamari rings 4 to 8 scallops, trimmed Tomato Salsa: 125g snow peas, trimmed, blanched and finely sliced 4 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely …
Fish and Vegetable Pasties 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup white vinegar 4 green shallots, chopped 300g cod fillets, or other white fish fillets, chopped 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 small chicken stock cube, crumbled 1 cup tasty cheese, grated 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup cooked mixed …
Curried Steak Pie Serves 4 1 cup plain flour 25g butter 1/4-1/3 cup water 1kg chuck steak 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons mild curry powder 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/2 teaspoon beef stock powder 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup milk 1 x 425g can tomatoes 1 egg …
Chicken Pie Serves 6 people. 2 Tbsp butter 1 chopped onion 1 or 2 celery stalks 1 diced carrot Half broccoli (diced) 1 cluster of cauliflower (diced) 2 Tbsp flour (or wheat free flour) 1 cup milk 1 tsp oregano 2 chicken stock cubes 2 cups of diced chicken (cooked) 1 can of corn kernels …
Barbecue Steak Rolls Serves 4 480g lean rump steak, cut into strips 2 shallots (spring/green onions), chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 8 sheets filo pastry 1. Preheat an oven to 190C. Coat an oven tray with cooking spray. 2. Heat a non-stick frypan coated with cooking spray …
Aussie Meat Pie 500g / 1lb chuck or blade steak 2 tablespoons flour Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 1 x 375g / 12 oz packet frozen puff pastry, thawed Beaten egg to glaze Trim gristle and fat from steak, cut into thin shreds, then chop very finely. Dust with flour, …
Aussie Kangaroo Pie 500 gm Kangaroo topside, minced 1 Onion 1 cup Stock, meat 1 cup Peas, frozen 1/2 cup Sauce, tomato 1 pinch Nutmeg Salt Pepper 2 tbsp Flour Water 375 gm Pastry, shortcrust, thawed. 1 Pastry, puff, ready-made, thawed. Sauce, tomato -OR- bush tomato relish 1. Sauté the mince and onion in a …
Avocado Filled with Mango Crab 100g can crabmeat 1 small mango, peeled and sliced 100 ml sour cream l shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons brandy Good pinch paprika Salt and pepper to taste 8 lettuce leaves 2 avocados halved and seeded Dill sprigs and cherry tomatoes to garnish Mash crabmeat and …
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops Serves 8 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 24 large sea scallops, trimmed and well drained Juice and zest of 2 limes 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 Tbsp grill seasoning or coarse salt and black pepper 2 tsp hot red-pepper flakes 24 slices centre-cut or apple wood-smoked bacon, cut in …
Chilli Crab Serves 4 4 small or 2 medium raw blue swimmer crabs 1 tablespoon oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger 3 red chillies, chopped 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 140 ml can coconut milk 2 tablespoons chopped …
Curried Prawns Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4 1 kg uncooked medium prawns 40g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp curry powder 1/4 cup plain flour 2 cups milk 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp paprika 1 Tbsp sherry 1. Shell and de-vein prawns, leaving tails …
Garlic King Prawn Kebabs Serves 4 16 large green king prawns 8 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup dry white wine 4 plump cloves garlic, crushed Chives or fresh tarragon leaves for garnish 1. Shell and devein the prawns. Leave tail fan and last segment of shell on. 2. Mix olive oil, wine and garlic in …
Garlic Scallops 500 g scallop flesh 1 medium sized onion, diced finely 4 to 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped or crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 100 ml pouring cream 4 spring onions sliced Chinese style (on an angle) a splash of white wine (50 ml) 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley 1. Fry …
Honey Prawns Serving size: Serves 4 750g large uncooked prawns cornflour for dusting 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 -1 1/2 cups water 1 egg, lightly beaten oil for frying 1/3 cup honey juice of a lemon 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted # Peel and de-vein prawns, leaving the tail intact. …
Saucy Barbecue Prawns Serves 4 1kg green king prawns, shelled and deveined but tails left on lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for garnish Marinade: 1 tablespoon cornflour 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce 1 tablespoon white wine or cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Prepare marinade in a …
Seafood Mornay 200g green prawn cutlets (de-veined) 200g scallop flesh 100g squid tube, cut into rings or quartered 300-400g firm fleshed white fish (cod, kingfish, snapper) 1 litre water 1 litre milk 100g grated cheese (cheddar, fresh Parmesan, Gruyere, Swiss) 1 onion, diced finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 glass Riesling or Semillon pinch sea …
Speedy Stir-Fried Prawns Serves 4 1 kg green king prawns 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 spring onions/shallots, sliced 1 plump clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce 1 tablespoon chilli …
Spicy Thai Prawn Curry Prep and cook time: Up to 30 mins Serves: 4 1/2 x 5ml spoon ground cumin or if using a whole seed, then pound or crushed 1 heaped 5ml spoon ground coriander or (if using a whole seed then pound or crushed) 2-3 fresh whole green chillies to your taste 4 …
Steamed Prawn Dumplings 1 quantity transparent pastry Filling: 250 g / 8 oz raw prawn meat 2 tablespoons finely chopped ham fat 2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoot 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic chives 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil 3 …
Seafood Bisque 2 cups dry white wine 1 bay leaf 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic 2 ribs celery 1 lobster, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds 12 medium-size shrimps, in shell 24 mussels, well scrubbed 12 sea scallops 4 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley …
Spicy Seafood and Noodle Soup Laksa Paste: 3 cloves garlic 2cm fresh ginger 1 lemon grass stalk 6 coriander (cilantro) plant roots 2 fresh red cayenne (hot) chilli’s 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2 Tbsp peanut oil Soup Base: 12 raw large whole tiger or king prawns 24 fresh mussels, bearded and scrubbed 1/2 cup dry …
Spicy Thai Chicken Soup A mildly spicy chicken soup 16 fluid ounces chicken broth 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded 2 inch piece bruised lemon grass 4 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 4 oz chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces 5 fluid ounces coconut milk small red Thai chilli peppers, slightly crushed (to …
Sweet Corn, Chicken and Dumpling Soup Makes 1 litre, Serves 4 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 litre chicken stock 310g can creamed corn 1 cup shredded barbecue chicken 6 green onions, finely sliced 250g packet Ho Mai Mini Dim Sims (see note) 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Sauté onion until …
Zucchini and Chicken Soup 90g butter 6 medium zucchini grated 2 chicken breast fillets, sliced thinly into 3cm lengths salt and pepper 6 cups chicken stock 2 eggs 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley or mix 3 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp cream Melt half the butter in a large saucepan and …
Apricot Balls 200g dried apricots cut into small pieces 1/2 tin condensed milk 2 cups coconut Icing sugar (optional) to roll balls in # Mix the apricots with the condensed milk and coconut till all sticky. # Now roll into balls your preferred size. Roll in icing sugar if you like than place on a …
Apricot Coconut Balls 1 1/2 cup dried apricots finely chopped 2 cup coconut; desiccated 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup icing sugar Mix apricots and coconut. Add condensed milk and blend well. Shape into balls and roll in icing sugar. Let stand until firm. Makes: 32 (1 1/4 inch) balls.
Choc Balls 1 packet Milk Arrowroot biscuits (crushed) 2-3 tsp cocoa 1 can condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 1. Mix everything together and roll into balls. 2. Roll in desiccated coconut. 3. Set in fridge for 1/2 hour.
Choc-Caramel Balls 150g butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup cream 1 x 150g packet macaroons, finely crushed 1/4 cup crushed nuts 2 tablespoons coconut 300g dark chocolate 15g Copha 60g milk chocolate, melted 1. Melt butter in a medium, heavy-based pan. Add sugar, stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar is …
Choc Honey Joys 100g butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 (50g) choc coated honeycomb bars, roughly chopped 4 cups cornflakes Preheat oven to 180°C. Line patty tins with brightly coloured patty papers. Place butter, sugar and honey in a saucepan. Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Combine cornflakes and choc honeycomb …
Chocolate Rum and Raisin Truffles Makes: approx 50 1 1/2 cups chopped raisins 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 x 200g dark cooking chocolate 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chopped toasted nuts 1. Combine raisins and rum, stand for 10 minutes. 2. Place cooking chocolate in small heatproof bowl; place over small saucepan of …
Coconut Truffles 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2/3 cup flaked coconut 3 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla Flaked coconut Finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pistachios) In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter, sugar, coconut, cocoa and vanilla. Blend well and refrigerate until easily handled. Shape into small balls. Roll half …
Marshmallow Cones 2 tablespoons gelatine 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup raspberry cordial extra 1/2 cup water 2 cups caster sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice red food colouring 18 multi-coloured ice-cream cups assorted mixed lollies 1/2 cup hundreds and thousands 1. Sprinkle gelatine over water in a bowl; stand for 5 minutes. 2. Combine cordial, extra …
Popcorn Balls 220g popped popcorn 180ml light corn syrup 55g margarine 10ml cold water 325g confectioners’ sugar 50g marshmallows 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners’ sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, …
Rocky Road 250g Marshmallows, pink and white 250g Cooking chocolate or chocolate pieces 90g Copha 1/2 cup walnuts or peanuts 1 cup glace cherries, halved 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup coconut Line 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with foil. Roughly chop marshmallows into pieces with wet scissors and place into a large bowl. Chill for …
Rumballs 250g biscuits 1 tin condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup rum extra coconut for rolling Crush biscuits until fine. Mix together remaining ingredients. Roll into tablespoon sized balls. Roll in extra coconut.
Whisky Truffles Truffles can be made a week ahead. 1 cup (100g) plain sweet biscuit crumbs 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup icing sugar mixture 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/4 cup sultanas, chopped 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles 1/3 coconut, extra 1. Combine biscuit crumbs, coconut, sifted …
Vanilla Popcorn 60 ml corn oil 1 (4 inch) vanilla bean, split lengthwise 155g unpopped popcorn 10g superfine sugar salt to taste 30g butter, melted 1. Heat corn oil in a large pot over medium-high or high heat for a minute. Add one kernel of popcorn to the oil. When the kernel pops, pour in …
Thai Style Stir-Fried Lamb 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 500g lamb fillets, trimmed of visible fat, cut into 5cm strips 2 tablespoons very thinly sliced fresh ginger 2 small red chillies, chopped root and stems of 1 coriander plant, finely sliced 250g broccoli, chopped 200g snow peas (or beans) 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips …
Stuffed Breast of Lamb 1 1/2 kg breast of lamb 1 1/2 tsp salt water 1/3 cup butter 250g spinach, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 green pepper chopped 1 small onion chopped 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs 2 tbsp butter salt and pepper …
Rack of lamb Moroccan Style with Cous Cous 2 racks of lamb, either 4 or 5 cutlets, trimmed of all visible fat. Marinade: 2 tsp harissa paste 3 Tbsp light olive oil juice and grated rind of one lemon salt and pepper Dressing: 2 Tbsp of fruity olive oil 100ml reduced lamb or veal stock …
Neck of Lamb with Lemon and Thyme Serves 5-6 2 tbsp olive oil 1kg scrag end of neck of lamb, on the bone, or chops from the neck end, or both juice of 1 1/2 lemons, plus a little thinly pared rind 6-8 sprigs of thyme a wine glass of water, or lamb stock salt …
Marinated Lamb Fillets on Creamy Polenta Serves 4 12 lamb fillets, trimmed 1/4 cup oregano leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, sliced freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup red currant jelly 1/4 cup water Creamy Polenta 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup polenta 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sour …
Lamb Curry Serves: 6 1 1/2 kg boned and diced lamb shoulder 2 Tbsp oil 3 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 Tbsp curry powder 3 tsp salt 2 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 3 large ripe tomatoes 2 fresh red or green chillies 2 Tbsp fresh …
Balinese Lamb Chops Serves 4 1 tsp peanut oil 12 lamb chops, trimmed 2 brown onions, sliced thinly 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2/3 cup coconut milk 3/4 cup water 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped coriander 1. Heat oil in large frypan, cook lamb until brown and …
Carrot Cake 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup grated carrot 1 3/4 cups S.R. wholemeal flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped walnuts pinch salt 1 tsp nutmeg/mixed spice vanilla essence cloves, cinnamon if desired Mix all ingredients together and bake in moderate oven for 35mins.
Caramel Banana Muffins Makes: 12 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup bran flakes, lightly crushed 3/4 cup brown sugar 90g butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 banana, mashed 3/4 cup NESTLÉ Top’n’Fill Caramel 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Combine first 7 ingredients in bowl. 3. Spoon mixture evenly into deep, greased …
Buttermilk Cupcakes 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup buttermilk Preheat the oven to 175`C. Line the cups of 18 muffin cups with paper liners and set aside. In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an …
Butter Cake 150g soft butter 150g sugar 150g plain sifted flour 3 eggs (each weighing 50g) some lemon zest or vanilla essence pinch salt. Cream butter, sugar, salt and lemon until white and creamy. Beat eggs and add in small quantities at a time alternating with the flour. Use a metal spoon to do this. …
Boiled Chocolate Cake This is a very rich and moist cake, easy to make and excellent for any occasion. Make sure that you grease and line your cake pan as the cake does tend to stick to the pan. 1 cup SR Flour 125g butter 1 cup sugar 1/3 teaspoon bi-carb soda (baking soda) 2 …
Chocolate Spiders 1 pkt Chang’s Original Fried Noodles (100g) 2 Tbsp Crunchy Peanut Butter 200g Cooking Chocolate Microwave chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave safe mixing bowl for about 30 seconds on high. If not melted, then microwave again in 5 second intervals. Mix well until it is a smooth paste. Add noodles and …
Strawberry Crackles Makes 31 crackles 4 cups of Rice Bubbles 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 40g coconut 3/4 cup Strawberry Nesquik 250g melted copha cooled Combine Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, Strawberry Nesquik and coconut in a large bowl add copha and mix well. Place paper cups into patty cake tins and spoon mixture evenly into …
Chocolate Crackles 4 cups Kellogg’s Rice Bubbles 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 250g Copha 1. Place Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, coconut and cocoa into mixing bowl. 2. Stir dry ingredients together. 3. Melt the Copha in a saucepan. Pour into the mixture. 4. Stir until mixed well. 5. …
Mars Bar Crackles 200g Mars bars, chopped 2 Tbsp thin cream 2 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 cups Rice Bubbles Place the Mars bars, thin cream and cocoa in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, making sure bowl does not touch water. Stir until melted and smooth. Place Rice Bubbles in a large bow; pour …
Christmas Crackles Makes 16 70g (2 cups) rice bubbles 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut 2/3 cup Sunbeam Mixed Fruit 125g copha 95g (1/2 cup) choc bits 1. Combine the rice bubbles, sugar, coconut and mixed fruit in a large bowl. 2. Place copha in a saucepan over medium heat until …
Chocolate Éclairs Serves Approx 3 dozen Éclairs: 2/3 cup butter 2 cups water 3/4 cup SR flour 3/4 cup plain flour 5 eggs Cream filling: 200ml cup pure cream 300ml bottled cream 2 dessert spoons icing sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 2 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 50 grams softened butter Éclairs: Place water …
Eggs Benedict Serves 4 Hollandaise Sauce: 3 Egg Yolks 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice 250 Grams of melted butter Pinch of Salt Melt the butter over a low flame in a saucepan. Remove from heat and leave in a warm place until required. Next, put the 3 egg yolks, lemon juice and salt into a …
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 …
Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) 14g active dry yeast 60ml warm water 170g unsalted butter, softened 150 g white sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 3 egg yolks 3g salt 120ml warm milk 10ml vanilla extract 115g sour cream, room temperature 500g all-purpose flour 30g unsalted butter, melted 145g packed light brown sugar 85g unsalted butter 90ml …
Bee Sting Cake 200g butter/marg 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup or a little more orange juice Syrup: 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup water Cream butter, rind and sugar. Add eggs one by one. …
Hummingbird Cake Serves 8-12 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup SR flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp bicarb 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (2 large ripe) 3/4 cup undrained crushed pineapple 100g cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted 1. Preheat …
Caramel Cookies Serves: 36 125g butter 125g sugar 1 tablespoon golden syrup 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250g self-raising flour 1. Melt butter in a saucepan. 2. Add sugar, golden syrup, milk and vanilla essence. Boil gently for five minutes. Cool and then add to flour. 3. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls. 4. …
Chocolate Fairy Cakes 150g self raising flour 150g brown sugar 25g cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 240ml water 30ml light olive Oil 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and place 12 paper fairy cake cases on a baking tray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all …
Chocolate Apple Cake 225g caster sugar 100g butter or soft margarine or oil (vegetable, sunflower or light olive) 300ml apple puree 2 level tsp bicarbonate of soda 15g cocoa powder or carob 225g plain flour 2 level tsp baking powder 1/2 level tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 1/2 level tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 100g sultanas Line …
Moroccan Hommus Dip 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 lemon, juiced 1-1.5 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 3/4 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper Italian parsley, chopped # Place chickpeas, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, garlic and seasonings in food processor. Process until smooth. # Spoon into bowl. …
Gingernut Biscuits 50g nuttelex 4 tbsp golden syrup 50g brown sugar 175g gluten-free self-raising flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (to taste) 1. Preheat the oven to 190c and lightly grease two baking sheets. 2. Melt the butter, syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan, cool slightly then sift flour and ginger into …
Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour of choice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed pumpkin mash 1. Preheat oven to 190c. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and …
Chickpea Salad 1 tin of Chickpeas, drained 1 whole fresh tomato 1 large sprig of parsley juice of half a lemon olive Oil Add the tin of drained Chickpeas to a small salad bowl. Finely chop parsley and tomato, add to chickpeas. Squeeze Lemon Juice over mix and add a reasonable dash of Olive Oil. …
Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Lemon Sauce Sauté 2 seasoned (with pepper and salt) skinless chicken breasts in a small amount of Olive Oil Add juice of a whole lemon and quarter of a cup of chicken stock. Poach until cooked through (with lid on), approx 15 mins turning once Add quartered button mushrooms and …
Asparagus Dip 1 small can asparagus cuts (drained) 1 pkt cream of chicken soup 1 large can Nestles reduced cream 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Place asparagus, reduced cream and soup into a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add the lemon juice. Place in fridge until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.
Chocolate Coconut Roughs Serves 8 225g castor sugar 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 30g good quality chocolate 2 egg whites, whipped to soft peaks Grate the chocolate, and combine in a bowl with the sugar and coconut. Add the beaten egg white to chocolate mixture and mix well. Drop small teaspoons of mixture onto baking paper, …
Cauliflower Fritters 1 cauliflower (about 600g), cut into florets 3 eggs, separated 1 tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup plain flour 200ml water 1 onion, finely grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped About 1 cup olive oil, for …
Savoury Fritters Serves 6 200g self raising flour 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup of grated carrot 1/2 cup of grated zucchini 150g corn kernels 2 Tbsp fresh herbs, chopped Place milk in a large bowl and whisk in the flour, followed by two eggs. Fold through remaining ingredients – …
Zucchini Fritters Serving size: Serves 4 Fritters: 2 zucchinis, grated 2 shallots, chopped 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg, lightly beaten 100g fetta cheese 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 tablespoon chopped dill 1 tablespoon chopped mint Combine all the fritter ingredients. Make into patties. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. …
Apricot Chicken 1 kg chicken pieces flour for coating 1 onion 1 small capsicum 1 carrot celery 1 can apricot nectar 1 packet French onion soup mix Take skin off chicken and roll it in flour, place in baking dish. Chop vegies and place over chicken. Mix together apricot nectar and soup mix, pour over …
Minestrone Soup 1 onion 1 carrot 1 potato 1 stick celery 1 1/2 litres water beef stock to taste 1 can tomatoes 1 tin red kidney beans, drained and washed dried mixed herbs pasta noodles Peel and chop the onion, carrot, potato and celery. Place all the chopped vegies in a large pan. Add the …
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 …
Simple Rich Chocolate Mousse 180g (6.3 ounces) dark chocolate, broken into pieces 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon coffee or chocolate liqueur 300ml (10oz) thickened cream Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until it melts about 2 or 3 minutes. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the …
Chicken Diane Serves 4 8 (880g) chicken thigh fillets 2 tablespoons parsley 90g butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons cream salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Trim chicken of excess fat and sinew. 2. Finely chop parsley. Melt butter in a heavy-based frying …
Chicken Marsala Serves 4 4 (460g) chicken breast fillets 2 tablespoons oil 60g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup marsala 2 teaspoons plain flour 1/4 cup cream 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. Trim chicken of excess fat and sinew. 2. Heat oil …
Easy Apricot and Mango Chicken Loaf 700g minced chicken meat 55g fresh breadcrumbs 85g spring onions, chopped (including green part) 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley 2 Tbsp dried apricots 1 Tbsp mango chutney 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper oil for greasing Oven Temperature: 180°C, 350°F, GAS 4 1. Place the minced chicken …
Apricot Glazed Chicken with Savoury Stuffing 1 1/3 kg fresh chicken 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1/2 lemon Apricot Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup apricot jam 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp water Easy Stuffing 3-4 rashers bacon, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, …
Meat Loaf 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces 1kg minced beef 1 medium brown onion, peeled and cut into eighths 2 garlic cloves 2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 large egg 1 cup tomato sauce 3 teaspoons dry mustard …
Chilli Con Carne 500g minced beef 1/2 tin kidney beans 1/2 tub (70g) tomato paste 1-2 cups of beef stock 1/2 tin diced tomatoes 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp hot chilli flakes Pinch of Salt Sprinkle of Pepper 1 large garlic clove chopped 1/2 red …
Triple Choc Chip Cookies 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 175g butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Egg 3/4 cup plain flour 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup each dark choc bits, milk choc bits, white choc bits 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. 2. Place sugars and butter or …
Mini Ham and Egg Pies 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 2 slices ham, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1. Pre heat oven to hot 200°C. Using a scone cutter, cut 24 rounds of pastry to fit dome shaped pastry tins. 2. Divide ham and cheese …
Beef and Guinness Stew 750g chuck steak, cubed 1/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 1 large carrot, chopped 2 sticks celery, chopped 1 large parsnip, chopped 2 cups beef stock 2 cups Guinness 400g can whole tomatoes 1 sprig fresh rosemary 6 sprigs thyme, plus extra to serve 3 …
Coconut Carrot Cupcakes 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil (canola or light olive) Grated rind of 2 oranges 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp mixed spice 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup walnuts …
Chocolate Clusters 200g dark chocolate 3tbsp golden syrup 80g butter 2 cups cornflakes 100g dried apricots (roughly chopped) 1 cup raisins Place the chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a bowl over barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until all is melted and blended smoothly. Mix cornflakes, apricots and raisins in a large bowl and pour …