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Corned Beef with White Sauce Beef: 1 kg piece corned beef (silverside) 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns White Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour 2 cups milk pinch …
Pear Ricotta Tart Serves 6-8 825g can pear halves well drained, cut in half Blender Pastry: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup almond meal 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 100g chilled butter, cut into cubes 1 egg separated, white reserved for filling 2 Tablespoons cold water Ricotta Filling (beat together in a bowl): 250g tub …
Chocolate Cinnamon and Pear Tart Pastry: 50g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 100g plain flour 25g cocoa 50g caster sugar 1 egg Filling: 2 pears, fresh or canned Icing sugar for dusting 100g dark chocolate, melted 2 eggs, separated 300g mascarpone 100g caster sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg Large …
Iced Hazelnut Mocha Serves 2 2 scoops vanilla ice-cream 2 scoops chocolate ice-cream 250ml (1 cup) fresh hazelnut coffee, chilled for 30 minutes milk, to serve nutmeg, to serve Place 1 scoop of each ice-cream into each short glass. Pour over chilled coffee, then a dash of milk. Sprinkle with nutmeg to serve.
Pork Rissoles 500g Pork Mince 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce 1 stick of shallots sliced 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) Mix all ingredients until well combined. Using your hands, roll into balls. Fry and serve. Served best with stir fry vegies. Submitted by Megan
Pre-Party Smoothie Serves: 1 250ml (1 cup) fat-free milk or soy milk 1 ripe banana, peeled, coarsely chopped 75g (1/2 cup) fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries, or fresh strawberries, hulled, washed, coarsely chopped 3 tsp tahini 1 Tbsp almond meal 1 1/2 tsp psyllium husks or slippery elm powder 3 tsp honey 1/4 tsp …
Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut Smoothie Serves: 2 125g (1 cup) frozen raspberries 125g ripe strawberries, hulled, washed, chopped 4 scoops strawberry ice-cream 130g (1/2 cups) vanilla yoghurt 500ml (2 cups) chilled milk 1 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp coconut essence 1 cup crushed ice 1. Place the raspberries, strawberries, ice-cream, yoghurt, milk, sugar, coconut essence …
Banana, Blueberry and Maple Smoothie Serves: 2 2 ripe bananas, peeled, coarsely chopped 150g (1 cup) frozen blueberries 4 scoops vanilla ice-cream 500ml (2 cups) chilled milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup Blueberries, extra, to serve Maple syrup, extra, to serve 1. Place the banana, blueberries, ice-cream, milk and maple syrup into a blender and blend …
Chamomile, Carrot and Orange Drink Serves: 2 2 chamomile teabags 250ml (1 cup) boiling water 3 (about 380g) carrots, chilled, cut lengthways into quarters 2 oranges, chilled, peeled, halved, cut into wedges, seeds removed Ice cubes (optional), to serve 1. Place the teabags in a heatproof jug and add the boiling water. Set aside for …
Grapefruit, Lemon and Pineapple Juice Serves: 2 1 grapefruit, peeled, halved, cut into wedges, seeds removed 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cut lengthways into quarters 1 lemon, peeled, halved, cut into wedges, seeds removed 1. Use a juice extractor to process the grapefruit, pineapple and lemon, transferring the juices to a medium jug. Mix well and …
Peppermint, Ginger and Soda Drink with Berry Ice Cubes Serves: 4 The ice cubes will keep for up to 1 month in the freezer. 32 blueberries 4 small strawberries, leaves attached, quartered 2 peppermint teabags 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 250ml (1 cup) boiling water 500ml (2 cups) soda water, chilled 1. Place the …
Banana and Berry Smoothie Serves: 2 375ml (1 1/2 cups) reduced-fat milk 200g container skim milk natural yoghurt 1 ripe small or 1/2 large banana, chopped 1/2 300g pkt frozen or 150g fresh raspberries 1 1/2 Tbsp oat bran 2 tsp honey, or to taste Place the milk, yoghurt, banana, raspberries, oat bran and honey …
Creamy Caramel Nut Slice 1 cup coconut 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 125g butter, melted 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 cup cream 30g butter, extra 1/2 cup chopped nuts (any kind – unsalted) 100g chocolate milk melts, melted Preheat oven to 180c. Combine coconut, flour, brown sugar …
Roast Potatoes Serves 6 Preheat oven to 180C. Peel 1.5kg Sebago or Coliban potatoes, cut into 5cm chunks. Partially boil for 10 minutes. Drain well, shake pan to rough up surface of potatoes. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large roasting dish (in oven). Add potatoes, toss to coat, roast for about 1 1/2 …
Roast Turkey with Prosciutto and Pine-Nut Stuffing 3.4kg frozen whole turkey, thawed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 6 slices prosciutto, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Salt and freshly-ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 …
Blackberry and Barley Lemonade Serves 8 250gm blackberries (see note) 550gm (2 1/2 cups) caster sugar 50gm (1/4 cup) pearl barley, rinsed under cold water 250ml (1 cup) lemon juice (about 6 lemons) Lemon slices, to serve Place blackberries in a large heatproof bowl and set aside. Combine sugar, pearl barley and 3 cups of …
Mango and Berry Shake Serves: 4 1 large mango (about 500g), peeled, stoned and cut into wedges 2 cups rockmelon chunks 300g frozen unsweetened raspberries 1 1/2 cups (375ml) soy milk 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground ginger Working in 2 batches; combine the mango, rock-melon, …
Cinnamon Donuts Makes 25 3/4 cup milk 2 x 7g packets dry yeast 1 cup caster sugar pinch of salt 4 1/2 cups plain flour 220g butter, chilled and cut into small cubes 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cinnamon vegetable or light olive oil, for frying 1. Heat milk over low heat until just …
Classic Tomato Sauce 12 tomatoes (4 cans 440g tomatoes) 1 tablespoon oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 small onions, chopped 1 cup red wine 2 tablespoon chopped oregano, basil or marjoram cracked black pepper Place tomatoes in a saucepan of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain, peel the skins and chop the tomatoes, …
Caesar Salad with Crispy Bacon Serving Size: Serves 4 2 cos lettuces 8 anchovy fillets (about half a can) 4 rashers bacon, diced 4 slices bread, cubed 1 clove garlic, sliced in half Vegetable oil, for frying 4 hardboiled eggs (See Tip), halved Shaved or grated parmesan cheese, to serve Dressing: 1 raw egg 1 …
Chicken Caesar Salad Serves 4 1 (about 250g) single chicken breast fillet 1 egg 50g rindless bacon rashers, cut crossways into thin strips 30cm baguette (French breadstick), diagonally cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried 150ml Caesar salad dressing 1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the …
Caesar Salad 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 bacon rashers, rind and excess fat trimmed, coarsely chopped 20g butter 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 slices white crusty bread, crusts removed, cut into 1cm cubes 1 cos lettuce, washed, dried, torn 40g shaved parmesan Dressing: 1 egg 80ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp red …
Cottage Pie with Potato Gnocchi Serving Size: Serves 1 125g potato gnocchi 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese fresh snipped chives, to garnish Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 eshallot onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small zucchini, grated 1 small carrot, grated 2 fresh bay leaves 250g beef mince 1 tablespoon plain flour …
Crispy Chicken and Bamboo Lettuce Cups Serving Size: Serves 4 2 teaspoons thai red curry paste 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 teaspoon palm sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons oil 600g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed 1/4 cup coarsely chopped coriander, and extra for garnish 2 tablespoons bamboo shoots, sliced thinly iceberg lettuce cups wedges …
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Serving Size: Serves 6 250g frozen spinach, thawed, drained 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1/4 cup (30g) grated tasty cheese 6 chicken breast fillets rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil baby spinach leaves, lemon wedges, to serve 1. Combine …
Spinach Mash with Garlic and Fetta Serving Size: Serves 6 1kg potatoes, peeled, cubed 5 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup (180ml) cream 40g butter, chopped 500g frozen spinach, thawed, drained 100g fetta, crumbled 1. Boil, steam or microwave potatoes and garlic until tender. Drain. Mash together until smooth. 2. Heat cream and butter in a …
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine Serves 4 450g dried fettuccine pasta 1 Tablespoon olive oil 650g chicken tenderloins, tendons removed 125g rindless bacon, diced 1 brown onion, diced 300g small cup mushrooms, sliced 420g can Heinz Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 cup light thickened cream 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, …
Chicken Chow Mein Serving Size: Serves 4-6 500g minced chicken (add a couple rashers of bacon if desired) 1 Tbsp curry powder 2 cloves garlic 1 onion 1 packet chicken noodle soup 500ml chicken stock plus extra water if needed Cauliflower florets (approx 1 cup) Green beans (approx 250g) Broccoli florets (approx 1 cup) 1 …
Chicken Chow Mein 120g chicken mince 1/2 onion, diced 1 stick celery, sliced 1/2 cup green beans, sliced (can be frozen) 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 carrot, grated 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 chicken stock cube 3/4 cup water Gently fry onion, celery and chicken. Sprinkle over curry powder and crumbled stock cube. Continue …
Coriander Crumbed Lamb Cutlets 6 lamb cutlets 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon fresh coriander 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup plain flour 1. Crack fresh pepper on the chops and set aside. 2. Chop the herbs and place in a bowl with bread crumbs and cumin. …
Herb-Crumbed Lamb Cutlets with Asparagus 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup mint zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt ground black pepper 125g plain flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 12 lamb cutlets 2 bunches asparagus 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 150g feta, crumbled Place all crumb …
Spring Rolls 4 dried shiitake mushrooms 300g white cabbage, finely shredded 200g pork or chicken mince 1 carrot, peeled and grated 150ml peanut or vegetable oil 100g fresh bean sprouts or tinned bamboo shoots or soaked rice vermicelli noodle 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons soy 2 tablespoons cornflour or arrowroot mixed into the soy sauce …
Spring Rolls 2 tsp vegetable oil 250g minced pork 2 green spring onions, finely sliced 2 cups shredded Chinese cabbage 1 carrot, grated 125g can corn kernels, drained 1 cup bean sprouts 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 16 large spring roll pastries, thawed 1 egg white, lightly beaten Cooking oil spray …
Salt and Pepper Squid 1kg medium calamari 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons chilli flakes 2 teaspoons Szechwan pepper or black pepper 1 cup milk Clean calamari and remove the skin from the tentacles and hoods. Make a cut in each hood, open out flat and …
Steak and Kidney Pudding 1kg blade steak, cut into 2cm cubes 250g ox kidney, trimmed and cut into small pieces 1 1/2 Tbsp plain flour 125g flat mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small onion, very finely chopped 1 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup rich stock or water Suet crust 500g plain flour 250g …
Chicken Salad With Avocado Serves: 4 2 shallots, quartered 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 black peppercorns pinch of salt 2 skinless chicken breast fillets (about 300g) 2 large avocados 2 small celery stalks 1 small Lebanese cucumber 2/3 cup (170g) light sour cream 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon …
Honey Glazed Chicken, Melon and Avocado Salad 150g Chicken Breast 30g butter 10g honey 100g rockmelon or honeydew 50g celery 60mls lemon juice 40mls orange juice 60mls olive oil 10g sugar 5g Dijon mustard Salt and Freshly ground pepper 1 orange, zested and segmented 1 Avocado, ripe and firm Assortment of washed lettuce leaves # …
Berry Mascarpone Christmas Gateau Serves 10 2/3 cup Frangelico liqueur 3 x 120g punnets raspberries 250g punnet strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped 1 Tbsp caster sugar 300ml thickened cream 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone 2 tsp vanilla bean paste Extra 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 x 250g packets of sponge-finger …
Mango and Passionfruit Trifle 1 cup sweet sherry 1 cup passionfruit pulp (about 10 passionfruit) 1/2 packet (125g) thick sponge-finger biscuits (Savoiardi) 4 large ripe mangoes, cut into thick slices 600ml pouring cream Vanilla bean, split in half 6 egg yolks 3 Tbsp caster sugar 2 tsp cornflour 300ml cream, whipped 5 meringue nests, crumbled …
Star-topped Mince Pies 240g plain flour 60g vegetable shortening 60g unsalted butter juice of 1 orange pinch salt approx. 200g mincemeat 1 large egg, mixed with a tablespoon water, to glaze, optional icing sugar for dusting tray of miniature tart tins, each indent about 4.5cm in diameter 5.5cm fluted round biscuit/cookie cutter 4 cm star …
Rhubarb Vanilla Mincemeat 1 kg rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 5mm slices 300g soft dark brown sugar 2 vanilla pods 2 teaspoons ground mixed spice 225g raisins 225g sultanas 225g currants 2 tablespoons brandy Put the sliced rhubarb with the sugar into a large pan. Cut the vanilla pod into halves lengthways and scrape out …
Cherry, White Chocolate and Almond Muffins 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (60g) almond meal 90g unsalted butter, melted 1 egg 1 1/4 cups (310ml) buttermilk 1 1/2 cups (200g) pitted fresh or frozen cherries, halved 150g white chocolate, chopped demerara sugar to sprinkle …
Strawberry-Yogurt Scones 2 cups flour 3 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 4 Tbsp butter, cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3/4 cup chopped strawberries 3/4 cup plain yogurt Frosting: 2 Tbsp half and half confectioner’s sugar 1. Preheat oven to 200c. 2. Stir together dry ingredients. With …
Roasted Vine Tomatoes Serves: 4 2 x tomatoes on the vine (should be about 6-8 per vine) 2 x sprig of rosemary 6 x cloves of garlic (uncrushed, as whole) sea salt and cracked pepper Olive Oil 1. Leave tomatoes on the vine and place in a suitably sized baking dish with baking paper underneath. …
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Fetta 150g baby spinach, washed plus extra to serve 60g fetta crumbled 800g chicken breast fillets, tenderloins removed or 4 breasts 2 Tbsp plain flour 45g butter 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped parsley steamed baby potatoes to serve Heat a saucepan on high. Add spinach and cook for …
Beef and Potato Curry 650g beef strips 2 Tbsp oil 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 1/3 cup massaman curry paste 600g potato’s, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces 400ml can coconut milk 1 cup beef stock 125g green beans, trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths 1 small red capsicum, quartered, cut into thin …
Mexican Tortilla Pie 2 tsp olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g beef mince 1 small red capsicum, finely chopped 125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed 2 tsp Mexican chilli powder 415g can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup torn coriander leaves 4 salsa flavoured tortillas 1 1/2 cups grated tasty …
Beef Macaroni 600g mince 3/4 cup grated carrot 3/4 cup grated zucchini 1 small onion finely diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 can tomato soup 2 tsp chicken stock powder 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 cups macaroni noodles Sauce: 1 Tbsp marg 3 Tbsp flour 1 1/2 cups skim milk 3/4 cup grated cheese Cook …
Beef Goulash 1kg blade steak 1 cup plain flour seasoned with salt and pepper 2 large onions sliced 1 Tablespoon paprika 3 cups of water 3 teaspoons of beef stock powder 1 cup of red wine 1 tin crushed tomatoes 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons of sour cream …
Mudcake Brownies 1/4 cup Cocoa 1 tsp water 1 very ripe large banana 3/4 cup ripe black sapote pulp 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 cup sugar 6 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup oat bran Preheat oven to 180C and grease a shallow biscuit tin. Combine the cocoa, water and fruit in …
Basic Creamy Sauce for Vol-au-vents 60g butter 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup cream 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp chopped parsley salt, pepper Melt butter in pan, add flour, cook few minutes, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in milk, blend until smooth, then stir in wine, cream …
Thai Pork Stir-Fry 1 Tbsp peanut oil 1 red onion, sliced into thin wedges 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 500g pork mince 2 Tbsp gluten-free massaman curry paste 100g fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 Tbsp …
Zucchini Slice 5 eggs 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted 375g zucchini, grated 1 large onion, finely chopped 200g rindless bacon, chopped 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil 1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line a 30 x 20cm lamington pan. 2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until …
Mascarpone Ice-Cream 500ml milk 6 egg yolk 250g caster sugar 2 vanilla pods 500g mascarpone 1. Custard: Place the milk in a sauce pan. Cut through the centre of the vanilla pods and spoon the seeds into the milk and place the pods in the milk. Place the milk over a low heat and slowly …
Chocolate and Banana Brownie 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 85g chocolate 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 4-6 Tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped toasted nuts # Grease cake tin # Heat the oven to 180 degrees with a rack in the center …
Lemon Self-Saucing Pudding 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 egg 40g butter, melted 1/2 cup skim milk 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon custard powder 1 1/2 cups boiling water icing sugar, to serve Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine flour and 1/4 cup of caster …
Orange Cake 1 whole orange 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter – melted or softened 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 180C. Chop orange into quarters (leave skin on but remove any seeds) and put into food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. …
Easy Coffee Cake 125g butter 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp instant coffee powder 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1/3 cup sour cream # Preheat oven to 160C. # Grease a 28x18cm baking tin and line bottom with baking paper, overlap paper at opposite …
Mock Cream 1 1/2 tablespoon milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon gelatine 1 1/2 tablespoon water, extra 180g unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Combine milk, sugar and water in pan, stir over heat, without boiling till sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle gelatine over extra water, stir into milk mixture, and stir till …
Golden Syrup Dumplings Serves: 4 2 Tablespoons golden syrup 2 cups water 250g butter 2 cups self-raising flour 2 teaspoons sugar pinch of salt 1. Put golden syrup, 50g of butter and water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Take flour, salt, sugar and remaining butter and mix into a stiff dough. …
Char-Grilled Octopus and Haloumi Salad 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 tablespoon oregano leaves salt and pepper 1.25kg baby octopus, cleaned 200g haloumi, drained and cut into 1cm-thick slices 3 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges 150g green beans, trimmed and blanched lemon wedges, to serve 1. Combine …
Crispy Fish in Chilli Sauce 500g of fish 1 cup of plain flour 1/3 cup cornflour 1 egg white 3/4 cup water oil for deep frying Sauce: 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon grated green ginger 3 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup chilli sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 …
Fried Calamari With Mango Chilli Jam 500g Fresh Calamari (Squid) 1/2 cup Corn Flour Salt and pepper 1 Large Fresh Mango 1 Fresh Chili 100g Brown Sugar or Palm sugar Mint Coriander Parsley Touch Ginger Juice and zest from 1 Lime Prepare squid by cleaning and cutting into desired pieces. Once the squid is cut, …
Honeycomb 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1. Combine sugar, golden syrup, honey and water in a saucepan. 2. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved. 3. Bring to the boil. Boil steadily to 132c (use a sweets thermometer). 4. Reduce …
Mongolian Lamb 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp bi-carb soda 500g diced lamb 1/4 cup oil 2 onions wedged 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce pinch of Chinese 5 spice 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1/2 large red …
Chocolate Raspberry Brownies Makes 16 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil 200g thick reduced fat vanilla yoghurt 120g apple puree 200g fresh or frozen raspberries icing sugar, …
Pineapple Lamb Stir-Fry Serves 4 440gm tin pineapple pieces drained 600g thin hokkien noodles 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil 300g lamb backstrap, finely sliced 1 onion, sliced into thin wedges 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips 150g green beans, diagonally sliced 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce …
Mushroom, Herb and Spinach Fettuccine 375g dried fettuccine pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 200g sliced button mushrooms 200g sliced Swiss brown mushrooms 300ml light thickened cream 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 70g baby spinach 1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan …
Deviled Eggs 4 eggs 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch paprika, for garnish 1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and boil eggs for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove eggs from boiling water and place …
Lamb Rigatoni Bake 500g dried rigatoni pasta 2 tsp olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600g lean lamb mince 3 tomatoes, chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 1 red capsicum, chopped 700g jar tomato pasta sauce 1/2 cup frozen peas 100g baby spinach 3/4 cup light tasty cheese salad, to serve 1. Preheat …
Salmon Patties Serves 4 500g potato, peeled, cooked and mashed 1 x 450g can pink salmon or tuna, drained and flaked 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 onion, finely chopped or sliced in rings 2 firm tomatoes, sliced 4 mozzarella cheese slices, cut …
Grilled Mushroom and Goat’s Cheese Salad Serves 4 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 8 small flat mushrooms, stalks trimmed 120g mixed salad leaves 2 small cos lettuce or others 75g croutons 150g goat’s cheese (or feta), crumbled 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped salt and pepper Combine 1/4 …
Chocolate Brownie 500g butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 3 eggs lightly beaten 100g white cooking chocolate melted 1 cup plain flour Melt butter and sugar. Add cocoa, eggs, flour and melted chocolate. Mix thoroughly and pour into a greased slice tray. Place in 180C oven for 30 mins or until cooked in …
Hot Chocolate Fudge Sauce 200g condensed milk 100g peanut butter 100g chocolate Melt while stirring. Pour over ice-cream.
Easy Fudge 1 can condensed milk 400g good quality chocolate 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) 1/2 cup pecans/walnuts/hazelnuts (optional, whatever you like) Over a very low heat melt the chocolate. Grab a wooden spoon and pour condensed milk into the melted chocolate. Now stir like crazy. Add peanut butter and nuts, this will …
Cream Cheese Frosting 80g cream cheese, softened 60g butter, softened 3/4 cup icing-sugar mixture 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Pinwheels 2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1 cup milk 1/4 cup chutney or tomato based pasta sauce 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 egg yolk Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Rub butter or margarine into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. …
Chocolate Fudge 450g chopped chocolate 1 can condensed milk 50g butter Place all ingredients into a saucepan over a low heat. Melt until smooth. Pour into greased slice tray and place in fridge until set. Cut and eat.
Greek Ham Pies 500g puff pastry, 300g ham, cut into dice 2 red capsicums, sliced thinly 3 spring onions, finely chopped 250g feta cheese 125ml flour 500ml milk 250ml olive oil or sunflower oil 3 eggs 60ml finely chopped fresh dill or parsley Extra egg yolk for brushing Heat the oil in a pan over …
Corn and Ham Muffins 2 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup corn kernels, well drained 3 slice lite ham, chopped 1/4 red capsicum, chopped 2 tsp chives, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180c (160c fan forced). 2. Sift flour and baking …
Smoked Salmon Corn Hotcakes Serves 4 125g can corn kernels, drained 125g can creamed corn 3 eggs, separated 1 Tablespoon chopped dill 1/3 cup milk Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup self-raising flour 8 slices smoked salmon, chopped Cooking oil spray extra smoked salmon, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado and watercress, to serve Lemon …
Chicken Croquettes Serves 3-4 2 cups finely diced cooked chicken or turkey 2 tablespoons grated or very finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs Oil for frying Mix …
Danish Apple Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour 2 medium apples 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 dessertspoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons sultanas 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts Whipped cream to serve Cream butter and sugar with lemon …
Arancini Makes 24 1L (4 cups) vegetable stock 75g butter 1 brown onion, halved, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 295g (1 1/3 cups) arborio rice 125ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine 35g (1/3 cup) finely grated parmesan Salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, lightly whisked 6 bocconcini, quartered 120g (1 1/3 cups) …
Baba Ganoush Makes: Approx 2 1/2 cups 2 large (1kg) eggplants 200g plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup (80ml) tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons salt Preheat the oven to moderately hot (200°C). Pierce the eggplants all over with a skewer or sharp knife, place on an oven tray. Bake in a …
Baba Ganoush 2 large (1kg) eggplants 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt fresh pomegranate seeds, optional, for serving Cook eggplant on a heated grill plate (or grill or barbecue) for about 35 minutes, turning four times, or until skin is …
Crab Cakes Serves 12 500g cooked crab meat 2 golden shallots, finely chopped 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 drops Tabasco sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1/3 cup melted butter For dusting: plain flour 100g unsalted butter Dipping Sauce 250ml (1 cup) red …
Chocolate Chip Cookies 125g butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 185g chocolate chips Cream together butter, sugars and vanilla. Add lightly beaten egg gradually, beating well after each addition. Mix in sifted flour and salt. Add chocolate chips …
Yorkshire Puffs 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Beat the egg slightly, add milk, flour and salt and beat briskly for 2 minutes, until smooth. Allow to stand for 1 hour. Grease 10 muffin pans generously with either fat from the roast or butter. Divide the batter evenly among cups, …
Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Creamy Spinach Sauce 4 Chicken breasts 150g packet baby spinach 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Wholegrain mustard 200g Cream 2 chopped spring onions 2 tsp lemon juice white wine to deglaze Season chicken with salt & pepper and pan fry till brown and place in oven at 180c for …
Just Plain Muffins Serves 12 1 cup skim milk 1 egg 1 Tablespoon polyunsaturated margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 200c. Spray a 12-muffin (5cm) pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In small bowl, combine milk, …
Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce Serves 4 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1 small brown onion (80g), chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed 600g pumpkin, sliced thinly 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup (125ml) cream 1/2 cup (125ml) hot water 600g fresh spinach and ricotta ravioli 1/3 …
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Gnocchi Serves 4 900g chicken thigh fillets 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 shallots (50g), chopped finely 100g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced thickly 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white whine 1/4 cup (70g) sun-dried tomato pesto 300ml light cream 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 625g fresh gnocchi 1. …
Thai Chicken Meatballs 500g chicken breast mince 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 level dessertspoon Thai seasoning 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 egg 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs salt and pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon cornflour 2 Tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 Tablespoons …
Meat Lovers Pizza 250g very lean beef mince sprinkle pepper salt 2 Tablespoons tomato salsa dip – medium light shredded cheese sprinkle chives, chopped fresh parsley, chopped sprinkle paprika 1. Heat an electric frying pan on high until hot. Line with baking paper. Press the mince onto baking paper to form base of the pizza. …
Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Chunk Mud Cake 200g butter, chopped 300g good-quality dark chocolate 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self-raising flour pure icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 6cm deep, 20cm (base) round cake pan. …
Chocolate Raspberry Cake To Prepare Tins: 1 Tbsp softened butter 1 Tbsp flour 2 tsp cocoa Cake: 150g unsalted butter 6 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa Raspberry Cream: 300ml thickened cream 1/4 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Chocolate Ganache: 200ml cream 300g …
Salmon Cannelloni Serves 4 415g salmon, drained and flaked 300g ricotta cheese 1/3 cup sour cream 4 green shallots salt and pepper 4 fresh lasagne sheets, cut into thirds 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella 1 small bunch oregano, leaves only 1. Preheat oven 180c, grease …
Black Forest Trifle Cake Serving Size: Serves 8 400g fresh cherries, pitted 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup water 2 x 250g packet chocolate rollettes 1/2 cup sweet sherry 250g tub mascarpone 1/2 cup thickened cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar mixture dark chocolate curls, strawberries, cherries and whipped cream, to decorate Chocolate Ganache: 1/2 cup …
Bacon and Egg Pie Servings: 6 1 sheet shortcrust pastry 1 sheet puff pastry 1 large onion, chopped finely 250g bacon, chopped 9 eggs 2 Tbsp milk 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Grease a pie dish lightly. 3. Line pie dish with shortcrust pastry. 4. Trim any excess allowing a little overhang. 5. Scatter …