Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
One-Bowl Easy Chocolate Cake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup milk (may need extra) 2 eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter 5ml vanilla essence Icing: 60g soft butter, chopped 3/4 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 1 tablespoon milk 1. Place all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix …
Chocolate Ripple Cake 300ml cream 1 tsp castor sugar Vanilla essence 1 pack Arnott’s Chocolate Ripple Biscuits Crushed nuts, grated chocolate or seasonal berries to decorate 1. Add sugar and a drop of vanilla essence to the cream and whip until very stiff. 2. Join biscuits together by standing a biscuit on its side and …
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 …
Tuna and Rice Salad 2 cup cooked rice 2 cans tuna 1 can drained green peas 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Dash hot sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 whole tomatoes Salad greens Mix rice with all ingredients. Chill. Cut out blossom ends of tomatoes and …
Massaman Beef Curry Serves 2 400g beef, cut into well pieces (can use other meat) 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 cup potato, peel and cut into big chunks 1 tablespoon masaman curry paste 1 tablespoon tamarind 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 cup cashew 2 pinches cardamom 2 leaves bay leaf …
Caramel Fudge Cookies 2 cups (300g) dark chocolate Melts 60g butter 400g can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1/2 cup (60g) toasted hazelnuts, chopped finely 3 x 55g rolls Caramello chocolates 1/2 cup (60g) toasted hazelnuts, extra, chopped coarsely 1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C). Line oven …
Date and Nut Roll 3/4 cup (90g) self-raising flour 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 tsp mixed spice 1 cup (125g) walnuts, chopped 100g butter 3/4 cup (140g) soft brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (280g) chopped dates 1egg, lightly beaten 1. Grease 2 17x8cm tube tins and lids. 2. Sift the …
Spiced Lamb, Couscous and Spinach Salad 3/4 cup (180ml) Olive Oil 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 small fresh red Thai chilli, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 (600g) lamb back straps (eye of loin) 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice 2 large …
Apple Cream Cake 400g tin of pie apple 1 Cup self raising flour 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 Cup castor sugar 1/2 Cup ground almond meal 3/4 Cup cream 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 2/4 cup of slivered almond for the top 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease and …
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. …
Raspberry Shortcake 4 tablespoons Nuttelex margarine 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup Orgran Self-Raising Flour, sifted (wheat free/gluten free) 1 cup Orgran Plain flour, sifted (wheat free/gluten free) 3 tablespoons raspberry jam 8 almonds halves or 1 tablespoon chopped almonds pinch of salt Cream butter and sugar. Gradually add lightly beaten …
Potato Dumpling Soup 1/4 cup butter, margarine, or olive oil 2 large onions 3 stalks of celery 3 cloves garlic 4 cup gluten-free chicken broth (available at most health food stores) 2 cup water 6 large potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 3 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp of pepper (fresh ground pepper is …
Beef Stew Serves 4 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped 700g stewing steak 1 teaspoon Nuttelex margarine 1 brown onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon corn maize flour sifted 1/2 cup (125ml) water and extra as required pinch of pepper and salt (optional) Pre-heat oven at …
Marshmallows 4 Tbsp gelatine 1 cup warm water 4 cups sugar 2 cups boiling water 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional) 2 tsp citric lemon juice icing sugar cornflour (gluten free) Sprinkle gelatine over warm water and stir to dissolve. Put sugar and boiling water into a large saucepan. Stir in gelatine mixture and boil gently, uncovered, …
Lime and Chilli Beef Salad Serves 4 450gm round steak sliced thinly cos lettuce 200gm rice vermicelli (or mung bean noodles) 2 celery sticks sliced thinly or grated 1 carrot grated 100gm bean sprouts 1/4 cup lime juice 4 shallots 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce or 1 tsp chilli, 1 1/2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp …
Gluten-Free Kahlua Cheesecake You can make this delicious cheesecake with just a hint of liqueur or lots, depending on individual taste. Base: 125g (4oz) gluten-free rice cookies OR gluten-free cornflakes, crushed 45g (1 1/2oz) butter, melted Filling: 2 teaspoons gelatine 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water 125ml (4oz) cream, whipped 375g (12oz) cream cheese 2 tablespoons …
Mango Parfait 6 egg yolks 200 grams castor sugar 250ml milk 200ml mango puree 10ml vanilla essence 350ml whipped cream 1. In a suitable sized bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mix is smooth and creamy. 2. Heat the milk in a sauce pan until it just reaches boiling point, then …
Sticky Date Pudding 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour Toffee Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons butter Pour the water over dates in a saucepan and let …
Pumpkin Soup Age: 4-6 months 1 butternut pumpkin 1 desiree potato 1 brown onion 1 cup full cream milk 1. Peel and dice pumpkin, onion and potato. 2. Cover with water and simmer until soft then strain. 3. Place in a blender with milk and blend until smooth, or the right consistency for your child.
Fruit Gels 375 ml 100% fruit juice (bought) 3 teaspoons powdered gelatine 125ml boiling water 1. Pour boiling water into a bowl and stir in gelatine until dissolved, then add juice. 2. Set in the fridge.
Hi-Iron Muesli Cookies Age: 9 Months + 1 cup HEINZ Muesli and Apple Cereal 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 dessertspoons (30g) margarine 1 cup HEINZ Pear Juice or milk Sift flour and baking powder, rub in margarine to resemble breadcrumbs. Add Muesli and liquids. Mix to a soft dough. Place heaped …
Carrots and Rice Puree 2 Tbsp Brown rice, uncooked 6 Carrots, scrubbed and chopped in small pieces 1 1/3 cup Water (or broth or leftover cooking liquid from cooking vegetables) 1 tsp butter (optional) Place rice and carrots in a saucepan with the water and cover. Simmer until the water is absorbed–about 30 to 40 …
Rice Cereal 1/4 cup rice powder (brown rice ground in blender or food processor) 1 cup water 1. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly. 3. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired. 3. Serve warm.
Avocado Fingers 2 teaspoons mashed ripe avocado 1 slice thick toasting bread Toast bread and allow to cool. Spread with mashed avocado. Cut into three fingers. Offer one finger at a time.
Pasta Sauce 200g lean mincemeat 200g fresh or canned tomatoes Grated vegetables, carrot, zucchini Pasta Grated cheese 1. Fry 200g lean mincemeat in a little oil until brown. 2. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and 200g fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped. 3. Add grated vegetables (carrot, zucchini). 4. Add a little water if necessary, cover …
Vegemite Rusks Makes 18 Age: 9 months + Olive oil 6 slices wholemeal toast bread Vegemite 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oven to 150°C and lightly oil a flat baking tray. Remove crusts from bread, then spread six slices with a thin layer of Vegemite. Cut each slice into three fingers and place …
Butterscotch Dumplings Serves 6 1 cup self-raising flour 60g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon golden syrup ice-cream, to serve Butterscotch Sauce: 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 30g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a shallow 2-litre ovenproof dish. 2. Sift flour …
Cherry Slice 600g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 500g desiccated coconut 100g copha, melted 395g can condensed milk 150g glace cherries, chopped Few drops red food colouring Melt half the chocolate and spread evenly over the base of a foil-lined 30x20cm cake tin. Rest, covered, in the fridge until set. Place coconut, copha, condensed milk and …
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 …
Easy Christmas Plum Pudding Time required: 30 mins, plus refrigeration time. Serves 12 4 cups milk 1/4 cup cocoa 375g Nestle Melts milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups mixed dried fruit 1 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons gelatine, dissolved in 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup thickened cream, …
Cheesecake Brownies 125g butter, chopped 125g dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup plain flour, sifted 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 250g packet cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1/4 cup caster sugar Extra cocoa, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease …
Pizza Pinwheels Makes about 20 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 bacon rashers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 250g fetta cheese 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 red capsicum, chopped 1/3 cup black olives, chopped 4 cups self-raising flour 50g butter, chopped 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 eggs, …
Milo Muffins 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate bits 1/2 cup white chocolate bits 1 1/4 cups milk 75g butter, melted 1 cup Milo 1 egg 1. Combine in a bowl sifted flour, and both dark and white choc bits. 2. Combine milk, butter and Milo; add to dry ingredients with lightly …
Jaffa Friands 3 egg whites, beaten lightly 100g butter, melted 1/2 cup almond meal 3/4 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind Chocolate Sauce: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup (125ml) Dairy Farmers pure cream 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease six …
Barramundi Baked in a Bag with Thai Flavours Serves 1 1 x 200g barramundi fillet, skin-on 1/2 lime, sliced thinly 1 Tablespoon finely diced lemongrass 1 kaffir lime leaf, shredded 1/2 fresh long red chilli, chopped 2 Tablespoons coconut cream 100g yellow beans, trimmed 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1. Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced. 2. …
Jaffa Pudding Serves 2 100g dark chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 30g butter, melted 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten lightly 3/4 cup (75g) self raising flour Chocolate Sauce: 80g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup (60ml) cream 1. Preheat oven 200°C/180° fan forced. Grease two 1 cup (250ml) ovenproof …
Chocolate Mousse Serves 1 2/3 cup (110g) dark cooking chocolate 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream 2 Tablespoons caster sugar icing sugar for dusting 1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside to cool slightly. 2. Place cream and sugar into small bowl beat until soft peaks form. Carefully fold cooled chocolate into whipped cream. …
Chicken Moussaka Serves 1 1 chicken breast fillet (200g) 1 small eggplant (230g), sliced thinly 1 teaspoon crystal salt 1 small brown onion (80g), sliced thinly 400g canned diced tomatoes 1/4 cup (50g) canned chickpeas, rinsed, drained Bechamel Sauce: 1 cup (250ml) milk 3 cloves 60g butter 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour 50g kasseri cheese, …
Bacon and Sage Wrapped Chicken with Burnt Butter Sauce Serves 1 1 x 250g chicken supreme 2 fresh sage leaves 2 slices smoked bacon, rind removed 40g butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage 1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. 2. Wrap chicken tightly with sage leaves and bacon; secure with …
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 …
Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie Serves 1 50g butter 1 small red onion (80g), sliced finely 1 chicken breast fillet (200g), sliced finely 1 field mushroom (80g), chopped coarsely 2 Tablespoons plain flour 20g butter 1/2 cup (125ml) Campbell’s real chicken stock 1/3 cup (80ml) thickened cream 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1. Preheat …
Photo by Mem Banoffee Pie Serves 8 Prep time 30 minutes Chilling time 2 hours 35 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes 1 1/4 cups (185g) plain flour, sifted 125g cold butter, chopped 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 egg yolk 395g can sweetened condensed milk 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden …
Photo by Mem Beef Stroganoff 2 Tbsp oil 500g beef, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tsp paprika 420g Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 Tbsp tomato sauce 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 150g button mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1. Heat oil in large saucepan. …
Noel Hazelnut Cookies 1 1/4 cups plain flour Pinch of salt 1/4 cup castor sugar 60g ground hazelnuts 90g unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, sifted 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1. Buffer several baking trays. Sift flour, salt and sugar into a bowl, then mix in nuts: Rub in butter until …
Mince Pies 4 cups plain flour Pinch salt 250g butter 2 Tbsp castor sugar 2 egg yolks 4 Tbsp ice-cold water Christmas mincemeat 1 egg, beaten Castor sugar 1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and rub into flour with fingers until like breadcrumbs. Do not overdo – butter …
Christmas Mince (Fruit Mince) As well as the fruit, spices and spirit, shredded beef suet is traditionally added to mincemeat. Not only does this help keep it, but when the mincemeat is heated, the suet melts, giving a wonderful richness. You can buy it in packets at some supermarkets or prepare your own from good …
White Christmas 3 cups rice bubbles 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup of sifted icing sugar 225 grams copha drop of vanilla essence 1. Put 3 cups of rice bubbles, 1 cup of mixed fruit, essence, desiccated coconut, dry powdered milk and 3/4 sifted icing sugar …
Caramel Cheesecake 2 cups (250g) sweet biscuit crumbs 90g butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g packets soft caramels 1/4 cup milk 250g packet cream cheese 3 teaspoons gelatine 1 tablespoon water 300ml carton thickened cream Caramel Topping 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons gelatine 1 tablespoon water 1. Combine crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; …
Fruitcake This rich, spicy fruitcake made a week or even a month or two before Christmas will mature and ripen to a truly festive dessert. 375g packet raisins 375g packet sultanas 250g packet currants 125g mixed peel 125g glace cherries, halved 6 dried apricots, 6 nectarines, 6 peaches, diced small 125g blanched chopped almonds 4 …
Death by Chocolate Cake: 225g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 110g butter 150ml milk 10ml vanilla essence 2 eggs, separated at room temperature 225g dark brown sugar 150ml sour cream 250g self raising flour 5g baking flour Filling: 400g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 200g butter 50ml brandy Strawberry jam Cake: 1. Preheat the oven …
Roast Turkey with Stuffing Serves 8 3.5kg turkey, thawed, giblets removed 1 large onion, quartered (optional) parsley sprigs (optional) olive oil seasonings to taste Stuffing: 500g sausage mince 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 onion, chopped 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped 1/2 cup almond or chestnut puree 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 clove garlic, crushed …
Lime Roast Chicken with Rice Seasoning This recipe is free from gluten, dairy products and eggs. The rice seasoning can be doubled for a small turkey. Rice seasoning can be made a day ahead; season chicken just before baking. 1.6kg chicken 1 tablespoon lime juice 20g dairy-free margarine, melted Rice Seasoning: 1/3 cup (65g) white …
Allergy-Free Pudding and Fruit Cake This recipe, which is free from gluten, dairy products and eggs, makes 1 fruit cake or pudding. Recipe can be made one month ahead; keep refrigerated. 2 1/4 cups (360g) sultanas 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped raisins 1/2 cup (75g) dried currants 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped seeded dates 1 …
Gingerbread Men Makes about 20 125g butter, chopped 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 cup golden syrup currants and glace cherries Icing: 1 egg white 1 1/4 cups pure icing sugar, sifted few drops of lemon juice food colouring (optional) …
Brandy Snaps Makes about 18 90g butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup golden syrup 112 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1. Stir butter with sugar and syrup in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat. 2. Beat in remaining ingredients. Spoon teaspoonfuls onto greased baking trays, allowing room …
Chocolate Almond Balls Makes about 24 125g cream cheese 1 tablespoon brandy 1 cup Nutella 350g Madeira cake, crumbled 1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted 180g dark chocolate 15g copha 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted and chopped 1. Beat cheese with brandy until smooth. Beat in Nutella. Mix in cake crumbs and almonds. Refrigerate until firm. …
Mince Pies Makes 12 12 prepared sweet pastry cases 1/2 cup prepared fruit mince 1/2 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce prepared fondant icing food colourings and decorations 1. Arrange pastry cases on a baking tray. Bake according to packet directions. 2. Combine fruit mince with apple and sauce. Spoon 1 to …
Plum Jam Makes about 4 cups 2kg plums, washed and stoned 3 cups sugar 1. Bring plums and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring, until sugar dissolves. 2. Boil, without stirring, until jam gels (a small amount will wrinkle when cool). Pour into warm sterilised jars. Seal well.
Traditional Shortbread Makes about 40 2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1/3 cup icing sugar 250g butter, cubed Pecan Shapes 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts) 1. Sift flours and icing sugar together. Rub in butter using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Press together. 2. Turn out onto a lightly-floured surface. Knead …
Coconut Ice Makes about 30 squares 3 cups icing sugar 2 2/3 cups desiccated coconut 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 125g copha, melted few drops pink food colouring 1. Sift sugar into a bowl. Stir in coconut. 2. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into icing …
Lemon and Passionfruit Curd Makes about 2 cups 1 1/2 cups lemon juice grated rind of 1 lemon 2 cups caster sugar 180g butter, chopped 6 eggs, beaten pulp of 2 passionfruit 1. Place juice, rind and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Add butter. Stir until butter has …
Panforte 80g hazelnuts 80g whole almonds 3/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp mixed spice 125g fruit medley (see note) 50g mixed peel 50g each dried pineapple, pawpaw, mango, chopped 50g figs, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2/3cup honey 200g cooking chocolate, melted 1. Preheat oven …
Cauliflower and Cream Cheese Soup 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 cups chicken stock 220g cream cheese 3/4 cup cream 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chervil to garnish Bring stock and cauliflower to the boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or …
Cabbage Noodles Cabbage noodles are excellent for serving with a protein style Napolese sauce. Try stir-frying minced meat, onion and garlic; add tomato paste, tomatoes and mixed herbs and seasoning; simmer to thicken then pour the sauce over the cabbage noodles. 1 cabbage, shredded 4 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to season Melt butter in …
Broccoli and Cauliflower Alfredo 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 egg 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons cream 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to season 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg Steam vegetables until just cooked. Combine egg, cream cheese, cream and …
Bok Choy and Tofu Soup 1/2 packet dried bean curd 1/2 bunch fresh coriander 1/2 bunch fresh Vietnamese mint 2 cups fresh bean shoots 1 cup dried fungus 1 can straw mushrooms (no added sugar) 1 tablespoon fish sauce (no added sugar) 1 small chilli, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon tamarind puree 1 clove garlic, …
Blanched Green Vegetables with Light Vinaigrette 15 long green beans, trimmed and halved 1/2 head broccoli, florets 1 large zucchini, sliced on the diagonal 1/2 cup light vinaigrette with fresh parsley and roasted garlic Blanch vegetables in boiling water so they are cooked but remain crisp. Place in a large mixing bowl and mix through …
Basmati Rice Salad 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 315g cannelloni or Soya beans, cooked 4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 continental cucumber, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup basil leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garlic chives, finely chopped 1 lemon, juice 1 …
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 …
Apricot Turkey Serves 4 4 turkey breasts rind of one orange, thinly shredded 225g of dried apricots 250g unsweetened yogurt 1 tablespoon of ground cumin 2 teaspoon of ground turmeric 2 teaspoon of ground coriander 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 pinches salt Pepper Preheat oven to 190°C. 1. Cut each turkey breast horizontally down …
Muesli 2 cups large-flake oats 3/4-cup oat bran 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup shelled unsalted sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1/4-teaspoon cinnamon 1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients. 2. Using rolling pin, crush mixture into coarse crumbs. 3. Shake bag to combine mixture. Keeps at room temperature for up …
Buttermilk Pancakes Serves 5 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar substitute 2 cups buttermilk 1/3 cup liquid egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1. In large bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, baking powder and sugar substitute. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, liquid egg, canola oil and vanilla. …
Chicken and Chickpea Casserole Serves 4 3 medium sized chicken breasts 1 medium red onion 1 large or 2 small carrots 200g canned chickpeas 200g sweet corn 300g passata (sieved tomatoes) or 400g tin of tomatoes 1/2 tablespoon bouillon or other stock 5 dashes of Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice pepper 1. Preheat oven …
Banana and Nut Cookies Makes 12 large cookies 4 ripe bananas 150g soy flour 80g whole meal flour 2 eggs 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 25g cashew nuts 25g raisins 1. Preheat to 190°C. 2. Mash all 4 bananas in a small bowl using a fork, then transfer to a larger cooking …
Little Rhubarb and Strawberry Cakes Makes 12 cakes 2 cups unbleached self-raising flour 1/3 cup Fruisana (Fruit Sugar) 250 g strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped 200 g rhubarb, trimmed and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 omega-enriched eggs 1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt 1/3 cup vegetable oil or light olive oil 2 tablespoons strawberry …
Blueberry and Banana Bread 2 large ripe bananas, peeled (460g) 4 eggwhites or 2 whole organic eggs 1/2 cup (125ml) honey or pure maple syrup 125ml macadamia nut oil or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (50g) vanilla protein powder or skim milk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour …
Chocolate Patty Cakes 1 1/4 cups of Gluten free self-raising flour 50g butter 2/3 cup of castor sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon cocoa 50g grated chocolate 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence Sift flour, sugar, cocoa and salt into a bowl, add grated chocolate. Chop or beat in softened butter. Beat …
Fruity Friands Makes 12 1 cup finely ground almond meal 1 1/2 cups CSR Soft Icing Mixture (Gluten Free), sifted 1/2 cup Orgran Gluten Free plain flour, sifted 2 teaspoons Orgran Gluten substitute 185g butter, melted 6 egg whites, beaten until frothy 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind Alternative Toppings – 1 small apple, thinly …
Chocolate Polenta Puddings Serves 6 125g butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup CSR Rich Chocolate Icing Mixture (Gluten Free) 1 1/2 cups finely ground hazelnuts/ almonds 1/4 cup baking cocoa, sifted 50g dark chocolate, grated 2 x (59g) eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup instant fine polenta 1/3 cup milk Chocolate Sauce: 125g dark chocolate, roughly …
Cherryripe Mudcake 250g unsalted butter, chopped 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1 2/3 cups (400ml can) coconut milk 200g dark chocolate (eating chocolate) chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (110g) self raising flour 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (25g) cocoa powder 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 x 85g …
Fruit Muffins 2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sultanas 1 cup milk 125g butter, melted 1 egg, beaten lightly Grease three 12 hole small muffin pans. Combine flour, spice, sugar and sultanas in large bowl. Stir in milk, butter and egg, do not over …
Fudge Cake 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup of caster sugar 1 cup of water 1 tsp imitation vanilla essence 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil Turn oven to 180c. Dust the inside of the tin with flour. Put flour, cocoa, sugar and water in a bowl. Add …
Gingerbread Makes 1 large loaf. 150g margarine 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup treacle 1/2 cup honey 2 eggs 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups self raising flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp all spice 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves Lemon Icing: 1 cup …
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Ginger Glaze 1 1/3 cups flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 egg whites 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 inch piece fresh ginger …
Hawaiian Macadamia Cake 3 cups (375g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups (185g) caster sugar 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut 5 eggs, lightly beaten 440g (14oz) can crushed pineapple in syrup 1 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable oil 3/4 cup (100g) macadamia nuts, chopped Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/350 deg F/Gas 4. …
Hummingbird Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 2 cups diced bananas 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F …
Carrot Cake 1.5 cups of salad/canola oil 2 cups of granulated/caster sugar 4 eggs 2 cups of plain flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 3 cups of grated carrots 1 cup of pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 180c. Grease and flour 2 x …
White Chocolate and Macadamia Shortbread Serving size: Serves 10 or more 2 1/4 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1/3 cup icing sugar 250g butter, cubed 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped 50g white chocolate, finely chopped plus extra 100g, melted 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 3 baking trays. …
Liqueur Custard 2 cups (500ml) milk 300ml thickened cream 1 Queen vanilla bean, split 6 egg yolks 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 tablespoons Cointreau, Grand Marnier or brandy 1. Combine milk, cream and vanilla bean in a medium pan; bring to the boil, remove from heat. Stand 15 minutes; remove vanilla bean. 2. Beat …
Choc Hazelnut Profiteroles 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1 cup (250ml) water 80g butter, chopped pinch salt 4 eggs, lightly beaten 150g dark chocolate 200ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons Frangelico 300ml thickened cream, extra 2 tablespoons icing sugar 1 tablespoon Frangelico, extra 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). 2. …
Rum Sauce Makes 1/2 Litre 1-cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1-tablespoon butter 1-tablespoon cornflour 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup rum Pinch salt Combine sugar and lemon rind with water; add butter and heat to boiling. Mix cornflour with lemon juice and add. Cook for 8 minutes, remove …
Tuscan Nut Biscuits Makes: Approx 30 2 cups plain flour 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch sail 2 eggs grated rind 1 orange 1 cup caster sugar 120g whole unblanched almonds 80g pinenuts 1/2 cup white choc bits 100g dark melts, melted 1. Preheat oven to 190c. Grease and line a baking tray. 2. Sift flour, …
Christmas Cassata Serves: approx 20 Chocolate Coffee Sauce: 400g can sweetened condensed milk 30g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup 150g cooking chocolate, broken into squares 2 Tbsp coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water Cassata: 80g each of glace apricots, glace pineapple, red and green glace cherries, chopped 2 Tbsp raisins 2 Tbsp brandy 1 …
Sour Cherry Chocolate Cake Serves; 8-10 100g white melts 4 Tbsp cream 200g butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs 150g milk melts, melted 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups sour Morella cherries, well drained 1. Preheat oven to 175c. Grease and line 23cm round cake tin. …
Christmas Star Biscuits Makes approx: 20 250g butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup rice flour (see note) 1/4 cup cocoa 100g clear boiled lollies or fruit drops, chopped milk choc bits 1. Using electric mixer cream butter, vanilla and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sift flours …
Chocolate Custard with Poached Summer Fruits Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 750ml bottle apple cider 2 cups caster sugar cinnamon stick 3 peaches 3 nectarines 250g fresh cherries, pitted 90g packet macaroons Custard: 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp Cocoa 1 cup cream 1 …
Little Chocolate Christmas Puddings 700g plum pudding 250g dark eating chocolate, melted 1/2 cup (125ml) brandy 1/2 cup (80g) icing sugar 200g white chocolate melts glacé cherries, cut to resemble berries and leaves 1. Crumble pudding into a large bowl. Stir in melted chocolate, brandy and sifted icing sugar; mix well. 2. Roll level tablespoons …
Cheesecake Mince Pies Makes 24 Pastry: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons custard powder 1/4 cup icing-sugar mixture 125g cold butter, chopped 1 egg-yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 1 x 250g packet cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 x 410g jar fruit mince Topping: 3 …
Easiest Turkey Ever 1 x 3.5kg turkey 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 sticks celery, sliced 3 bacon rashers, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups packaged seasoned stuffing mix 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon oil roast potatoes, steamed asparagus and gravy to serve (see check list, bellow) fresh herbs to garnish 1. Remove and …
Seasoned Roast Turkey Serves 6 1 x 3kg turkey 6 bacon rashers 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 cup plain flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup dry red wine roast potatoes and beans to serve fresh herbs and lemon wedges to garnish Seasoning: 25g butter 1 large leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g sausage …
