Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Beetroot Cake 2 eggs 3/4 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1/4 cup of cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 420g can beetroot (drained and pureed) Icing: 75g cream cheese 75g sour cream 25g chocolate (melted) 1 1/2- 2 cups of icing sugar …
Crisp Fried Wontons 6 dried shiitake mushrooms 125g prawns, peeled, deveined and finely chopped 250g pork mince 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts 6 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine 40 wonton wrappers vegetable oil for deep frying Place mushrooms …
Russian Fudge 3 1/2 cups Chelsea White Sugar 125g butter 3 tablespoons Chelsea Golden Syrup 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 200g sweetened condensed milk (half a standard tin) 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Place all the ingredients except the vanilla, into a medium-heavy saucepan. Warm over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring …
Spinach and Feta Triangles 500g spinach 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 spring onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup cottage cheese 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan salt and freshly ground black pepper 250g filo pastry 1/2 cup melted butter 1. …
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 egg 200g chopped milk chocolate 1/4 cup pure cream 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced. Grease and line an oven tray. 2. Combine the sugar, peanut butter and egg in a medium bowl; stir with a wooden spoon until …
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Slice 2 x 200g packets malt biscuits 600ml carton thickened cream 395g can sweetened condensed milk 3 x 85g Cherry Ripe chocolate bars, chopped 1. Line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with baking paper or plastic wrap. 2. Arrange a layer of biscuits on base of pan. 3. Beat cream …
Chocolate Marshmallow Cheesecake Base 1 packet of wine biscuits pinch of cinnamon 115 g butter Filling 1 cake of chocolate 1 packet of pink and white marshmallows (100g) 1/2 cup milk 1 cup whipped cream Crush biscuits, add melted butter and cinnamon. Press into dish. Chill. Melt chocolate and marshmallows in saucepan with milk, put …
Banana Coconut Cheesecake 225g chocolate chip cookies 4 tablespoons butter 350g cream cheese 75g caster sugar 50g fresh coconut, grated 2 tablespoons coconut flavoured liqueur 2 ripe bananas 125g dark chocolate 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 3 tablespoons water 150ml double cream Crush/process chocolate chip cookies. Melt the butter and pour into cookie crumbs until …
Irish Cream Cheesecake oil for brushing 175g chocolate chip cookies 55g butter Filling 225g dark chocolate 225g milk chocolate 55g golden caster sugar (or white if can’t get golden) 350g cream cheese 425ml double cream, whipped 3 tablespoons Irish Cream liqueur Line the base of a 20cm cake tin with foil and brush the sides …
New York Cheesecake 250 g sour cream 250 g cottage cheese or ricotta 250 g cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornflour 3 eggs grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon lemon juice Topping: 2 cups pitted cherries or mixed berries 1 teaspoon cornflour mixed with fruit juice Line the baking tin with baking paper. Put …
Vanilla Cheesecake Base: 250gm packet ginger nuts 125gm butter Filling: 500g Cream Cheese (softened) 1 can condensed milk 300ml cream 3 teaspoons gelatine 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/4 cup hot water Base: 1. Line base and sides of 23cm spring form pan with greaseproof paper. 2. Crush ginger nuts and put into a bowl. 3. …
Chocolate Cheesecake Slice Makes: 10 pieces 250g plain chocolate biscuits, crushed 90g butter, melted 3 tsp gelatine 2 Tbsp hot water 250g cream cheese 395g can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup cream, whipped 125g Dark Melts, melted 1. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter, press firmly into foil-lined 18cm x 28cm lamington …
Toblerone Cheesecake 1 cup plain chocolate biscuits (chocolate wafer cookies), crushed 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream, or heavy cream 200g Toblerone chocolate (milk or dark chocolate), melted Garnish: Extra Toblerone chocolate (milk or dark chocolate), grated Confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) 1. Melt the 1/3 …
Chicken Curry Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1/3 cup sultanas 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder, or to taste 500 g chicken breast, diced 1 cup sour cream Coriander or parsley for garnish Rice to serve 1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle it with …
Triple Chocolate Brownies 375g plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 340g best-quality bittersweet chocolate 6 eggs 1 3/4 cups superfine sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white chocolate buttons, chips, or morsels 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate buttons, chips or morsels Approximately 2 teaspoons …
Chocolate and Espresso Baby Cakes 8-10 croissants (stale) 200g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed 4 eggs pinch salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 100ml strong espresso coffee (ready brewed) 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur 2 tablespoons caster sugar butter for greasing icing sugar to serve 1. Lightly …
Chocolate Temptation Biscuits 365g dark chocolate 6 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing 1 teaspoon strong coffee granules/powder 2 eggs 150g soft brown sugar 225g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 2 teaspoon almond essence 50g chopped brazil nuts 50g chopped hazelnuts 40g white chocolate 1. Put 225g of the dark chocolate …
Chocolate Praline Log Praline: 1/2 cup crushed peanuts 1/2 cup water 1 cup castor sugar Log: 600ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 snickers bars, finely chopped packet chocolate biscuits Praline: Spread nuts in a single layer over a greased oven tray. Dissolve sugar in water over a low heat; bring to the boil. …
Fruit and Nut Slice Base: 250g plain chocolate biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted extra hazelnuts to serve Filling: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 50g unsalted butter, chopped Topping: 1/2 cup Nutella (Chocolate/Hazelnut Spread) 200g milk chocolate bits/melts or chopped 25g butter 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped 1. Process biscuits until finely crushed, …
Decadent Chocolate Muffins 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup brown sugar (firm pack) 150g dark chocolate (bits/melts/chopped) 2 eggs 125 butter, melted 1 cup milk 1. Sift flour, cocoa and baking powder. Stir in sugar and chocolate. Combine butter, milk and eggs in a separate …
Chocolate Pecan Cake 1 1/4 cup self raising flour 50g dark chocolate (melts/bits) 1 tablespoon standard flour 150g butter 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 1/4 tablespoon milk powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup ground pecans 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1. Sift flours, cocoa, …
Hoisin Chicken and Broccoli 1 small (140g) chicken breast, cut into strips 3 green onions, sliced (spring onions) 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup broccoli florets, microwave until just tender 3/4 cup cooked rice Coat a non-stick frypan with cooking spray. …
Honey and Macadamia Baked Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 150g sweet plain biscuits (such as Nice) 100g butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup honey 3 eggs 2/3 cup sour cream 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and line base and sides of a 6cm deep, 22cm …
Berry Cheesecake Muffins Makes 6 large muffins 1 3/4 cup SR Flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup oil 2 Tbsp raspberry jam 1/4 cup mixed berry yoghurt 1/2 cup caster sugar 50g cream cheese (cut into 6 equal portions) 1 Tbsp raspberry jam (extra) icing sugar to dust 1. Lightly grease 6-hole muffin tin. …
Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins 75g butter, cut into cubes 200g Cooking Chocolate, broken into pieces 1 egg 3/4 cup Evaporated Milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk Choc Bits 1/4 cup cream cheese 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease deep muffin …
Cheesy Potatoes and Ham Makes 4-6 Servings 6 Cups sliced, peeled potatoes 2 1/2 cups cooked ham/bacon, cubed 1 1/2 cups shredded/grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup milk 375ml can cream of mushroom soup 1. In a slow cooker, layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/3 ham/bacon, and 1/3 cheese, repeat two times. 2. Combine soup and …
Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken 1.3-1.8kg roasting chicken 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tbsp butter juice of 1 lemon 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh parsley (1 tsp of dried) 1/4 tsp thyme leaf Rinse chicken and pat dry, remove any excess fat. Place onion in the cavity of the chicken and …
Korma 1kg lamb, or beef chuck steak, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cardamom seeds Large pinch cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp ghee or oil 1 onion, extra, sliced 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup plain yoghurt 1/2 cup …
Chicken Paprika with Sour Cream Slow-cooking dark leg meat results in incredibly tender, flavourful chicken. However, if you prefer white meat you can substitute bone-in chicken breasts. Placing the onions on the bottom of the slow cooker will ensure that they become silky soft as the chicken releases its juices, creating a heady sauce. 2 …
Beef Rendang 2 tablespoons oil 2kg lean gravy beef (shin), cubed 2 large onions, chopped 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 strips of lemon rind 1/2 cup Rendang curry paste 2 cups beef stock 2 cups coconut milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp 1/4 …
Chilli Con Carne 2 tablespoons oil 2 kg premium beef mince 1/4 cup pre-packaged chilli con carne seasoning mix 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic 3 cups beef stock 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 cup red wine 2 x 420g cans Mexican chilli beans Sour cream, for serving 1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. …
Easy Osso Bucco 12 lean veal shanks, 4cm thick 1/3 cup plain flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 1 cup white wine 2 teaspoons caster sugar 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves chopped 1/2 cup pesto 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1. …
Curried Pumpkin with Spinach 2 tablespoon oil 2 medium onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 3 small green chillies, finely sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 cups coconut milk powder 2 cups boiling …
Chick Pea Curry 1 cups/200g dried chick peas 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons garam masala 3 teaspoons ground cumin 3 teaspoons ground coriander 3 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 …
Individual Christmas Puddings 100g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 x 60g eggs 1 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup brandy 1/2 cup (100g) mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped dates 1. Cream butter, sugar and golden syrup; beat in …
Chocolate Malt Self-Saucing Pudding 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup malted milk powder 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten Sauce: 150g dark chocolate, melted 3 cups hot water 2 tablespoons butter …
Chicken with Mushrooms 2 tablespoons oil 2kg chicken thigh fillets, diced 250g button mushrooms, sliced 2 small leeks, sliced 1 cup white wine 2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme, chopped 2 tablespoons plain flour 3/4 cup cream 3/4 cup sour cream 1. Heat oil …
Chicken Cacciatore 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 small chicken drumsticks (skins removed) 2 large onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 20 Kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup chicken stock 125g button mushrooms, quartered 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 …
Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 kg chicken pieces, skin removed, bone in 1 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 3 small red chillies, finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 6 garlic cloves, halved 1/4 …
Chunky Fish Chowder 2 large leeks, trimmed, cleaned and sliced 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/2kg white boneless fish fillets, cubed 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup milk Salt and pepper, if desired 300ml cream 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1. Place prepared leeks, potatoes and fish into the …
Fiery Three Bean Chowder 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 small red chillies, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 x 400g canned tomatoes, chopped 4 cups vegetable stock 1 x 200g can diced capsicum, drained and rinsed 1 x 420g …
Char-Grilled Capsicum and Gnocchi Soup 4 red capsicum, quartered 2 yellow capsicum, quartered 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1kg chicken tenderloins, diced 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 8 cups chicken stock 500g pre-packaged gnocchi Sour …
Cajun Kumera Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 bacon rashers, rind removed and chopped 2 large onions, sliced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/kg kumera, peeled and diced 6 cups chicken stock 1 x 300g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Sour cream, for serving 1. …
Creamy Tomato and Lentil Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium Spanish onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons minced chilli 4 cups tomato puree 4 cups beef stock 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 cups/300g red lentils 1 1/4 cups/330ml cream 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto 1. Heat …
Lamb Shank Soup Serves 4-6 1 Tbsp oil 2-3 lamb shanks 1 large onion, peeled and diced 500g dry soup mix 1/2 cup tomato paste or 1 can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3-4 cups diced vegetables: carrots, potatoes (scrubbed, skin on), parsnips, turnips, corn, celery, capsicum 3 litres stock 1 Tbsp dried mixed …
Mushroom Sauce 1 onion sliced 100g mushrooms sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup water 1 small beef stock cube 1/4 cup cream 2 teaspoons corn flour 2 teaspoons water, extra Heat a little oil in pan, add onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring until onion is soft. Add thyme, …
Cheesy Gnocchi Bolognaise Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 750g lean beef mince 600ml bottle Italian tomato pasta sauce 625g packet fresh gnocchi 150g Tasmanian Heritage St Claire Swiss-style cheese, grated Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add …
Sponge 4 eggs 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) maize cornflour (100 percent corn) 300ml carton thickened cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/3 cup (80ml) strawberry jam 250g strawberries pure icing sugar for dusting 1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C). Grease two deep 20cm round cake pans and line the bases with …
Carrot Cake With Orange Frosting 1 cup (125g) soya flour or besan (chickpea flour) 3/4 cup (110g) maize cornflour (100 percent corn) 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons mixed spice 1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (360g) grated carrot (about 2 medium) 1 cup (120g) …
Scones 2 1/2 cups (375g) gluten-free self-raising flour pinch of salt 1/4 cup (40g) pure icing sugar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 30g butter, chopped 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 1/3 cups (330ml) buttermilk, approximately 1. Preheat the oven to very hot (240°C). Lightly grease an oven tray. 2. Sift the …
Sticky Date Pudding 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup caster sugar 60g butter, chopped 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour 2 eggs Cream, to serve Sauce: 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 125g butter, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven …
Raspberry Chocolate Pancakes 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp salt 1. Thoroughly mix rice flour, corn flour, tapioca flour, sugar, baking …
Pizza Pockets 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups rice flour 1 cup cold water 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup bean flour 1/2 cup potato starch 1 tbsp xanthan gum 1 tbsp vinegar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp salt Pizza topping favourites – pizza sauce, cooked ground beef, parmesan cheese, chopped peppers, mushrooms, chopped onions, …
Double Chocolate and Vanilla Shortbread Vanilla Shortbread 150g gluten free plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 50g caster sugar 125g gluten free, dairy free margarine 1 tsp vanilla essence (check it’s gluten free, otherwise use the seeds of a vanilla pod or just leave it out). Chocolate Shortbread 125g gluten free plain flour 25g gluten free …
Hot Cross Buns 14g dry yeast OR 30g of fresh yeast 4 cups of gluten free baking flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp of mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 40g butter 1 1/4 cups sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup rice flour 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar water to make paste Glaze: 1 1/2 …
Baked Caramel Bananas 4 ripe bananas, halved lengthways 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp apple juice 50g melted butter Vanilla Ice-cream (check the label!) 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Arrange bananas cut side down over the base of a 24cm ovenproof dish. 2. Combine sugar, juice and butter in a jug …
Chocolate and Pecan Brownies Makes 20 pieces 100g pecans, coarsely chopped 150g Nuttelex dairy-free margarine 150g Lindt Excellence 70 per cent cocoa dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder 80ml (1/3 cup) hot water 150g good-quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped 270g (1 1/3 cups, firmly packed) brown sugar 40g (1/3 cup) almond meal …
Peanut Biscuits Dairy and Gluten Free 1/2 cup non dairy margarine 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 2/3 cup brown or white rice flour 1 tsp mixed spice pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Using an electric beater, cream the margarine and sugar together until …
Flourless Hazelnut Torte Gluten Free 360gm best quality cooking bittersweet chocolate 30gm soft unsalted butter 30gm castor sugar 12 eggs, separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts cocoa powder / grated chocolate / fresh berries to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 150deg. Grease and line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the chocolate …
Chocolate Slice 125g Nuttelex (see note) 1 cup dark choc bits (see note) 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup gluten-free plain flour mix 1/4 cup gluten-free self-raising flour mix 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (see tip) drinking chocolate, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a …
Apple Cheesecake Slice 2 cups rice crumbs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 150g butter, melted 500g block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cream 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 400g can gluten free pie apple Raw sugar and coconut, for sprinkling 1. Combine rice crumbs, sugar and spice. Stir through butter and …
Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake 1 cup rice flakes 60g butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground almonds 250g strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons pure icing sugar 750g block Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground almond 1. Combine rice …
Kahlua Cheesecake Base: 125g gluten-free rice cookies OR gluten-free cornflakes, crushed 45g butter, melted Filling: 2 teaspoons gelatine 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water 125ml cream, whipped 375g cream cheese 2 tablespoons castor sugar 200g sweetened condensed skim milk 60 to 85ml Kahlua Topping: 60g dark chocolate, melted 1. Mix the crushed rice cookies and melted …
Chocolate and Orange Martini chunks of chocolate for rimming 1 oz vodka 1/2 oz white creme de cacao dash of Cointreau or Grand Mariner To Make The Chocolate Rim: Place chunks of chocolate into a heat-safe bowl. Place this bowl over a pot of water. Heat and simmer the water until the chocolate is completely …
Chicken Balls With Chilli Dipping Sauce 600g minced chicken 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs 1 egg white, beaten lightly vegetable oil, for deep-frying Chilli Dipping Sauce: 1 tablespoon chilli sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce …
Chocolate Log 1 packet Weston’s chocolate cookies 2 cups milk sherry whipped cream grated dark chocolate glace cherries Pour the milk and sherry into a shallow bowl (use as much sherry as you like!). Soak each biscuit in this mixture to the slow count of 3. Put the biscuits on edge, on a thin layer …
Uncooked Playdough 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup salt 1 Tbsp cooking oil A few drops of food colouring 1/2 cup water • Mix the flour and salt together. Add the oil. • Add the food colouring to the water, then add the coloured liquid, a little at a time to the flour mixture. • …
Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce 200g Seeded Dry Dates 310ml boiling water 1 tsp bi-carbonate soda 50g chopped butter 100g brown sugar 2 eggs – lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour Butterscotch Sauce: 150g brown sugar 300ml cream 80g chopped butter 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease deep 20cm round cake …
Melt and Mix Banana Bread Makes approximately 24 slices 55g (1/4 cup) firmly packed brown sugar 30g (1/4 cup) almonds, chopped 375ml sour cream 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 125g unsalted butter, melted 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 …
Chocolate Mud Cake 125g soft vegan margarine (i.e. Nuttlex) 1 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla essence or extract 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa 1/2 cup hot water 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh lemon juice 1 cup soy or rice milk 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1. …
Choc Caramel Bites Makes 24 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground almonds 65g butter, melted 380g can Top N Fill Caramel (see note) 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 60g butter 150g dark chocolate Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two, 12 x 1 1/2 tablespoon (30ml) mini muffin pans. To …
Walnut Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce Makes 10 250g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 4 Tbsp caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated orange zest 50g roasted walnuts, crushed 50g unsalted butter, melted 5 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Chocolate Sauce: …
Banana Cake 1/2 Cup butter 3/4 Cup sugar 1 1/2 Cups self-raising flour 3 Bananas 2 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon Bi-Carb Soda 2 Eggs Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time. Beat in well-mashed bananas. Sift flour and salt. Add alternately with milk in which soda has been dissolved. Cook in a …
Tomato Chicken Curry 1 barbecued chicken 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 teaspoons curry powder 410g can tomatoes, crushed 250g cauliflower, cut into florets 2 sticks celery, sliced 2 tablespoons ground almonds salt, to taste Cut Chicken into 10 portions 1. Heat oil in a large …
Sweet Potato and Salmon Quiche 250g orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces olive oil cooking spray 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 cups baby spinach 3 sheets filo pastry 210g can red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed 1/2 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled 4 eggs 3/4 cup milk …
Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Risotto 2 teaspoons olive oil 400g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, thickly sliced 150g button mushrooms, halved 100g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 50g parmesan cheese, grated Basic Risotto 3 cups chicken stock 25g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed …
Mango Chicken 1kg skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups mango nectar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed In a large pan, cook chicken in oil until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to crock pot. …
Beef and Potato Stew 1kg. beef cubed 4 peeled and diced potatoes 1red onion diced (large dice) 2 sliced carrots 2 beef cubes dissolved in half cup of hot water 1 cup red wine 1 clove garlic salt and pepper to taste crushed rosemary to taste Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on …
Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes 1 .5 kilo pork boneless loin roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups peeled sweet potato pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup chicken stock 1. Remove fat from pork. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork …
Lamb Stew 1kg Lamb Stew Meat – 1 inch Cubes 1 Large leek – Diced 6 cloves Garlic – Minced 2 Turnips – Cubed (approx. 2 cups) 1 cup Carrots – Diced 1/2″ x 1/2″ 1/2 cup Celery – Chopped 1 cup onion – Diced 1/2″ x 1/2″ 1.5 cups Frozen Peas – Add During …
Chicken Parmigiana Chicken breast or thigh fillets 1 per person 2 eggs beaten Salt Pepper Breadcrumbs Pasta Sauce 1 cup of water Season the beaten egg with the salt and pepper. Dip the breast in the egg then coat in breadcrumbs. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker cover with half the pasta sauce, …
Chicken and Rice 1-1/4 Cups uncooked rice Chopped fresh parsley, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 kg chicken tenders or boneless breasts, cut in strips 1 Package instant soup mix (any) 1-1/2 Cups chicken broth Place rice in a lightly greased crockpot. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper. Top with chicken pieces. Mix together …
Beer Beef Roast 1 beef roast (around 1-2 kg) 1 Can cream of mushroom soup 1 Can cream of onion or vegetable 1 Small jar sliced mushrooms 1 Small can beer or 1/2 can beer Combine all ingredients in a crockpot and let cook on LOW all day.
Baked Apples 6 Large cooking apples 3/4 Cup orange juice 2 Teaspoons grated orange rind 1 Teaspoon lemon rind grated 3/4 Cup rose wine 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 Cup brown sugar Whipped cream Remove core from apples and place in crockpot. Mix together all other ingredients except whipped cream. Pour over apples. Cover pot and …
Apple Brown Betty 5 slices of bread, cut into 1cm cubes 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped In a medium bowl, mix bread with margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown …
BBQ Pork Ribs 1 1/2 kg beef short ribs 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Large onion, cut into wedges 4 Medium potatoes, peeled 4 Medium carrots, pared, cut up 1 Cup water 1 Cup tomato sauce (or spicy tomato soup with a few tbsp puree) 1/3 Cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 Teaspoon …
Steak, Onion and Tomato with Gravy 1kg blade steak, trimmed and cut into med-small pieces 2 onions sliced 4 tomatoes thickly sliced chopped basil and parsley seasoning to taste 2 Tbsp gravy mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup read wine 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Layer the meat, onion and tomatoes with …
Pea and Ham Soup 1 bag green or yellow split peas 1 kilo bacon bones (not hocks – too salty) 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 Tbsp crushed garlic 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 250g diced bacon Sweat off potatoes, onions, garlic and carrots in a hot pan for 5 …
Roasted Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Slice 1.2kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 3cm pieces 2 red onions, cut into thin wedges olive oil cooking spray 100g baby spinach 75g reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled 8 eggs 1/3 cup low-fat milk 8 thin slices crusty bread, to serve Preheat oven to 230°C. Line a large roasting …
Easy Vanilla Butter Cake Melted butter, to grease 450g (3 cups) self-raising flour 150g (1 cup) plain flour 440g (2 cups) caster sugar 300g butter, cubed, at room temperature 310ml (1 1/4 cups) milk 6 eggs, at room temperature 3 tsp vanilla essence Preheat oven to 140°C. Position a rack on the second lowest shelf …
Rainbow Cheesecake Base: 1 Cup Biscuit Crumbs 1/3 Cup melted butter Filling: 1 Tbsp Gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup of boiling water 2 x 250g cream cheese, softened at room temp 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp grated Lemon Rind 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp 1/2 cup strawberry puree 1. Combine biscuits, …
Apricot Cheesecake 155g plain sweet biscuit crumbs 75g butter, melted Whipped cream and strawberries to decorate Filling: 1 cup apricot nectar 1 Tbsp gelatine 375g cream cheese 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 x 300ml thickened cream Topping: 1 cup apricot nectar 1 Tbsp castor sugar 2 teas gelatine 2 teas orange …
Lemon Chicken 8 chicken fillets 1/2 tsp sugar oil for deep frying flour for coating Sauce: 1 clove garlic 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger 3 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 5 slices lemon, halved 1 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 cup water 2 Tbsp cornflour and water to mix Step …
Lemon Chicken 700g chicken breast fillets 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 gloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons peanut oil 250g dried thin egg noodles 1 medium brown onion, sliced thinly1 medium red capsicum, sliced thinly 1 trimmed stick celery, sliced thinly 4 shallots, sliced thinly 1/3 cup …
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 200g dark chocolate, chopped 200g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup milk 1 cup choc-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 80 small solid chocolate Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and …
Chocolate Easter Crackles 200g Mars bars, chopped 2 Tbsp thin cream 2 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 cups Rice Bubbles 20 small Easter eggs, to decorate Place the Mars bars, thin cream and cocoa in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (get an adult to help), making sure bowl does not touch water. Stir until …
Caramel Easter Friands Makes 9 1/2 cup rice or plain flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup icing sugar 1/3 cup canola or light olive oil 1/3cup milk 6 small caramel Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 9 friand pans. Combine 1/2 cup rice or plain flour, 1/2 cup …
Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins Makes 12 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 12 small caramel-filled Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases. 2. Sift flour into a large bowl. …
Easter Chocolates You’ll need Easter chocolate moulds for this recipe. 375g packet milk, dark or white chocolate melts 1. Place melts into a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure base of bowl doesn’t touch water). Heat, stirring with a metal spoon, until melted. 2. Spoon chocolate into moulds. Stand at room …
Little Easter Biscuits (Koulourakia) Cooking time: More than 1 hour 250g butter 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 1 egg, extra 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1. Preheat the …
