Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Mini Choc-Chip Hot Cross Buns Serving size: Serves 10 or more 150ml milk, warmed 8g sachet dry yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 50g butter, chopped 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg Crosses: 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons …
Low Fat Hot Cross Buns Makes 16 buns 14g dried yeast or 30g compressed yeast 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed 4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice 60g praised reduced-fat margarine 1 egg beaten 1 cup sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup plain flour …
Low Fat Malteser Fudge Slice 1 Cup S.R. Flour 3/4 Cup Cocoa 120g Maltesers 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil 2 x 200g tubs Light Vanilla Fruche 1. Preheat oven to 180. Coat a lamington tin with cooking spray. 2. Sift flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in …
Sand Cake This is a very simple yet delicious dessert the whole family will enjoy. 2 x 300ml cartons of fresh cream (not thickened cream FRESH cream) 1 tin condensed milk 1 packet of milk arrowroot biscuits (doesn’t matter what brand) 5 teaspoons gelatine powder 60ml boiling water # Finely crush the biscuits in a …
Tarragon Chicken in Filo Pastry Serves: 4 people 4 chicken breasts 1 Tbsp flour, plain salt and pepper 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Tarragon Butter: 90g butter 2 tsp tarragon, chopped 2 tsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp mustard, French Small pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 cup butter 200g filo pastry 1. Remove skin from chicken, dust lightly …
Passionfruit Jam Makes 3 medium jars Pulp of 6 passionfruit Juice of 1 fresh lemon 2 eggs 1 teaspoon butter 1 cup white sugar Whisk all the ingredients together. Place in a small double boiler and cook over a steady heat, stirring regularly until it thickens (approx 35 minutes). Pour into clean sterilised jars, cover …
Sausage and Chicken Paella 2 x 80g sausages 160g chicken breast, no skin or fat 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup sliced onion 3 cloves garlic, crushed 180g long-grained rice 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 3/4 cups chicken stock 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup sliced green beans 1 cup sliced zucchini …
Bacon and Tomato Pasta 5 rashers of bacon 1 onion chopped 1/2 tin of pineapple 1 tin of crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp of tomato paste garlic, basil and oregano oil 1. Fry bacon and onion in a little oil. 2. Add pineapple and herbs. 3. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. 4. Simmer while cooking the …
Quick Lasagna Rolls 8 lasagna noodles 4 tsp olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can plum tomatoes 2 tbsp fresh basil 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1. Preheat oven 2. Cook lasagna noodles, drain and rinse in cold water, place flat on a clean tea …
Chocolate Freckle Cakes 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 cups self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Icing: 65g cream cheese 3/4 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp hot water 12 chocolate freckles, or similar, to decorate # …
Tollhouse cookies 125g butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup SR flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup choc chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts Melt butter and peanut butter on stove until just combined. Allow to cool slightly; add brown sugar …
Corn Muffins Serves 4 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour 1 cup cornmeal (polenta) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180C. Sift flour, cornmeal and baking powder into a large mixing bowl; place husks in bowl. Add …
Diabetic Fruit Muffins 1 soft mashed banana 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup water 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 peeled grated apple 1 cup sultanas Mixed spice 1/2 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp margarine 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups SR flour Place dates and water in saucepan and bring …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Slice 6 crushed weetbix 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 2 cups self raising flour 250g butter, melted 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 200g Cooking Chocolate, melted # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a large slice tray. # Mix all dry ingredients. Add melted butter and mix well. Add …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Base: 185g butter melted 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour sifted Cheesecake: 285g cream cheese softened 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs icing sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to 160’C. Place the butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs and flour in …
Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup sugar or 1 tbsp Sucaryl (preferable) 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup skim or Shape milk rind and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 cup sultanas 1. Mix oil, sugar, egg, …
Peach and Cinnamon Muffins 1 1/2 cups plain, wholemeal flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened pie peaches 1 cup buttermilk 1 small egg, beaten 2 tsp canola oil 1. Place flour, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. 2. …
Spicy Beef Tortilla Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 750g lean beef mince 140g tub tomato paste 375g chunky salsa 4 burrito tortillas 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1 bunch English spinach, washed, finely chopped 1 large avocado 1 tablespoon …
Tiramisu Serves 6 250g mascarpone 1 x 300ml carton thickened cream 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons caster sugar 3/4 cup marsala 1/3 cup strong black coffee 1 x 250g packet savoiardi biscuits 1 tablespoon cocoa 1. Beat the mascarpone and cream together until thick. Add egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the caster sugar and …
Anzac Slice 400g Anzac biscuits 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 75g butter, melted 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 2 Tbsp passionfruit pulp Process Anzac biscuits in a food processor in several batches until they are finely crumbed. Transfer biscuit crumbs to a large bowl. Stir in coconut, butter and condensed milk, mixing …
Madras Beef Curry Serves 4 to 6 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1kg chuck steak, cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 tablespoons …
Thai Chicken Meatballs 2 cloves garlic, crushed 800g chicken mince 1/2 cup coriander, roughly chopped 3 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter 2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp oil Sauce: 810g can crushed tomatoes 415g can puree tomatoes 1 cup coriander, chopped 1. In a large bowl …
Stir-Fried Chicken and Ginger Noodles 500g chicken thigh fillets 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp oil 1 red capsicum, sliced 2 tsp fresh grated ginger 125g broccoli, chopped 500g Hokkien noodles 2/3 cup water 1 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp cornflour 1 Tbsp soy sauce 6 green …
Pork with Plum Sauce 1/2 cup plum sauce 1/4 cup mild sweet chilli sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g pork fillets, sliced 500g Hokkien noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 200g snow peas 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 medium red capsicum, sliced 200g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1. Combine …
Chocolate Cake 6 Tbsp butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups Self-Raising Flour 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 2 Tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup boiling water 1. Beat butter and sugar to a cream. 2. Add lightly beaten egg and vanilla. Beat well. 3. Sift flour, bicarb soda …
Egg Pasta Dough 4 cups plain flour good pinch of salt 2 large or 3 medium eggs 1 teaspoon oil 3-4 tablespoons water Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a hollow in the centre and drop in the eggs and oil. Draw the flour into the centre, beating, add 3 tablespoons …
Fluffy French Toast 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 pinch salt 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon white sugar 12 thick slices bread 1. Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until …
Seafood Burritos Serves 4 1/3 cup (80ml) oil 70g butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 small red chillies, seeded and chopped 250g scallops, cleaned S00g medium raw prawns, shelled and deveined 500g salmon fillet, cut into small pieces 4 flour tortillas 2 1/2 Tablespoons plain flour 1/2 cup (125ml) cream 3/4 cup (185ml) milk 1/2 …
Sardine Surprise for Cats 2 Flat cans of sardines in oil (do not drain) 2/3 cup cooked rice 1 small tub of pureed liver (or canned liver cat food) 1/4 cup chopped parsley Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into balls of desired size or simply spoon into cat’s dish and serve. These treats …
Treats for Dogs 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp water dash of salt 1 1/4 cup flour Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine ingredients in bowl. Roll dough into balls and put on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes and cool.
DOG Nog 1 cup low fat milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh ricotta In a mixing bowl combine milk, egg and honey. Whisk vigorously until mixture is frothy and slightly thickened. Pour into your dog’s bowl and place a dollop of ricotta in the centre.
Homemade Pet Food For dogs and cats 1 kg chicken pet mince 500 g small pasta shells Handful of rice 1 kg frozen mixed vegetables Splash of oil Cook the pasta, rice and used oil in a big pot. When it is nearly cooked, turn off the power and let the pasta and rice absorb …
Bow Wow Birthday Cake 1 1/2 cups Plain flour 1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder 1/2 cup Margarine, softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 Jar strained beef or liver baby food (small can) 4 Eggs 3 Strips dog beef jerky, crumbled (optional) Plain yogurt or cottage cheese, for icing Sift flour and baking powder together; set …
DOG Biscuits 1kg of minced meat 1cup of plain flour 2 eggs cooking oil or wheat germ oil 1/2 cup of oats Weet-Bix or breadcrumbs Mix all together, press into a tray and bake in moderate oven for 10 to 15 minutes. When cool, cut into squares and store in a airtight container and store …
Beef and Pasta Bake 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large (200g) onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 bacon rashers, chopped finely 1 small (70g) carrot, chopped finely 1 stick celery, chopped finely 350g button mushrooms, chopped 500g minced beef 420g can tomato soup 1/3 cup (80ml) tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 150g spiral …
Beef and Herb Puff Casserole Serves 4-6 1 kg chuck steak 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup seasoned flour 2 onions, chopped 1 1/2 cups beef stock 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 small carrots, finely chopped 1 medium green capsicum, finely chopped Herb Puffs: 1 cup self-raising flour 60 g butter, chopped …
Guacamole 1 large avocado 1 small tomato, diced 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped Mash avocado, and combine with all other ingredients.
Creamed Rice 6 cups soymilk 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup short-grain white rice 1/2 cup sanitarium sultanas 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pistachio nuts 1. Place the soymilk, sugar, rice and sultanas in a large heavy-based saucepan. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, …
Strawberry Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 70g butter, melted 500g block Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese, cubed and softened 400g can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Juice of 1 lemon 250g punnet strawberries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup redcurrant jelly 2 teaspoons water Sliced fresh strawberries, to serve …
Banana Smoothie 1 ripe banana 1 cup soymilk 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1. Place all ingredients, except passionfruit, in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. 3. Pour into glass.
Scrumptious Chocolate Cake 1 1/2 cups (170g) gluten-free self-raising flour 1/2 cup (45g) cocoa powder 3/4 cup (115g) lightly packed brown sugar 175g milk-free margarine, melted 1/2 cup (140g) apple puree 1-2 tablespoons vanilla soy or rice milk 3 tablespoons raspberry pure fruit spread 200g strawberries, sliced 75g plain milk-free soy chocolate, chopped* 1. Preheat …
Banana Muffins 2 1/2 cups (310 g/10 oz) self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 cup (80 g/2 2/3 oz) lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups (310 ml/10 fl oz) soy or rice milk 140g (4 1/2 oz) apricot puree 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed 100 …
Chocolate Cupcakes Wheat and Dairy Free 225g maple crystals or date sugar 90g wholemeal spelt flour 60g unbleached white spelt flour 75g cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 240ml filtered water 180ml extra-virgin olive oil 150g unsweetened stewed apple 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of …
Cuddureddi Christmas Biscuits (Sicily) Makes 25 2 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g butter, cubed, chilled 1/2 cup milk 1 cup dried figs 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup Sunbeam Sultanas 30g good-quality dark chocolate, grated 2 tablespoons honey 1 small lemon, rind finely …
Triple Choc Chip Cookies 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 175g butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Egg 3/4 cup plain flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup each dark choc bits, milk choc bits, white choc bits 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. 2. Place sugars and butter or margarine …
Choc Chip Cookies 2 1/2 cups plain flour 250g unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 250g of mixed choc bits 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper; sift flour and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a …
Chocolate Chip Cookies 180g butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups SR Flour 250g packet chocolate chips 1. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. 2. Beat in condensed milk. 3. Add flour, stir until combined. 4. Add choc chips, mix well. 5. Roll teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls, place on …
Snickerdoodles 250 grams butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (110 grams) firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups (410 grams) plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Beat butter, extract and sugars in small …
Chocolate Brownies 200 grams butter 200 grams plain chocolate (good quality) 600 grams caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs, large 250 grams plain flour 4 tablespoons cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180C, Gas 4. 2. Prepare a small rectangular roasting tin or oven proof dish approximately 8 x 12″ (20 x 30cm). Grease …
Chocolate Slice 1 cup plain flour 1 cup SR flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup desiccated/shredded coconut 1/3 cup pure cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups melted butter or margarine extra coconut Sift flours and cocoa. Add remaining dry ingredients and combine. Melt butter and stir into dry mix. Add a bit …
Pine Nut Butter Cookies 100g butter 100g caster sugar 50g Demerara sugar 1 large egg 250g self raising flour 100g pine nuts Preheat oven gas 4/180C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper, beat the butter and sugars together til creamy. Add the egg, then the flour and nuts; mix with your hands to make …
Melting Moments 125g butter 2 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 1/2 cup cornflour, sifted 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 125g dark chocolate, chopped 15g solid white vegetable shortening Orange Cream: 30g butter 3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp grated orange rind 1 tsp Cointreau 1 tsp orange juice Cream the butter and sifted icing sugar …
Coconut Macaroons 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 egg pinch salt 1. Combine coconut, sugar and cornflour in bowl. 2. Beat together egg and salt; stir in dry ingredients and mix well. 3. Place heaped tablespoons of mixture on greased and lightly cornfloured oven trays 4. Bake in moderate oven 190-200C/375-400F …
French Macaroons Makes 16 3 egg whites 2 Tbsp caster sugar few drops rose pink food colouring few drops almond essence, optional 1 1/4 cups (200g) icing sugar mixture 1 cup almond meal 2 Tbsp icing sugar mixture, extra White Chocolate Ganache: 150g premium white cooking chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (60ml) thickened cream few drops …
Breakfast Cookies 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate slightly thawed 1/4 cup dry skim milk powder 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cup oatmeal (oats) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 chopped …
Christmas Wreath Cake This recipe can be made three months ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 3 rings (85g) glace pineapple, chopped coarsely 1/2 cup (125g) coarsely chopped glace apricots 1 cup (160g) dates 1/2 cup (150g) glace figs, quartered 1/2 cup (100g) red glace cherries 1/2 cup (100g) green glace cherries …
Chocolate Fudge Slice Serving size: Serves 10 or more 180g gluten-free dark chocolate, chopped 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 300g gluten-free biscuits, crushed (such as Arnott’s Rice Biscuits) 1/3 cup (50g) slivered almonds or chopped nuts 1/2 cup (100g) dried mixed fruit or chopped dates 1/3 cup …
Flourless Chocolate Muffins Serving size: Serves 10 or more 200g dark chocolate 160g unsalted butter 5 x 55g eggs, separated 160g almond meal 160g caster sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon orange juice 16 muffin cases Preheat oven to 170°C. Place muffin cases in muffin holes. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large …
Chocolate Cake Serving size: Serves 8 1 cup (125g) soy flour 3/4 cup (110g) corn cornflour 1 1/4 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups (275g) caster sugar 150g butter, melted 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup (250ml) evaporated milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup mashed banana – 1 large overripe …
Peanut Cookies 125g butter 1/4 cup (65g) crunchy peanut butter 3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups (225g) gluten-free plain flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup (110g) roasted unsalted peanuts, toasted 1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180 C). Lightly grease oven trays. 2. Beat the butter, peanut …
Gluten-free Christmas Pudding Makes 2 small puddings. The pudding can be made up to three months ahead and kept refrigerated or made up to one year ahead and frozen. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator for up to 2 days; remove plastic wrap, return to steamer and steam for 2 hours. 1 1/3 cup (225g) raisins …
Pizza Crust 6-8 servings 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, slightly cooled 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated Mix and press mixture evenly with a spoon into a greased 10 or 12 inch pizza pan. Bake at 450 degrees F about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from …
White Chocolate, Cherry and Coconut Balls 250 grams white chocolate 1/3 cup cream 100 grams glace cherries 1 cup sponge finger biscuit crumbs 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut for rolling 1. Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pot of simmer water. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in cream and biscuit crumbs. …
Teriyaki Chicken 1/4 cup sesame seeds 6 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce 6 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon pure sesame oil (optional) 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 skinless single chicken breast fillers (125 grams each), cut into 2.5cm chunks Spring onions for garnish In a medium …
Chicken Velvet Soup 2 raw chicken breasts 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1/2 cup cold water 1 tablespoon corn flour 4 cups chicken stock 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons oil 250g tin cream corn Chop chicken breast finely. Add salt, wine and cold water. Stir until well mixed. Add stock and simmer for …
Chicken Korma Curry 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 chicken thigh fillets (850g) trimmed and cut into four 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1-2 tablespoons curry powder 1-2 chillies, de-seeded if desired, chopped 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cups chicken stock 2 medium potatoes, washed and cut …
Chicken Noodle and Vegetable Soup 2 packets chicken noodle soup 2 bunches spring onions onions carrot potatoes garlic granules celery Chicken breast or thigh fillets # Cut and dice all the vegetable ingredients and place in pot, add garlic and chicken noodle soup packets. # Adjust the quantity of vegetables to the size of the …
Honey Soy Chicken chicken drumsticks 1 tsp five spice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm piece fresh ginger 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 3 Tbsp honey 3/4 cup soy sauce 1. Mix all of the above and marinate for 2-3 hrs, turning to get even coverage. 2. Cook in oven on medium heat until golden.
Baileys Balls 1 packet of Milk Arrowroot Biscuits (crushed) I tin small condensed milk 3/4 cup coconut 2 tablespoons of cocoa 6 (or more) tablespoons of Baileys Mix it all together and the roll into balls and cover with remaining coconut.
Photo by barbieclone Rocky Road 1 Block of Cooking Chocolate (broken up) (Dark Chocolate is nice too.) 200-250g Pkt of Soft Jellies (Woolies brand Jelly Rings are best) 250g Pkt of Marshmallow (preferably pink AND white) 50g crushed Nuts 40g Copha Melt copha. When nearly melted add chocolate and continue to melt copha and Chocolate …
Photo by barbieclone Coconut Ice 4 cups icing sugar 3 cups coconut 1 tin condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence pink food colouring Mix all ingredients together. Separate into two bowls and add pink food colouring to one. Press into a loaf tin, refrigerate and cut into 3cm squares.
Photo by barbieclone Rum Balls 8 weetbix 1 Tin Condensed Milk 1 Tablespoon of Rum 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa 1 Cup Sultanas 1/2 Cup Coconut + extra for rolling. Crumble weetbixs. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate mixture for 1/2 hr (makes it easier to roll mixture into balls) Roll mixture into small balls and …
Ripe Cherry Cheesecake 125g plain chocolate biscuits 75g butter, melted 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 eggs 200g dark eating chocolate, melted 2 x 85g Cherry Ripe chocolate bars, chopped coarsely 425g can seeded black cherries in syrup, drained 1. Grease side of 25cm springform tin. 2. Process …
Cherry Ripe Cheesecake 250g packet chocolate ripple biscuits, finely crushed 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 100g butter, melted 65g Cherry Ripe bar, chopped, to decorate Filling: 4 x 65g Cherry Ripe bars, chopped 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream 3 drops pink food colouring 2 x 250g packets cream …
White Christmas 250g copha 2 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 cup milk powder 3/4 cup sultanas 1/4 cup chopped red glace cherries 1/4 cup chopped green glace cherries 1. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper. 2. Place copha …
White Christmas 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup coconut 3 cups rice bubbles 1 cup sultanas 250g copha 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Put the powdered milk, icing sugar, coconut, rice bubbles and sultanas into a bowl. Dissolve copha in a saucepan, add vanilla and pour into the bowl with the other …
White Christmas 3 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup sifted icing sugar 225g copha drop vanilla essence 1. Put dry ingredients and vanilla essence into mixing bowl. 2. Add cooled, melted copha and mix well. 3. Press mixture firmly into a biscuit tray. …
White-Christmas Bells Makes 6 1 cup full-cream powdered milk 1 cup pure icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 3 cups Rice Bubbles 125g glace ginger, chopped 1 tsp vanilla essence 250g copha, melted 1. Sift the powdered milk and icing sugar into a large bowl. Add coconut, Rice Bubbles and ginger, and stir to combine. …
Photo by barbieclone LCM’s 2 1/2 cups of Rice Bubbles 1/2 cup of 100’s and 1000’s 1 pkt of Marshmallows 60g of Butter Mix Rice Bubbles and 100’s and 1000’s in a medium bowl. Melt butter and Marshmallows. Mix together. Pour in deep tray and pat down. Place in fridge to set.
Christmas Puddings Chef: Lyn Battle Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together around a table of rich, home-cooked food! If you have a Diabetic or Coeliac in your family, there is no need for them to be left out. The following basic recipe method can be used for various types of …
Sticky Fruit Pudding 125g butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 x 500g packet dried fruit salad mix 1/4 cup orange juice 1 x 900g Christmas pudding Sauce 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 x 600g carton vanilla custard 2 tablespoons dark underproof rum 1. Sauce: Pour cream into a small bowl. Using an …
Sticky Date, Ginger and Pear Pudding with Caramel Sauce 200g dried dates, deseeded 200g dried pears 2 cups water 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 350g self-raising flour 150g butter 300g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 60g ginger in syrup, diced Caramel Sauce: 300ml cream 250g butter 400g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla …
Frozen Christmas Pudding 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup chopped raisins 1/4 cup brandy 600 ml cream 200 g sweetened condensed milk 150 g (6 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, melted 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon mixed spice 100 g mixed glace cherries, chopped 50 g flaked almonds, toasted 1. Soak the sultanas …
Plum Pudding Christmas Truffles Serves 30 1 cup dried fruit mix 1/4 cup brandy or orange juice 1 1/4 cups cake crumbs 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted 125 g (5 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, melted 125 g (5 rows) Cadbury Milky White Chocolate, melted chopped glacé cherries to decorate …
Chocolate Gingerbread People 125 g butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 2 3/4 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons Cadbury Bournville Cocoa 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a small saucepan. Stir over …
Baby Breakfast Pancakes Makes 12 small pancakes 50g plain flour 25g self raising wholemeal flour Half tsp baking powder 1 egg 75 ml full-fat milk 1 tsp sugar Pinch cinnamon 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. 2. Heat a thick-based pan and lightly wipe with oil. 3. Use …
Chocolate Fudge Puddings 1 1/2 cups cake crumbs 3/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 200 g Cooking Chocolate, melted 3 eggs, separated 1/4 cup plain flour 2 Tbsp Marsala icing sugar 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Combine cake crumbs, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Cooking Chocolate, egg yolks, flour and Marsala. 3. Beat egg whites until soft …
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles 200 g coconut biscuits or macaroons 100 g blanched almonds, toasted 375 g White Melts, melted 1/4 cup cream 100 g Dark Melts, melted 1 red glacé cherry, chopped 1 green glacé cherry, chopped 1. Crush biscuits and nuts in food processor; combine with half the White Melts and cream. Mix …
Chocolate Fruit Cake 500g mixed fruit 2 cups self raising flour 150 cadbury chocolate – chopped roughly 2 cups of strong black coffee Soak fruit in coffee for 30mins. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Place in cake tin and fridge for 30mins. Cook in oven 180c for 15mins and then place baking paper …
Stuffing 2 tablespoons olive oil 30g butter 1 large red onion, finely diced 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped sage leaves 1 cup coarsely chopped rocket (1 bunch) 1/4 cup black olives, chopped coarsely 1/3 cup currants, soaked in 1/3 cup white wine 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon or orange rind salt and freshly …
Fruit Mince 500g of each of the following: shredded suet (substitute Copha if you can’t get Suet from your butcher) grated apples (green are best) raisins currants sultanas brown sugar 500ml cider 1/4 tsp cinnamon 125g mixed peel 75g ginger pieces 1/4 mace or nutmeg 75g cherries, chopped 125g chopped walnuts or almonds Boil the …
Gingerbread Muffins 250g flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 egg 50g dark muscavado sugar 50g light muscavado sugar 150 millilitres full fat milk 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons golden syrup 4 tablespoons black treacle Preheat oven to 200 …
Fruit Mince Pies 5 cups (750g) Mixed Fruit 3/4 cup (100g) Slivered Almonds 1 1/2 cups brown sugar Rind and juice of 1 small lemon Rind and juice of 1 small orange 1 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 100g butter, melted 3/4 cup brandy 1 packet frozen shortcrust pastry 1/4 cup milk 1/4 …
Plum Pudding 750g Mixed Fruit 100g Pitted Prunes, chopped 250g butter 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar 4 x eggs 100g dates, chopped 1/2 cup brandy or rum 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 50g Slivered Almonds 1 cup fine white breadcrumbs …
Boiled Fruit Cake 500g Mixed Fruit 1/2 cup sherry or brandy 1 cup water 125g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon boiling water 2 x eggs 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon …
Chocolate Fudge Nut Squares Makes About 25 Pieces 500g good-quality milk or dark chocolate 250ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons icing sugar 70g butter 3/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped 1. Line a 28cm x 18cm (base measurement) lamington tin with non-stick baking paper. 2. Place the chocolate, condensed milk and icing sugar in …
Christmas Pavlova Serves 8 8 eggwhites 440g caster sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour 40g icing sugar, sifted, plus 1 tablespoon extra 6ooml cream 200g mascarpone 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen mixed berries, pureed 2 cups fresh mixed berries (such as red currants, strawberries, raspberries and cherries), halved if large 1. Preheat the oven …
Eggnog Serves 12 1 litre milk 1 cup caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways 2 cinnamon sticks 10 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups brandy or rum fresh nutmeg or cinnamon, to serve 1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until …
Chocolate Fudge Brownies 175g butter 250g dark coverture cooking chocolate 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped, or 1 cup of dark chocolate bits or white chocolate bits, or both! # Preheat oven to 180C. # In a medium saucepan, …
Coconut Ice 1 x 500g pkt icing sugar 1 x 250 pkt coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 6 tablespoons copha pink food colouring # Place a strainer over a mixing bowl and sift in icing sugar. Add coconut and vanilla and mix well. # Separate the eggs so the whites are in one …
