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Chocolate Christmas Trees 250g packet plain sweet biscuits, crushed 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup white or dark melts Coconut, sprinkles, silver and gold cachous, for decoration 1. Combine biscuits, coconut, baking cocoa, honey and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl, …
Rumballs 250g biscuits 1 tin condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 cup rum extra coconut for rolling Crush biscuits until fine. Mix the biscuits with the remaining ingredients. Roll into tablespoon sized balls. Roll in extra coconut.
Mini Christmas Puddings 1 x 800gm Dark Fruit Cake 1/2 – 1 cup Orange Juice 1 cup Coconut Icing Sugar Red and Green Jelly Lollies 1. Break Fruit Cake into crumbly pieces. 2. Pour a little Orange Juice at a time into crumbled cake – until moistened. 3. Roll mixture into balls (a little smaller …
Chocolate Truffles 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup walnuts, chopped 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 block quality chocolate Melt chocolate. Add all the other ingredients. Mix and cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Roll into balls. Then roll in toppings of your choice. Topping suggestions: Coconut, nuts, candy sprinkles.
Rum Balls 1 packet of Arrowroot Biscuits 400g tin of sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons of cocoa 1 cup of desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons of rum Crush arrowroot biscuits using either a rolling pin or food processor. Add 1/2 cup of coconut and cocoa. Stir the mixture well. Add condensed milk and rum. Stir the …
Basic Herb and Cheese Omelette Serves 1 2 free-range eggs 1 Tbsp water Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 10g (2 tsp) butter 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh curly parsley 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 20g (1/4 cup) finely shredded Colby cheese 1. Measure and prepare all your ingredients. You can use a special …
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake 250g butternut cookies 90g butter melted 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp gelatine 500g light cream cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 cups cream, whipped 250g frozen raspberries 2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra 1. Line the base of a 22cm round springform cake tin with foil, brush with …
Crustless Chocolate Tart 2 cups milk 1/2 cinnamon stick, optional 1 tsp each lemon and orange rind, in thin strips 30g butter 1/2 cup plain flour 1 Tbsp cocoa 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/2 tsp imitation vanilla essence Mocha Sauce: 250g chocolate, chopped 125g butter 2/3 cup cream …
Cauliflower Bake 600g cauliflower, cut into florets 2 Tbsp (40g) butter 1/4 cup (40g) plain flour 1 2/3 cups (425ml) milk 2 tsp mild English or Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1. Preheat the oven to 200c. 2. Place the cauliflower in a …
Bacon, Cheese and Rice Pie Preheat the oven to 200c. Grease a 20cm springform tin with melted butter. Cut the crusts off 6-8 slices of white toast bread. Spread each slice with butter. Line the tin with slices buttered-side down and corners sticking up. Place 2 cups of cooled cooked rice in a large mixing …
Sausages in Sour Cream Spinach Sauce 500g sausages 60g butter 1 onion, chopped 250g baby mushrooms 15g butter, extra 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 300g carton sour cream 250g packet frozen spinach 2 cups cooked rice Boil sausages in water for 10 minutes (or …
Chicken and Spinach Lasagne Serves 6 600g skinless chicken breasts, diced 1 cup onion, diced 1 tsp crushed garlic (in jar) 1 pkt (45g) chicken soup mix 2 cups skim milk 1 Tbsp reduced fat margarine 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/4 tsp dried tarragon 1 x 250g tub low fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup grated …
Chicken Veronica 1kg chicken pieces 30g butter 1 Tbsp plain flour 1 cup water 1 tsp or 1 cube chicken stock 1/4 cup of sherry or brandy 1/2 – 1 cup of cream 1. Heat butter in pan. 2. Add chicken, cook until golden brown. 3. Stir together water, flour, chicken stock, water and sherry/brandy. …
Chicken and Cheese Stack 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup grated tasty cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese, extra Crepe Batter: 1/2 cup plain flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon oil 3/4 cup milk White Sauce: 30g butter 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour 1 1/4 …
Grilled Lemon Chicken Kebabs Serves 4 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on juice 2 lemon, plus 2 level teaspoons grated lemon zest 6 thick slices lemon, cut into quarters 110 ml olive oil 2 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 level dessertspoons chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar 3 bay leaves, torn in …
Wok Tossed Coriander and Basil Squid 500-700 g fresh squid 1/2 cup cornflour, seasoned with salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed garlic 1 1/4 teaspoons minced chilli (optional) 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 …
Vietnamese Caramelized Chicken Marinade 2 servings This works just as well with pork. It’s not overly sweet, but wonderfully different. Great grilled as well. If the fish sauce is too strong, replace a tablespoon of fish sauce with water. Prep time does not include marinade time. If you don’t want to marinade, just use it …
Wok Tossed Lime and Chilli Chicken 3cm fresh ginger, peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed 4 minced red chilli, or to taste 4 fat garlic cloves 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 500g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted rice (see tip) 1 lime, juice of …
Japanese Crispy Chicken Marinade: 6 tablespoons sake 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Chicken: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on salt and pepper, for taste 1 cup cornflour, oil, to deep fry Marinade: Mix all the ingredients together. Chicken: Trim off all …
Baklava Salmon Serves 4 1/4 cup melted butter 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped 4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets fresh ground pepper kosher salt 1 quartered lime or lemon (optional) Preheat oven to …
Easy Truffles 1/3 Cup Thickened Cream 250g Dark Milk Melts/Cooking Chocolate 2 tsp Vanilla Essence 350g Dark Cooking Chocolate, extra 30g chopped Copha Put Cream and 250g Chocolate in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. If necessary, microwave for another 1 minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in …
Homemade Chocolate Truffles 150g very best quality plain dessert chocolate 150ml thick double cream 25g unsalted butter 2 tablespoon rum or brandy 1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt For Plain Truffles: 1 dessertspoon cocoa powder For The Ginger Truffles: 20g preserved ginger, very finely chopped, plus some extra cut into small pieces For The Toasted Almond Truffles: …
Fried Salt and Pepper Squid 600g young squid, each about 4 to 5 cm long, cleaned 6 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying 2 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 150g cornflour 2 red chilli, very thinly sliced, seeds and all 4 green onions, cut into 1 cm pieces Slit each squid body open …
Flourless Fruit Cake 450g Mincemeat (Fruitmince) 350g Dried mixed fruits 115g Ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 115g Ready-to-eat dried figs, chopped 115g Glace cherries, halved 115g Walnuts pieces 225g Cornflakes, crushed 4 Eggs, lightly beaten 410g Evaporated milk 5ml Mixed spice 5ml Baking powder Mixed glace fruits, chopped to decorate * Preheat oven to slow 150C/300F/Gas …
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake 1/2 cup espresso coffee (double shot) 260gm butter 180gm almond meal 9 eggs (separated) 460gm dark, bitter chocolate 260gm castor sugar Melt butter, sugar and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, watching carefully. Take off heat once melted, and before it gets cold add espresso coffee and almond meal, and …
Flourless Orange, Almond and Poppyseed Cake 2 oranges 6 eggs 250gm almond meal 250gm castor sugar 1tsp baking powder 1/4 cup poppyseeds Place oranges in a pot of water, cover and boil for two hours. Break oranges open and remove pips, then place the segments in a blender with the remaining ingredients and whiz. Pour …
Lemon Tart 170g packet biscuit base mix 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 80g butter, melted 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 cup fresh strained lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 6 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream Icing sugar mixture, to serve Combine biscuit base mix, coconut and butter in …
Curried Chicken Legs 10 chicken legs 1 2/3 cups chopped onions 7/8 teaspoon curry powder 1 2/3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup orange marmalade Salt and Pepper chicken and brown chicken legs slightly in pan Spray crock-pot with cooking spray. Place chicken in crock-pot and pour in all ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Balsamic Chicken with Garlic Couscous Serves 4 4 chicken breasts or thigh fillets or any other piece of cook that you would like 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed For couscous 1 1/2 cups couscous 2 1/4 cups boiling chicken stock 2 ounces butter 4 cloves …
Banana Caramel Pie 1 Banana 1 Tin of Condensed Milk 1 Bottle of fresh Cream 1 Pie Shell Place tin of Caramel into a saucepan and fill with water. Boil on medium heat (boil too high the tin will bust) for about 1hr. Pull tin out and open very carefully, WILL BE HOT!!! Pour Tin …
Chocolate Christmas Trees 1 Cup Coconut 1 Tin Condensed Milk 1 Pkt Marie Biscuits (crushed) 1 1/2 Tbsp Cocoa White chocolate Hundred and Thousands or Silver Balls Mix coconut, condensed milk, biscuits and cocoa together. Shape mixture into several upside down cone shapes (pin tree shapes). Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the top, then …
Coffee Cheesecake Filling: 675g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2 eggs 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence 225g caster sugar 3 tablespoons of instant espresso coffee powder 2 tablespoons cream 250ml cream, whipped Base: 1 packet Nice biscuits, crushed fine 115g butter, melted 1. Preheat oven to 150`c 2. Mix together crushed biscuits and melted …
No Bake Mars Bar Cheesecake Base 3/4 cup plain chocolate biscuit crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Filling 1 tablespoon gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water 2 x 250g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature 1/3 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cream, lightly whipped 3-4 regular mars bars – diced 1. COMBINE biscuit crumbs …
Mango Cheesecake 400 grams Cream cheese diced 200 grams Whipped cream 6 large Mangoes, fresh pureed 300-400 grams Caster sugar 4 teaspoons Vanilla essence 60 grams Gelatine dissolved in hot water. 50 ml Lemon juice 600 grams Sweet biscuits (eg. Teddy Bear) Melted butter Strawberries for decoration 1 x 30 cm Cake/cheesecake mould 1. Crush …
Easy Bake Cheesecake Serves 8-12 200g packet wholemeal or plain sweet biscuits 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 125g unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 250g low-salt reduced-fat cottage cheese 250g ‘lite’ cream cheese 3 x 60g eggs 2 tablespoons cornflour 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup ‘lite’ sour …
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Crust: 4 sachets jarrah chocolate 1 and 1/2 (150g) toasted muesli 125g slivered almonds, toasted 2 tbsp pure honey 1/4 cup orange juice Filling: 10g Gelatine 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup Nestle Carnation, evaporated mild, light and creamy, chilled well 2 x 250g Light Philadelphia, reduced fat cream cheese, softened at …
Chocolate Cheesecake Supreme Crust: 1.5 cups crushed chocolate biscuit crumbs 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup melted butter Filling: 185 g dark chocolate 500 g cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tblsp cocoa 1 tblsp rum or vanilla 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cream additional cream Mix together crumbs, cinnamon and …
Basic Cheesecake 375g ricotta 375g cream cheese 1 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla extract Base: 125g shortbread biscuits 1/2 cup almond meal 45g butter, melted 1. Preheat the oven to 140 C. To make the base, process the biscuits in a food processor untiled crushed. …
Baked Mars Bar Cheesecake Base : 1 cup sweet biscuit crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g KRAFT PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature 3/4 cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour 1 cup sour cream 3 x 55g eggs, lightly beaten 4 regular mars bars – cubed 1. COMBINE biscuit crumbs, and …
Baked Cheesecake ‘Bistro-Style’ 375g plain sweet biscuits 1 Tbsp ground ginger 185g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 500g cream cheese 1 cup castor sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbsp plain floor 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla essence 500g thick sour cream # Preheat oven to moderate – slow – …
Baked Cheesecake Cake: 500g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2/3 cup Splenda “granules” 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tab lemon juice 4 eggs Topping: 500ml carton sour cream 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 3 tsp lemon juice 1 tab Splenda Nutmeg for sprinkling 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Line base of a 20cm round baking tin with …
Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake 12 to 15 Oreo cookies 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 1/4 cups sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 3 2/3 cups cream cheese, at room temperature 3 large eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted # Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter …
Apricot Yogurt Cheesecake Preparation time 45 mins Cooking time 35 mins Serves 6 Melted butter, for greasing 250g butternut biscuits 100g macadamia nuts 90g unsalted butter, melted 200g dried apricots 3/4 cup boiling water 500g natural yogurt 1 Tbsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/3 cup honey 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to …
Apricot Nectar Cheesecake 155g plain sweet biscuits 75g butter, melted 500ml apricot nectar 1 Tbsp gelatine 375g cream cheese, softened 110g caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 250ml cream 1 Tbsp sugar 3 tsp cornflour # Crush biscuits and mix with butter, press into the bottom of a 20cm springform tin. Refrigerate 30 mins or …
Aloha Cheesecake 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 kiwi, sliced # Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake …
Mushroom Sauce dollop of butter a handful of chopped field mushrooms 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 chopped onions fresh parsley to taste 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup of cream 1 small carton of beef stock Heat oil and butter in pan. Add onions, then add mushrooms – cook this over low heat. All …
Mushroom Fettuccine 500g mushrooms 375g pkt fettuccine (tagliatelle) 25g butter 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large fresh chilli or 1 tsp chilli paste 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 150ml cream 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Add pasta to a pot of boiling water with salt …
Chicken and Mushroom Pie Use a mixture of dried and fresh mushrooms for this pie. Serves 6 15g (1/4 cup) dried porcini mushrooms 50g (1/4 cup / 4 tbsp) butter 30ml (2 tbsp) flour 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock, warmed 50ml (1/4 cup) whipping cream or milk 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 …
Mushroom Flan For the pastry: 150g (5 1/2 oz) plain flour 70g (2 1/2 oz) butter, cut into small pieces, or hard margarine For the filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped finely 225g (8 oz) closed cup mushrooms, sliced 50g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 medium eggs, …
Special Mushroom Soup 450g (1 lb) small closed cup mushrooms 450ml (16 fl oz) hot vegetable stock grated rind and juice of 1 lime 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons sherry 284ml carton of single cream salt and freshly ground black pepper To garnish: single cream button mushrooms, sliced sprigs of fresh mint, shredded …
Speedy Mushroom Soup 450ml (16 fl oz) hot vegetable stock 175g (6oz) potato, scrubbed and cut into small dice 575g (1 1/4 lb) open cup mushrooms, chopped roughly 2 tablespoons tapenade 4 tablespoons creme fraiche salt and freshly ground black pepper Pour the stock into a large saucepan. Add the diced potato, mushrooms and tapenade. …
Eggplant and Potato Moussaka 4 tablespoons olive oil 750g potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 eggplant, sliced 1kg minced lamb 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 x 250g can peeled, chopped tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed freshly ground pepper and salt 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Sauce: …
Christmas Pudding with Butterscotch Brandy Sauce 1 3/4 cups dried mixed fruit 1 cup water 1/2 cup brandy 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 125g butter, chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp mixed spice Sauce: 90g butter 1/4 cup firmly packed brown …
White Ice-Cream Christmas Cake 1 Tub Peters Extra Creamy Ice Cream 1 Peppermint Crisp 1 Crunchie 1 Cherry Ripe 1. Grate Chocolate Bars. 2. Mix through tub of Ice cream. 3. Place all of the above in freezer proof bowl. 4. Put in freezer until ready to serve. 5. Serve in slices like a cake. …
Christmas Cranberry Salad 2 cups cranberries, chopped 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups apples, chopped and unpeeled 1/2 cup seedless grapes 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or pecans) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Cover marshmallows and cranberries with sugar. Chill overnight. Add apples, grapes, walnuts, salt and whipping cream. Chill …
Easy Christmas Pudding 3 cups mixed fruit 2/3 cup pitted prunes, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped juice and grated rind of 1 orange 1/3 cup brandy 2 eggs 2/3 cup thickened cream 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1. Combine fruit, …
Christmas 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 …
Pan-Fried Tuna with Salsa Verde Serves: 4 as a light meal 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (about 180g each and 2cm-2.5cm-thick) tuna steaks salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges leafy salad and crusty bread (optional), to serve Salsa Verde: 2/3 cup loosely packed chopped fresh continental parsley 2 1/2 tablespoons …
Braised Steak and Onions 1kg round steak plain flour 2 Tbsp oil 60g butter 4 onions, quartered 1 Tbsp plain flour, extra 2 1/4 cups water 1 small beef stock cube, crumbled 1 sachet hearty beef cup-a-soup 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley Remove excess fat from steak, cut steak into large chunks; toss steak …
Rice Bubble Slice 30g butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 heaped teaspoons honey 5 cups Rice Bubbles Melt the butter, honey and sugar, boil for 4 minutes. Add rice bubbles and mix well. Press the mixture into a tin, and cut into squares before it goes too hard.
Bubble Bars 1 1/2 cups marshmallows 60g butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence or any flavour you like 2 1/2 cups rice bubbles 1/2 cup hundreds and thousands (optional) 1. Line an 18x28cm shallow tin with foil or baking paper and grease lightly. Place marshmallows and butter in a small pan. Stir over low heat until …
Pumpkin Soup 1 large pumpkin 1 tsp chicken stock powder 1 tsp vegetable stock powder 1 tsp curry powder 300g bacon, chopped 1/2 onion, finely diced 1. Peel and chop the pumpkin; place in a large pot with enough water to just cover the pumpkin. Add chicken stock, vegetable stock, curry powder and bring to …
Sugar-Coated Peanuts 500 g raw peanuts (with red skins on) 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon red colouring 1. Combine all ingredients in a large frying pan. 2. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved. 3. Bring to the boil and boil steadily, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 4. Remove from heat. Stir …
Beef Samosas Makes: 36 1 small onion, halved, thinly sliced 250g regular beef mince 2 tsp plain flour 1/4 cup beef or vegetable stock 1/2 cup (75g) frozen mixed vegetables 1-2 tsp garam masala 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed Vegetable oil for deep frying …
Chocolate Crackles 4 cups Rice Bubbles 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 250g copha, chopped 3 tbsp cocoa In a large bowl, mix the Rice Bubbles, icing sugar, cocoa and coconut. Slowly melt the copha in a saucepan over a low heat. Allow to cool slightly. Add to Rice Bubbles mixture, stirring …
Chocolate Crackles 250g copha 4 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup of icing sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa 2/3 cup desiccated coconut 2/3 cup sultanas Paper cupcake cases Sift together the icing sugar and cocoa, add the coconut and sultanas Melt copha in a saucepan and when just melted add the dry ingredients and mix together. Spoon …
Chicken, Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Serves 4 3 green onions, chopped 350g chicken mince 375g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of moisture 4 fresh lasagne sheets 1 cup low-fat ricotta 2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C. Lightly grease a 6-cup capacity baking …
Curried Chicken 300ml light thickened cream 1 Tbsp mild curry powder 1 1/2kg chicken drumsticks 2 tsp brown sugar 1 chicken stock cube 3 tsp cornflour 3/4 cup water Pour cream into a large shallow dish, stir in curry powder. Add chicken drumsticks, turning to coat evenly with cream mixture. Cover and refrigerate for several …
Chicken Sausage and Potato Bake Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 medium-size chicken sausages 300g jar pasta sauce 400g can crushed tomatoes 1.5kg potatoes, roughly mashed with 1/3 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup hot milk 100g mozzarella cheese, sliced 1. Preheat the oven to a moderate 180°C. Lightly grease a large shallow casserole …
Lamb and Spinach Pie Serves 6 Filling: 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g lamb mince 250g small button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3/4 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 6 large spinach leaves milk for glazing 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 …
Spicy Crepe Stack Serves 4 Cornmeal Crepes: 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup fine cornmeal 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups water Lamb Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green capsicum, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 red chillies, chopped 350g lamb mince 440g can tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste …
Meat Pie Serves 6 Shortcrust Pastry: 3/4 cup plain flour 1/3 cup self-raising flour 90g butter, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons water Filling: 1 tablespoon oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 750g beef mince 2 tablespoons plain flour, extra 1 1/2 cups beef stock 1/2 cup tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce …
Curried Seafood with Coconut Milk Serves 4 225g small ready-prepared squid 225g raw tiger prawns (jumbo shrimp) 400ml (1 2/3 cups) coconut milk 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded 30ml (2 Tbsp) Thai fish sauce 450g firm white fish fillets, skinned, boned and cut into chunks 2 fresh green chillies, seeded and finely chopped 2 …
Savoury Zucchini Boats Makes 30 5 large zucchini 1 large tomato, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 slices of salami, finely chopped 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese 1. Cut each zucchini into three equal pieces (approx 4cm). Cut each piece in half lengthways. 2. Using a small teaspoon, scoop …
Chicken with Lemon and Coriander Serves 4 1 x 1.2 kg chicken, quartered 2 tablespoons plain flour freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped coriander 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon cream 1. Dust chicken pieces with combined flour and pepper. Shake off …
Creamy Chicken with Pastry Shapes Serves 4 50g butter 2-3 chicken breast fillets (500g), chopped 1 leek, finely sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 3/4 cup (185 ml) chicken stock 1/2 cup (125 ml) cream 3/4 cup (65g) button mushrooms 1 sheet puff pastry 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C …
Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken 1 tablespoon paprika 3 teaspoons salt (not sea salt) 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons celery salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried sage …
Chocolate Mint Squares 1 cup sugar 150ml can evaporated milk 2 teaspoons liquid glucose 15g (1/2oz) butter 100g packet white marshmallows 250g (8oz) dark chocolate 125g (4oz) dark chocolate, extra oil of peppermint or peppermint essence (see note) 1. Combine sugar, milk, glucose and butter in a medium-sized heavy-based saucepan with base about 18cm (7in) …
Mem’s Mums Chicken and Pepper Casserole 1 Tbsp oil 1 onion 1 green pepper (capsicum) 440g can cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cup sour cream 1 chicken Heat oil in a saucepan; add onion and pepper, cook, stirring until soft. Stir soup and sour cream into saucepan and mix well. Remove the chicken meat …
Anzac Biscuits 1 cup coconut 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup butter 1 level tsp bi-carb soda 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp golden syrup 2 Tbsp boiling water Mix dry ingredients. Melt butter and syrup together in a small saucepan. Dissolve soda in boiling water. Add to melted butter. Stir butter …
Grilled Marinated Mozzarella with Crunchy Bread, Smoked Bacon and a Black Olive and Lemon Dressing Serves 4 1 loaf of ciabatta bread 8 rashers of thinly sliced dry-cured smokey bacon, or pancetta zest of 2 lemons 4 large buffalo mozzarella cheeses 8 sticks of fresh rosemary 1 clove of garlic extra virgin olive oil 3 …
Lentil Bake 3/4 cup brown lentils 1/2 dessertspoon promite Black pepper 1 medium carrot 5cm piece zucchini 1 small cooking or eating apple 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons paprika 2 dessertspoons tahini Soy sauce Stuffing mix or Seasoned breadcrumbs 1. Soak brown lentils in water for about 1-2 hours (this is not necessary but …
Macadamia Shortbread 250g butter 80g caster sugar 30g icing sugar 300g plain flour 75g rice flour 75g macadamia nuts, finely chopped 40g caster sugar, extra 1. Beat the butter, 80g of caster sugar and 30g icing sugar in a bowl until lightly aerated. 2. Sift in the plain flour and rice flour. Add the nut …
Potato Straws 4 large potatoes Ice cold water Oil for frying 1 tsp salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices, then cut slices in matchstick strips. Soak in ice cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Heat oil til very …
Easy Christmas Pudding 3 cups Mixed Fruit 2/3 cup Pitted Prunes, chopped 1/2 Cup Walnuts, chopped Juice and grated rind of 1 orange 1/3 cup brandy 2 eggs 2/3 cup thickened cream 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 Teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1. Combine fruit, …
Little Chocolate Fudge Cakes 125g dark chocolate, chopped 50g butter, chopped 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 2/3 cups (200g) almond meal 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) chocolate bits # Preheat oven to moderately hot …
Fudge Brownies 125g cooking chocolate 125g unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup plain flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 125g dark cooking chocolate, extra 125g unsalted butter 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Melt cooking chocolate and butter together, mix well. Stir in sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla …
Fudge Brownies 250g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 150g butter 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour 125g macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 1. Melt the butter and chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave on Medium (50% power) for 2 minutes. Stir to help …
Choc Mint Fudge 500g cooking chocolate 400 can sweetened condensed milk 1 heaped Tbsp butter 6 drops peppermint essence (or cointreau or 1 tsp vanilla, or 1 tsp instant coffee) Line a tray with baking paper or alfoil. Melt chocolate, milk and butter in pan. Don’t boil, just mix on a low heat for 5 …
Cherry Mallow Fudge 1 tablespoon water 90g butter, chopped 250g pink and white marshmallows 200g dark cooking chocolate 1/4 cup chopped red glace cherries 1. Place the water, butter and marshmallows in a saucepan. Cook over a very, very low heat, stirring regularly, until the marshmallows are melted. 2. Break the chocolate into squares and …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Fudge 3 cups brown sugar 1 tin condensed milk 250g cooking chocolate 140g margarine or butter Place all ingredients except for the chocolate in a glass bowl. Microwave on high for three minutes, stir and microwave again for another three minutes. Add chocolate pieces then microwave for a further 2 minutes. …
Apricot Fudge 185g (6oz) brown sugar 250g (8oz) butter 400g (about 13oz) condensed skim milk 2 cups dried apricots, chopped 2 packets gluten-free rice cookies, crushed Slowly heat the sugar, butter and condensed milk until it’s smooth and well blended. Add the dried apricots and crushed biscuits. Mix well and spread in a sponge roll …
Basic Very Rich and Simple Fudge Keep stirring so it doesn’t burn you can’t go wrong. This stuff is HOT. It is very tempting to taste as you go, but don’t – unless you scatter a few drops on the bench and let them cool before tasting. 1 x 400g tin condensed milk 3 heaped …
Ginger Fudge 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk 125g butter chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup coarsely chopped crystallized ginger 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Place the sugar and milk in a very large microwave-proof bowl (preferably Pyrex). Microwave on HIGH power …
Strawberry Fudge Makes 20 servings. 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar 1 cup strawberry preserve 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1. Grease an 8×8″ square pan. 2. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, water and Cream of Tartar; bring to a boil. Heat to 120°C, or until a small …
Walnut Fudge 60g milk melts 60g dark melts 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup desiccated coconut Melt chocolates together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add cocoa, walnuts, Sweetened Condensed Milk and coconut. Line a 15cm square tin with foil and grease. Spread …
Quick Chocolate Fudge 500g Dark Chocolate 75g Unsalted Butter 400ml Condensed Milk 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence # Grease a 20 cm square cake tin. # Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a large saucepan with the butter and milk. # Heat gently, stirring until the chocolate and butter melt and the mixture is …
Quick White Fudge 400g white chocolate 25og butter, chopped 3 cups icing sugar 1/3 cup cream vanilla essence to taste hundreds and thousands or silver cachous to decorate the top if desired 1. Place chopped chocolate, butter, sugar and cream into a saucepan. Stir over gentle heat until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture …
Caramel Fudge Serves: 4 125 g butter 2 Tbsp golden syrup 395g can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup brown sugar 100 g White Melts * Line a 7cm x 25cm bar pan with foil. * Melt butter in pan. * Add golden syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk and brown sugar. * Stir over low heat until …
Chocolate Fudge 1/2 cup milk 2 cups sugar 25g butter 1 Tbsp cocoa powder vanilla essence to taste Put milk, sugar, butter and cocoa into a saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, then boil until soft ball stage. Cool 5 mins, add vanilla and beat till thick. Pour into a buttered dish, mark, and …
