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Chocolate Cornflake Slice Makes 16 pieces 1 cup self-raising flour 3 Tbsp cocoa 1 cup cornflakes 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sugar 100g dark chocolate, chopped 160g unsalted butter, melted 2 tsp vanilla extract Extra 100g dark chocolate, melted 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a lamington tin with baking paper. Sift the flour …
Demon Rum Balls Chocolate Centre: 200g good dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup creme fraiche or light sour cream Glace cherries (about 22) Coconut Layer: 185g coconut macaroons, finely crushed 60g sifted icing sugar 45g sifted cocoa powder 90g cooled melted butter 2 tbsp dark OP rum 3/4 cup desiccated coconut Chocolate Coating: 250g good dark …
Chocolate Fudge Sauce Makes 1 1/2 cups 300ml cream 1 vanilla bean, split 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated 1 cup chopped white marshmallows Waffles, to serve Ice-cream, to serve 1. Put the cream and vanilla bean in a medium heavy-based pan, bring slowly to the boil then remove from the heat. Add the …
Seafood and Spinach Mornay 500g fish fillets 125g scallops 45g butter 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup cream 60g cheddar cheese salt, pepper 4 shallots 60g butter, extra Spinach Rice: 1 cup long grain rice 5 spinach leaves 1 onion 1 clove garlic 30g butter Crumb Topping: 30g …
Rosemary and Port Lamb Shanks with Creamy Polenta Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 Frenched lamb shanks 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 800g can diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups port or full bodied red wine 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves. Creamy Polenta: 2 cups milk 2 …
Red Wine Chocolate Cake 185g butter, chopped at room temperature 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup water whipped cream, to serve Chocolate Ganache: 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup thickened cream 1. Preheat …
Chocolate, Cheese and Walnut Cake 90g butter 185g packaged cream cheese 2/3 cup castor sugar 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 plain flour 3/4 SR flour 1/4 cup cocoa 3/4 cup milk Grease a 20cm round cake tin or baba pan. Cream butter, cream cheese and sugars in …
Sticky Finger Buns 1 cups (250ml) warm water 1 cup (250ml) warm milk 2 tablespoons honey 5 cups (750g) plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons dried yeast (2 x 7g sachets) 1 cup sultanas 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons warm milk 1 1/2 cup icing sugar mixture 2 1/2 tablespoons water …
Pozzie’s Meatloaf 2kg mince tomato sauce onions, finely diced Worcestershire sauce bbq sauce Italian herbs breadcrumbs grated carrots 2 eggs to bind Mix all together and place a layer around base of casserole dish. Then using more of the mince mixture make divisions – break whole eggs into them – then cover with final layer …
Caramel Mud Cake 250g butter 200g white melts 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup hot water 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 tin condensed milk 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/4 cup SR flour 1/4 cup caramel nesquik 2 eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees celcius Grease …
Mini Quiche 1 kg ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (6 sheets) 6 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, finely diced 6 eggs 1 cup cream 1 cup grated cheese 1 tablespoon chopped dried parsley salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the onion and bacon over a low heat until the onion is softened. Allow to cool a …
Chewy Chocolate Coconut Slice 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 125g butter (melted) 1 egg (beaten) 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup self raising flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup coconut (desiccated) 1. Grease and paper line a slice tin. 2. Combine butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla essence in …
Beer-Braised Lamb 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp white pepper 1 lb boneless lean lamb shoulder, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup amber beer 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil 3 Tbsp vegetable …
Apple Gelato Serves 4 1 cup cream 1 cup milk 4 egg yolks 125g caster sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 Granny Smith apples, cored and grated (skin on) 1. Place the cream and milk in a saucepan and heat until just below boiling point. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks …
Gelato 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup water 1 egg white (beat until firm) 1. Place sugar and water in a small pan. Stir over a low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Allow to cool. 2. Stir the strained lemon juice into …
Lemon Delicious 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tbsp margarine 2 cups milk 4 eggs 4 tbsp flour juice of 2 lemons Cream butter and sugar. Separate whites from yolks of eggs, add yolks to mixture then add flour and lemon juice, the milk; fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Pour into pie dish. Stand in …
Lemon Gelati Serves 4-6 1 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice, strained 2 egg whites, lightly beaten Heat sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until syrupy. Remove from heat and …
Orange Rum Sherbet 2 teaspoons gelatine 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup light rum 1 tablespoon grated orange rind few grains salt 1. Soften the gelatine in one-quarter cup of hot water. Cool. 2. Combine the remaining water and the sugar and boil one …
Raspberry Sorbet 2 1/2 cups fresh raspberries 2/3 cup water 5 tablespoons sugar, or to taste juice of one lemon 1. Look over the raspberries and cull out any overripe. Do not wash. Puree raspberries in blender. 2. Place water and sugar in a saucepan and boil until it becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and …
Strawberry Sherbet 4 cups strawberries, hulled and washed 2 cups castor sugar 3 cups natural yoghurt 1. Slice strawberries, place into bowl of electric mixer or blender, add sugar. Beat at medium speed until berries are crushed and sugar has dissolved. 2. Blend in the yoghurt. 3. Chill, process/beat mixture and freeze. Serves 6-8.
Strawberry Sorbet 3 cups strawberries, hulled and washed 1 cup water 1/2 cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Cointreau 2 egg whites 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1. Place water, sugar, lemon juice and Grand Marnier into electric blender. Add strawberries and blend on medium speed for 2 minutes. 2. …
Blanc Mange 600mls milk 4 tablespoons sugar (4x20ml spoons) 3 tablespoons cornflour (3x20ml spoons) Vanilla essence 2 tablespoons coconut (2x20ml spoons) (for decoration – optional) 1. Blend cornflour in 1/2 cup milk. 2. Place remainder of milk in a saucepan, bring to boil and remove from stove. 3. Add sugar and stir. 4. Add blended …
Porcupines 1 onion 500g mince 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/4 cup uncooked rice Pepper and salt to taste 1 egg 1 can tomato soup (400g) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, fresh or dried Preheat oven to 180`C. 1. Peel and chop onion. 2. Place meat, rice, parsley, onion, salt and pepper into …
Chocolate Brownies 175 g (5 2/3 oz) milk-free margarine, chopped 200 g (6 1/2 oz) dark milk-free soy chocolate*, chopped 1/3 cup (30 g / 1 oz) cocoa powder, sifted 1 cup (155 g / 5 oz) lightly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 cup (140 g / 4 1/2 oz) apple puree …
Moist Banana Rice Cake Serves: 6-8 1/2 cup (cooked) Sushi Rice 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 3/4 cup (165g) castor sugar 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup (180ml) vegetable oil 3/4 cup (90g) chopped walnuts 1 cup mashed bananas (need about …
Mini-Mango Muffins 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons wheat germ 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ripe mango, mashed 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 2 1/4 teaspoons skim milk 1 1/2 teaspoons dark rum 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract 1/4 …
Mini Zucchini Cakes Makes 12 1 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 small onion, chopped 3 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp tomato paste 1 stock cube 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp each of rosemary, basil and oregano. ham/bacon (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, …
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes Makes 12 cupcakes 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder 1 oz fine quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Vegetable oil cooking …
Mini Double Choc Cakes Serving size: Serves 10 or more 150g softened butter 150g caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups (185g) self raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup Nutella, (hazelnut spread) Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a muffin …
Middle Eastern Orange and Almond Cake 2 large oranges 6 eggs 2 1/2 cups almond meal 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1/2 cup water zest of 1 orange 1. Wash the oranges and scrub skins. Put whole oranges into pan, cover with water and boil for 2 hours or until very soft. Drain the water …
Mars Bar Chocolate Cake 230 g butter 8 mars bars 2 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 cup SR flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp vanilla Melt butter and mars bars. Then slowly fold in rest of ingredients. Bake at 180’C for 45 mins.
Cherry Ripe Mud Cake 250g unsalted butter, chopped 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1 2/3 cups (400ml can) coconut milk 200g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (110g) self raising flour 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (25g) cocoa powder 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 2 x 85g …
Banana and Walnut Cake with a Lemon and Flaked Coconut Frosting 125g unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon bicarb of soda 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 1 cup SR flour (160 g), sifted 1 cup wholemeal …
Mars Bar Mud Cake Serves 16 400g butter, chopped 400g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 cups caster sugar 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 2 x 60g Mars Bars, chilled, chopped double thick cream, to serve (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 4cm-deep, 22.5cm x 28cm …
Steamed Pork Buns Makes 10 buns 2 cups plain flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Shao hsing rice wine 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 teaspoon sesame oil 250g Chinese barbecue …
Spaghetti and Meatballs Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400g can diced tomatoes 2 cups beef stock 300g dried spaghetti pasta parmesan cheese, finely grated and small basil leaves, to serve Meatballs: 500g premium beef mince 1 small brown onion, grated …
Macaroni Salad 1 cup macaroni 1/2 capsicum (preferably red) 1 stalk celery 2 eschalots or 1 onion 1 small can corn kernels (150g) 1. Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water and bring to boil. 2. Add macaroni and cook 10 mins. Test for tenderness. 3. Drain through colander and rinse. 4. Drain liquid …
Sailor’s Stew Serves 6 1.5 kg chuck steak 1/2 cup plain flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 30g butter 4 large (500g) potatoes, peeled and sliced thickly (see Note) 4 medium onions, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced thickly 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 3 cups beer 2 or 3 bay leaves 2 cups beef stock 2 …
Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake Serves 10-12 50g hazelnuts 100g Marie biscuits 50g butter, melted 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 4 tablespoons Frangelico liqueur 3 teaspoons gelatine 2 tablespoons water 300ml cream, lightly whipped 2 tablespoons milk 100g (4 rows) Dark Cooking Chocolate, finely chopped 1. Roast the hazelnuts on a baking tray in …
Easy Cream Cheesecake Base: 1 x packet of Arnott’s nice biscuits 125g melted butter Filling: 500g Cream cheese 200g Sour cream 1 cup of caster sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence Juice of 1 lemon Use a food processor to crush the biscuits and butter together. Press the mixture into the base and …
Chocolate-Lime Cheesecake 7 oz (200g) chocolate wafer cookies 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter 26 oz (750g) cream cheese 1 cup sugar 4 whole eggs 2 yolks juice of 4 small limes (approx 3/4 cup) 8-inch (20-21cm) springform cake pan Aluminum foil Place a large overlapping piece of foil over the bottom of the springform pan, …
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake 250g plain sweet biscuits 125g butter, melted 3 tsp gelatine 250g cream cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 cup caster sugar 250g cream, whipped 1. Lightly grease a 20cm springform tin with oil or melted butter. Line the base with baking paper. Finely crush the biscuits in …
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake For The Base: 200g digestive biscuits. 100g soft butter For The Topping: 1 standard pack of cream cheese 1 small carton of single or whipping cream 1 cup icing sugar, sifted Juice of 1 lemon 1. Whiz the biscuits in the food processor until you have fine crumbs, then add the butter …
Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Cheesecake Cookie Dough: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup plain flour 1 cup Dark Cooking Chocolate, chopped Cheesecake: 250g chocolate biscuit crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 60g butter, melted 750g cream cheese, softened 400g can sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs 1. Preheat the …
Dark Chocolate Torte Serves 10 20g dark chocolate Melted butter, for greasing 450g dark chocolate bits 125g butter, chopped 1/3 cup espresso coffee 100ml brandy 5 free-range eggs, separated 3/4 cup plain flour Pinch of salt 250g caster sugar Dark cocoa or icing sugar, for dusting (optional) Double cream, to serve 1. Coarsely grate the …
Crepes Suzette Serves 4 Crepes: 1 cup plain flour 2 tsp sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp melted butter 1 Tbsp brandy Melted butter, for greasing Sauce: 60g butter 1/2 cup sugar Finely grated rind of 2 oranges 1 1/4 cups orange juice 1/2 cup Grand Mamier 1. To Make Crepes: …
Honey-Glazed Drumsticks and Cheesy Baked Potatoes Serves 4 4-8 chat potatoes 3 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoi sin sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 chicken drumsticks 80g mozzarella 1-2 carrots, sliced lengthwise 1-2 cucumbers, sliced lengthwise 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Bring a …
Lemonade Makes 1.5 litres 350ml lemon juice 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 1.25 litres soda water 2 lemons, thinly sliced 2 cups ice, plus more for serving 1. Add the lemon juice and sugar to a large jug or jar. Pour in about half the soda water, and stir until the sugar dissolves. 2. Pour …
Orange Melting Moments Makes about 20. 175g butter, softened 100g (2/3 cup) icing sugar, sifted 1-2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons cornflour 325g (1 1/2 cups) flour, sifted Filling: 75g butter, softened 150g (1 cup) icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon orange juice 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced). Line …
Lemon Slice with Passionfruit Icing Makes about 20 slices. 200g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour, sifted, plus 40g extra 30g icing sugar 135g butter, cubed 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 4 eggs, beaten 70ml lemon juice Passionfruit Icing: 150g (1 cup) icing sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 4 tablespoons passionfruit pulp 1. Preheat the oven …
Lemon-Lime Ricotta Cakes with Lemon Syrup Makes 6 175g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 80g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups ground almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs at room temperature 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest 3 tablespoons …
Pea and Potato Mash Serves 5 400g potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 eschalot, peeled 2 garlic cloves, peeled 200g shelled peas (fresh or frozen) 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 30g butter 1. Boil the potatoes in a saucepan of salted water until soft enough to mash. 2. Meanwhile, heat the …
Veal Paillard Serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled, slightly squashed 1 small rosemary sprig 2 large slices of veal rump, cut 3-4mm thick 2 lemon wedges, to serve 1. Place the olive oil, garlic and rosemary sprig in a small bowl and set aside for 45 minutes so the oil absorbs …
Tomato Lasagne Serves 5 350g lasagne sheets 80g grated parmesan cheese Tomato Sauce: 125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes 12 basil leaves, torn Bechamel Sauce: 120g butter 80g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1 litre (4 cups) milk, warmed 1-2 pinches nutmeg 1. To make the tomato …
Macaroni Cheese 500g macaroni 80g butter 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour 1 litre full cream milk, warmed 1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 90g (1 cup) grated gruyere 80g (1 cup) grated mature cheddar 100g (1 1/2 cups) finely grated parmesan 2 cups fresh, coarse breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil l. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced). …
Breadcrumbs Fresh Breadcrumbs: To make fresh breadcrumbs, cut a 1-2 day-old crusty loaf into 2cm squares. Place in a food processor, a few squares at a time, processing to a crumb consistency (how fine or coarse depends on the recipe). Makes 3 cups. Dried Breadcrumbs: To make dried breadcrumbs, preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced). …
Croutons Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Remove crusts from 1 sourdough loaf, then cut the loaf into 1cm cubes. Toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 crushed garlic clove and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves. Spread the cubes on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Season with salt …
Club Sandwich Cut 1 large, crusty loaf lengthways into 3 x 1.5cm thick slices. Brush with olive oil and lightly grill all sides. Place 2 sliced tomatoes, 4 cooked crispy bacon rashers and 200g thinly sliced cooked chicken breast on a bread slice. Top with another bread slice, then top this slice with a spreading …
Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cut a brioche loaf into 8 x 1 cm thick slices. Place 250g dark choc bits in a microwave-proof bowl and cook on high for 1 minute until partially melted. Spread the chocolate evenly over 4 brioche slices. Top with the remaining slices to form 4 sandwiches. Whisk 4 eggs with 1/2 …
Panzanella Preheat oven to 240°C (fan-forced). Break a 1-2 day old ciabatta loaf into about 2cm-cubed chunks. Roll in olive oil, season, place on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a bowl. Add 6 diced tomatoes, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 sliced small red onion, 2 finely sliced …
Croque Monsieur In a large bowl, combine 1 cup gruyere cheese, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon chopped chives to form a smooth paste. Spread the paste over 4 slices thick white bread. Top each with 1 slice smoked ham and another slice thick white bread …
Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding 200g sourdough loaf 1 Tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp chives, chopped 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1 Tbsp parmesan, grated 4 eggs 1/2 cup cream Salt and Pepper Top: 1/2 cup cheddar, grated 1 Tbsp parmesan 1 tsp chives, chopped 50g butter, melted Preheat the …
Veal Schnitzel 2 eggs 1/2 cup plain flour, seasoned 1 cup breadcrumbs, fine dried 4 large veal steaks 1/3 cup olive oil 50g butter lemon wedges 1. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. 2. Place flour on a plate and breadcrumbs on another plate. Dip steaks in the flour and shake off any excess. Dip …
Apple and Raspberry Charlotte Serves 6-8 125g butter, softened at room temperature 1kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed 12 slices white toast bread, crusts removed Icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Melt 50g of …
French Toast with Caramelised Apples and Pecans Serves 4 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and each cut into 8 wedges 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans 4 eggs 65ml (1/a cup) pure cream 2 tablespoons caster sugar 4 slices white toast bread (preferably 1-2 days old) 1. Melt …
Raspberry and Polenta Cakes with Raspberry Cream Makes 12 125g butter, softened to room temperature 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten 150g (1 cup) plain flour 220g (1/3 cup) polenta 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 250ml (1 cup) light sour cream 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, thawed Raspberry Cream: 250ml (1 cup) pure cream …
Linguine with Chicken, Zucchini Broccolini in White Wine Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on 250ml (1 cup) white wine 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock 400g linguine 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 zucchini, sliced 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated pecorino …
Chicken Provencale with Pecorino Polenta Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 125ml (1/2 cup) white wine 2 zucchini, sliced 400g can chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 500ml (2 cups) chicken stock Pecorino Polenta: …
Roast Chicken with 0live-Pecorino Butter and Sweet Potato Mash Serves 4 4 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on 5 tablespoons butter, softened at room temperature 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped kalamata olives 2 tablespoons finely grated pecorino 400g sweet potato, peeled, chopped 3 tablespoons butter 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, …
Vegetable and Pecorino Tart Serves 6 1 sheet frozen shortcrust pastry, defrosted 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potato 2 zucchini, cubed 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 2 eggs 125ml (1/2 cup) double cream 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated pecorino …
Roast Chicken with Inside-Out Olive and Pecorino Stuffing Serves 4 4 chicken breasts, on the bone, cut in half 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter, softened at room temperature Inside-Out Stuffing: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup homemade chunky breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives 1 cup grated sweet potato 1/2 …
Chicken, Pecan and Apple Salad with Grilled Polenta Serves 4-6 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried) 6 black peppercorns 1/2 brown onion 2 x 4cm pieces lemon peel 2 chicken breasts, on the bone 1/2 cup lightly roasted pecans, roughly chopped 2 Granny Smith apples, cored, sliced into fine wedges 2 cups baby rocket 1/2 …
Orange and Balsamic-Glazed Broccolini Serves 4 as a side. 1 bunch broccolini, stems removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 zucchini, cut into batons 1/4 cup lightly toasted pecans, roughly chopped 1. Place the broccolini florets in a …
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Makes 4 160g self-raising flour, sifted 2 Tbsp cocoa, sifted 150g caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 80g dark chocolate, finely chopped 200ml milk 75g butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, beaten 180g dark brown sugar 4 Tbsp cocoa, sifted 60mls water, boiling double cream 1. Preheat oven to 180°C …
San Choy Bow 500g pork mince 8 iceberg lettuce leaves (the small, inner leaves) 1 red capsicum, diced finely 4 spring onions, chopped 1 x 230g can water chestnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon peanut or olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry …
Cranberry Pate Loaf 250g butter 750g chicken livers, trimmed 1/3 cup brandy 2 tsp gelatine 2 tbsp water 1 jar cranberry sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup cream 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage Line a 11cm x 21cm loaf dish with plastic wrap. Combine livers and brandy in a bowl. Cover …
Lemon Cheese Dip 250g Cream Cheese, Room temp 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 little onion, chopped Seafood sauce Crab meat and chopped parsley Mix cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and onion together. Press on to a plate. Spread with seafood sauce and then crab meat. Garnish with a little chopped parsley. …
Golden Syrup Dumplings 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 2 teaspoons margarine 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup milk 600ml carton low-fat prepared custard 2 cups water 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add margarine and rub in using fingertips, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Make a …
Golden Syrup Dumplings Sauce: 2 cups of water 3/4 cup sugar 30g of butter 1/4 cup of golden syrup Dumplings: 1 cup self-raising flour 30g butter 1 egg 1/2 cup of milk Combine water, sugar, butter and golden syrup. Select a pan with a tight fitting lid. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar …
Crispy Polenta with Exotic Mushrooms 1 3/4 cups water 2 cups vegetable broth 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups instant polenta 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus additional for sprinkling the mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound assorted fresh exotic mushrooms such as porcini, …
Sticky Rice with Coconut and Mango 1 ripe mango 2 cups sticky rice 1 cup coconut milk 2 tsp sugar Soak the rice for 3 hours in plenty of water. Drain and rinse. Steam in a steamer for about 20-30 minutes, until more see-through and sticky. Peel the mango and slice in thin strips. Heat …
Hot Chilli Oil 85g / 3oz hot red chilli flakes 85g / 3oz fermented black beans, found in Chinese Supermarkets 1/2 tsp onion powder 6 cloves garlic, crushed to a paste 2 tbsp finely chopped ginger 2 tsp sesame seeds 850ml / 1 1/2 pints groundnut oil 1. Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-based …
Shake and Bake Quiche 3 Eggs 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter 1 cup diced meat (bacon, ham, chicken or anything you would like) 1 small onion (diced) 1 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup self-raising flour Salt and pepper to taste (Can add asparagus, salmon, corn, spinach, mushrooms or anything you …
Jerked Chicken 2 pounds of chicken thighs or legs 1/2 cup minced green onion 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tbsp minced ginger (or 1/8 tsp ground ginger) 1 to 3 minced hot peppers (depending on how hot) 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 …
Moroccan Lamb with Apricots 1 1/2 pound lean lamb, cubed 2 garlic cloves. crushed 5 tablespoons orange juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1 onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dried apricots, soaked overnight just covered by water …
Moroccan Meatball Stew 1 lb ground lamb 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 tsp cayenne salt to taste 2 tbsp olive oil for pan frying 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, cored, …
Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup 1 small BBQ chicken (cooked) 50g sachet chicken noodle soup 4 cups water 440g can creamed corn 6 spring onions chopped 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1 red capsicum diced 2 eggs beaten 1 tablespoon green ginger wine 2 tablespoons chopped coriander steamed rice, to serve 1. Remove meat from chicken, …
Mandarin Chicken 4 x dark meat chicken quarters 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup orange marmalade 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground white pepper Rinse chicken quarters with cold water; pat dry. Place chicken in a large shallow dish. Combine …
Tuna Mornay 1 cup spiral pasta 30g butter 6 teaspoons flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons Chicken Salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 420g can tuna, drained 1 cup grated cheese Cook pasta and drain. Place into a 6 cup casserole dish. Melt butter in saucepan and add flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly …
Rock Cakes 2 cups self raising flour 1/4 tsp mixed spice 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp sultanas 2 Tbsp currants 1 Tbsp mixed peel 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk Preheat oven to 220’C (425’F). Sift flour and spice. Rub butter into flour with fingertips. Add sugar, fruit and peel. Mix …
Crumbed Parmesan Chicken 1 small tub natural yoghurt 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese (optional) 1 cup stuffing mix chicken fillets Preheat oven to 180’C. Coat the fillets in yoghurt. Then place the fillets in bowl of stuffing mix and cheese and coat. Place on greased tray in the oven for approx 30 mins.
Asparagus Quiche 1 can of asparagus spears 4 eggs dash of milk cracked pepper 1 sheet of puff pastry grated cheese Put pastry in quiche dish, tip drained can of asparagus into dish, beat eggs, milk and pepper and pour over asparagus. Sprinkle grated cheese over top. Put in oven at 180-200 degrees for 40 …
Salmon and Sour Cream Omelette Drain a can of John West Red Salmon, remove any skin and bones and put salmon in a medium mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of light sour cream, finely grated rind of 1 lemon, a 1/4 cup of roughly chopped dill, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. …
Spinach and Pecorino Braid 500g frozen spinach 150g pecorino cheese, grated 150g ricotta cheese bunch fresh oregano rind of 1 lemon, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper 200g ghee or unsalted butter, melted filo pastry Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. Thaw frozen spinach, squeeze out …
Cupcakes 125g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 350g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 3 Tbsp walnut oil Frosting: 250g pure icing sugar, sifted 1 eggwhite juice 1 lime sprinkles or other decoration Preheat oven to 180°C. Line patty tins with paper or foil cases. …
Parsnip Soup 600g parsnips, peeled and finely sliced 1 litre chicken stock 300ml cream 1 garlic clove, finely sliced sprig fresh oregano 4 sprigs parsley salt and pepper Pour chicken stock and cream into a large heavy based pan, bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the parsnip and garlic, then …
Deep Fried Ice-Cream with Chocolate Sauce 4 very large scoops vanilla ice-cream 4 eggs 2 cups panko plain flour 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped 250ml cream Put scoops of vanilla ice-cream on a tray and freeze until very hard. Break eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk with a fork to combine. Pour panko …
Sticky Date Pudding Serves 8 275g dried pitted dates 450ml water 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g butter, at room temperature 275g caster sugar 3 large eggs 275g self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla essence Vanilla ice-cream, to serve Sauce: 160g brown sugar 250ml cream 200g butter 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Bring the dates and …
Steamed Chocolate Puddings with Honeycomb Custard Serves 6 Melted butter, for greasing 180g unsalted butter, chopped 3/4 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 200g block milk chocolate with nougat bits 1 1/3 cups plain flour 1/3 cup cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 100ml milk Honeycomb Custard: 1 cup milk 1 cup cream 4 egg yolks 1/3 …
Lamb and Feta Puffs with Minted Yoghurt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 500g lamb mince 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 100g fetta cheese, crumbled 6 sheets ready-prepared puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten Minted Yoghurt: 1 cup …
