Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Blanc Mange Age: 5 Months + 1 tablespoon cornflour 200mls milk 1/2 teaspoon sugar drop of vanilla Place cornflour in a saucepan and mix to a smooth paste with a little milk. Stir in remaining milk and sugar. Over a medium heat, slowly bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Once boiling, remove from heat, stir …
Baby Carrot Pancakes 100g flour 150ml milk 1 egg 1 tsp olive oil 50g grated carrot Make the pancakes by beating together the flour, milk, egg and oil until you have a thickish batter. Add in the grated carrot, and stir well. Heat a little vegetable oil until hot then drop the batter, a dessertspoon …
Savoury Chicken Casserole Half an onion, chopped finely 1 chicken breast, skinned and diced 1 dessertspoon olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 bouquet garni 3-4 button mushrooms, wiped and thinly sliced 150ml water 50g frozen peas, thawed Gently fry the onion and chicken until the chicken is cooked on all sides. Add the …
Baby Ratatouille 1 teaspoon olive oil half a small onion, finely chopped 1 small courgette, diced 1 small pepper, yellow or red, seeded and diced few slices of aubergine, diced 4 tomatoes, skinned and seeded Lightly fry the onion in the oil, and add all the other vegetables. Stir, cover and turn down the heat, …
Cheese Sauce Age: 9 Months + 2 tablespoons (25g) butter 2 (level) tablespoons of flour 1 cup of breastmilk or infant formula Melt butter in a small pot, then stir in the flour. Pour in 1/2 cup of breastmilk (or infant formula) and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Add the other 1/2 …
Avocado Dip Mix together 1 mashed avocado, a little lemon juice, 2-3 tablespoons of cottage or ricotta cheese, 1 peeled and chopped tomato.
Banana Smoothie Age: 8 Months + 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 large banana Blend, strain and pour into baby’s bottle.
Butternut Pumpkin and Beef Rossini small bit of olive oil 125 ground beef 1 tablespoon tomato paste tin (or chopped, seeded, peeled fresh) chopped tomatoes chopped pumpkin (any amount), cooked 1/4 cup rossini, cooked Cook beef til well done in olive of add tomato paste and stir for a minute, add tomatoes, pumpkin, and rossini.
Junior Risotto 1/4 cup rice 125g ground beef 1 peeled/seeded and chopped tomato 1/4 cup diced vegies (fresh or frozen) 1 tablespoon sauce 1 cup chicken stock In a saucepan cook beef until well browned, add rice and stir for a minute, add vegetables, tomato, sauce and stock. Bring to the boil and reduce heat …
Creamy Banana Rice with Yoghurt Age: 6 months + 1/4 cup rice (cooked) 1 banana – mashed 1 small tub of baby yogurt Cook rice until soft. Add mashed banana, and yogurt, stir and serve!
Sweet Potato and Apple Steam or boil chopped Apple and sweet potato until tender. Mash to your babies preferred consistency. Mix with breast milk/formula or water if you like.
Pumpkin and Pear Mash Steam or boil chopped pumpkin and pear until tender. Mash to your babies preferred consistency. Mix with breast milk/formula or water if you like.
Avocado and Orange Juice 1/4 avocado 1 tablespoon of unsweetened orange juice 1 teaspoon of rice cereal Mash avocado, mix in the orange juice and rice cereal. Serve immediately.
Ginger Powder Puffs Serves 4 Melted butter, for greasing 1/3 cup self-raising flour 2 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp ground ginger 2 eggs 1/3 cup caster sugar 20g butter, melted Pure icing sugar, for dusting Chantilly Cream: 300m1 thickened cream 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush 2 x …
Almond and Chocolate Cupcakes Makes about 12 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs 1/3 cup milk 2 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup white chocolate bits 2 tubs purchased vanilla frosting 2 cups pure icing sugar, sifted Assorted food colourings Purchased icing flowers …
Chocolate, Almond and Date Cake Makes 1 x 23cm cake 250g dark cooking chocolate 2 vanilla beans 250g unsalted butter 2/3 cup caster sugar 6 eggs, separated 200g fresh dates, finely chopped 200g ground almonds Icing sugar, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a deep 23cm round cake tin with baking paper. Chop …
Chocolate Tarts Makes 6 Butter, for greasing 200g toasted hazelnuts 125g dark cooking chocolate, roughly chopped 60g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 250g dark cooking chocolate 100g unsalted butter 3 eggs, separated 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1. Use the butter to grease 6 x 8cm loose-bottom fluted flan tins. Roughly chop the hazelnuts and chocolate, put …
Vanilla Slice Makes 9 Servings 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastry 1 quantity creme patissiere Passionfruit Icing: 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 2 passionfruit 1 tsp butter 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line 2 oven trays and a 22cm deep square cake tin with baking paper. Thaw pastry. Place 1 pastry sheet on each …
Ricotta Flatcakes with Honeycomb Cream Makes 18 Flatcakes 150g (1 cup) wholemeal flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground ginger 55g (1 cup) flaked coconut, toasted 4 eggs, separated 350g ricotta cheese 310m1 (1 1/4 cups) milk 250g mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons icing sugar 75g chocolate-coated honeycomb, coarsely crushed 4 …
New York Cheesecake Serves 10-12 60g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour 125g (1 cup) plain flour 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 80g unsalted butter, diced 1 egg Icing sugar and whipped cream (optional), to serve. The Filling: 750g cream cheese, softened 230g (1 cup) caster sugar 3 tablespoons plain flour 2 teaspoons …
Warm Butterscotch Sauce Makes About 1 1/2 Cups 125m1 (1/2 cup) condensed milk 125m1(1/2 cup) thin cream 80g (1/2 cup, lightly packed) brown sugar 60g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Vanilla ice-cream, to serve 1. Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter has melted and …
Chocolate Cupcakes 100g dark chocolate 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 60g melted butter 2 lightly whisked eggs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 cup sifted self-raising flour Icing: 1 cup icing sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons boiling water Decoration: White Choc-Chips Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan forced). Melt dark …
Double Chocolate Cake Serves 6-8 200g dark chocolate 150g unsalted butter, chopped into cubes 3 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Creamy Chocolate Icing: 250g dark cooking chocolate, broken into pieces 150m1 pure cream 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced). Grease and line a 22cm springform cake tin. 2. Place …
Strawberry Cream Cheese Shortcake with Warm Custard Serves 6-8 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra 2 eggs, lightly beaten 125g cream cheese, softened 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 375g strawberries, hulled, halved if large Warmed bought custard, to serve Crumble 50g chilled butter, cubed 1/3 cup plain flour 1/2 cup …
Pizza Dough Makes 2 Large, 4 Medium, 6 Small Or 30 Bite-Size Pizzas 2 x 8g sachets (3 tablespoons) dried yeast 1/2 teaspoon sugar 500g plain flour, plus extra for dusting Pinch salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for rubbing 1. Combine the dried yeast and sugar with 200m1 warm water in a small …
Chocolate Tart Serves 8-10 Shortcrust Pastry: 150g (1 cup) plain flour 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour 100g chilled butter, grated 1 egg yolk Filling: 300g good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces 100m1 thickened cream, plus extra to serve 100g butter, chopped 3 eggs 150g caster sugar 1. Sift the flour, icing sugar and …
Cannelloni with Tasty Mince Filling This recipe is not suitable to freeze. 8 cannelloni shells 1/4 teaspoon oil 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese Tasty Mince Filling: 1 teaspoon oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion (80g), finely chopped 300g lean minced beef 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 medium tomato (100g), peeled, chopped 2 …
Cheese-Topped Lasagne Meat sauce can be made a day ahead then covered and refrigerated, or it can be frozen for 3 months. Lasagne can be made a day ahead to the stage of cooking, then covered and refrigerated but it is not suitable to freeze at this stage. This recipe is not suitable to microwave. …
Spinach and Fetta Pie Serves 8 3 x 250g packets frozen spinach, thawed, drained 250g fetta cheese, crumbled 250g ricotta cheese 1/4 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan cheese 6 green onions (green shallots), chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon lemon juice …
Basic Mayonnaise Makes about 1 cup 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 200m1 olive oil White pepper, for seasoning 1. Place the egg yolks into a medium mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice or white wine vinegar and salt, then stir to combine. Add the oil a …
Chocolate Fondue Serves 4 120g dark chocolate, finely chopped 2 Tbsp honey 1/4 cup cream 1/4 cup milk 1 Tbsp rum Selection of fruits, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces Selection of small biscuits 1. Put the chocolate in a bowl. Boil the honey, cream and milk and whisk into the chocolate, then stir in the …
Coffee and Caramel Muffins Makes 12 Melted butter, for greasing, optional 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp instant espresso coffee 3/4 cup water 380g can Nestlé caramel filling 1. Preheat the oven to …
Chocolate and Hazelnut Turnovers 200g chocolate packet of hazelnuts 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon Puff Pastry Roll Water for brushing Chop chocolate into small pieces, put in a bowl. Bake hazelnuts on an oven tray in a moderate oven for 5-6 minutes. Remove, rub away skins with a tea towel and chop nuts roughly. Add …
Chocolate Walnut Tart Serves 6 Melted butter, for greasing 200g dark-chocolate-coated biscuits 1 cup walnuts, toasted 60g butter, melted and cooled 2 tsp vanilla essence 300g good-quality dark cooking chocolate 300m1 thickened cream Dark cocoa, sifted, for dusting 1. Brush melted butter on the base and inside of a round 22cm loose-bottom fluted flan tin. …
Seafood Chowder 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 3 (750g) potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock 2 corn cobs 500g gourmet marinara mix 200ml thickened cream Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tbs chopped fresh chives 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley Crusty French …
Corn Chowder Serves 4 to 6 2 Tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1 cup (240 ml) chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup (180 ml) chopped celery 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) peeled and thinly sliced sweet potato 1 Tbsp (15 ml) unbleached white flour 6 cups water (1440 ml) 3 cups (720 …
Lentil and Barley Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion (150g), finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced chilli 6 cups (1.5 litres) water 1.5 cups (375ml) prepared chicken stock 1 cup (200g) red lentils …
Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins 12 Muffins 2 cups oat bran 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup non-fat or low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute, or 2 large eggs plus 1 egg white, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons canola or walnut oil 3/4 cup …
Vegetable Lasagne Serves 6 1 bunch English spinach, washed and stalks removed 200g packet instant lasagne sheets 2 tablespoons (20g) grated Parmesan cheese or low-fat cheddar cheese Vegetable sauce: 2 teaspoons oil 2 medium onions (240g), chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 teaspoons minced garlic 250g mushrooms, sliced 1 small green capsicum (100g), chopped …
Buttermilk Pancakes with Glazed Fruit Serves 4 Pancakes: 1 cup (100g) one-minute oats or unprocessed oat bran 2 cups (500ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (75g) dried fruit medley, chopped 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour, sifted 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons mono or polyunsaturated margarine, melted low-fat milk …
Bread and Butter Pudding Serve hot or cold with stewed or canned fruit and cream. Substitute any dried fruit of your choice in this recipe. 6 thin slices white bread 40g butter 3 eggs 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 cup sultanas ground nutmeg or ground cinnamon 1. …
Cheese and Herb Pastry Hats Makes 12 Cheese and Herb Filling: 125g (4 oz) ricotta cheese 3/4 cup (100 g/3 1/2 oz) grated Emmenthal or Gruyere cheese 2 spring onions, chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup (20 g/3/4 oz) chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives or oregano 6 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry 1 egg …
Baklava Makes 25 pieces 200g walnuts 300g almonds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch cloves, optional 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 350g butter, melted 375g packet (approx 26 sheets) filo pastry 1 cup (220g) caster sugar, extra 1/4 cup (60ml) honey 1 cup (250ml) water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 1. Preheat oven to …
Baklava 450 g of chopped walnuts 200 g of chopped almonds 450 g of filo pastry 200 g of unsalted butter 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water 2 teaspoons of powered cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg For the syrup: 1 cup of Greek honey 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water juice …
Baklava 165g ground nuts (hazelnuts, almonds or walnuts) 125g chopped nuts (hazelnuts, almonds or walnuts) 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 180g butter or ghee, melted 12 sheets filo pastry Syrup: 1 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Combine all syrup ingredients …
Lychee and Carambola Chicken Breasts 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts vegetable oil 20ml soya sauce 150ml pitted, stewed lychees and their juice 150ml sliced, stewed carambola and juice 5ml minced, green ginger 40ml sherry or port 20ml cornflour and water Sauté chicken in oil for 2 minutes. Add soya sauce, fruit solids, ginger and sherry …
Carambola Juice Carambola Water or pineapple juice Cut off any green edges of the carambola. Liquidise the carambola and strain the juice. Dilute with water or pineapple juice to taste. Serve chilled with ice cubes.
Carambola Biscuits Carambola are also know as star fruit or five corners. 3 cups of unsifted flour 3/4 tsp sodium bicarbonate 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 220g chopped carambola 1 1/2 cups of sugar 2 Tbsp golden syrup 2 eggs 2-3 cups rolled oats 250g chopped nuts 120g unsalted butter …
Banana Muffins Makes 10 75g melted butter 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder half tsp bicarbonate of soda pinch of salt half tsp ground cinnamon half tsp ground nutmeg 115g caster sugar half tsp vanilla extract 2 large, ripe bananas 2 medium eggs 125ml milk 1. Heat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Melt the …
Chicken Marinade 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce 3 tablespoons of Chinese cooking wine or Japanese Mirin 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 1 clove of garlic crushed Mix it all together and marinate the chicken for 4 to 8 hours …
Rebecca’s Chicken Marinade 1/3 cup tomato sauce 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ginger Shake it up in a jar and then heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Banana Bread 5 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ripe mashed bananas 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat …
French Toast 4 eggs 2/3 cup whole milk 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 6 slices toast / thick bread 3 tablespoons butter powdered sugar butter syrup Mix together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Heat a large skillet, or griddle. When hot, add …
Nougat 2 cups sugar 1 cup glucose 1 cup honey 3 egg whites – beaten 700 g roasted almonds Heat the sugar, glucose and honey to a “hard crack” – 280 degrees F on a confectionery thermometer. Gently pour the sugar mix into the egg whites and fold through. Blend in the almonds and cherries …
Nougat 2 – 3 sheets Rice Paper 350 g Sugar 150 ml Water 125 g liquid Glucose 25 g liquid Honey 1 large Egg White A pinch Cream of Tartar 50 g Glace Cherries or other glace fruit 25 g chopped Angelica 25 g Flaked Almonds, chopped Brazil Nuts or Hazel Nuts You will need: …
Banana-Apple Pancakes 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup milk of your choice 1/2 cup water 1 mashed banana 1 apple, cored and finely chopped Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, make a well then add other ingredients and mix gently until combined. Heat a little …
Christmas Tree Cupcakes Makes 24 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp rosewater essence FROSTING: Packaged vanilla frosting 1/2 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp rosewater essence Few drops of green food colouring Bought sugar …
Orange and Mustard Roasted Chicken Serves 4 1 x size-16 chicken 1 orange, cut into quarters 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/3 cup seeded mustard Juice of 1 orange 4 oranges, peeled and thickly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Clean inside chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towel. Place …
Pina Colada Cheesecakes Makes 12 Melted butter for greasing Base: 1 pkt (250g) wholemeal biscuits, broken 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted 125g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 1 x 450g can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 x 395g can condensed milk Juice of 2 limes 2 tsp coconut essence 1 Tbsp white rum, optional 300ml thickened …
Classic Lemon Baked Cheesecake Serves 6 Pastry: Melted butter for greasing 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1 1/4 cup plain flour 1/3 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, chopped 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 Tbsp cold water Filling: 500g cream cheese 300m1 sour cream 300ml thickened cream 1/2 cup caster sugar 4 x 59g eggs, separated …
Ricotta and Sour Cream Cheesecake Serves 6 500g fresh ricotta cheese 500g cream cheese, chopped 300ml sour cream 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1/3 cup cornflour 3 x 59g eggs 1 Tbsp rosewater essence 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a 22cm-diameter springform tin with baking paper. 2. Place all ingredients in a food processor …
Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake Serves 8 Base: 1 pkt (250g) chocolate cream biscuits, broken 1 cup golden walnuts 125g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 250g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 300ml thickened cream 500g mascarpone 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Line the base and sides of a 22cm-diameter springform tin with baking paper. 2. To make the base: …
Rum and Raisin Cheesecake Serves 6 Base: 1 pkt (250g) ginger nut biscuits, broken 50g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 1/2 cup raisins 50ml dark rum 250g cream cheese, chopped 300ml sour cream 300ml thickened cream 3 x 59g eggs 1/2 a cup brown sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line base and sides of …
Decadent Brownies 1 21 1/2-ounce package brownie mix 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 21-ounce can cherry filling and topping 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 1 1/2-ounce bar milk chocolate — chopped Prepare brownie mix according to package directions using water, oil and egg. Spread dough evenly in a lightly greased …
Favorite Fudge-y Brownies 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup European-style cocoa 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350º. Grease 9 ” × 13″ baking pan with cooking spray. In a saucepan, combine …
Apple Cobbler Servings: 8 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 cups thinly-sliced pared apples 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 well-beaten egg 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup melted butter 1. Place apples in bottom of a greased 8 1/4 — 1 3/4-inch round …
Baked Manicotti Servings: 6 8 ounces Manicotti, uncooked 1 15-ounce container part-skim Ricotta cheese, whipped until smooth 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup sliced scallions 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 26-ounce jar spaghetti sauce Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping Prepare pasta according to package directions; …
Baked Ditalini with Three Cheeses Servings: 6 1 pound Ditalini, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 1 cup skim milk 3/4 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated low-fat Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup …
Baby Shell Pasta Salad with Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel and Grilled Sweet Onions Servings: 8 SALAD 1 pound small pasta shells, uncooked 1 1/2 cups fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise 1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 teaspoons olive oil OR 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup Calamata …
Asparagus Quiche Servings: 12 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped asparagus 1/4 cup chopped leeks 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 12 Fresh Eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup whipping cream Nutmeg, to taste Pepper, to taste 1. Preheat oven to 375º degrees. Grease 10″ × 12″ pan. Spread cheese …
Asparagus and Banana Vinaigrette Servings: 4 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1/2 cup salad oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 pound asparagus, steamed 2 ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges 3 bananas Salad greens (Bibb or Iceberg) …
Asian-Style Vegetable Stir Fry Servings: 4 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup prepared stir fry sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) 4 teaspoons peanut oil OR 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cups small broccoli florets 2 cups small mushrooms 1 small onion, cut into wedges and separated into 1-inch strips 1 …
Quiche Lorraine Serves 4-6 1 1/2 cups (185 g/6 oz) plain flour 90g (3 oz) cold butter, chopped 1 egg yolk Filling: 20g (3/4 oz) butter 1 onion, chopped 4 rashers bacon, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 eggs 3/4 cup (185 ml/6 fl oz) cream 1/4 cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) …
Tomato and Bacon Quiche Serves 6 1 1/2 cups (185 g/6 oz) plain flour, sifted pinch of cayenne pepper pinch of mustard powder 125 g (4 oz) cold butter, chopped 1/3 cup (40 g/ 1 1/4 oz) grated Cheddar 1 egg yolk Filling: 25 g (3/4 oz) butter 100 g (3 1/2 oz) bacon, rind …
Steak and Kidney Pie Serves 6 1 kg (21b) chuck steak, trimmed 250 g (8 oz) kidneys 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) beef stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar Parsnip Pastry: 200 g (61/2 oz) …
Curried Chicken Rolls 2 tsp canola oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp mild curry paste 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 455g/1 lb minced chicken meat 3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 1 tbsp milk …
Baked Chocolate Cheesecake 125 g plain chocolate biscuits 1/4 cup chopped almonds 90 g butter, melted 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar Filling: 500 g cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 125 g dark chocolate, melted 1/2 cup thickened cream 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1. Brush a 20 …
Toad in the Hole 110 g (4 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour 2 eggs 150 ml (5 fl oz) milk 4-6 large good-quality sausages 60 ml (1/4 cup) oil 1. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Combine the eggs with the milk and …
Custard Tart 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup caster sugar 90g butter 1 egg 2 teaspoons water, approximately ground nutmeg Custard: 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 cups milk 1. Sift flours and sugar into bowl, rub in butter. Add egg and enough …
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding 60g butter 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tablespoon cocoa, extra 2 cups boiling water 1. Combine butter and milk in large pan; stir over heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat; …
Easy Vegetable Slice 4 slices wholegrain bread 1 tablespoon margarine 4 slices lean ham, cut into small pieces 1 small onion, grated 1 small zucchini, grated 2 eggs 1 tablespoon SR flour 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup grated reduced fat cheese Cut the crusts off the bread. Spread lightly with margarine. Arrange spread …
Blueberry Muffins 2 cups SR flour 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Splenda 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil Grease a 12 hole muffin pan. Sift dry ingredients into large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into muffin pan. …
Berry Sponge Trifle 2 cups (500mls) of unsweetened apple and blackcurrant juice 150g of thick sponge fingers 1 packet of low joule strawberry jelly 500g of mixed fresh berries 250g of strawberries, hulled and halved 3 Tablespoons of custard powder 2 Tablespoons of sugar or low calorie sweetener suitable for cooking 2 cups (500mls) of …
Chicken and Cashews 4 small chicken breasts 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 stick celery, sliced diagonally 1 bunch bok choy or choy sum, 2.5cm lengths 50g cashews 115g bamboo shoots 115g water chestnuts 12 snow peas 6 shallots, 2.5cm pieces Sauce: 1 cup chicken …
Diabetic Boiled Carrot Cake 1 cup grated carrot 3/4 cup sultanas 2 teaspoons mixed spice 3/4 cup apple juice 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup water Place the first four ingredients in saucepan, stir over heat until well mixed. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix in …
Diabetic Christmas Pudding 1 cup soft breadcrumbs 1 cup mashed banana (must be ripe) 1 cup mixed fruit 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Mix all together in a bowl. Put in a greased bowl in steamer with lid. Steam for two hours – then serve!
Chocolate Date Cake 300g silken firm tofu 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 cup pitted dates, chopped 1 1/3 soymilk Frosting 1 cup pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm round cake …
Bread and Butter Pudding 3 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 1/2 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon margarine 8 slices rye/grain bread, crusts removed 3/4 cup dried fruit salad chunks 1. Place eggs, honey and soymilk in a bowl. Whisk well. Spread margarine onto bread and cut into triangles. 2. Place a layer of bread into …
Mocha Custards Serves 6 500ml (2 cups) skim milk 80g (1/3 cup) sugar 2 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 tsp instant coffee granules 2 x 50g eggs 2 egg whites (from 50g eggs) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence Whipped Cream or vanilla crème Fruche (optional), to serve Coffee beans (optional), to serve 1 Preheat …
Herbed Risotto Mix 710g (3 1/4 cups) Arborio rice 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 3 tsp dried Italian herbs 1 tsp dried garlic granules In a medium bowl, combine rice, dried onion, herbs, and dried garlic. Divide mixture evenly among 8 small resealable plastic bags. Seal and label. Store at room temperature for up to …
Oat Pancakes Serves 8 (makes 16 pancakes) 110g (3/4 cup) plain flour 80g (1/2 cup) plain wholemeal flour 1 Tbsp baking powder Pinch salt 110g (1 1/4 cups) rolled oats 3 eggwhites 560ml (2 1/4 cups) buttermilk 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence Non-stick cooking spray 375g (1 1/2 punnets) strawberries, sliced …
Bruschetta Seasoning Oil: 1/3 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/8 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Tomato Topping: 1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 loaf French Bread (8 ounces), spit …
Sausage Rolls The recipe makes about 24. 750g (11/21b) sausage mince 1 large onion 1/4 teaspoon mixed herbs salt, pepper 4 thick slices white bread warm water 2 x 375g (12oz) pkts puff pastry 1 egg-yolk 1 tablespoon cold water 1. Put sausage mince, peeled and grated onion, mixed herbs, salt and pepper into bowl. …
Barbecue Glaze Meatloaf 500g bacon, trimmed 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 750g beef mince 250g sausage mince 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce sea salt and cracked black pepper Barbecue Glaze: 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar …
Fried Rice 4 cups cold cooked rice 4 tablespoons oil 3 beaten eggs 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1 scallion, chopped fine (spring onion/shallot) Break rice apart with wet hands. Heat oil on high flame in wok. Stir-fry rice rapidly, turning spatula constantly until the rice is thoroughly heated. Make a well in center …
Indonesian Fried Rice 2 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 400ml/14fl oz long-grain white rice 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp chilli bean sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 2 tsp sesame …
Almond Fried Rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions and tops 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1 egg, beaten 3 cups cold cooked rice 1/2 cup diced cooked ham 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted Heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. …
Bacon Fried Rice 3/4 pound bacon 3 eggs 4 tablespoons Oil 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 cups cold cooked rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Fry bacon very crispy, drain, cut in 1/4″ strips and set aside. Beat eggs until white and yolk are well mixed, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, …
Perfect Fried Rice 50 mL peanut oil 3 eggs Leftover boiled rice, cold (aprox 2-3 cups) 1/2 cup small prawns, shelled and deveined 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup peas 200g char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), diced pinch salt pinch white pepper pinch sugar 1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add oil to …
Perfect Rice 3 cups water 1 tsp salt 2 cups Calrose rice 1. Put the salt and water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. 2. Add the Calrose rice. Stir, and bring back to the boil. *(Tip: there’s no need to wash Australian rice before cooking to remove foreign matter.) 3. Place …
