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Pumpkin and Pine Nut Ravioli with Sage-Butter Sauce 500g Kent pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 55g (1/3 cup) pine nuts 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 20g (1/4 cup) shredded parmesan 375g fresh lasagne sheets Salt, to season Sage-Butter Sauce: 200g butter, chopped 1/4 cup small fresh sage leaves …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spicy Tomato and Chickpea Soup (Thermomix) Serves 4 2 tsp of yellow mustard seeds 3 tsp fennel seeds 3 tsp coriander seeds 2 tsp of cumin seeds (or 1 tsp ground) 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 medium onion, chopped Pinch salt 2 tsp sugar 400g can chick peas, drained and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Asparagus, Zucchini and Goats Cheese Loaf 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 3 zucchini, coarsely grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup self-raising flour 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese 1/3 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 120g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pumpkin and Corn Quesadilla with Fresh Tomato Salsa 100g pumpkin, chopped coarsely 1 Tbsp water 1/4 cup (40g) corn kernels 1/4 tsp chilli flakes 1 clove garlic, crushed 25g grated extra-light cheddar 1 x 28g (17cm) corn tortilla 1 x 28g (17cm) corn tortilla 1/4 small red onion (25g), chopped finely …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Oat and Berry Acai Bowl 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup traditional oats 1/2 ripe banana 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon white chia seeds 1 teaspoon acai powder 100g mixed berries 1 tablespoon pistachios, chopped 2 teaspoons dried cranberries 2 teaspoons freeze-dried pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon chia …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chia Cacao Coconut Clusters 2 tbsp Nature’s Way Super Coconut Oil 1/3 cup honey 1?2 cup peanut or almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded coconut 1 tbsp Nature’s Way Super Chia Seeds 1?4 cup Natures Way Super Cacao Powder 1?4 cup chopped walnuts 1?4 cup toasted slivered almonds …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Watermelon and Berry Salad with Buckwheat 2 tablespoons raw buckwheat kernels 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 2 tablespoons pistachios, coarsely chopped 800g seedless watermelon, skin removed, cut into wedges 250g strawberries, hulled, halved 125g fresh raspberries 190g (2/3 cup) natural yoghurt, to serve Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line a …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Coconut Granola Serves: 15 Granola: 320g (3 cups) whole rolled oats (make sure they’re gluten free if required) 4 packed tbsp light-brown sugar 3tbsp honey 4tbsp coconut oil, melted 4 tbsp water 3 heaped tbsp cocoa powder (make sure it’s gluten free if required) 75g (1 cup) unsweetened coconut flakes …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Salad with Asian Dressing Serves 4 2 cups cooked brown rice (150g uncooked), cooled 1 (500g) sweet potato, peeled, roughly chopped, roasted, cooled Seeds of 1 pomegranate 100g baby spinach leaves 1 large carrot, finely shredded 2 cooked chicken breast fillets, shredded 1 cup (100g) mixed sprouts Asian Dressing (makes 150ml): …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lasagne 500g beef mince 250g veal or pork mince 1 leek washed and diced 2 onions diced 4 cloves garlic (at least) chopped finely 3 stalks of celery diced 1 zucchini grated handful of mushrooms chopped 1 large jar of tomato passata 6-8 capsicums roasted 2 large tablespoons basil pesto 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Fettuccine with Zucchini, Feta and Prosciutto 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 500g (5 small) zucchinis, coarsely grated 1 lemon, zested, juiced 1 Tablespoon torn marjoram leaves 1/4 cup torn mint leaves 20g butter 200g feta, crumbled 10 slices prosciutto, torn Pasta Dough: 300g (2 cups) plain flour, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Hellenic Grain Salad Serves 2 1/2 bunch coriander, chopped by hand 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped by hand 1/4 red onion, finely diced by hand 1/2 cup freekah (or cracked wheat or quinoa) 1/4 cup Puy lentils 1 Tbsp each – toasted pumpkin seeds, toasted slivered almonds (or flaked), toasted pine nuts, …
Baked Mushroom, Bacon and Spinach Risotto 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 150g button mushrooms, roughly chopped 2 rashers bacon, rind removed, roughly chopped 3/4 cup (150g) arborio rice 2 1/4 cups (560ml) chicken stock 30g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan 20g butter sea salt and cracked black pepper …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken Salad with Spiced Figs and Buffalo Mozzarella 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets (skin on) * 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 buffalo mozzarella balls ** or 6 bocconcini, torn into bite-sized pieces 4 prosciutto slices, torn 2 cups rocket leaves Spiced Figs: 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups …
Photo by Mem Mini Easter Cheesecakes Makes 8 2 Tablespoons boiling water 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 6 plain chocolate biscuits (eg. Choc Ripple) 20g butter, melted 250g cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 1/4 cup pure cream, lightly whipped 50g milk chocolate, melted 8 caramel-filled mini Easter eggs Cocoa powder, for dusting 1. Line …
Pumpkin, Sage and Ricotta Lasagna 1.2 kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2 cm pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 Tbsp chopped sage, plus 12 whole leaves to serve 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 350g ricotta 1 egg 1 cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 8 fresh lasagne sheets …
Baked Cauliflower and Broccoli Cannelloni 500g broccoli, washed, florets and stalks chopped 500g white cauliflower, same as broccoli 7 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced small bunch of fresh thyme, leaves picked 25g tin best quality anchovies in oil, drained and chopped, oil reserved 2-3 small dried chillies, crumbled (to taste) 500ml jar good quality …
Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup Serves: 4-6 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 medium eggplant, diced 2 small zucchini, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 10 green beans, topped, tailed and cut into lengths 4-5 canned, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped 2 litres vegetable stock 1/2 small Savoy cabbage, cored and …
Provencal Vegetable Soup Serves: 4 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium carrots, diced 2 large potatoes, diced 1/2 butternut pumpkin, diced 2 large zucchinis, diced 1-2 leeks, diced freshly ground salt and pepper 2 litres chicken (or vegetable) stock 1 1/2 cups penne 2-3 cans chopped tomatoes, drained a little 1/4 Savoy cabbage, cores & …
Moroccan Lamb Stew Serves 2 300g lamb fillet or back strap diced into 1 inch chunks 1 can on chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 1/4 tsp chilli flakes small handful of chopped mint small handful of chopped coriander Seal …
Tortellini of Ricotta, Lemon, Parmesan and Sage Butter 400g ricotta cheese juice and zest of 2 lemons 1 handful of grated pecorino cheese 1 handful of grated parmesan cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper pasta squares or wonton wrappers 2 good knobs of butter 1 handful sage leaves 1. With a fork mix together …
BLT Risotto 8 rashers bacon 1 litre chicken stock 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 1 leek (white part only), finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 400g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 80g grated parmesan, plus shaved parmesan to serve 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf …
Hollandaise and Asparagus Vol au Vents 2 x 12 vol au vents 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar 1 green onion (shallot), finely sliced 3 parsley sprigs 5 black peppercorns 100g butter, cubed plus 1 teaspoon extra 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 bunch …
Lentil Feta Salad 1 cup lentils du Puy (or regular brown or green lentils) 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoons lemon juice sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded flat-leaf parsley 12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 red onion, finely sliced 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced into four lengthways and diced 100g feta …
Photo by Mem Spaghetti With Crab, Lime And Chilli Serves: 2 150g tub Crab Meat Juice & zest of 2 lime Juice 1 lemon 1 clove Garlic, crushed 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions 1 small chilli, sliced 1 tsp Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp …
Photo by Kelli Chicken Yakitori Skewers Serves 6 1/4 cup (60ml) sake 1/4 cup (60ml) Japanese soy sauce 2 Tbsp mirin 2 Tbsp caster sugar 6 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2cm pieces Ground white pepper, to season 2 green onions, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 green onion, extra, thinly …
Photo by Sares – Using Romesco Sauce Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Crisp Basil Serves 4 300g fresh ricotta 100g creamy feta, crumbled 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan 1 egg, lightly whisked 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Plain flour, extra, to dust …
Photo by EmmCee Griddled Eggplants with Feta, Mint and Chilli 2 large eggplants, each cut thinly, lengthwise, into about 10 slices 4 Tbsp olive oil 250g feta cheese 1 large red chilli, finely chopped (deseeded optional for milder) large bunch fresh mint, finely chopped, with some saved for sprinkling over at the end juice of …
Photo by EmmCee Bacon and Pumpkin Pesto Pasta Serves 4 1kg kent pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces Olive oil spray Salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g dried penne pasta 300g short-cut bacon, thinly sliced 125g (1/2 cup) basil pesto Shaved parmesan, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray …
Sticky Chicken Wings 16 chicken wings 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp finely chop ginger 1. Preheat oven to 200c. 2. Trim away wing tips and lie wings in a baking tin in a single layer, skin side down. 3. Place soy sauce, wine, sugar and ginger in …
Vietnamese Bun Bo Serves 2 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass 2 Tbsp kecap manis 2 Tbsp light olive oil 2 x 100g pieces of fillet steak 8 shiitake mushrooms a splash of Asian fish sauce 2 heaped tsp Asian sweet and sour sauce – didn’t use 1 cup chicken or vegie …
Photo by Jox Ham Hock and Lentil Soup 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 stalks celery finely chopped 2 Pontiac potatoes cubed 2 carrots cut into small cubes 1 cup brown lentils 1 ham hock 2.5 litre chicken stock or water 1 large handful of baby spinach Juice of a lemon Minted …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Jamie Oliver’s Storecupboard Lentil Soup Serves 4 to 6 Fresh Ingredients: 6 rashers of quality smoked streaky bacon, chopped 2 red onions, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, scrubbed and chopped 3 sticks of celery, trimmed and chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced a few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Broccoli and Salmon Bake 250g penne 300g broccoli , cut into large florets 25g butter 25g plain flour 600ml milk 100g mascarpone 8 sundried tomatoes (preserved in olive oil), drained and thickly sliced 2 Tbsp small capers (optional) rinsed to remove excess salt or vinegar 8 anchovy fillets, halved (optional) …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Butter Chicken 500g chicken thigh fillets, quartered 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 Tbsp butter 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground) 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 tsp ground) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Two-Cheese and Tomato Pie Serves 4 3 eggs, lightly whisked 250ml (1 cup) milk 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 140g (1 cup) pastry mix 1 bunch spring onions (globe onions), trimmed, thinly sliced 3 bacon rashers, rind removed, coarsely chopped 1 tbs shredded parmesan 1 tomato, thinly sliced # Preheat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon and Prawns Serves 4 60g unsalted butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped basil, plus extra to serve 400g spaghetti 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 bacon rashers, chopped 500g green prawn meat, roughly chopped 1. Pound butter, garlic, lemon and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Rollini with Semi-Dried Tomatoes Serves 4 500g eggplant, cut into 2cm cubes 1/3 cup olive oil 500g San Remo Rollini pasta 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves # Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a tray with baking paper. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pesto, Semi-Dried Tomato and Bocconcini Bruschetta Serves 6 80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 6 slices ciabatta 100g (1/2 cup) bought basil pesto 100g semi-dried tomatoes, drained on paper towel 200g cherry bocconcini, drained, halved Small fresh basil leaves, to serve Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pesto Chicken Pasta With Pumpkin Serves 4 45g (1/4 cup) pine nuts 1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 2cm pieces 1/2 cup olive oil 240g cherry truss tomatoes 400g dried spaghetti 3 chicken breast fillets 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 small garlic clove, halved 1/2 cup shredded parmesan …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Indonesian-Style Fried Rice with Prawns and Chilli Peanut Sauce Serves 4 2 cups (400g) long-grain rice 1 fresh red birdseye chilli, finely chopped 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp kecap manis (see notes) 1/3 cup (55g) toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) peanut oil 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Green Beans Amandine 3 cups green beans, trimmed 6 slices bacon 2 cloves minced garlic 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese # In a large saute pan, cover the green …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Drunken Bean Tortillas with Salsa and Guacamole vegetable oil 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 2 small red chillies, seeded and sliced 2 rindless bacon rashers, diced 1 large onion, chopped a good pinch of cumin 2 pinches dried oregano 400g canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained well 1 can diced tomatoes …
Boston Baked Beans Serves 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium brown onion, chopped 4 middle bacon rashers, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1/3 cup golden syrup 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce 2 x 400g cans borlotti beans, drained, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Meatballs in Tomato and Yoghurt Sauce Meatballs: 1 onion 500g lamb mince 2cm piece of ginger, grated 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg ~ Grate the onion, put it in a sieve and use a spoon to press out as …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Green Pasta Salad Serves: 6 500g green fettuccine 250g cherry tomatoes 2 small Lebanese or pickling cucumbers 250g rocket 1 medium red onion, finely sliced 250g bocconcini black olives for garnish Basil Pesto: 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon pine nuts 4 tablespoons grated pecorino …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Italian Meatball Bake Serves 4 2 cups dried spiral pasta 500g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 green onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely shredded 1 large carrot, trimmed, peeled, grated 1 large zucchini, trimmed, grated 150g button mushrooms, grated 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs 1 …
Cheese and Spinach Roulade Bruschetta Makes about 24 1 French bread stick 2 Tablespoons oil 500g English spinach 90g spreadable cream cheese 90g goats cheese 3 Tablespoons canned pimiento, drained and finely chopped 1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Cut the bread into 24 thin slices and lightly brush both sides …
Smoked Salmon Rolls Makes 36 6 eggs 3 teaspoons cornflour 125g spreadable cream cheese 2 Tablespoons chopped pickled ginger 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives 200g sliced smoked salmon, chopped sprigs of fresh parsley, to garnish 1. Beat 1 egg in a bowl with 1 teaspoon water and half a teaspoon of cornflour. Season. 2. Heat …
Smoked Cod Frittata Makes 12 slices 500g smoked cod 1 cup (250ml) milk 8 eggs 60g Parmesan, grated 60g Cheddar, grated 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 30g fresh basil leaves, torn 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1. Place the smoked cod in a pan with the milk mixed with enough water to cover. Bring to the …
Scallop Fritters Makes 40 250g scallops 6 eggs 25g Parmesan, grated 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup (125g) plain flour 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano oil, for shallow-frying mayonnaise, for serving, optional 1. Clean and roughly chop the scallops. Lightly beat the eggs and combine with the Parmesan, garlic, flour …
Artichoke Frittata Makes 8 wedges 30g butter 2 small leeks, sliced 1 clove garlic, sliced 6 eggs 100g bottled marinated artichoke hearts, sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon lemon juice, for drizzling 1. Heat the butter in a 20cm (8 inch) non-stick frying pan, add the leek and garlic and cook until soft. Spread evenly …
Pizza Frittata Makes 20 pieces 20g butter 60g button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 small tomato, peeled, seeded, finely chopped 1 small red pepper (capsicum), seeded, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stick cabanossi, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 4 eggs 2/3 cup (170ml) cream 100g Parmesan, grated 1. Preheat the oven …
Pasta Frittata Makes 8 wedges 300g spaghetti 4 eggs 50g Parmesan, grated 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 60g butter 1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water for about 10 minutes, until just tender but still retaining a little bite, then drain well. 2. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then …
Tostadas with Egg and Chorizo Makes 28 4 flour tortillas 25g butter, melted 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 chorizo sausage, peeled and finely chopped 25g butter 5 eggs, lightly beaten 3 Tablespoons milk 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, to garnish 1. To make the tostadas, preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400°F/Gas 6). Cut …
Baguette with Egg, Dill Pesto and Prosciutto Makes 30 8 thin slices prosciutto 45g fresh dill sprigs 75g pine nuts, toasted 60g Parmesan, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup (80ml) virgin olive oil 1 French bread stick, sliced diagonally 2 teaspoons butter 7 eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 Tablespoon light …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Stir Fried Pork with Honey Noodles and Vegetables 440g thin hokkien noodles 2 tsp peanut oil 400g pork fillet, very thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced 12 green beans, sliced in half lengthways 4 spring onions finely sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 zucchini, julienned 2 Tbsp soy …
Roasted Pear Salad Serves: 4 3 pears, cored and sliced into 8 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and finely sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 cups mixed salad leaves 100g blue cheese or sheep fetta, crumbled 4 slices pancetta, grilled 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1. Preheat the oven to 200 C …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Greek Egg and Feta Pies Serves 4 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 4 large eggs 30 g feta, crumbled 1 green onion, green part only finely sliced 4 black olives finely chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. 2. Divide puff pastry into four. Roll each piece slightly …
Chicken and Macaroni Bake 2 cups macaroni 500gm chicken, finely chopped 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 1 zucchini, finely diced 3 bacon rashers, diced 1 tin tomato soup 1/2 cup cream or sour cream 1 1/2 cups grated cheese Cook macaroni, drain and set aside. Cook chicken and set aside. Cook bacon …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Chicken and Mango Salad Serves 4 4 (about 120g each) chicken breasts, fat and sinew trimmed 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, crushed 60ml (1/4 cup) rice vinegar 1 lime, juiced 1 Tbsp caster sugar 2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly shredded 1 small red chilli, seeded, …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Balsamic Beef and Glass Noodle Salad with Rocket and Parmesan Serves 4 400g piece lean rump steak 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar 200g glass noodles (bean thread vermicelli) 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 firmly packed cups rocket leaves …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Pasta Salad with Haloumi and Lemon Serves 4 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 55g (1/3 cup) pitted black olives 1 zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated 1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh …
Mem’s Pork Stew 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons butter 2kg Pork Chops (any type) 5 rashers bacon, roughly diced 1 leek, trimmed, and diced 500g potato, roughly diced into small cubes 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup plain flour 2 cups bacon stock 300g button mushrooms, sliced 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Heat the …
Mem’s Mums Pumpkin Soup 5 1/2 cups pumpkin chopped to 1/2 inch squares 2 onions, roughly diced 4 Tablespoons butter (or margarine) 4 cups water 1 cup milk 1. Cook onion and pumpkin in butter for 10 minutes. 2. Add water and cook gently until pumpkin is very tender. 3. Puree with milk and season …
Spanish Chicken with Capsicums Serves 4-6 2 Tablespoons olive oil 6 thigh chicken cutlets, fat and skin removed 2 red onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 red capsicum, seeds removed, sliced 1 yellow capsicum, seeds removed, sliced 1/4 cup white wine 1/2 cup tomato passata 1/3 cup pitted kalamata …
Pea and Ham Soup Serves 6-8 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 small onions, chopped 3 rashers bacon, diced 2 cups split peas 1kg ham bone (depending on size) 1 1/2 litres water 2 carrots, diced 2 sticks celery, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat oil …
French Onion Soup Serves 4-6 30g butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 4 large onions, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tablespoons plain flour 1/4 cup brandy 4 cups beef stock 1 Baguette, thickly sliced 1 cup of grated Gruyere cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan 1. Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over …
Chicken, Sweet Corn and Bacon Soup Serves 6-8 5 rashers bacon, rind and fat trimmed, finely chopped 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 trimmed celery sticks, finely chopped 3 x 420g can sweet corn kernels, rinsed, drained 1.5 litres salt reduced chicken stock 2 large (400g) single chicken breast fillets …
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Serves 6-8 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste 1.5 kg sweet potato (kumara), peeled, diced 1 litre chicken stock 2 cups water 3/4 cup light coconut milk chopped coriander, to serve 1. Heat oil in a frying pan on a …
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Serves: 6-8 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup flour 2 kg chuck or round steak, cut into thin strips 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 500g mushrooms, sliced 300 ml sour cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Dust beef in flour, shaking off …
Speck and Split Pea Soup Serves 6 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 3 sticks celery, thinly sliced 650g piece smoked speck (see note) 400g can chopped tomatoes 4 cups Campbell’s Real Stock Chicken 1 cup dried yellow split peas 1/4 cup thyme leaves crusty bread rolls, to serve 1. Heat …
Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Braised Steak POINTS® Value: 5 Servings: 8 2 clove garlic, crushed 2 medium onion, finely chopped 500g mushroom, sliced 500g tomato-based pasta sauce, (with chilli) 2 whole stock cube, (beef), dissolved in 500ml hot water 1 standard glass red wine, (185ml) 1 tsp ground paprika 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp …
Slow Cooker Kidney Beans and Barley POINTS® Value: 3 Servings: 6 1 cup raw pearl barley 1 medium onion, (red), finely chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp chilli powder 2 cups canned drained red kidney beans 800g canned tomatoes, chopped 2 whole dried bay leaf 3 whole stock cube, dissolved …
Photo by Kelli Sweet Potato Bites Makes 6, normal muffin size 1 medium sized sweet potato, peeled and diced into 2cm cubes A dob of butter 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 tsp curry powder (or more, to taste) 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper 6 slices of bread, crusts removed 100g diced bacon # …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spaghetti with Garlic Cream Prawns Serves 2 About 20 raw prawns, peeled, deveined, tail on or off Approx 6 cloves of fresh garlic depending on size – crushed 2 spring onions chopped (approx half a cup) 1 cup chopped mushrooms 2 rashers shortcut bacon, finely chopped 3/4 cup frozen peas White …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Speedy Minestrone Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium brown onion, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 bacon rashers, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and chopped 2 cups bottled tomato pasta sauce 300g butter beans, rinsed, drained 3-4 cups chicken stock …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken with Port Cream and Fettuccine 115g sun dried tomatoes 2-3 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup port 1 1/2 cups whipping cream Fresh fettuccine Fresh tarragon sprigs, optional as decoration 1. In a small bowl, soak tomatoes in warm water to cover until soft (about …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Baked Rice Pudding Serves 4 2 cups (500ml) milk 300ml thin cream 1/2 cup (110g) medium grain (calrose) rice, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped Pinch of ground nutmeg, plus extra to sprinkle 2 strips lemon rind 2 egg yolks 1. …
Chicken and Lentil Soup 1/2 tsp saffron threads 1/4 cup boiling water 6 chicken drumsticks 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp grated root ginger 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup Puy or green lentils 4 cups chicken stock 1/3 cup long-grain rice 1 lemon, …
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi 325g pumpkin, diced in 2cm chunks 1 red onion, finely chopped olive oil cooking spray 5 rashers bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts 500g gnocchi 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup light cream 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup basil leaves chopped …
Gnocchi 1kg potatoes, unpeeled 2 eggs, beaten lightly 30g butter, melted 1/4 cup (20g) finely grated parmesan cheese 2 cups (300g) plain flour, approx 1. Boil or steam whole potatoes until tender, drain. Peel when cool enough to handle. Mash into large bowl, stir in eggs, butter, parmesan and enough flour to make firm dough. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Asparagus and Gruyere Tarts Savoury Shortcrust Pastry: 150g unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1.5cm cubes 300g plain flour, chilled 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp vinegar, chilled with 85ml water Remove butter from fridge 20 mins before you start mixing, the butter should be just soft but still very cold so …
Beef Shanks with Gravy Serves 6 1 kg beef shanks cut in thick slices 1 onion 2 carrots 2 sticks celery 4 peppercorns 2 whole cloves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 1/2 cups water salt 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons water Peel and thinly slice onion, carrots, slice …
Slow Cooked Chicken, Lentil and Pumpkin Curry 2/3 cup of dried brown Lentils 2/3 cup of dried red Lentils 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 large brown onion (200g) chopped finely 2 garlic cloves crushed 2.5 cm piece of fresh ginger (10g) grated 2 teaspoons of ground cumin 2 teaspoons of ground coriander 2 teaspoons …
Vegetable and Chickpea Curry 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 Tablespoons curry powder 3 teaspoons ground cumin 800g can diced tomatoes 1/2 lemon, juiced 300g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 150g orange sweet potato, peeled, diced 1 large carrot, peeled, diced 1 small red capsicum, diced 250g cauliflower, …
Chicken Curry 1 1/2 kg Chicken Breast, Cubed 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 heaped teaspoons crushed garlic 1/4 cup curry paste, or to taste 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 medium potatoes, chopped 2 Large Carrots in chopped 1 1/2 cup chicken stock Sea …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mushroom, Spinach and Gruyere Tarts Makes 4 small tarts 3/4 cup (110g) Plain flour 60g unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 eschalots, roughly chopped 1 cup chopped mixed wild mushrooms, such as field, oyster and swiss brown 2 firmly packed cups (50g) baby spinach 1/4 cup (30g) grated gruyere cheese …
Vegetarian Lasagne Serves 4 800g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium red capsicum, chopped 2 medium zucchini, halved, sliced 1 medium eggplant, chopped 200g button mushrooms, thickly sliced 400g can diced tomatoes with oregano and basil 80g …
Blue Swimmer Crab Tortellini, Saffron Butter and Tomato Essence Serves 4 500 gm vine-ripened tomatoes 1 tsp unsalted butter 1/2 zucchini, finely grated 75 ml béchamel sauce [see note] Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp pinenuts, roasted 125 gm blue swimmer crabmeat, picked Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve Pasta …
Spinach Ravioli with Basil Oil 2 bunches English spinach, trimmed 200g (7oz) ricotta cheese 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon lemon rind 1/4 cup basil leaves sea salt and cracked black pepper 32 gow gee wrappers * 200g (7oz) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Basil Oil: 1 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup (4 fl …
Vegetable Burgers Serves 6 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large brown onion (200g) finely chopped 300g button mushrooms, chopped coarsely 1 medium red capsicum (200g) chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup (200g) red lentils 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock 1.5 cups cooked rice (uncooked = 1/2 cup (100g) long grain rice) 2 Tablespoons …
Lemon-Sauced Pudding 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp grated lemon peel 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp cooking oil 1 3/4 cups hot water 1/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar Measure first 7 ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Turn into a 3.5 litre …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chicken, Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagne 500g butternut pumpkin, cooked and mashed pinch of nutmeg 75g thinly sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped 500g chicken mince 250g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g low fat ricotta fresh lasagne sheets 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese Tomato …
Cheesy Bolognese Pasta Bake Serves 4 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/3 cup tomato paste 375g beef mince 400g can chopped Roma tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 250g macaroni pasta Cheese Sauce: 100g butter, chopped 1/2 cup plain flour 2 1/4 cups …
Honeyed Pork Stew 1 to 1.2kg boneless pork belly 1-1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup dried haricot beans, soaked in cold water overnight 2 cups (500ml) medium cider 600ml chicken stock 1 small onion, chopped 2 heaped teaspoon crushed garlic 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1/3 cup honey 2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 bouquet garni …
Special Sausage Rolls 6-7 sheets puff pastry, cut in half 1.5 kg of sausage mince 1 jar of mango chutney 2 eggs milk to brush Thaw the pastry and cut each sheet in half. Mix together the mince, chutney and eggs in a bowl. Fill meat mixture into large piping bag that does not have …
Beef Casserole Serves 6 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons oil 2 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 rashers bacon, trimmed and diced 750g chuck steak, diced 4 Tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 Tablespoon tomato paste I cup beef stock 1 cup red wine 250g mushrooms, sliced 1. Heat butter and …
Pork Jungle Curry Serves 6 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1kg pork neck, cut into 4cm cubes 1 large brown onion, sliced thickly 1/4 cup red curry paste 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger 1 stick lemongrass, chopped coarsely 3 cups chicken stock 2 medium carrots, cut into 2cm cubes 1 large red capsicum, cut into 2cm …
Beef Vegetable Stew 900 g lean beef for stew, cut into 1 inch / 2.5 cm cubes vegetable oil 4 large carrots, sliced 3 medium potatoes, cut and 1/2 inch cubes 2 onions, peeled and sliced 2 stalks celery, cut diagonally in pieces 1 can (450g) tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons salt Brown beef in oil …