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Photo by Julie O’Malley Silverbeet and Pumpkin Lasagne 1 bunch silverbeet, sliced 1/2 pumpkin, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 cups tasty cheese, grated 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated 4 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banoffee Pies Serves 6 1 x 250g pkt granita biscuits (Arnott’s brand) 125g butter, melted 2 bananas 1 x 300ml ctn double cream Caramel Filling: 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 70g (1/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 50g butter 1. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Creamy Salmon, Leek and Tarragon Bakes 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 20g butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 leek, pale part only, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tsp fresh tarragon, roughly chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1/3 cup reduced fat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry and Apple Tray Bake 300ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve 175g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced, tossed with 2 Tbsp lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crispy Calamari Calamari tubes 2 Tbsp SR flour Batter (coats 4 – 5 tubes): 175g SR flour, sifted pinch salt 1 tsp paprika 250ml cold water oil for deep frying 1. Place flour, salt and paprika in a bowl. Add water gradually, using a whisk to mix until smooth. Should be …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pumpkin Quiche Pie Crust: 1/2 cup wholemeal SR flour 1/2 cup wholemeal Plain flour 125g butter 1 egg yolk 2 tsp lemon juice, if needed Filling: 500g pumpkin, boiled or steamed until tender, cooled 2 rashers bacon, chopped 3 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 250g feta 3 eggs 2/3 cup …
Photo by Mem Strawberry Muffins 2 cups of self-raising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 punnet strawberries, chopped Preheat oven to 200ºc. Lightly grease a 24 capacity mini muffin tin, or a 12 capacity large muffin tin. Mix all dry ingredients, add milk, egg and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Mousse 1 punnet strawberries (250g), washed, hulled 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tsp gelatine 2 egg whites Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and cream into electric blender. Place boiling water into small bowl, add gelatine, stir until dissolved. …
Photo by Megan Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Serves 6-8 20g unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons firmly packed soft brown sugar 440g can pineapple rings in natural juice 90g unsalted butter, extra, softened 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour 1. Preheat the oven to moderate …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Curd Cupcakes Passionfruit Buttercake: 90g butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) SR flour 1/4 cup (60ml) passionfruit pulp (3-4 passionfruit) Passionfruit Curd: 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp 60g butter, chopped coarsely Decorations: 85g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream 1 Orange 3 Eggs 250g Caster Sugar 55g Plain Flour, Sifted 5ml (1 tsp) Baking Powder 200g freshly ground Almonds Icing sugar for dusting For The Cream: 55g Fine-shred Orange Marmalade 125g Mascarpone Cheese 30ml (2 Tbsp) Greek Yoghurt Icing Sugar …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Banana Bread 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, whisked 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of an 11 x 21cm x 6cm deep …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Chicken and Vegetable Pies Makes 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 30g butter 500g chicken breast fillet, cut into 2cm chunks 1 leek, white part only, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp flour 1/3 cup (80ml) white wine or water 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 1/2 cup (125ml) thick cream …
Photo by Jox Potato and Cheese Soup 2-3 carrots, peeled, and diced up 2-3 onions, chopped up 50g of butter 5 Cups of chicken stock 6 sprigs of parsley 2-3 big potatoes, peeled and diced up 2 Cup grated cheese, tasty cheddar 1. Melt the butter on very low heat; add the onions and the …
Photo by Rozy Anzac Biscuits 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup coconut 125g butter 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp bicarb 1 Tbsp boiling water 1. Combine oats, shifted flour, sugar and coconut. 2. Combine butter and syrup, stir over a gentle heat until melted. 3. Mix bicarb …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lasagne Oil and butter (enough to cover the base of the pan you are using) 1 med to large carrot diced 1 med to large onion diced Couple of sticks of celery diced 500g beef mince 2 to 3 anchovy fillets 1/2 a 700g bottle of cooking sauce Couple of tablespoons …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Broccoli Pie 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 1 head broccoli (cut into flowerets) 5 eggs 1 cup grated cheese 1 big cup natural yogurt 2-3 rashes bacon (chopped) 1. Place puff pastry on pie dish. 2. Cook broccoli for few minutes – drain and distribute over pastry sheet 3. Mix eggs, …
Photo’s by Rozy Sate Chicken Tortilla Stack 3 chicken thighs diced 1 onion sliced 1/2 tsp minced garlic Sate Sauce of your choice 1 Tbsp oil 2 medium zucchini cut into 5mm diagonal slices 2 large sweet potato cut into 5mm diagonal slices 1 red capsicum, cut in half to cook, and then sliced thinly …
Recipe & Photo by Jox Mini Mars Bar Cheesecakes This recipe is for 10 x 1/3 cup individual cheesecakes or double recipe to make an 8″ spring-form tin. 90g biscuit crumbs 50g butter – melted 2 1/2 tsp cocoa Caramel Sauce: 1 Tbsp brown sugar 20g extra butter 2 Tbsp cream Chocolate Sauce: 60g milk …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Anzac Slice 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp golden syrup 125g butter 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 Tbsp hot water 300g dark chocolate, melted Preheat oven to 160c. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Slice 2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup custard powder 600ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp gelatine 1/3 cup hot water 300ml thickened cream Orchard Icing: 1/2 pkt Orchard white icing dessicated coconut to sprinkle on top Passionfruit Icing: 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar …
Photo by Jox Custard Orange Cake 2 cup (250g) Self Raising Flour 1/3 cup (40g) Custard Powder 80g butter, chopped 1 1/3 cup (340g) Castor Sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup (250ml) orange juice Cream Cheese Frosting: 125g cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp icing sugar 1. Preheat the oven to …
Photo by Jean Misko Salmon Coulibiac Serves 4 2 eggs 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 large (about 250g each) salmon fillets, skin removed, halved crossways 4 sheets (24 x 24cm) reduced-fat puff pastry, just thawed 2 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced crossways 2 Tbsp drained capers 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill Salt and …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Black-Bottom Cupcakes Topping: 250g cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 cup choc chips Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup warm water 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup peanut oil 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Custard Powder Biscuits 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup custard powder 80g white chocolate, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Osso Bucco olive oil flour salt and pepper 6-8 slices osso bucco (veal or beef) 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 1 cup dry red wine 1 x 800g tin diced Italian tomatoes 1 500g jar tomato pasta sauce (shop bought is fine) 2 bay …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crusty Dinner Rolls 1 large egg plus enough water to equal 1 cup, whisked to combine 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 3 1/4 cups bread flour 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp yeast Glaze: 1 large egg 1 Tbsp water Combine egg/water and melted butter/marg in a jug, pour into …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Perfect Pasta 1 onion 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 400g tinned tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree salt and pepper pinch of sugar 340g rigatoni or penne 450g favourite sausages 30g bread 30g cheddar cheese 1. Set the oven to 220C. Peel the onion and chop finely. Peel the garlic …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Ultimate Chocolate Cake For the cake: butter for greasing cake tin 175g fine dark chocolate 115g butter 3 tbsp water 3 eggs 140g caster sugar 85g ground almonds 55g SR flour pinch salt For the topping: 115g fine dark chocolate 2 tbsp sour cream For the decoration: (optional) flaked almonds 1. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mud Cake 150g dark cooking choc, melted 8 tsp coffee & chicory essence 125g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 125g ground almonds 60g fresh breadcrumbs 4 large eggs, separated Icing: 200g dark cooking choc 125ml sour cream whipped cream to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Grease and line base …
Photo by Mem Condensed Milk Biscuits 500g softened butter 4 Tbsp sugar (optional for the real sweet tooth) 1 can condensed milk 4 cups self-raising flour (sifted) Cream together butter and sugar. Add condensed milk and fold in the flour. Drop onto baking paper (a tablespoon per biscuit) and bake until golden – approx 10 …
Photo by Denise C Lamb Roast Serves: 4 1.4kg – 1.5kg lamb roast, easy carve 1-2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 20g butter 1 large onion, sliced 1 x 400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chicken stock salt and pepper …
Photo by Alecia Sweet Chilli Pull-Aparts 1 pack Lauckes crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After you have knocked it down and gently kneaded it the second time, roll the dough into …
Photo by Alecia Herb and Garlic Pull-Aparts 1 pack Laucke’s crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 1/4 cup store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After you have knocked it down and gently kneaded it the second …
Photo by Alecia Antipasto Pull-Aparts 1 pack Lauckes crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 2 tablespoons sliced olives 50g feta, crumbled 3 tablespoons semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After …
Photo by Alecia Spinach and Feta Pull-Aparts 1 pack Laucke’s crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 50g frozen spinach leaves (defrosted, very well drained) 50g feta, crumbled 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1. Make the bread as per the …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon and Apple Teacake Melted butter to grease 180g butter, at room temp 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 300g (2 cups) self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 185ml (3/4 cup) milk 1 large red apple, quartered, cored, cut into 4mm thick wedges 15g butter, melted, extra 1 Tbsp …
Photo by Alecia Mud Cake 500g dark chocolate 125g butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup plain flour 1. Pre-heat oven to 200c. Line a 22cm springform tin with baking paper or foil. 2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a gentle heat, or microwave on medium power, until melted. 3. Place eggs in …
Photo by Alecia Banana Fritters 2 cups SR flour 1/2 teaspoons bi-carb soda 1 1/2 cups water 4 bananas flour oil for deep frying # Sift flour and bi-carb soda into bowl; add water and mix to a smooth batter. # Peel bananas, cut into three. Roll lightly in flour. # Drop banana pieces into …
Photo by Mel Best Ever Potato Salad 6 Large potatoes 5 eggs 300g Praise creamy traditional mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk (low fat is fine) 3 shallots/spring onions, sliced 2 Tbsp parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste Boil cut potatoes until you can slide a fork or skewer through them easily. Drain and set aside. …
Photo by Mem Banoffee Pie Serves 8 Prep time 30 minutes Chilling time 2 hours 35 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes 1 1/4 cups (185g) plain flour, sifted 125g cold butter, chopped 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 egg yolk 395g can sweetened condensed milk 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden …
Photo by Mem Beef Stroganoff 2 Tbsp oil 500g beef, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tsp paprika 420g Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 Tbsp tomato sauce 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 150g button mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp sour cream 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1. Heat oil in large saucepan. …
Photo by Mel Pumpkin Soup 40g butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 whole pumpkin, chopped 2 large potatoes, chopped 6 cups of chicken stock 1/2 cup of cream Melt the butter in a soup pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add pumpkin and potato; cook a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, …
Photo by Denise C Bacon and Egg Pie 2 sheets shortcrust pastry 5 eggs (beaten) 4 rashes of chopped bacon Sliced tomatoes to layer 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1/4 cup of chopped parsley 1/2 cup of cream Salt and pepper Milk to glaze # Blind bake 1 sheet of pastry in a pie dish. # …
Photo by Alecia Bailey’s Cheesecake 100g butter 250g digestive biscuits, crushed 600g Philadelphia cream cheese 1 mini shot of Bailey’s (15ml) 100g icing sugar 300ml double cream, whipped 100g grated chocolate Garnish: 200ml double cream, whipped cocoa powder, to dust 1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the crushed digestive biscuits. Mix well …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Slice 6 crushed weetbix 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 2 cups self raising flour 250g butter, melted 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 200g Cooking Chocolate, melted # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a large slice tray. # Mix all dry ingredients. Add melted butter and mix well. Add …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Base: 185g butter melted 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour sifted Cheesecake: 285g cream cheese softened 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs icing sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to 160’C. Place the butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs and flour in …
Photo by barbieclone Rocky Road 1 Block of Cooking Chocolate (broken up) (Dark Chocolate is nice too.) 200-250g Pkt of Soft Jellies (Woolies brand Jelly Rings are best) 250g Pkt of Marshmallow (preferably pink AND white) 50g crushed Nuts 40g Copha Melt copha. When nearly melted add chocolate and continue to melt copha and Chocolate …
Photo by barbieclone Coconut Ice 4 cups icing sugar 3 cups coconut 1 tin condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence pink food colouring Mix all ingredients together. Separate into two bowls and add pink food colouring to one. Press into a loaf tin, refrigerate and cut into 3cm squares.
Photo by barbieclone Rum Balls 8 weetbix 1 Tin Condensed Milk 1 Tablespoon of Rum 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa 1 Cup Sultanas 1/2 Cup Coconut + extra for rolling. Crumble weetbixs. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate mixture for 1/2 hr (makes it easier to roll mixture into balls) Roll mixture into small balls and …
Photo by barbieclone LCM’s 2 1/2 cups of Rice Bubbles 1/2 cup of 100’s and 1000’s 1 pkt of Marshmallows 60g of Butter Mix Rice Bubbles and 100’s and 1000’s in a medium bowl. Melt butter and Marshmallows. Mix together. Pour in deep tray and pat down. Place in fridge to set.
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Fudge 3 cups brown sugar 1 tin condensed milk 250g cooking chocolate 140g margarine or butter Place all ingredients except for the chocolate in a glass bowl. Microwave on high for three minutes, stir and microwave again for another three minutes. Add chocolate pieces then microwave for a further 2 minutes. …
Photo by Megan Herbed Honey Rissoles 500g minced beef 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Soya sauce 2 tablespoons cream 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled 1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten oil for shallow frying Combine …
Photo by chocone Easy Date Loaf 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup water 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup self raising wholemeal flour 1/2 cup self raising white flour Place dates, sugar, margarine, water in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from …
Liqueur Coffee Cheesecake Preparation time: 50 minutes + cooling Total cooking time: about 1 hour Serves 6-8 150 g speculaas or spice biscuits, finely crushed 3/4 cup ground hazelnuts 100 g butter, melted 400 g cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 6 teaspoons plain flour 1/2 cup cream 1/3 cup Kahlua, Tia Maria …
Photo by barbieclone Caramel Crunchy Chocolate Slice Base: 1 cup SR flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup coconut 125g butter, melted 1 cup cornflakes or rice bubbles 1 tbsp cocoa Filling: 1 tin (300ml) condensed milk 30g butter 2 tbsp golden syrup (optional) Topping: Milk cooking chocolate Base: 1. Combine all ingredients and mix …
Photo by barbieclone Mars Bar Slice 3 Mars Bars 90g butter 3 cups rice bubbles 200g melted chocolate Grease and line slice tin with baking paper. Melt Mars Bars with butter and mix with rice bubbles. Pour mixture into tin. Melt chocolate and pour over slice. Let slice set in a cool place (or the …
Photo by Mem Chocolate Slice 1 1/4 cups S.R. Flour 2 tablespoons cocoa (2 x 20ml spoons) 3/4 cup coconut 1 egg 1/2 cup caster sugar 6 tablespoons butter (6 x 20ml spoons) 1 tablespoon butter (greasing) Preheat oven to 180C. 1. Sift flour and cocoa together. Add coconut and sugar and mix well. 2. …
Photo by Megan Coconut Beef Curry 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp curry paste red 500g beef sirloin steak or rump thin sliced 1 cup coconut milk 2 zucchini sliced 1 red capsicum chopped 125g cherry tomatoes 2 large spring onions sliced diagonally 12 fresh basil leaves 1. Heat oil in a wok over a …
Lasagne Minced beef and cheese sauce mingle enticingly between layers of fresh pasta. Serves 4-6 375g fresh lasagne sheets Meat Sauce: 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g lean minced beef 400g can tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black …