Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Curried Tuna Lasagna 1 packet San Remo Instant Lasagna 1 x 410g can tuna in brine 2 medium onions, chopped 1 x 425g can peeled tomatoes, drained small piece root ginger, grated pinch cinnamon 1 chicken stock cube 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon butter pinch …
Beef Curry Serves 12 2 kg blade or chuck steak 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup curry power (or to taste) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 pieces fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 strips lemon rind …
Spicy Lamb Curry 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2.5kg lamb forequarter chops, trimmed of fat 14-16 fresh curry leaves 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon tandoori paste 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons garam masala 3 teaspoons …
Thai Chicken Red Curry Serves 8 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2kg chicken thigh cutlets, skin and fat removed 1 large onion, chopped into wedges 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 400g sweet potato, cut into 3cm pieces 125g fresh baby corn 250g cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste …
Spicy Mixed Dahl 1 cup / 200g yellow split peas 1 cup / 200g red lentils 1 cup / 200g brown lentils 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 tablespoons black mustard seeds 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 2 large onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 2 teaspoons …
Moroccan Veal 2 tablespoons oil 2kg lean veal leg, diced 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 3 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 cups beef stock 200g pitted prunes 1/3 …
Lamb Korma Curry 2kg leg of lamb, boned and trimmed 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter) 2 tablespoons oil 4 onions, peeled and sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground …
Pineapple Pork 2.3kg pork roast 1 onion, sliced 1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained, or 1 fresh pineapple, sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 6 slices fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger Brown the pork in a …
Oven Temperatures CELSIUS = FAHRENHEIT = GAS = DESCRIPTION 110°C = 225°F = 1/4 = Cool 120°C = 250°F = 1/2 = Cool 140°C = 275°F = 1 = Very low 150°C = 300°F = 2 = Very low 160°C = 325°F = 3 = Low 170°C = 325°F = 3 = Moderate 180°C = …
Passionberry Cheesecake Serves 8 200g packet low fat ginger cookies 1/4 cup apple puree 250g packet light cream cheese 400g low fat passionfruit yogurt 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 3 egg whites 2 Tbsp plain flour 100g fresh or frozen berries icing sugar passionfruit pulp Preheat oven to 180c. Place biscuits in a food …
Green Mango Chutney 6 large mangoes 1/4 cup salt 6 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons chopped green ginger 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 cups vinegar 6 small red chillis, chopped 1 cup sultanas 1. Peel and slice mangoes. Place in a glass or china bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Cover and …
Honey Jumbles Honey Jumbles are best made a day before eating – overnight the colour will darken, flavor from the spices develop and improve, and the texture soften to a more cake-like consistency. Don’t worry if the icing seems a little patchy on some biscuits; this is caused by the icing absorbing a little color …
Lemon Chicken Serves 4 4 x 120g chicken breast (women) or 4 x 220g chicken breast (men) 2 lemons 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 shallots, sliced 2 tablespoons basil, fresh and finely chopped 2 tablespoons chives, fresh and finely chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary, fresh and finely chopped 1 large red chilli, finely sliced 1/2 teaspoon …
Honey Soy Fish Serves 4 4 firm white-fleshed fish fillets Cooked rice and bok choy, to serve Marinade: 2 tablespoons thick soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 garlic clove, crushed 5cm piece ginger, peeled, grated 1. Make marinade Combine all ingredients in a jug. Mix well. …
Steak Marinade 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon ginger Mix all together.
White Christmas 250g copha 1 cup Rice Bubbles 1 cup full cream milk powder 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 60g glace red cherries 60g glace green cherries 100g glace ginger 1. Melt copha 2. Combine in a bowl Rice Bubbles, powdered milk, coconut, icing sugar, chopped fruits and mix well. 3. Pour …
Christmas Cake This is a very fruity cake, which can have brandy or sherry added if you wish. It’s fine without as well! 225g butter 1 cup sugar grated rind of one lemon 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp each cinnamon, ground ginger and mixed spice 1 tsp Gluten Free Goodies baking powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg …
Coriander, Macadamia and Tofu Ravioli 1/4 cup roasted macadamias, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 spring onion, chopped 300g silken tofu, drained and lightly mashed 1 Tbsp thick soy sauce 1 Tbsp rice wine or sherry 2 tsp brown sugar 3 cup water 1 cup white wine 1 Kaffir lime leaf 1 …
Chocolate Ripple Cake 300ml cream 1 tsp castor sugar Vanilla essence 1 pack Arnott’s Chocolate Ripple Biscuits Crushed nuts, grated chocolate or seasonal berries to decorate 1. Add sugar and a drop of vanilla essence to the cream and whip until very stiff. 2. Join biscuits together by standing a biscuit on its side and …
Christmas Mince (Fruit Mince) As well as the fruit, spices and spirit, shredded beef suet is traditionally added to mincemeat. Not only does this help keep it, but when the mincemeat is heated, the suet melts, giving a wonderful richness. You can buy it in packets at some supermarkets or prepare your own from good …
Brandy Snaps Makes about 18 90g butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup golden syrup 112 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1. Stir butter with sugar and syrup in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat. 2. Beat in remaining ingredients. Spoon teaspoonfuls onto greased baking trays, allowing room …
Bok Choy and Tofu Soup 1/2 packet dried bean curd 1/2 bunch fresh coriander 1/2 bunch fresh Vietnamese mint 2 cups fresh bean shoots 1 cup dried fungus 1 can straw mushrooms (no added sugar) 1 tablespoon fish sauce (no added sugar) 1 small chilli, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon tamarind puree 1 clove garlic, …
Honey Mustard Ham 1 x 6kg cooked leg of ham Glaze: 2 tablespoons grain mustard 1 cup honey 2 tablespoons finely chopped glacé ginger 2 tablespoons sweet sherry 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small pan; stir over low heat until honey is melted and mixture boils. Remove from heat; …
Tomato Chilli Jam 2kgs tomato’s 20 cloves of garlic 50gms ginger 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric 200gms brown sugar 10 small red chillies 200mls red wine vinegar olive oil salt and pepper Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil then roast in moderate oven for 1 hour till blistered. Combine the …
Butter Chicken Serves 6 800g skinless chicken breast cooking spray 1 medium size onion diced 1 teaspoon crushed garlic (in jar) 1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger (in jar) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon dried coriander 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder 2 teaspoons chicken stock powder 4 tablespoons tomato …
Chicken Stir-Fry Serves 4 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour 500g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into strips 3/4 cup salt-reduced soy sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally 1 medium red capsicum, cut in thin strips (about 1 cup) …
Chicken Brochettes Serves 4 4 single chicken breast fillets, skinned (125g each) 8 large spring onions 16 small ‘cherry’ tomatoes For the Marinade: Juice of one lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 French shallots, or 1 small onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 2 green chillis, seeded and chopped 2 …
Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad Serves 4 300g packet soba noodles, cooked and cooled 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (see variation) 2 Lebanese cucumbers, finely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander Dressing: 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce juice of 1 lemon …
Chicken and Coconut Mild Soup 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, sliced 6 coriander roots, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 3 1/2 cups coconut milk 2 chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 1 long red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 …
BBQ Coriander Chicken Serves 4 4 single skinless chicken breast fillets For The Marinade 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped coriander roots 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 4 tablespoons no-added salt tomato paste 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons …
Barbecued Pork Spare Ribs 1 kg pork spare ribs 4 Tablespoons barbecue sauce 4 Tablespoons honey 4 Tablespoons brown vinegar 1 Tablespoon chilli sauce 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder 1/3 cup sherry 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 2.5cm (1″) piece ginger, grated 1. Put spare ribs in large saucepan of water. Bring …
Balti Potatoes and Coriander 250g Fresh coriander 2 Tbsp Oil 125g Grated or finely chopped onion 1 tsp Fresh garlic, ground 250g Peeled potato, cut into 2.5 cm cubes 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder (omit for milder taste) 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Ground fresh green chillies (optional) 1 Tbsp Ghee or …
Balti Chicken Pasanda 4 tablespoon Greek-style yoghurt Half tablespoon black cumin seeds 4 cardamom pods 6 whole black peppercorns 2 tablespoon garam masala 2.5 cm or 1 in cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon ground almond 1 teaspoon (tsp) garlic pulp 1 tsp ginger pulp 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp salt 675 g chicken, skinned, boned …
Asian Plum Sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced fine 1/2 ounce fresh ginger, minced 1 small onion, minced 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups water 1/8 cup teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/8 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried chillies 3 lbs plums, pitted and chopped 1 fresh lemon, juice of 1 tablespoon cornstarch …
Asian Meatball Soup Serves 4 2 dried Chinese mushrooms 1 litre beef stock 1 Tbsp mirin * 2 tbsp soy sauce 400g beef mince 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 stem lemon grass white part only, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 baby carrots, sliced diagonally 1 bunch baby …
Asian Frittata 1 Tbsp oil 3 minced spring onions 2 tsp freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup diced red capsicum 4 eggs 8 egg whites 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 cup bean sprouts 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved 1 Tbsp sesame seeds Preheat oven to 175C. Using an oven proof …
Asian Chicken Broth 1 Litre of water (4 Cups) 1 Litre of chicken stock (4 Cups) 10 cm stick of fresh lemon grass, chopped finely 4 cm piece of fresh ginger, sliced thinly 2 small red Thai chillies, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 tablespoon of fish sauce …
Asian Chicken and Baby Spinach Salad 4 cups baby spinach 1.5 kg skinless chicken breast 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2/3 cup sesame oil 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger sesame seeds 1. Mix 4 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and several drops of ginger soy sauce in a pie plate or …
Barley Pilau 1 1/2 cups dried sliced Chinese mushrooms 8 spring onions, trimmed and sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns, crushed 1 1/2 cups pearled barley 3 cups vegetable stock 2 choy sum (Chinese broccoli), cut into 5cm lengths Salt to taste Soak mushrooms in hot water …
Thai-style Mango Salad with Griddled Prawns Prep and cook time: Up to 30 mins Serves: 4 20 large, headless tiger prawns 4 skewers 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated 20g pack fresh coriander, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 4 tablespoons fresh limejuice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy …
Chilli Crab Serves 4 4 small or 2 medium raw blue swimmer crabs 1 tablespoon oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger 3 red chillies, chopped 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 140 ml can coconut milk 2 tablespoons chopped …
Speedy Stir-Fried Prawns Serves 4 1 kg green king prawns 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 spring onions/shallots, sliced 1 plump clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce 1 tablespoon chilli …
Spicy Thai Prawn Curry Prep and cook time: Up to 30 mins Serves: 4 1/2 x 5ml spoon ground cumin or if using a whole seed, then pound or crushed 1 heaped 5ml spoon ground coriander or (if using a whole seed then pound or crushed) 2-3 fresh whole green chillies to your taste 4 …
Steamed Prawn Dumplings 1 quantity transparent pastry Filling: 250 g / 8 oz raw prawn meat 2 tablespoons finely chopped ham fat 2 tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoot 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic chives 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil 3 …
Spicy Seafood and Noodle Soup Laksa Paste: 3 cloves garlic 2cm fresh ginger 1 lemon grass stalk 6 coriander (cilantro) plant roots 2 fresh red cayenne (hot) chilli’s 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2 Tbsp peanut oil Soup Base: 12 raw large whole tiger or king prawns 24 fresh mussels, bearded and scrubbed 1/2 cup dry …
Thai Style Stir-Fried Lamb 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 500g lamb fillets, trimmed of visible fat, cut into 5cm strips 2 tablespoons very thinly sliced fresh ginger 2 small red chillies, chopped root and stems of 1 coriander plant, finely sliced 250g broccoli, chopped 200g snow peas (or beans) 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips …
Lamb Curry Serves: 6 1 1/2 kg boned and diced lamb shoulder 2 Tbsp oil 3 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 Tbsp curry powder 3 tsp salt 2 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 3 large ripe tomatoes 2 fresh red or green chillies 2 Tbsp fresh …
Vanilla Cheesecake Base: 250gm packet ginger nuts 125gm butter Filling: 500g Cream Cheese (softened) 1 can condensed milk 300ml cream 3 teaspoons gelatine 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/4 cup hot water Base: 1. Line base and sides of 23cm spring form pan with greaseproof paper. 2. Crush ginger nuts and put into a bowl. 3. …
Hoisin Chicken and Broccoli 1 small (140g) chicken breast, cut into strips 3 green onions, sliced (spring onions) 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup broccoli florets, microwave until just tender 3/4 cup cooked rice Coat a non-stick frypan with cooking spray. …
Korma 1kg lamb, or beef chuck steak, diced 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cardamom seeds Large pinch cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp ghee or oil 1 onion, extra, sliced 2 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup plain yoghurt 1/2 cup …
Curried Pumpkin with Spinach 2 tablespoon oil 2 medium onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 3 small green chillies, finely sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 cups coconut milk powder 2 cups boiling …
Chick Pea Curry 1 cups/200g dried chick peas 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons garam masala 3 teaspoons ground cumin 3 teaspoons ground coriander 3 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 …
Tomato Chicken Curry 1 barbecued chicken 2 tablespoons oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 teaspoons curry powder 410g can tomatoes, crushed 250g cauliflower, cut into florets 2 sticks celery, sliced 2 tablespoons ground almonds salt, to taste Cut Chicken into 10 portions 1. Heat oil in a large …
Mango Chicken 1kg skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 cups mango nectar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed In a large pan, cook chicken in oil until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to crock pot. …
Lemon Chicken 8 chicken fillets 1/2 tsp sugar oil for deep frying flour for coating Sauce: 1 clove garlic 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger 3 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 5 slices lemon, halved 1 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 cup water 2 Tbsp cornflour and water to mix Step …
Lemon Chicken 700g chicken breast fillets 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 gloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons peanut oil 250g dried thin egg noodles 1 medium brown onion, sliced thinly1 medium red capsicum, sliced thinly 1 trimmed stick celery, sliced thinly 4 shallots, sliced thinly 1/3 cup …
Madras Beef Curry Serves 4 to 6 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1kg chuck steak, cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 tablespoons …
Pork with Plum Sauce 1/2 cup plum sauce 1/4 cup mild sweet chilli sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g pork fillets, sliced 500g Hokkien noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 200g snow peas 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 medium red capsicum, sliced 200g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1. Combine …
Teriyaki Chicken 1/4 cup sesame seeds 6 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce 6 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon pure sesame oil (optional) 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 skinless single chicken breast fillers (125 grams each), cut into 2.5cm chunks Spring onions for garnish In a medium …
Honey Soy Chicken chicken drumsticks 1 tsp five spice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm piece fresh ginger 1 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce 3 Tbsp honey 3/4 cup soy sauce 1. Mix all of the above and marinate for 2-3 hrs, turning to get even coverage. 2. Cook in oven on medium heat until golden.
White-Christmas Bells Makes 6 1 cup full-cream powdered milk 1 cup pure icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 3 cups Rice Bubbles 125g glace ginger, chopped 1 tsp vanilla essence 250g copha, melted 1. Sift the powdered milk and icing sugar into a large bowl. Add coconut, Rice Bubbles and ginger, and stir to combine. …
Christmas Puddings Chef: Lyn Battle Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together around a table of rich, home-cooked food! If you have a Diabetic or Coeliac in your family, there is no need for them to be left out. The following basic recipe method can be used for various types of …
Fruit Mince 500g of each of the following: shredded suet (substitute Copha if you can’t get Suet from your butcher) grated apples (green are best) raisins currants sultanas brown sugar 500ml cider 1/4 tsp cinnamon 125g mixed peel 75g ginger pieces 1/4 mace or nutmeg 75g cherries, chopped 125g chopped walnuts or almonds Boil the …
Wok Tossed Coriander and Basil Squid 500-700 g fresh squid 1/2 cup cornflour, seasoned with salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed garlic 1 1/4 teaspoons minced chilli (optional) 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 …
Wok Tossed Lime and Chilli Chicken 3cm fresh ginger, peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed 4 minced red chilli, or to taste 4 fat garlic cloves 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 500g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted rice (see tip) 1 lime, juice of …
Homemade Chocolate Truffles 150g very best quality plain dessert chocolate 150ml thick double cream 25g unsalted butter 2 tablespoon rum or brandy 1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt For Plain Truffles: 1 dessertspoon cocoa powder For The Ginger Truffles: 20g preserved ginger, very finely chopped, plus some extra cut into small pieces For The Toasted Almond Truffles: …
Easy Bake Cheesecake Serves 8-12 200g packet wholemeal or plain sweet biscuits 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 125g unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 250g low-salt reduced-fat cottage cheese 250g ‘lite’ cream cheese 3 x 60g eggs 2 tablespoons cornflour 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup ‘lite’ sour …
Baked Cheesecake ‘Bistro-Style’ 375g plain sweet biscuits 1 Tbsp ground ginger 185g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 500g cream cheese 1 cup castor sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbsp plain floor 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla essence 500g thick sour cream # Preheat oven to moderate – slow – …
Curried Seafood with Coconut Milk Serves 4 225g small ready-prepared squid 225g raw tiger prawns (jumbo shrimp) 400ml (1 2/3 cups) coconut milk 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded 30ml (2 Tbsp) Thai fish sauce 450g firm white fish fillets, skinned, boned and cut into chunks 2 fresh green chillies, seeded and finely chopped 2 …
Honey Soy Chicken Pies 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 250g chicken mince 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 red capsicum, chopped finely 1. Heat oil in Frypan. Cook the garlic and ginger for l minute. Add the mince and cook stirring until the …
Spotted Dick Serves 4 185 g (1 1/2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 125 g (1/2 cup) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 160 g (2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs 60 g (2 1/4 oz) sultanas 110 g (4 oz) currants 125 g (1 1/2 cups) grated suet 2 teaspoons finely grated …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lettuce Cake with Lemon Frosting 1 cup lettuce, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp mace 1/8 tsp ginger 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup corn oil 1 1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated 2 eggs 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Sift all dry ingredients except sugar. Combine …
Baby Fruit Cakes Makes 16 150g butter 300g sultanas 300g currants 180g soft brown sugar 1 tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250ml water 2 eggs, well beaten 150g plain flour 150g self-raising flour 1. Heat the oven to 180 C/Gas 4. Combine the …
Honey and Spice Cake Makes 15 Squares 75g clear, runny honey 225g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 75g golden caster sugar Finely grated zest of 1 small orange Finely grated zest of 1 small lemon 110g butter, chopped into small pieces 1 egg, …
Anzac Biscuits Makes about 20 large or 40 small biscuits. 100g (1 cup) rolled oats 150g (1 cup) plain flour, sifted 90g (1 cup) desiccated coconut 150g (3/4 cup) brown sugar, firmly packed 125g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate soda 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan-forced). Line 2 baking trays with …
Pumpkin Butter 1 can pure Pumpkin puree 1 cup applesauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 2 Tbsp lemon juice Using sauce pan add all ingredient but lemon juice. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer uncovered until very thick. Add lemon juice. Pour in sealable container and put in refrigerator.
Tomato Jam 1kg (2lb) tomatoes 1 1/2kg (3lb) sugar juice of 1 1/2 lemons Chop the tomatoes: you can skin them first if you like, but I find the skin ‘candies’ in the mixture, and adds interest and flavour to the jam. Add the lemon juice and bring to the boil. Add the sugar and …
Tomato Jam Makes about 1 1/2 cups 500g ripe gourmet tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 large fresh red chillies, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 2 tbs light soy sauce 11/4 cups (250g) firmly packed brown sugar 100ml white vinegar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1. Place the tomatoes, chillies and garlic …
Red Lentil Puree 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 1 stick celery chopped 1 large carrot peeled and chopped a pinch of ground coriander a pinch of ground ginger 2 heaped tablespoons red lentils 1 cup filtered water 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1. Heat …
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 …
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 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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Simple Fried Rice Serves 4-6 2 cups/440g long-grain rice 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 rashers bacon (chopped) 1 clove garlic (crushed) 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 1 red pepper (chopped) 1 carrot, cut into thin strips 250g uncooked prawns (shelled and deveined) 60g frozen peas 4 spring onions (sliced diagonally) 1 tablespoon soy sauce …
Delicious Fried Rice 1/3 cup peanut oil 4 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon peanut oil, extra 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 4 garlic cloves, diced 1 medium-sized brown onion, finely diced 1/2 cup roughly chopped rindless bacon rashers or Chinese sausage 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing wine 5 cups cooked medium-grain …
Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry 1-1/4 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, bell pepper strips and shredded carrots 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce, preferably sesame-ginger flavour 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 3 cups hot cooked rice …
Asian Beef Skewers 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons sherry 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon barbeque sauce 2 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 1/2 pounds flank steak skewers In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and …
Beef Rendang (Dry Fried Curry) 1.5 kg chuck, blade or round steak 2 med onions, roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic 1 tsp fresh ginger chopped 500 mls thick coconut cream 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground tumeric 3 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp ground coriander 1 stem fresh lemon grass 2 daun salam or …