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Spinach and Corn Pasties 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium potatoes (400g) diced into 1cm pieces 1 small brown onion (80g) chopped finely 250g frozen spinach, thawed, drained 2x310g cans creamed corn 3 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry 2 tablespoons milk Heat half the oil in large frying pan; cook potato, stirring, until browned lightly. Add …
White Mud Cake 250g butter/margarine 250g white chocolate 200 ml water 1+1/2 cups castor sugar 1+3/4 cups plain flour 1 cup SR flour 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup of sour cream or thick dollop cream (optional) Icing: 125g butter/ margarine 125g white chocolate, melted 3/4 cup icing sugar Or Ganache: 2/3 …
Turkish Delight 880g (4 cups) caster sugar 1 1/4 litres (5 cups) water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 150g (1 cup) cornflour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 tablespoon rose water 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red or pink food colouring or cochineal 1/2 cup (75g) pure icing sugar 1/4 cup (35g) cornflour for dusting 1. Place …
Sand Crab Lasagne Melt 60g butter and stir in 1/3 cup flour. Cook 1 min. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 2 cups warmed milk. Stir over low heat until mixture boils and thickens. Boil constantly for 1 min. Set aside and cool for 5 mins. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and season. …
Lemon Coconut Cake 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup caster sugar 4 large eggs 2 cups shredded coconut 1 cup self raising flour sifted Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon rosewater (optional) Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at …
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, …
Blueberry Crumble Pizza Serves 6 1 quantity Basic pizza dough (see bellow) 1/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 cups frozen blueberries, partially thawed ice-cream or thickened cream, to serve Crumble: 1/2 cup plain flour 60g butter, chilled, chopped 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a large flat baking …
Tiramisu 250g savoirardi biscuits (sponge fingers) 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1 cup water 2 eggs 3 tablespoons icing sugar 500g mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons coffee flavoured liqueur 50g (2 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, grated Cadbury Bournville Cocoa 1. Line a 15 cm square pan with aluminium foil. Place a layer of sponge fingers …
Chocolate and Banana Pizza with Vanilla Ice-Cream 200g Bitter Chocolate Buttons (Or Shavings) 60g Butter 100ml Cream 50g Dough (Recipe Below) 4 Ripe Not Brown Bananas 1/2 Lemon 150g Pure Icing Sugar 1L Vanilla Ice Cream 1. Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave and stir in butter and cream. 2. Pour into a …
Chocolate and Orange Pizza with Vanilla Mascarpone Pizza Dough Topping: 1/2 cup of milk chocolate buttons 1/2 cup of white chocolate buttons 1 orange 150g castor sugar 1 cinnamon quill 1 star anise 1 vanilla pod 100g mascarpone 100ml cream 1. Mix the mascarpone with the vanilla and cream – reserve. 2. Place the sugar …
Raspberry, White Chocolate and Macaroon Pizza Serves 6 1 quantity basic pizza dough 1/3 cup raspberry jam 70g almond macaroons 1/2 cup shredded coconut 2/3 cup white choc bits vanilla ice-cream or thickened cream, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a large flat baking tray. Follow steps 1 to 3 of Basic pizza …
Chocolate Pizza 1 pizza base 4-5 strawberries sliced 5-6 marshmallows thinly sliced cornflakes 125g of Nestle/Cadbury dark cooking chocolate 50g of nestle white cooking chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 180C and bake the base for 8-10 minutes or until it is a bit crispy. 2. Melt the dark cooking chocolate. 3. Top the pizza base …
Chocolate and Banana Pizza 120g pizza dough 1/2 large banana, sliced 4-5 chocolate truffles vanilla ice-cream and icing sugar, to serve 1. Roll out pizza dough onto an 8-inch round tray. 2. Scatter banana and chocolate evenly over the pizza dough. 3. Preheat oven to its highest temperature, cook for approximately 10 minutes or until …
Plum and Mozzarella Pizza 120g pizza dough 3 small plums, cut into wedges 1 small cherry ripe, chopped 1/4 Buffalo mozzarella, torn into 6 pieces 1. Roll out pizza dough onto an 8-inch round tray. 2. Scatter plums, cherry ripe and mozzarella evenly over the pizza dough. 3. Preheat oven to its highest temperature, cook …
Balsamic and Mustard Dressing Serves 4 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 3 teaspoons of spicy brown mustard 1 clove minced garlic freshly ground black pepper to taste and salt 1/2 cup olive oil In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together. Drizzle over salad and serve.
Strawberry Dessert Pizza Crust: 250g butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Topping: 1 package cream cheese 1/4 cup strawberry puree (about 4 fresh strawberries in a blender) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sugar 3 punnets fresh strawberries Glaze (optional): …
Jaffa Tea Loaf melted butter 140g unsalted butter, soft 200g self-raising flour 250g caster sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 6 Tbsp milk 3 large eggs grated rind of 1 orange 3-4 Tbsp fresh orange juice 75-100g dark cooking chocolate Preheat oven to 160°C. Brush a loaf tin with melted butter and line with baking …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup margarine (do not melt) 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 1/2 cup Rice bubbles 2 1/2 cups icing sugar Dark or milk chocolate Mix first four ingredients together, roll into balls and chill until firm. Coat balls in melted Chocolate and chill again.
Coffee Rum and Raisin Ice Cream 75g raisins 1/4 cup dark rum (or port) 300ml double cream 300ml single cream 2 small handfuls (50g) coffee beans (or 2 tbsp ground coffee) 1 vanilla bean 6 egg yolks 150g caster sugar 2 tsp custard powder Cover raisins with rum and set aside for 3 hours or …
Passionfruit Swirl Ice-Cream Serves 4 to 6 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 300ml thickened cream, whipped Passionfruit Swirl: 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp 1/2 cup caster sugar Combine egg yolks, sugar and custard powder in pan, gradually stir in milk. Stir over …
Banana Ice-Cream Serves 6 to 8 3 cups milk 1 piece vanilla bean 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks, beaten 1 cup cream 1/2 cup sweet sherry 2 large ripe bananas, mashed and sieved 1/3 cup ground almonds Place the milk and vanilla bean together in a small pan and bring to scalding point. In …
Poached Plums 2 cups water 500gms sugar 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon stick 8 large plums 1/4 cup Frangelico (can sub with brandy or another hazelnut liqueur) Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick and bring to boil. When the sugar is dissolved reduce to a simmer. Add the plums and cover with …
Plum Pound Cake 500g butter 3 cups caster sugar 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 3 cups plain flour 1 cup of almond meal 1/2 cup of milk 6 eggs 1 dash of vanilla essence 6 plums Mix together all the dry ingredients. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time. Fold in …
Plum Clafoutis Serves 4 825g can dark plums in syrup, well drained 2 eggs 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tablespoon self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup milk icing sugar mixture for dusting cinnamon sticks to decorate Grease four shallow …
Lamington and Cherry Ripe Trifle Make up 1x85g pkt raspberry jelly crystals. Cover and chill 20 mins. Arrange 1x350g pkt lamington fingers over base of 12-cup serving dish. Pour jelly over. Cover and chill 30 mins, or until jelly is set. Beat 1x100g pkt chocolate instant pudding mix and 2 1/3 cups milk for 5 …
Plum Cobbler Serves 4 825g can dark plums in syrup 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 60g butter, chopped 1 egg yolk, beaten lightly 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted hazelnuts icing sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to moderate 180C. Drain the plums over a medium saucepan. …
Avocado Dip 2 ripe avocados 1 large tub light sour cream 6 spring onions-finely chopped 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 big firm tomato-seeds removed grated tasty cheese Mash avocado with fork and spread on a dinner plate size serving dish. Mix sour cream, spring onion and taco seasoning together and spread over avocado. Top …
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 …
Mocha Brownies 180g unsalted butter 250g dark chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp dry instant coffee 1 Tbsp hot water 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup plain flour Grease deep 19cm square cake pan, cover base with paper, grease paper. Melt butter and chocolate in pan over low heat, stir until smooth. Remove from …
The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie 200g good quality dark chocolate, chopped (not cooking chocolate) 200g butter, chopped 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup self raising flour, sifted 180g good quality white chocolate chopped (not cooking chocolate) 1 cup walnuts chopped 1. Preheat oven to …
Light Ricotta Cheesecake 250g plain sweet biscuits 125g butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Filling: 250g ricotta cheese 250g cream cheese 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour 3 eggs 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 170g can (2/3 cup) passionfruit pulp Preheat oven to moderate 180c. Line base of a 23cm …
Mustard Rosemary Chicken 60ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice 3/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons French mustard 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 12 chicken thigh cutlets Combine juice, oil, garlic, mustard, rosemary and peppercorns in bowl. Add chicken, mix well, cover, refrigerate several hours or overnight. Drain …
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 …
Chocolate Creme Brulee 660ml pouring cream 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways 50g top-quality dark chocolate 4 egg yolks 50g caster sugar caster sugar for sprinkling Put cream and vanilla pod – scraping out some seeds as you go – into a pan and heat until almost boiling. Leave to infuse. Meanwhile, break chocolate into squares. …
Chocolate Biscotti 5 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 3/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon bi-carb soda 1/2 cup toasted whole almonds 50g cooking chocolate, chopped Preheat oven to 180C. Cream margarine and sugar, add the egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, …
Chilled Mushrooms in Curry Sauce Serves 6 350g (12oz) closed cup mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) blanched almonds, toasted 200g pack of washed and ready-to-eat continental four leaf salad For the curry sauce: 200g carton of fromage frais 2 teaspoons curry paste 2 tablespoons mango chutney 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice chopped coriander, to garnish 1. …
Chicken with Vegetables Serves 4 1 1/2 cups julienned carrot 1 cup julienned celery 1 red capsicum, julienned (about 1 1/4 cups) 1 medium leek, rinsed well and julienned (about 1 cup) 1 1/4 cups salt-reduced chicken stock 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 4 skinless, single chicken breast fillets (125g each) …
Lemon and Yogurt Cake 2 medium lemons 100g butter 100g caster sugar 2 eggs 160g (2/3 cup yogurt) 175g sifted SR flour extra 50g caster sugar 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Grease a 20cm ring pan with melted butter. 3. Finely grate lemon rind and reserve juice. 4. Beat 100g caster sugar with butter …
Lemon Sour Cream Cake 250g Butter 2 teaspoon grated Lemon Rind 2 1/4 cups Caster Sugar 6 eggs 1/4 cup Self Raising Flour 2 cups Plain Flour 3/4 cup Sour Cream # Cream butter, lemon rind and sugar until light and fluffy. # Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in sifted dry ingredients …
Lemon Sour Cream Cake Three bar tins approx 150mm x 60mm x 70mm, or one medium springform pan approx 19cm. Line with paper. 220g butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 Tbsp fresh lemon zest 3 cups of sifted flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cups of sour …
Lime and Pistachio Tea Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 220g soft unsalted butter 180g caster sugar 3 eggs 200g self raising flour 90g plain flour rind of 1 lime, finely grated 1/4 cup lime juice 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped Frosting: 200g cream cheese 110g caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 Tbsp lime …
Little Pear and Cinnamon Muffins 1 medium (230g) pear 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self raising flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar, extra 1. Grease two small 12 hole muffin pans. Peel and halve pear, remove and discard core, chop into …
Lamingtons 6 eggs 2/3 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cornflour 1/2 cup plain flour 1/3 cup self-raising flour 2 cups (180g) coconut, approximately Icing: 4 cups (500g) icing sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 15g butter, melted 2/3 cup milk Grease 23cm square slab pan. Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer about 10 minutes or …
Chicken Wings 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup honey dash of sherry clove crushed garlic dash of olive oil 1/2 to 1 teaspoon 5spice powder Marinate wings in fridge for a few hours or overnight for nicer result. Bake off in oven 180 C for about 45mins. Serve over rice.
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 Soup for the Soul 6 chicken wings/legs/pieces 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, or fresh soup mix 1/2 cup rice, uncooked salt and pepper to taste fresh coriander, chopped 1 lemon 1. Boil chicken in water. 2. Add stock, vegetables, rice, coriander, salt, pepper and squeeze of lemon. 3. Boil until …
Chicken Soup 500 grams chicken thighs 1/2 bunch celery 3 carrots 1 large onion 2 packets chicken noodle soup 1 tin chicken and corn soup chicken stock salt and/or pepper to taste Cut up vegies and chicken. Put into large boiler cover with chicken stock to whatever consistency you like. Add chicken noodle soup packets. …
Chicken Satays with Peanut Sauce Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes 8 chicken breast fillets (1kg chicken thigh fillets) 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons sesame oil Peanut Sauce: 100g roasted unsalted peanuts 3 spring onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander …
Chicken Satay 1 kg boned chicken, skinned (preferably from breast or thigh) 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1/2 onion, peeled and finely sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed Pinch of chilli powder 20-24 bamboo satay skewers, soaked in water Peanut Sauce: 6 tablespoons smooth or crunchy peanut butter 1 cup water 3 teaspoons garlic, …
Chicken Salad Prep and cook time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 4 1.3kg chicken 1 few black peppercorns and bay leaves 2 x 5ml spoons cumin seeds Handful of almonds 2 x 15ml spoons whole milk natural yoghurt 3 x 15ml spoons mayonnaise 2 lemons, juiced and zested 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 20g …
Chicken Dinner Parcel Makes 8 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon snipped chives seasonings to taste 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten sesame seeds 1. Place frozen vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on HIGH (100%) power …
Chicken Diane Serves 4 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 single chicken breasts with bone, skinned (about 1.25kg) 2 spring onions/shallots, cut in 2cm lengths 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 1/2 cup fresh parsley sprigs 1/3 cup salt-reduced chicken stock 1 tablespoon brandy or apple juice 1 teaspoon cornflour 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons …
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 …
Cheesy Chicken Rolls 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 1 x 2 1/2 ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon snipped chives 1 tablespoon snipped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento 4 medium (12 ounces total) boned skinless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 …
Cheesy Chicken Breasts Serves 4 4 single chicken breast fillets (125g each) 2 thin slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese (40g) 6 teaspoons plain flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 teaspoons unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 cup salt-reduced chicken stock 1/4 cup dry white wine or salt-reduced chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Chopped fresh …
Cashew Nut Butter Chicken Serves 6 60g ghee or butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 onions, minced 1 tablespoon tandoori curry paste 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 750g boneless chicken thigh or breast fillets, cut into 2cm cubes 60g cashews, roasted and ground 1 1/4 cups thickened cream 2 teaspoon coconut milk …
Caramel Banana Pudding Serves 4 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 bananas, sliced 50g butter, chopped 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup milk 1. Grease a 23cm pie dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange bananas over sugar. 2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and …
Cajun Fish Fillets Serves 4 1/3 cup plain flour 4 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 thin, skinless white fish fillets, such as whiting, bream or flounder (175g each) 4 teaspoons vegetable oil Orange rind strips for garnish 1. On a sheet of greaseproof paper, combine flour, paprika, …
Butterscotch Sauce 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 20g butter 2 Tablespoons cream Combine brown sugar, butter and cream in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Butterscotch Pecan Self Saucing Pudding 60g brown sugar 180g self raising flour 125 ml milk 1 medium egg 80g melted butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 75g pecan nuts, chopped 90g brown sugar additional 15g cornflour 300 ml boiling water 2 tablespoons golden syrup additional 1 litre ovenproof dish, buttered and sprinkled with caster sugar Cream …
Buttermilk Pancakes 2 cups self-raising flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 3 cups buttermilk 60g melted butter butter for frying 1. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Whisk in eggs, buttermilk and butter. 2. Grease small frying pan with butter, add 1/3 cup of mixture and cook until bubbles appear. Turn over …
Braised Chicken with Onions, Garlic, and Balsamic Vinegar 6 bacon slices (125g), cut crosswise into 1/4- inch-wide strips (lardons) 4 serves of chicken pieces with skin on 500g onions or shallots, thinly sliced 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Cook bacon in a deep, 12-inch, heavy frying pan over moderately …
Boysenberry and Apple Sticky Pudding Serves 6 to 8 1 x 425g can Boysenberries, drained and syrup reserved 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and quartered 125g butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup milk Boysenberry Fudge Sauce: 1 cup brown sugar 125g butter or margarine 2 …
Bolognese Sauce 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 3 carrots, finely chopped Sprig of fresh rosemary 200g minced pork 200g minced beef 1 cup white wine 2 cups tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes 2 dried chilli peppers, crushed 5 basil leaves, torn …
Berry Swirl Parfaits Serves 6 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup thickened cream 2 egg-whites 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed extra 1/4 cup caster sugar whipped cream, extra raspberries and packaged lemon jelly slices to decorate 1. Beat …
Beef, Noodle and Vegetable Salad Serving size: Serves 2 Recipe can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Store covered, in refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze. Vegetables can be microwaved. 1 tablespoon oil 300g piece beef eye-fillet steak 100g rice vermicelli 1/2 bunch (about 6 spears) fresh asparagus 1 carrot 50g snow peas 1/2 red pepper, thinly …
BBQ Ribs 2 Pounds Pork Loin Ribs Dry Spice Rub (recipe follows) 4 cups canned tomato sauce 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons dried onion 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water Rub ribs well with some of the Dry Spice Rub and refrigerate, covered, …
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 …
Basic Crepes 1/2 cup plain flour 2 tsp caster sugar 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 1. Place flour, sugar, milk, eggs and essence in food processor or blender. Process for 15 seconds or until ingredients are combined and batter is free of lumps. Transfer mixture to bowl or jug. …
Basic Aioli 1 egg yolk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 – 1 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Separate the egg yolk from the white. Add mustard to yolk. Begin beating with a whisk. SLOWLY add the olive oil in a drizzle until completely incorporated. Salt and pepper to taste.
Barley and Vegetable Chunky Soup 1 leek chopped 1 onion diced 1 carrot diced 1 zucchini diced 2 sticks of celery chopped 1/2 cup diced pumpkin 1/4 cup barley (pre boiled for 30 mins) approx 800ml of vegetable or chicken stock 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 tablespoon of parsley Combine all ingredients except for …
Barbequed Zucchini Trout Serves 4 8 Long green shallot tops 4 rainbow trout 1 Tbsp oil Stuffing: 5g butter 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp sliced stuffed olives Cover shallots with boiling water; allow to stand for 30 seconds then drain. Rinse fish, pat dry, wipe inside …
Barbeque Greek Chicken Serves 4 1 x no. 16 chicken, dissected (or use chicken pieces) 2 lemons or limes, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1. Place chicken into a shallow dish. Top with lemon slices. 2. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken, …
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 …
Barbecued Chicken Serves 4 4 skinless, single, chicken breast fillets (125g each) Sauce: 1/4 cup no-added-salt tomato sauce 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon horseradish cream 2 teaspoons firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1. Heat a charcoal barbecue …
Barbecued Barramundi 4 Fillets of barramundi, preferably still with skin on Baste: 2 tablespoons melted butter Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil 1/2 clove garlic crushed Salt and freshly grated pepper Melt butter and combine with other baste ingredients. Baste the barramundi fillets with some of the mixture about 5 minutes before …
Barbecued Bananas 4 bananas 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups vanilla ice cream Preheat grill for low heat. Halve each of the bananas lengthwise, then width wise. Sprinkle bananas with lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll banana pieces in …
Banana Sorbet 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water 1 cup mashed banana # In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool. # When the sugar syrup is cool, stir in bananas. Pour into a freezer – safe baking dish. Freeze for …
Banana Marshmallow 2 bananas 2 egg whites 2 tsp gelatine 3 Tbsp sugar 1/4 cup water Mash bananas and set aside. Combine gelatine and water. Leave to swell for 10 mins. Dissolve over hot water and keep warm. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour in gelatine beating until very thick. Add sugar …
Banana Crumble # Take a banana and slice it up into an over proof bowl. # In a separate bowl, rub a small amount of butter into flour with your fingers until the mix looks like rough breadcrumbs. (The amount you use will depend on how many crumbles you want to make. My tip is …
Banana Crepes Flambé 8 crepes 2 large bananas 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup Tia Maria Ice cream to serve Cut bananas in half crosswise, then in half lengthways. Wrap each crepe around a banana quarter. Heat butter and sugar in a pan; add crepe parcels, seam side down, and heat gently …
Banana Crepes Makes 6 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 eggs 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup half-and-half cream 6 bananas, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 …
Banana Cream Pie 1 x 9-inch baked pastry shell 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1 2/3 cup water 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 x egg yolks, beaten 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 med bananas lemon juice 1 pt cream # In heavy saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir in milk and …
Banana Chips A quick and yummy snack, but be warned – you won’t be able to stop eating them! 4 bananas 1. Peel and thinly slice bananas. 2. Bake in a hot oven (250°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp. Submitted by
Banana Caramel Crepes Makes 12 Batter: 1 1/4 cups plain flour 3 60g eggs 1 cup skim milk 1/3 cup water 10g unsalted butter, melted, for cooking Filling: 3 large or 6 small bananas Juice of 1 lemon or 1 orange Sauce: 10g unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream 1. …
Banana, Caramel and Walnut Syrup Cake 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 125 g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup mashed over-ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda Caramel Sauce 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup water 1 x …
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 …
Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone Cream Serves: 4 2 punnets ripe strawberries, stalks and hulls removed 4 x 15ml spoons balsamic vinegar 4 x 15ml spoons caster sugar For the mascarpone cream: 2 x 15ml spoons caster sugar 3 egg yolks 4 x 5ml spoons Kirsch 225g mascarpone cheese 150ml cream Macerate the strawberries in the …
Balsamic Chicken and Bean Salad Serves 4 500g chicken breast, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered 125g beans, trimmed and sliced 100g baby spinach leaves 1. Place chicken into a shallow dish. Toss through combined balsamic vinegar, oil and garlic. …
Baked Zucchini in Sour Cream 1/2 kg zucchini 90g cream cheese 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 carton sour cream paprika Place zucchini in boiling water, reduce heat and simmer 5 mins. Drain, cut in half lengthwise, scoop seeds into a small bowl. Mix this with cream cheese, onion and …
Baked Whole Pears Stuffed with Almonds, Orange and Chocolate Throw the following into a food processor until it looks like a crunchy peanut butter: 40g blanched almonds 70g butter 50g sugar zest and juice of 1-2 oranges seeds from 1 vanilla pod or splash of vanilla essence generous splash of your favourite liqueur (e.g. Cointreau) …
Baked Salmon Frittata Serves 4. 185g can red salmon, drained 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 2 spring onions, chopped small can of sweet corn kernels, drained 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cream salt and black pepper handful of fresh basil or dill 1. Layer salmon, potatoes, onions and sweet corn in a greased pie dish …
Baked Rockmelon, Exotic Fruits and Sorbet 2 rockmelons, cut in half 2 cups seasonal exotic fruits, diced small 1 sachet artificial sweetener 1 tsp pure vanilla essence 6 tsp plain yoghurt 6 eggwhites 170g sugar 500g sorbet Remove the pulp from each melon half, leaving the skin intact to form a basket. Dice the pulp …
Baked Ricotta Pasta 1 large tin diced tomatoes 1 diced onion 1 or 2 cloves of crushed garlic salt, pepper to taste basil, oregano chilli fine chopped mushrooms (optional) olives (optional) fine chopped spinach (optional) capsicum (optional) enough pasta to fill a large casserole dish (about 500grams) 1-2 teaspoons butter 200 grams of ricotta 1/2 …
Baked Pork Cutlets Serves 2 2 large pork loin cutlets, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthways (optional) 1/2 large red capsicum, seeded and chopped into 2cm strips 2 small zucchini, trimmed and …
Banana Bread 100g butter, softened 1 cup (200g) caster sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup or 1 1/2 mashed ripe banana 2 cups (280g) plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a loaf tin. In a large …
Baked Mushrooms 2 large field mushrooms 1 clove garlic a few chunks of feta 2 strips palma ham a little pinch of thyme and rosemary 1. Peel the brownish skin from the top of the mushroom and cut out the stork. 2. Chop garlic and herbs, put them in a little mixing bowl. 3. Crumble …