Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
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Alu Tikki 4 boiled Potatoes pealed and mashed 5 slices of bread 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds 2 tbsp Green Chillies finely chopped Salt as per taste Oil for frying 1. Wet the bread in water and Squeeze out the water. 2. Mix it well with the mashed potatoes. 3. Add the cumin seeds chillies and …
Antipasto 2 medium red capsicums 1 medium eggplant 1 medium zucchini 1 can artichoke hearts 4 roma tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried oregano Salt and pepper Slice capsicums in half and remove seeds, then cut into 1 cm slices lengthways. Remove top of eggplant, cut eggplant in half, then slice into thin slices lengthways. Prepare zucchini …
Asian-Style Vegetable Stir Fry Servings: 4 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup prepared stir fry sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) 4 teaspoons peanut oil OR 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cups small broccoli florets 2 cups small mushrooms 1 small onion, cut into wedges and separated into 1-inch strips 1 …
Asparagus and Banana Vinaigrette Servings: 4 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup wine vinegar 1/2 cup salad oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 pound asparagus, steamed 2 ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges 3 bananas Salad greens (Bibb or Iceberg) …
Asparagus Bundles with Tarragon Butter BBQ 1/3 cup butter at room temperature 2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears 8 x 8-inch green onion leaf tops, blanched In a small bowl combine butter, tarragon, onion salt, and lemon pepper seasoning. Set aside. Wash …
Asparagus with Herbed Ricotta and Pine Nuts Serves 4 24 fresh asparagus spears, blanched or steamed till tender 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup diced onion 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried) 2 teaspoon tarragon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon …
Asparagus with Minted Hollandaise Sauce 2 bunches fresh asparagus Hollandaise sauce 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 bay leaf 6 peppercorns 125g butter 2 egg yolks salt pepper 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped mint Cut off tough ends of asparagus, scrape spears a few centimetres up from end, tie in a bunch. Stand in …
Baba Ghanoush Use this eggplant dip with celery, mushroom and cheese dippers. 2 large eggplants 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Place eggplants on a baking tray in the oven for 90 minutes at 200c until softened and cooked through. Turn every so often. …
Baby Shell Pasta Salad with Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel and Grilled Sweet Onions Servings: 8 SALAD 1 pound small pasta shells, uncooked 1 1/2 cups fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise 1 large sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 teaspoons olive oil OR 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup Calamata …
Baked Bananas in Foil 4 ripe bananas, peeled 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup apricot preserves Level 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 4 pieces aluminium foil, 20cm x 30cm 1. Preheat the oven to 220 C. 2. Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan and stir in …
Baked Butternut Pumpkin 1 medium butternut pumpkin 2 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice pinch of ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 175C or 350F. Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds, scraping clean. Place the pumpkin in a baking dish and ‘dot’ each half with the margarine. Pour Orange Juice and …
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 …
Baked Ditalini with Three Cheeses Servings: 6 1 pound Ditalini, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked 1 cup skim milk 3/4 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated low-fat Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup …
Baked Eggplant Hashbrowns 1 small eggplant salt pepper oregano 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese # Peel skins off of eggplant and slice the flesh into 1 inch pieces. # Sprinkle with salt/pepper/oregano (to taste) and then sprinkle minced garlic over the top of the eggplant. # Crumble the ricotta over the whole mix. …
Baked Marinated Mushrooms 500 grams Field or Portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine 2 Tbsp brandy 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed freshly ground black pepper 1 crusty loaf of bread olive oil 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped 2-3 rashers bacon, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp wholegrain …
Baked Potato Balls 2 Cups of mashed potato (Cold) 1 egg – beaten (for dipping) Crushed cornflakes Shape the cold potato into balls. Dip it in the beaten egg. Roll in crushed cornflakes. Place on a greased oven tray. Bake for about 15 mins on 210 until brown (Oven temps may vary).
Baked Potatoes Perfect for the barbeque or when cooking for a crowd. Fill the Slow Cooker with like sized scrubbed and buttered potatoes – the Slow Cooker will hold approximately 18-20 potatoes. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. To serve drizzle over sour cream and sprinkle with chopped chives …
Baked Ricotta with Semi Sundried Tomatoes 1 round fresh ricotta 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 lemon, juice and zest 155g semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil Place ricotta on a greased baking tray and bake at 250°C for 30 minutes. …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
BBQ Soy Sausage Tortillas with Guacamole olive oil for brushing the food 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium red capsicum, finely chopped 1 medium green capsicum, finely chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1 packet Sanitarium vegie delight bbq soy sausages wheat flour tortillas or commercial nacho cases Tofu Guacamole: 1 small avocado 150g firm …
Blanched Green Vegetables with Light Vinaigrette 15 long green beans, trimmed and halved 1/2 head broccoli, florets 1 large zucchini, sliced on the diagonal 1/2 cup light vinaigrette with fresh parsley and roasted garlic Blanch vegetables in boiling water so they are cooked but remain crisp. Place in a large mixing bowl and mix through …
Butter Chickpea Curry oil 1 onion, diced 1-2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional) 1 chilli finely sliced 3/4 can of condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup cream 200g (or so) potatoes cubed, almost …
Cajun Kumera with Monterey Jack Cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 4 bacon rashers, chopped 1 medium onion, sliced 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 kg kumera, peeled and cubed 4 cups / 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup / 220g canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Monterey …
Cajun Vegetable Kebabs (vegan) 250g firm tofu, cubed 165gm jar Cajun flavour base 2 baby eggplants, sliced 2 small zucchinis, sliced 1/2 red capsicum, cut into 2 1/2cm chunks 1/2 green capsicum, cut into 2 1/2cm chunks 250g cherry tomatoes 1 small pineapple, cubed 1 tbsp olive oil 1. Marinate the tofu in the Cajun …
Cauliflower Fritters 1 cauliflower (about 600g), cut into florets 3 eggs, separated 1 tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup plain flour 200ml water 1 onion, finely grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped About 1 cup olive oil, for …
Cheese and Pineapple Spike Tin pineapple slices or chunks A piece of cheese Cherries (glace, tinned or fresh) 1 large potato Tin foil, cocktail sticks (skewers), knife, sieve, 2 plates 1. Wrap the potato in foil. 2. Carefully open the tin of pineapple. Using the sieve, pour off the juice. 3. Put the pineapple pieces …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Chilli Bean and Vegetable Combo 1/3 cup olive oil 400g baby eggplant, thickly sliced 2 large onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large red capsicum, chopped 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 small red chillies, finely sliced 400g zucchini, sliced 300g kumera, peeled and cubed 1 x 420g …
Chilli Lentil Pies 1/2 cup brown lentils, cooked 1 red chilli 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 stick celery, finely chopped 1. Place lentils, chilli and tomato paste in a Food Processor. Blend until smooth. Stir celery through the mixture. 2. Make pies as per instructions. Note: This recipe is delicious served without the pastry top.
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 …
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 …
Corn Chowder Serves 4 to 6 2 Tbsp (30 ml) canola oil 1 cup (240 ml) chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup (180 ml) chopped celery 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) peeled and thinly sliced sweet potato 1 Tbsp (15 ml) unbleached white flour 6 cups water (1440 ml) 3 cups (720 …
Crispy Polenta with Exotic Mushrooms 1 3/4 cups water 2 cups vegetable broth 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups instant polenta 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus additional for sprinkling the mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound assorted fresh exotic mushrooms such as porcini, …
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 …
Dhal Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 cups red lentils 2 cups vegetable stock 4 1/2 cups water 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 3 baby eggplants, roughly …
Eggplant Parmigiana 2 large eggplants, cut into 1cm thick slices 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 20g butter 1 Tbsp flour 1 cup milk 1 cup tomato pasta sauce 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Line 2 baking trays with baking …
French Onion Quiche 1 cup water 1/2 cup raw cashews, pre-washed 375g tofu rinsed and drained 2 tbsp arrowroot level 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tsp sweet basil/ 1 tbsp fresh 1/4 tsp oregano/ 1 tsp fresh 1/4 tsp garlic powder/1 fresh clove 1 to 2 onions thinly sliced sautéed 1 …
Fried Banana Fritters 3 big ripe bananas 1 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1 egg 2 Tbsp water Cooking oil 1. Break the bananas into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Add the flour, egg, sugar and water and stir well. 2. Heat a saucepan and add enough cooking oil to …
Fruit Salad Ice-Cream Sticks Makes about 16 1 x 375m can evaporated milk 1 cup caster sugar juice of 1 orange juice of 1 lemon 2 bananas, mashed pulp of 4 passionfruit 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed 1. Place the can of evaporated milk in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Place chilled milk in …
Garlic and Potato Soup 3 heads garlic 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 750g Sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped 2 cups water 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/4 cup cream chopped chives, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 120°C. Break garlic into cloves and place into a small ovenproof …
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 …
Hasselback Potatoes Serves 6 6 medium baking potatoes 8 teaspoons melted margarine 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper For the Herb Topping 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons each of chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil and oregano For the Spice Topping 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper …
Hasselback Potatoes 2kg Sebago potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp butter, softened 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped salt and pepper Preheat oven 220c. Place the handle part of the wooden spoon on a bench and put a peeled potato sitting in front of it. Get a sharp …
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, …
Lentil Bake 3/4 cup brown lentils 1/2 dessertspoon promite Black pepper 1 medium carrot 5cm piece zucchini 1 small cooking or eating apple 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons paprika 2 dessertspoons tahini Soy sauce Stuffing mix or Seasoned breadcrumbs 1. Soak brown lentils in water for about 1-2 hours (this is not necessary but …
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 …
Mediterranean Pies 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 100g mushrooms 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 small zucchini, grated 2 artichoke hearts, quartered 1/3 cup tasty cheese grated 1. Heat oil in a Skillet; cook onion until oftened. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, combine with remaining ingredients; cool. …
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 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mushroom and Cashew Curry 45ml ghee or oil 2 onions, chopped 1-2 garlic cloves depending on their size, crushed 1 tsp chopped green chilli, add more if you like it hotter 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 500g button mushrooms, quartered 100g cashews, chopped, not too finely …
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 …
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 …
Orange and Balsamic-Glazed Broccolini Serves 4 as a side. 1 bunch broccolini, stems removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 zucchini, cut into batons 1/4 cup lightly toasted pecans, roughly chopped 1. Place the broccolini florets in a …
Oven Chips Points per Serve | 2 Servings | 2 Preparation Time | 10 min Cooking Time | 50 min Level of Difficulty | Easy salads and side dishes | Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with this satisfying recipe. You can also substitute sweet potatoes for an extra twist with added nutrients. 1 spray low-fat cooking spray …
Pea and Potato Mash Serves 5 400g potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 eschalot, peeled 2 garlic cloves, peeled 200g shelled peas (fresh or frozen) 125ml (1/2 cup) milk 30g butter 1. Boil the potatoes in a saucepan of salted water until soft enough to mash. 2. Meanwhile, heat the …
Potato and Sweet Potato Creamy Bake Serves: 6 2 tbsp butter 2 medium leeks, halved and sliced 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 600g sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups light cream 2 tsp Masterfoods sour cream and chives sprinkle 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock 2 tsp grated parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp …
Potato Straws 4 large potatoes Ice cold water Oil for frying 1 tsp salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Peel potatoes and cut into thin slices, then cut slices in matchstick strips. Soak in ice cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Heat oil til very …
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 …
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 …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Quinoa and Haloumi Stuffed Mushrooms with Pesto Cream 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 small sweet potato, finely chopped and roasted 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 3 piquillo whole roasted peppers, chopped 100g grated haloumi handful of basil, oregano and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Rainbow Acai Bowl (Thermomix) serves 1 130g coconut yoghurt 35g frozen blueberries, 30g frozen raspberries 1 tsp each: acai powder, white chia seeds 50g mango flesh 1/4 ripe banana, sliced 2 strawberries, hulled, sliced 1 1/2 tbsp fresh blueberries 1 tbsp pistachios, toasted and chopped 1 small orange, segmented Place first set …
Raspberry Shortcake 4 tablespoons Nuttelex margarine 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup Orgran Self-Raising Flour, sifted (wheat free/gluten free) 1 cup Orgran Plain flour, sifted (wheat free/gluten free) 3 tablespoons raspberry jam 8 almonds halves or 1 tablespoon chopped almonds pinch of salt Cream butter and sugar. Gradually add lightly beaten …
Ratatouille Serves 4 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 eggplants, cut into 3 cm dice 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1 cm rings 1 red capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 3cm pieces 1 green capsicum, deseeded and chopped into 3cm pieces 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 2 …
Ricotta and Smoked Paprika Tart with Agrodolce Capsicum 1 pre-baked shortcrust shell, made in a 28cm tart tin Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour) Capsicum: 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp pine nuts 1 1/2 Tbsp sultanas 2 large red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped 3 tsp castor sugar 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar 1/2 …
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 Julie O’Malley Roast Potato and Carrot Salad Serves 2-3 2 large carrots, peeled and cut in chunks 10 baby potatoes, skin on, cut into halves or quarters depending on their size 2 Tbsp honey combined with 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried chilli flakes fresh rosemary leaves, chopped Few sprigs thyme Good …
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 …
Samosas Pastry: 450g (1 lb) maida or plain (all-purpose) flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 Tablespoons oil or ghee Filling: 400g (14 oz) potatoes, cut into quarters 80g (1/2 cup) peas 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 2 …
Sauteed Potatoes 1kg potatoes, peeled 1/3 cup olive oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 spring onions, sliced 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Cut potatoes into 2cm cubes. Boil water in a large pan, add potato; bring water back to boil; cook …
Savoury Fritters Serves 6 200g self raising flour 1 cup skim milk 2 eggs 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup of grated carrot 1/2 cup of grated zucchini 150g corn kernels 2 Tbsp fresh herbs, chopped Place milk in a large bowl and whisk in the flour, followed by two eggs. Fold through remaining ingredients – …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Seasonal Fruit Brekkie Bake Serves 1 1 pear, peeled, cored and sliced into rounds 1 red apple, peeled, cored, halved and sliced into half moons 1 tsp raisins 1 strawberry, cut into quarters, lengthways 2 tbsp rolled oats combined with 1 tsp honey (can use pure maple syrup) 2 tsp no …
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 …
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 …
Smashed Potatoes Use your favourite herbs and spices to top these tasty, crunchy potatoes. 4 servings 16 small potatoes, washed 1 tablespoon olive oil, more if desired sea salt and chopped fresh rosemary * Preheat oven to 250°C. * Don’t peel the potatoes but bring them to the boil in a pot of salted water. …
Spanish Chickpea Balls with Romesco Sauce Serves 6 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp sweet paprika 60g (2/3 cup) dried (packaged) multigrain breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp plain flour 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh continental parsley …
Spiced Plums 1kg plums 375ml water 125ml honey 60ml maple syrup 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two 2 star anise 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 160C (320F). Cut the plums in half and remove stone. Place plums in large dish, in a flat layer, cut side down. Put all other ingredients into a …
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 …
Spicy Sweet Potato 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. Combine ingredients. 2. Make pies as per instructions.
Spinach and Pumpkin Lasagne Serves 4 600g (about 2 bunches) English spinach, stems trimmed 1/2 cup thickened cream 350g fresh ricotta cheese 2 egg yolks 150g parmesan cheese, finely grated 250g fresh lasagne pasta sheets 600g butternut pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 3mm-thick slices 200g mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Rinse …
Spinach Lasagne 250g lasagne sheets parmesan cheese Spinach Sauce: 10 spinach leaves, shredded 1 tub sour cream (300g) 1 cup grated tasty cheese Tomato Sauce: 1 Tbsp oil 1 large onion chopped 1 clove garlic 2 x 400g can tomatoes 1 x 400g butter beans, drained and rinsed 1 x 400g kidney beans, drained and …
Sweet Potato and Leek Tarts 3 sheets ready rolled puff pastry 20g butter 2 large leeks, sliced 375g sweet potato, coarsely grated 4 free-range eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cup pure or thickened cream 1 Tbsp seeded mustard 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese 1. Preheat oven to 210c, thaw pastry sheets and cut into squares …
Sweet Potato Kofta Balls Makes about 15 balls 2 tsp chia seeds (you can substitute one free-range egg for the chia seeds and water if you like) 1/3 cup water 250g (9 oz) sweet potato, scrubbed and grated 200g (7 oz) potato and/or carrot, scrubbed and grated 1 small red onion, grated 2 tsp fresh …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Thermo White Choc and Macadamia Cookies (Thermomix) 200g macadamia nuts, unsalted 200g butter, room temperature 100g raw sugar 80g brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 300g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 200g white chocolate buttons Place nuts in TM bowl, chop for 2 seconds, speed 5. Set aside. Without …
Tofu Apple Cake Sugar Free 1 packet tofu (400g) 1 and a 1/2 cups apple puree 1/2 cup oil 3 dessertspoons honey juice and grated rind of a lemon 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 cups flour 1 and a 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup sultanas Blend tofu, apple, oil, honey, lemon, …
Tomato Lasagne Serves 5 350g lasagne sheets 80g grated parmesan cheese Tomato Sauce: 125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes 12 basil leaves, torn Bechamel Sauce: 120g butter 80g (1/2 cup) plain flour 1 litre (4 cups) milk, warmed 1-2 pinches nutmeg 1. To make the tomato …
Twice Roasted Potatoes with Onion, Herbs and Chilli 4-6 large floury potatoes, scrubbed 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp finely chopped rosemary leaves 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 40g unsalted butter, chopped 1. Preheat oven 200c. 2. Prick the whole …
Vegan Christmas Cake 4 cups (500 grams) mixed fruit 1 cup (125 grams) currants 1 and a 1/4 cup (1/4 litre) grape juice 3/4 cup sugar (preferably dark muscovado or molasses sugar, otherwise brown sugar) 1/2 cup oil 2 cups (250 gr) flour 1 cup (125 ml) soy or oat milk 2 Tbsp mixed spice …
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, …
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 …
Vegetable pasties This recipe’s suitable for babies aged 6-12 months and toddlers. The pasties make ideal party food and can be frozen. Pastry: 200 g butter 400 g plain flour pinch baking powder 1 egg 1 tablespoon cold water Filling: 1 large potato 1/2 small onion 1/2 carrot 1/2 parsnip 1 small piece pumpkin # …
Vegetable Primavera Serves 8-10 1/4 cup / 60ml olive oil 8-10 medium (1kg) desiree potatoes, peeled and quartered 1kg pumpkin, peeled and sliced 600g kumera, peeled and cut into 3cm lengths 2 large red capsicum, quartered 20 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 cup / 60ml olive oil, extra 1 tablespoon …
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 …
Vegetarian Pie Serves 4 4 large potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 20g unsalted butter 4 onions, sliced into thin wedges 125ml (1/2 cup) thick cream 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 x 375g blocks puff pastry 1 egg, beaten 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the potatoes …
Vegetarian Spinach Lasagne 500g frozen spinach, thawed, drained 375g reduced fat ricotta cheese 375g reduced fat cottage cheese 1 cup shredded light cheese 1 x 500g jar pasta sauce 3 cups water 300g lasagna sheets 1 x 440g can lentils, drained 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Mix …
Photo by Sares Veggie Kofta Korma Serves 4-6 3 Tbsp peanut oil (use ghee if you prefer) 4 cardamom pods, crushed and pods removed 1 brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 tsp …
Warm Potato Salad with Sweet Chilli Sour Cream 1kg chat potatoes, halved, rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 3/4 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 green onions, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place potato, in a single layer, in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and season …