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Coconut Snowballs Makes 12 balls 1 3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Place 1 cup of shredded coconut in a food processor along with the coconut oil. Process on …
Sour Cherry, Orange and Chocolate Fruit (Christmas) Cake 200g dried Cranberries 200g dried Sour Cherries 150g Candied Orange slices (finely diced) 200g Currants 75ml Brandy 3 teaspoons Vanilla extract 200g Butter 200g dark brown Sugar 150g dark Chocolate (70%) broken into pieces 200g self-raising Flour 100g ground Almonds 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon of …
Photo by Mem Mini Easter Cheesecakes Makes 8 2 Tablespoons boiling water 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 6 plain chocolate biscuits (eg. Choc Ripple) 20g butter, melted 250g cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 1/4 cup pure cream, lightly whipped 50g milk chocolate, melted 8 caramel-filled mini Easter eggs Cocoa powder, for dusting 1. Line …
Photo by Kylie Evans Deviled Chick Eggs 6 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp curry powder (optional) 1/4 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste raisins/olives/peppercorns for eyes carrot slither for nose 1. Cut the top off the hard-boiled egg and scoup the yolks out into a bowl. 2. Mash the …
Photo by Jox Double-Decker Mud Cake 250g butter, chopped 150g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, beaten lightly 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon sherry (or 1 Tablespoon Gran Marnier) 1 …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Hot Cross Buns 4 cups good quality plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons bread improver 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk 15g dried yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 60g soft butter 1 egg 1 cup sultanas (optional addition: 1/4 cup currants and/or …
Recipe and Photo by Sares Lamington Pavlova 6 egg whites 2 1/4 cups sugar pinch salt 1 Tablespoon cornflour 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 300ml cream 200g dark chocolate 1 punnet strawberries, sliced in half 1 cup strawberry jam 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 150c. Line two …
Strawberry Passionfruit Pavlova Roll 4 egg whites 3/4 cup castor sugar 1/3 cup flaked almonds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 250g fresh strawberries 1 cup thickened cream 1/4 cup strawberry liquor (optional) Pulp of two passionfruit (fresh or tinned) 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a swiss roll tin. 2. Beat the …
Chocolate Bites 250g Arnotts Chocolate Ripple biscuits, finely crushed 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 25 Maltesers 1 and 1/2 cups coconut 1. Place biscuit crumbs in a large bowl and add condensed milk and cocoa, stirring until well combined; 2. Roll Tablespoons of mixture around each Malteser, then roll balls in …
Chocolate-Flecked Frozen Christmas Pudding Serves 12 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup chopped raisins 1/4 cup finely chopped dessert figs 1/4 cup brandy 1 piece glace apricot, chopped 1 piece glace pineapple, chopped 1 piece glace pear, chopped 1 piece glace peach, chopped 1/2 cup glace cherries, chopped (optional) 1 litre good-quality vanilla …
Irish Cream Balls 1 package vanilla wafer cookies 1/2 cup Irish Cream liqueur 1/4 cup milk chocolate 1 cup coconut 1. Crush the vanilla wafers (can use a food processor). 2. Melt the chocolate and add to the crushed wafers, along with the liqueur. 3. Roll into small balls and roll in coconut to coat. …
Iced Christmas Pudding 1/2 cup each sultanas, currants and chopped raisins 1/4 cup each chopped glace cherries, glace pineapple and mixed peel 1/4 cup brandy 1L softened vanilla ice-cream 1/2 cup cream 1/2 cup toasted, flaked almonds 1/4 cup chocolate bits Strawberry sauce and strawberries to decorate (optional) 1. Mix nuts with brandy. Cover with …
Turkish Delight olive oil spray 860g (4 cups) caster sugar 1L (4 cups) water 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp gelatine powder 130g (1 cup) cornflour 1 tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp rosewater essence red food colouring 300g (2 cups) icing sugar mixture 1. Spray a square 20cm (base measurement) cake pan with …
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns 2 tsp yeast 600gms bread flour 2 tsp bread improver 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp caster sugar 2 Tbsp dutch cocoa 380ml-400ml warm milk 2 level Tbsp soft butter 1 1/2 cups choc bits Milk glaze: Mix 1 Tbsp milk with 1 Tbsp sugar Crosses: 40gm plain flour, 1/2 tsp light …
Pink Cake 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup castor sugar 3/4 pack pink jelly crystals 2 eggs 2 cups self raising flour 1/2 cup milk Mix together butter, castor sugar and jelly crystals. Add eggs and mix. Stir in flour and milk. Bake at 180C for 35-45 minutes. Pink Icing: Combine butter, icing sugar, 1-2 tsp …
Neenish Tarts Serving size: Serves 10 or more 275g packet frozen sweet tart cases Filling: 1/4 cup raspberry jam 1/4 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup condensed milk 50g butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon lemon juice Icing: 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted 2 teaspoons cocoa, sifted 4 tablespoons warm water Few drops pink food …
Jelly Cakes Makes 18 60g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup self-raising flour 2/3 cup milk 85g packet raspberry jelly crystals 1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water 3 cups desiccated coconut 1/2 cup double thick cream 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 12 x 2 tablespoon …
Pink Lamingtons Makes 32 340g packet golden butter cake mix 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 60g butter, softened 2 cups desiccated coconut Pink Icing: 3 cups icing sugar mixture 20g butter 1/2 cup milk pink food colouring 1 teaspoon strawberry essence 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 3cm-deep, 17cm x 27cm rectangular slice …
Berry Thickshake Serves 2 300g frozen mixed berries or 200g fresh strawberries 2 cups milk 4 large scoops of berry-flavoured frozen yoghurt 1. Place berries in a blender. Add milk and scoops frozen yoghurt. Blend until smooth. 2. Divide among tall serving glasses and serve with extra scoops of frozen yoghurt, if desired.
Pink Lemonade Thins Makes: 64 bars 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 drops red food color, if desired 2 2/3 all purpose flour Pink Lemonade Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 5 to 6 teaspoons …
Pink Turkish Delight Jellies Serves 6-8 4 leaves leaf gelatine, for pink: 3 white and 1 red 4 tablespoon rose syrup 1 lemon, juiced 90 grams caster sugar 90 ml Grand Marnier 1. Soak the gelatine in cold water until softened. Put the rose syrup, lemon juice and caster sugar in a pan with 400ml …
Soft-Freeze Berry Ice Cream Serves: 4 3 cups frozen “free flow” berries – raspberries, strawberries, blackberries or a mixture 3/4 cup icing sugar (or a little more or less depending on the sweetness of the berries) 1 cup well chilled yoghurt (plain or fruit flavoured) or a cup of cream or milk Place the still …
Pink Lemonade 1/2 cup white sugar 6 cups boiling water 13/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 x 300gm punnet strawberries – hulls removed and sliced crushed ice 1. Place white sugar and boiling water in a large jug and whisk until sugar has dissolved. Stir in lemon juice, allow to cool then refrigerate. 2. …
Baby Meringues 6 egg whites 2 cups caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp malt vinegar 1 tsp cornflour pink food colouring whipped cream to serve In a large bowl (not plastic) beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually, add the caster sugar very slowly. The mixture should be getting thick with each …
Super Simple Apple and Raspberry Jam 500g Raspberries (hulled and rinsed) 500g Apples, peeled and cored 1kg CSR Jam Setting Sugar A Knob of Butter 1. Cut the apple into small pieces and place in a food processor. Process lightly until a paste forms. 2. Place the raspberries in the food processor and pulse to …
Super Fast Strawberry Jam 1 kg Strawberries (hulled and rinsed) 1 kg CSR Jam Setting Sugar A Knob of Butter 1. Crush strawberries coarsely with a potato masher or blender. 2. Place strawberries and sugar in a large, heavy based 6 litre pot. 3. Heat mixture over a low heat until sugar is dissolved. Do …
Apple and Raspberry Crumble (Gluten Free) Serves 4 Fruit Base: 5 large sized (900g) Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 20g butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup CSR Pure Icing Sugar (Gluten Free) 1 cup frozen raspberries Crumble Topping: 1/2 cup CSR Pure Icing Sugar (Gluten Free) 1/3 cup Orgran Gluten Free plain flour …
Mini Raspberry Melting Moments Serves 16 125g unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour 2 tablespoons custard powder pure icing sugar, to serve Raspberry Filling: 60g unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2-3/4 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 6 small frozen raspberries, thawed. Method …
Rhubarb and Hazelnut Crumb Cake Serves 8 1 (550g) bunch young rhubarb 40g (1 1/2 cups) icing sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 125g ground hazelnuts 50g (1/2 cup) plain flour 185g unsalted butter, melted 6 egg whites 1 1/2 tablespoons Demerara sugar Crumb Topping: 40g caster sugar 60g plain flour 40g unsalted butter, softened …
Chocolate Crackle Easter Eggs 250g Copha 4 cups Rice Bubbles 1 1/2 cups icing sugar 3 Tbsp Bourneville cocoa 1 cup desiccated coconut Melt copha in a saucepan over low heat. Place all remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir together. Pour copha onto dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon. Spoon mixture …
Chocolate Easter Eggs 6 teaspoons or 2 envelopes Davis gelatine 60ml hot water 60ml cold water 25g Cadbury Bourneville cocoa 125 ml condensed milk Add the gelatine to the hot water and stir briskly with a fork until dissolved. Make a paste with the cocoa and cold water. Add to the gelatine solution, mixing thoroughly …
Gooey Caramel Chocolates 150g dark chocolate, melted 80g mars bar (chopped) 60ml cream 50g white chocolate, melted Combine mars bars and cream in a saucepan and melt over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Brush a thin layer of dark chocolate inside your moulds or foil cases, stand upside …
Photo by Denise C Lamington Slice Makes 12 slices 3 eggs 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 75g (1/2 cup) SR Flour 35g (1/4 cup) cornflour 2 Tbsp apricot jam (more is optional) 80g (1/2 cup) icing sugar 2tsp cocoa 3tsp hot water 1 1/2 Tbsp desiccated coconut 1. Grease 26cm x 8cm bar pan, line …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Mousse 1 punnet strawberries (250g), washed, hulled 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tsp gelatine 2 egg whites Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and cream into electric blender. Place boiling water into small bowl, add gelatine, stir until dissolved. …
Gluten-Free Lamingtons 1 cup gluten-free polenta 125g butter, at room temp 1/2 cup castor sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 2 Tbsp orange juice 1 cup almond meal 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 2 cups desiccated coconut Grease a 18 x 28 rectangular slice pan. Line the base and 2 long sides …
Diabetic Fruit Cake 500g mixed dried fruit 250ml apricot nectar 1 teaspoon honey 250g mashed pumpkin 225g raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon carb soda Grease a loaf tin and line with paper. Combine fruit, nectar and honey in a saucepan take to the boil and reduce heat. Simmer for three minutes. Put …
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 …
Easy Christmas Plum Pudding Time required: 30 mins, plus refrigeration time. Serves 12 4 cups milk 1/4 cup cocoa 375g Nestle Melts milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups mixed dried fruit 1 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons gelatine, dissolved in 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup thickened cream, …
Noel Hazelnut Cookies 1 1/4 cups plain flour Pinch of salt 1/4 cup castor sugar 60g ground hazelnuts 90g unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, sifted 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1. Buffer several baking trays. Sift flour, salt and sugar into a bowl, then mix in nuts: Rub in butter until …
Mince Pies 4 cups plain flour Pinch salt 250g butter 2 Tbsp castor sugar 2 egg yolks 4 Tbsp ice-cold water Christmas mincemeat 1 egg, beaten Castor sugar 1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and rub into flour with fingers until like breadcrumbs. Do not overdo – butter …
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 …
White Christmas 3 cups rice bubbles 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup of sifted icing sugar 225 grams copha drop of vanilla essence 1. Put 3 cups of rice bubbles, 1 cup of mixed fruit, essence, desiccated coconut, dry powdered milk and 3/4 sifted icing sugar …
Caramel Cheesecake 2 cups (250g) sweet biscuit crumbs 90g butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g packets soft caramels 1/4 cup milk 250g packet cream cheese 3 teaspoons gelatine 1 tablespoon water 300ml carton thickened cream Caramel Topping 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons gelatine 1 tablespoon water 1. Combine crumbs and butter in a medium bowl; …
Fruitcake This rich, spicy fruitcake made a week or even a month or two before Christmas will mature and ripen to a truly festive dessert. 375g packet raisins 375g packet sultanas 250g packet currants 125g mixed peel 125g glace cherries, halved 6 dried apricots, 6 nectarines, 6 peaches, diced small 125g blanched chopped almonds 4 …
Roast Turkey with Stuffing Serves 8 3.5kg turkey, thawed, giblets removed 1 large onion, quartered (optional) parsley sprigs (optional) olive oil seasonings to taste Stuffing: 500g sausage mince 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 onion, chopped 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped 1/2 cup almond or chestnut puree 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 clove garlic, crushed …
Lime Roast Chicken with Rice Seasoning This recipe is free from gluten, dairy products and eggs. The rice seasoning can be doubled for a small turkey. Rice seasoning can be made a day ahead; season chicken just before baking. 1.6kg chicken 1 tablespoon lime juice 20g dairy-free margarine, melted Rice Seasoning: 1/3 cup (65g) white …
Allergy-Free Pudding and Fruit Cake This recipe, which is free from gluten, dairy products and eggs, makes 1 fruit cake or pudding. Recipe can be made one month ahead; keep refrigerated. 2 1/4 cups (360g) sultanas 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped raisins 1/2 cup (75g) dried currants 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped seeded dates 1 …
Gingerbread Men Makes about 20 125g butter, chopped 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk 2 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 cup golden syrup currants and glace cherries Icing: 1 egg white 1 1/4 cups pure icing sugar, sifted few drops of lemon juice food colouring (optional) …
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 …
Chocolate Almond Balls Makes about 24 125g cream cheese 1 tablespoon brandy 1 cup Nutella 350g Madeira cake, crumbled 1/2 cup ground almonds, toasted 180g dark chocolate 15g copha 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted and chopped 1. Beat cheese with brandy until smooth. Beat in Nutella. Mix in cake crumbs and almonds. Refrigerate until firm. …
Mince Pies Makes 12 12 prepared sweet pastry cases 1/2 cup prepared fruit mince 1/2 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce prepared fondant icing food colourings and decorations 1. Arrange pastry cases on a baking tray. Bake according to packet directions. 2. Combine fruit mince with apple and sauce. Spoon 1 to …
Plum Jam Makes about 4 cups 2kg plums, washed and stoned 3 cups sugar 1. Bring plums and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring, until sugar dissolves. 2. Boil, without stirring, until jam gels (a small amount will wrinkle when cool). Pour into warm sterilised jars. Seal well.
Traditional Shortbread Makes about 40 2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1/3 cup icing sugar 250g butter, cubed Pecan Shapes 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts) 1. Sift flours and icing sugar together. Rub in butter using fingertips, until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Press together. 2. Turn out onto a lightly-floured surface. Knead …
Coconut Ice Makes about 30 squares 3 cups icing sugar 2 2/3 cups desiccated coconut 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 125g copha, melted few drops pink food colouring 1. Sift sugar into a bowl. Stir in coconut. 2. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into icing …
Lemon and Passionfruit Curd Makes about 2 cups 1 1/2 cups lemon juice grated rind of 1 lemon 2 cups caster sugar 180g butter, chopped 6 eggs, beaten pulp of 2 passionfruit 1. Place juice, rind and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Add butter. Stir until butter has …
Panforte 80g hazelnuts 80g whole almonds 3/4 cup plain flour 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp mixed spice 125g fruit medley (see note) 50g mixed peel 50g each dried pineapple, pawpaw, mango, chopped 50g figs, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 2/3cup honey 200g cooking chocolate, melted 1. Preheat oven …
White Chocolate and Macadamia Shortbread Serving size: Serves 10 or more 2 1/4 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1/3 cup icing sugar 250g butter, cubed 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, toasted, chopped 50g white chocolate, finely chopped plus extra 100g, melted 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 3 baking trays. …
Liqueur Custard 2 cups (500ml) milk 300ml thickened cream 1 Queen vanilla bean, split 6 egg yolks 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 tablespoons Cointreau, Grand Marnier or brandy 1. Combine milk, cream and vanilla bean in a medium pan; bring to the boil, remove from heat. Stand 15 minutes; remove vanilla bean. 2. Beat …
Choc Hazelnut Profiteroles 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1 cup (250ml) water 80g butter, chopped pinch salt 4 eggs, lightly beaten 150g dark chocolate 200ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons Frangelico 300ml thickened cream, extra 2 tablespoons icing sugar 1 tablespoon Frangelico, extra 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). 2. …
Rum Sauce Makes 1/2 Litre 1-cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1-tablespoon butter 1-tablespoon cornflour 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup rum Pinch salt Combine sugar and lemon rind with water; add butter and heat to boiling. Mix cornflour with lemon juice and add. Cook for 8 minutes, remove …
Tuscan Nut Biscuits Makes: Approx 30 2 cups plain flour 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch sail 2 eggs grated rind 1 orange 1 cup caster sugar 120g whole unblanched almonds 80g pinenuts 1/2 cup white choc bits 100g dark melts, melted 1. Preheat oven to 190c. Grease and line a baking tray. 2. Sift flour, …
Christmas Cassata Serves: approx 20 Chocolate Coffee Sauce: 400g can sweetened condensed milk 30g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup 150g cooking chocolate, broken into squares 2 Tbsp coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water Cassata: 80g each of glace apricots, glace pineapple, red and green glace cherries, chopped 2 Tbsp raisins 2 Tbsp brandy 1 …
Sour Cherry Chocolate Cake Serves; 8-10 100g white melts 4 Tbsp cream 200g butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs 150g milk melts, melted 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups sour Morella cherries, well drained 1. Preheat oven to 175c. Grease and line 23cm round cake tin. …
Christmas Star Biscuits Makes approx: 20 250g butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup rice flour (see note) 1/4 cup cocoa 100g clear boiled lollies or fruit drops, chopped milk choc bits 1. Using electric mixer cream butter, vanilla and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sift flours …
Chocolate Custard with Poached Summer Fruits Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 750ml bottle apple cider 2 cups caster sugar cinnamon stick 3 peaches 3 nectarines 250g fresh cherries, pitted 90g packet macaroons Custard: 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp Cocoa 1 cup cream 1 …
Little Chocolate Christmas Puddings 700g plum pudding 250g dark eating chocolate, melted 1/2 cup (125ml) brandy 1/2 cup (80g) icing sugar 200g white chocolate melts glacé cherries, cut to resemble berries and leaves 1. Crumble pudding into a large bowl. Stir in melted chocolate, brandy and sifted icing sugar; mix well. 2. Roll level tablespoons …
Cheesecake Mince Pies Makes 24 Pastry: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons custard powder 1/4 cup icing-sugar mixture 125g cold butter, chopped 1 egg-yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 1 x 250g packet cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 x 410g jar fruit mince Topping: 3 …
Easiest Turkey Ever 1 x 3.5kg turkey 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 sticks celery, sliced 3 bacon rashers, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups packaged seasoned stuffing mix 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon oil roast potatoes, steamed asparagus and gravy to serve (see check list, bellow) fresh herbs to garnish 1. Remove and …
Seasoned Roast Turkey Serves 6 1 x 3kg turkey 6 bacon rashers 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 cup plain flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup dry red wine roast potatoes and beans to serve fresh herbs and lemon wedges to garnish Seasoning: 25g butter 1 large leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g sausage …
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; …
Sticky Fruit Pudding 125g butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 x 500g packet dried fruit salad mix 1/4 cup orange juice 1 x 900g Christmas pudding Sauce: 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 x 600g carton vanilla custard 2 tablespoons dark underproof rum 1. Sauce: Pour cream into a small bowl. Using an …
Sticky Date, Ginger and Pear Pudding with Caramel Makes 12 to 16 slices 200g dried dates, deseeded 200g dried pears 2 cups water 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 350g self-raising flour 150g butter 300g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 60g ginger in syrup, diced Caramel Sauce: 300ml cream 250g butter 400g brown …
Basic Truffles 1/3 cup heavy cream 6 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt or Tobler, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) About 1/4 cup cocoa Bring cream to a boil in a small heavy-bottom saucepan over moderate heat or in a bowl in a microwave. Remove the pan from the …
Eggnog Ice-Cream 6 eggs, separated 10 tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup rum 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 cup milk 2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Cook the egg yolks, sugar, salt, brandy, rum and sherry in a double boiler until very light and thickened. Remove from heat, …
Boozy Fruit Ice Cream Pudding 750ml double cream 30g caster sugar 400-425 carton of ready made custard 250g of boozy fruits (recipe below) chopped 2 x 600ml pudding basins lined with cling-wrap. Whisk the cream with the sugar until it forms soft peaks. Stir in custard and boozy fruits. Divide the mixture between the two …
Macadamia Rum Balls 250g packet Marie biscuits 1 cup icing sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 2 Tbsp apricot jam 1/4 cup rum 2 Tbsp boiling water 3 tsp instant coffee 100g (approx 30) whole macadamia nuts 200g cooking chocolate, grated 1. Place biscuits into a food processor and process to fine crumbs. Transfer biscuit crumbs to …
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 …
Quick Plum Pudding 375g mixed fruit 1 3/4 cups warm water* (see note) 1 cup full cream milk powder 2 Tbsp butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp bi-carb soda 1 1/2 cups SR Flour 1 tsp vanilla essence Place mixed fruit into a large saucepan. Whisk water with …
Hot Cross Buns 14g dry yeast OR 30g of fresh yeast 4 cups of gluten free baking flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp of mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 40g butter 1 1/4 cups sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup rice flour 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar water to make paste Glaze: 1 1/2 …
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 200g dark chocolate, chopped 200g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup milk 1 cup choc-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 80 small solid chocolate Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and …
Chocolate Easter Crackles 200g Mars bars, chopped 2 Tbsp thin cream 2 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 cups Rice Bubbles 20 small Easter eggs, to decorate Place the Mars bars, thin cream and cocoa in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (get an adult to help), making sure bowl does not touch water. Stir until …
Caramel Easter Friands Makes 9 1/2 cup rice or plain flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup icing sugar 1/3 cup canola or light olive oil 1/3cup milk 6 small caramel Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 9 friand pans. Combine 1/2 cup rice or plain flour, 1/2 cup …
Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins Makes 12 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 12 small caramel-filled Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases. 2. Sift flour into a large bowl. …
Easter Chocolates You’ll need Easter chocolate moulds for this recipe. 375g packet milk, dark or white chocolate melts 1. Place melts into a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure base of bowl doesn’t touch water). Heat, stirring with a metal spoon, until melted. 2. Spoon chocolate into moulds. Stand at room …
Little Easter Biscuits (Koulourakia) Cooking time: More than 1 hour 250g butter 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 1 egg, extra 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1. Preheat the …
Mini Choc-Chip Hot Cross Buns Serving size: Serves 10 or more 150ml milk, warmed 8g sachet dry yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 50g butter, chopped 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg Crosses: 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons …
Low Fat Hot Cross Buns Makes 16 buns 14g dried yeast or 30g compressed yeast 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed 4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice 60g praised reduced-fat margarine 1 egg beaten 1 cup sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup plain flour …
Anzac Slice 400g Anzac biscuits 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 75g butter, melted 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 2 Tbsp passionfruit pulp Process Anzac biscuits in a food processor in several batches until they are finely crumbed. Transfer biscuit crumbs to a large bowl. Stir in coconut, butter and condensed milk, mixing …
Cuddureddi Christmas Biscuits (Sicily) Makes 25 2 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g butter, cubed, chilled 1/2 cup milk 1 cup dried figs 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup Sunbeam Sultanas 30g good-quality dark chocolate, grated 2 tablespoons honey 1 small lemon, rind finely …
Christmas Wreath Cake This recipe can be made three months ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 3 rings (85g) glace pineapple, chopped coarsely 1/2 cup (125g) coarsely chopped glace apricots 1 cup (160g) dates 1/2 cup (150g) glace figs, quartered 1/2 cup (100g) red glace cherries 1/2 cup (100g) green glace cherries …
Gluten-free Christmas Pudding Makes 2 small puddings. The pudding can be made up to three months ahead and kept refrigerated or made up to one year ahead and frozen. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator for up to 2 days; remove plastic wrap, return to steamer and steam for 2 hours. 1 1/3 cup (225g) raisins …
Photo by barbieclone Coconut Ice 4 cups icing sugar 3 cups coconut 1 tin condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence pink food colouring Mix all ingredients together. Separate into two bowls and add pink food colouring to one. Press into a loaf tin, refrigerate and cut into 3cm squares.
Photo by barbieclone Rum Balls 8 weetbix 1 Tin Condensed Milk 1 Tablespoon of Rum 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa 1 Cup Sultanas 1/2 Cup Coconut + extra for rolling. Crumble weetbixs. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate mixture for 1/2 hr (makes it easier to roll mixture into balls) Roll mixture into small balls and …
White Christmas 250g copha 2 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 cup milk powder 3/4 cup sultanas 1/4 cup chopped red glace cherries 1/4 cup chopped green glace cherries 1. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper. 2. Place copha …
White Christmas 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup coconut 3 cups rice bubbles 1 cup sultanas 250g copha 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Put the powdered milk, icing sugar, coconut, rice bubbles and sultanas into a bowl. Dissolve copha in a saucepan, add vanilla and pour into the bowl with the other …
White Christmas 3 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup sifted icing sugar 225g copha drop vanilla essence 1. Put dry ingredients and vanilla essence into mixing bowl. 2. Add cooled, melted copha and mix well. 3. Press mixture firmly into a biscuit tray. …
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 …
Sticky Fruit Pudding 125g butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 x 500g packet dried fruit salad mix 1/4 cup orange juice 1 x 900g Christmas pudding Sauce 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 x 600g carton vanilla custard 2 tablespoons dark underproof rum 1. Sauce: Pour cream into a small bowl. Using an …
Sticky Date, Ginger and Pear Pudding with Caramel Sauce 200g dried dates, deseeded 200g dried pears 2 cups water 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 350g self-raising flour 150g butter 300g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 60g ginger in syrup, diced Caramel Sauce: 300ml cream 250g butter 400g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla …