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Braised Chicken with Pumpkin, Sage, and Walnuts Serves: 4 1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favourite mix of chicken parts) salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup diced onions 1 cup diced carrots 2 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced pumpkin or butternut …

Strawberry Mousse Cake 10 sponge finger biscuits 500g strawberries hulled 3 Tbsp gelatine 2 Tbsp water 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp lemon juice 300ml thickened cream, whipped extra berries and icing sugar for decorating and dusting 1. Line base of springform tin with sponge fingers. 2. Slice berries in half …

Red Wine and Garlic Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks Serves 4 2 tsp olive oil 2 Tbsp plain flour Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 lamb shanks, trimmed 1 brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2/3 cup (160ml) red wine 700ml bottle Italian cooking sauce 600g Sebago (brushed) potatoes, peeled, chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) low-fat milk, …

Triple Choc Brownies 125g butter, chopped 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 1/4 cup (185g) plain flour 150g white eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 100g milk eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180c or 160c fan forced). Grease deep 19cm square cake pan; line …

Chicken and Leek Casserole Serves 4 1/4 cup plain flour 8 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved crossways 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek, halved, washed, sliced 4 rashers bacon, rind removed, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 100g button mushrooms, sliced 100g green beans, trimmed, …

Cherry Ripe Mud Cakes Makes 9 125g butter, chopped 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 3/4 cup water 200g dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 egg, whisked 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 x 85g Cherry Ripe bar, chopped roughly 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and …

Lazy Pumpkin Scones 300g can creamy pumpkin soup 250g long life cream 2 tablespoons of castor sugar 3 cups SR flour 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 1. Stir together can of soup, long life cream and castor sugar. 2. Sift in 3 cups of SR flour and 1 heaped teaspoon of baking powder. 3. Turn …

Sour Cream Cherry Cake Serves 12 250g butter, softened 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs, room temperature 300g carton sour cream 2 1/3 cups self-raising flour 350g cherries, stalks removed, pitted 1 Tablespoon icing sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1. Preheat oven to 170c. Grease and line a 5cm deep, …

Toffee 3 cups sugar 250ml (1 cup) water 60ml (1/4 cup) brown vinegar 1. Place sugar, water and vinegar into saucepan, stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved; brush down sides of saucepan with brush dipped in hot water to remove any sugar from sides of pan. 2. Increase heat, boil rapidly uncovered for …

Vegetable Curry 2 Tbsp peanut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green chilli, finely diced 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp curry powder 3-4 curry leaves 400g mixed vegetables thickly sliced, e.g. carrot, squash, snow peas, red peppers, cauliflower …

Passionfruit Lassi 2 x 200g tubs Nestle Diet Passionfruit Yoghurt 1/2 cup small ice cubes 125ml (1/2 cup) water 2 passionfruit, pulp removed 1. Combine the yoghurt, ice, water and pulp in a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined. Serve immediately in a tall glass. Serves: 2 Points per Serve: 1 Core

Tomato Refresher 2 cups tomato juice, well chilled 1/2 cup yoghurt 6 drops Worcestershire sauce 2 spring onions, trimmed 2 lemon wedges to garnish Blend together the tomato juice, yoghurt and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into 2 chilled glasses and garnish each with a spring onion and lemon wedge. Serves 2

Iced Coffee Serves 1 3/4 cup trim milk 1 heaped teaspoon instant coffee or 1 shot espresso coffee 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup easiyo yoghurt 1 tablespoon vanilla ice-cream (optional) coffee or cocoa powder to garnish Blend together the milk, coffee, sugar, yoghurt and ice-cream. Pour into a chilled glass and sprinkle the coffee or …

French Dressing 1 cup yoghurt 1 tsp French Mustard 4 Tbsp light olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Beat or shake until thoroughly blended. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Sweet Savoury Sauce 1 cup yoghurt 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup fruit chutney Blend together, and serve. For a chunkier, sauce whisk instead of blending. Great served with barbecued meat and sausages.

Yoghurt Coleslaw Dressing 1 cup yoghurt 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp wine or cider vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Basic Roux A roux is made by combining equal amounts melted butter and flour with a liquid. Recipes will specify the exact quantities but the golden rule is to use equal amounts of flour and butter. Melt butter in a heavy-based saucepan over a moderate heat. Add flour all at once; blend in, stirring constantly …

Yoghurt Satay Sauce 1/2 cup yoghurt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 tsp chilli sauce 1/8 tsp ground ginger Mix all ingredients together. Add chilli according to your personal taste. Serve with meat, chicken or vegetables.

Yoghurt White Sauce Makes 3 cups 90g butter 1/3 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 cup yoghurt Salt Pepper 1. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux, gradually beating as you pour. 2. In another bowl or saucepan, place yoghurt and slowly add white …

Pumpkin Soup Serves: 4-6 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1.5kg pumpkin cut into 2cm pieces 1 litre chicken stock Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup cream or sour cream to serve (optional) 1. Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat, add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until …

Sticky Date Pudding Pudding: 200g coarsely chopped dried dates 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 1/4 cups boiling water 60ml olive oil 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup self raising flour 1/4 teaspoon mixed spice 2 eggs Butterscotch sauce: 160g butter 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream 1. Preheat …

Fish Stock 1 kg fish bones and trimmings 500g whitefish, such as cod 1 medium onion, thinly sliced crossways 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice bouquet garni (10 fresh parsley sprigs, 1 fresh thyme sprig and 1 bay leaf) 2 litres water 12 black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon salt To …

White Stock 750g chicken bones, with any meat attached to them 3 litres water 4 whole cloves 2 onions, halved crossways 2 leeks, coarsely chopped 2 small carrots, coarsely chopped 1 celery stalk, coarsely sliced bouquet garni (4 fresh parsley sprigs, 1 fresh thyme sprig, 1 bay leaf) 8 black peppercorns To make bouquet garni, …

Brown Stock bouquet garni (6 fresh parsley sprigs, 2 fresh thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves) 2kg shin, shank or neck beef bones 3 litres water 4 whole cloves 2 onions, halved crossways 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 1 small turnip, diced, if desired 2 celery stalks with leaves, coarsely sliced 1 garlic clove 1 scant …

Chicken Cacciatore 10 pieces of chicken thighs/drumsticks 2 large onions, sliced thinly 5 large potatoes, cut in quarters 4 mushrooms, sliced 1 can crushed/diced tomatoes 4 tsp salt 4 tsp black pepper 4 tsp oregano 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup water Olives to serve 1. Mix all these ingredients in a bowl until well …

Sweet and Sour Chicken 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled, sliced 1 medium celery stalk, sliced 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (around a kilogram), cut into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 cup Italian Dressing 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp grated ginger 1 can pineapple pieces, drained, (juice reserved) …

White Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4-5 half a French stick, finely sliced 50g butter, at room temperature 100g white chocolate, chopped 4 egg yolks 50g caster sugar, plus 3 extra for caramelising 150ml double cream 300ml milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1. Spread the slices of the French stick with the butter. Layer …

Italian Seafood Casserole Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 450ml fish stock 1 Tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp caster sugar 500g pollack, haddock or hake, skinned and cut into large chunks 1 red pepper, halved, cored …

Sun Dried Tomato and Chicken Pilaf Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 large onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped (optional) 400g can chopped tomatoes 50g sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced 2 tsp pesto 600ml hot chicken stock 150g basmati rice 50g wild rice salt and …

Spanish Chicken Pot 2 Tbsp olive oil 6 chicken thighs 6 chicken drumsticks 1 large slice of onion 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 Tbsp plain flour 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 150g of chorizo sausage, chopped 750g baby new potatoes, scrubbed and halved 450ml hot chicken stock 65g pitted black olives rosemary sprigs salt …

Roast Chicken with Lemon Serves 4-5 1.5kg whole chicken 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 6 wedges 500ml dry cider 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp caster sugar 900ml hot chicken stock 3 carrots, cut into chunky pieces 3 celery sticks, thinly sliced 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges fresh tarragon 3 …

Beef Wellington 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (200g each) scotch fillet steaks 8 sheets frozen ready-rolled puff pastry, partially thawed 220g chicken-liver pate 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over …

Guacamole Makes 1 1/2 cups 2 ripe avocados, halved, stones removed, peeled 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 ripe tomato, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small fresh red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 60mls (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1. Place the avocado flesh in a …

Mango Pancakes Serves 4 to 6 Pancakes: 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar 4 tablespoons shredded fresh coconut 2 mangoes, pureed 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup cooked and cooled rice 1 to 2 tablespoons oil Filling: 1 mango, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Garnish: 1 tablespoon castor sugar …

Sacher Torte 100g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 1 cup (250ml) water 125g butter, softened 1 1/4 cups (250g) firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder 1/2 cup (60g) almond meal 1/3 cup (110g) apricot jam, warmed, strained 50g dark chocolate, melted For the ganache: 200g dark …

Spaghetti Marinara Serves 4 – 6 500g San Remo Spaghetti 3 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 425g can peeled tomatoes, undrained and crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon sugar 400g seafood marinara mix salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley Melt butter …

Veal Parmigiana 1 x 3 second spray Always Fresh Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray 400g canned tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp powdered artificial sweetener 500g veal chop, bone removed, meat pounded to 5mm thickness 3 Tbsp plain white flour 1/3 cup …

Curried Tuna Lasagna 1 packet San Remo Instant Lasagna 1 x 410g can tuna in brine 2 medium onions, chopped 1 x 425g can peeled tomatoes, drained small piece root ginger, grated pinch cinnamon 1 chicken stock cube 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon butter pinch …

Hungarian Goulash Serves 4 1 Tbsp sunflower oil 700g pork, diced 1 onion, chopped 150g button mushrooms, halved 2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp caraway seeds 2 Tbsp plain flour 400g can chopped tomatoes 450ml hot chicken stock salt and pepper 1. Heat the oil in a fry …

Peppered Pork Pot Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 boneless spare rib pork chops, about 700g 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, halved, cored and sliced 1 orange or yellow pepper, halved, cored and sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp plain flour 400g can chopped tomatoes 200ml chicken stock a few thyme sprigs …

Greek Style Lamb Shanks Serves 4 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 lamb shanks 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 tsp coriander seeds, roughly crushed 2 Tbsp plain flour 600ml chicken or lamb stock 150ml dry sherry, dry cider or dry white wine 4 bay leaves 2 tsp honey salt and pepper 1. Heat oil in a …

Mince and Macaroni 15g mixed dried mushrooms 150ml boiling water 1 Tbsp olive oil 500g minced beef or lamb 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes 450ml chicken stock 2 Tbsp tomato puree 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg small bunch of rosemary 250g macaroni 3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted salt and pepper …

Burgundy Beef Stew Serves 4 2 Tbsp olive oil 750g braising beef, trimmed of fat and cubed 1 onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp plain flour 300ml Burgundy Red Wine 300ml beef stock 1 Tbsp tomato puree 2 bay leaves 150g baby carrots 250g leeks, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced salt and pepper …

Beef and Ale Hot Pot 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1kg braising beef, trimmed of fat and cubed 1 onion, chopped 3 Tbsp plain flour 500ml can brown ale, stout or barley wine 4 tsp wholegrain mustard 3 tsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp tomato puree 450ml hot beef stock 425g celeriac, peeled and thinly sliced 625g …

Malaysian Beef and Aubergine Curry 1 onion 3-4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 500g diced braising beef 1 large aubergine, cut into chunks 2 Tbsp red Thai curry paste 1 Tbsp fish sauce 400ml can coconut milk boiled rice, to serve 1. Very finely chop the onion and garlic until almost paste like. Heat …

Spiced Red Cabbage 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 450ml hot vegetable or chicken stock 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp fennel seeds, roughly crushed 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 625g red cabbage, quartered, cored and thinly sliced 2 apples, cored and diced 50g raisins salt and …

Lamb Shanks with Red Lentils and Sweet Potato 1/2 cup red lentils (100g) 1 cup beef stock 1 Tbsp oil 4 large french cut lamb shanks (trimmed of any visible fat) 1 medium onion sliced 2 garlic cloves crushed 1 Tbsp curry paste 1 can diced tomatoes 1 large sweet potato, chopped 1 red capsicum, …

Chicken Cacciatore 600g skinless chicken thigh fillet, excess fat trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes 150g mushroom, sliced 1 whole capsicum, (red or green), de-seeded, sliced 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp tomato paste 400g canned tomatoes, chopped 1 small glass red wine, (100ml) 3/4 tsp dried oregano Place chicken in …

Vegetable Soup Serves 16 90g butter, optional 4 large carrots, diced 8 large potatoes, peeled and diced 2 sticks celery, diced 4 large onions, peeled and diced 3 litres chicken or beef stock Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup cream 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Melt butter in a saucepan, add vegetables and cook for …

Vichyssoise Serves 12 4 leeks or onions 60g butter 1 extra onion, peeled and chopped Salt and pepper to taste 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 1/2 litres chicken stock 2 cups milk 1 cup cream 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped chives Halve the leeks lengthwise, wash thoroughly to remove all grit, …

Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 12 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 750g mushroom, sliced 1 1/2 litres chicken stock 1 large onion chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups cream 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Melt butter in a saucepan and add mushrooms, sauté lightly. Place mushrooms, chicken stock, …

French Onion Soup Serves 16 4 litres beef stock 6 onions, thickly sliced 125g butter 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup brandy 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese Pour stock into Slow Cooker and set on HIGH. Cook onions slowly in a pan with butter for 15 minutes. Add salt, …

Swiss Steak Serves 8 2 kg round steak, trimmed 1/2 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 2 stalks celery, chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 onions, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 x 425g cans tomatoes 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Cut steak in to serving size pieces. Toss in flour …

Chilli Con Carne Serves 12 1 kg dry red kidney beans 1 kg steak, cut into thin strips 1/3 cup flour 2 teaspoons chilli powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 large onions, chopped 1 x 425 can tomatoes 1 litre water 4 cloves garlic Wash the beans well. Toss the steak in flour mixed with salt …

Chicken in a Pot Serves 10-12 4 carrots, sliced 4 onions, peeled and sliced 4 stalks celery 2 kg chicken pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chicken stock or white wine 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or oregano Place half of the carrots, onion and celery in the bottom of …

Beef in Red Wine Serves 12 2 kg blade or chuck steak, trimmed 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 125g butter 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 bouquet …

Chicken Marengo 2 kg chicken pieces or drumsticks 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 litres chicken stock 1/3 cup brandy 4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 24 mushrooms, chopped 2 bouquet garni 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Cut chicken into serving pieces, …

Irish Stew Serves 12 2kg lamb neck chops 1 kg potatoes, peeled and sliced 500g onions, peeled and sliced Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs 2 bay leaves Trim any excess fat from chops. Place onions, potatoes then chops into Slow Cooker, then add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook …

Coq Au Vin Serves 10-12 2 kg chicken pieces 6 slices bacon, trimmed and diced 10 small onions, sliced 8 small onions, peeled and quartered 500g mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 16 small potatoes, scrubbed and halved 2 cups red wine 1 litre chicken …

Beef Curry Serves 12 2 kg blade or chuck steak 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup curry power (or to taste) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 pieces fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 strips lemon rind …

Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce Serves 12 Mushroom Sauce: 2 x 440g can mushrooms in butter sauce 2 cups beef stock 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup sherry 2 teaspoons paprika 2 cups sour cream 1kg minced beef 500g pork mince 2 x 60g eggs 1/2 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups …

Chicken Parisienne Serves 12 12 chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup dry white wine 2 x 440ml cans cream of chicken soup 1 x 440g can sliced mushrooms 2 cups sour cream 1 teaspoon paprika, extra Sprinkle chicken breasts lightly with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in the Slow …

Meat Loaf Serves 10-12 2 kg lean mince steak 500g sausage mince 2 onions, peeled and diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 x 425g cans tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 cups diced bread 4 x 60g eggs 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced Sauce: …

Glazed Corned Beef Serves 10-12 2 bay leaves 1 large onion, sliced 3 strips orange peel 4 whole cloves 2 litres water 2-2.5 kg corned beef Glaze: 4 tablespoons orange juice 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Place bay leaves, onion, orange peel, cloves and water in Slow Cooker and mix well. Add corned …

Pork and Veal Picnic Terrine Serves 12-14 1.5 kg pork and veal mince 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 x 60g eggs Grated rind 1 lemon 1/2 cup dry sherry or brandy 2 bay leaves 1 litre water Lemon slices to garnish Lightly …

Ratatouille Serves 8-12 4 onions, peeled and sliced 2 medium egg plants, cubed but not peeled 6 large zucchini, sliced 4 red capsicum, trimmed and sliced 8 tomatoes, sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup oil Place onions in the Slow Cooker first then add remaining ingredients. Cover …

Scalloped Potatoes 12 slices bacon, trimmed 16-20 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 4 onions, peeled and thinly sliced Salt, pepper and paprika to taste 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 2 x 285g cans cream of asparagus or mushroom soup Cut bacon into pieces. Place a quarter of the bacon, potato and onion into the …

Rice Custard Serves 12-14 3 cups rice 2 litres boiling water 6 x 60g eggs 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 litres milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 60g butter Nutmeg to taste 1 cup raisins Wash rice thoroughly under cold running water. Cook in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain well and put into a greased …

Sago Pudding Serves 12 1 cup sago 2 cups milk 2 cups sugar 2 cups sultanas 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon bi-carbonate of soda 2 x 60g eggs 2 litres water Soak sago in milk overnight. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place mixture into a heatproof pudding bowl or …

Baked Apples Serves 12 1 cup dried fruits 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 80g butter 12 small Granny Smith apples, washed and cored 1 litre water 2 tablespoons sugar 1. Mix together the dried fruits, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. 2. Fill the centre of each apple with the dried fruit mixture and …

Poached Pears in Red Wine Serves 12-14 1 litre dry red wine 2 cups brown sugar 12-14 medium pears, peeled and stems removed Peel from 1 lemon, cut in strips. 1. Put wine and sugar in the Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until the sugar is dissolved. 2. Place the pears into the …

Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 12 8 slices bread, buttered 1 cup mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup sugar 4 x 60g eggs 5 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1 litre water 1. Layer half of the bread slices, buttered side up, in a greased heatproof dish which will fit in the Slow Cooker. 2. …

Red Curry Chicken Serves 6-8 1 1/2 kg chicken thigh fillets 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, sliced 2-3 tablespoons red curry paste 2 large potatoes, peeled, quartered 400ml coconut milk 1 tablespoon palm sugar 1/3 cup coriander leaves salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Trim fat from chicken and cut into large chunks. 2. Heat …

Mushroom and Barley Soup Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3/4 cup pearl barley 4 carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 500g mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup soy sauce 6 cups chicken stock Freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, cook onion and garlic for …

Pea and Ham Soup Serves 6-8 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, chopped 3 rashers bacon, diced 2 cups split peas 1-1.5kg ham bone 2 litres water 2 large carrots, diced 2 sticks celery, sliced 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat oil in a large frypan, cook …

Potato and Leek Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 3 medium leeks, sliced thinly 1 kg potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken stock Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan; add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove from pan. …

French Onion Soup Serves 4-6 20g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large onions, finely sliced 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon plain flour 4 cups beef stock 2 tablespoons brandy 1 Baguette, thickly sliced 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan 1. Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over …

Creamy Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1.5kg pumpkin, diced 4 cups chicken stock Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup cream or sour cream to serve (optional) 1. Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat, add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until onion is …

Roasting Beef Place meat into the slow cooker and cook. Approximate cooking times for well done: LOW 2 – 2 1/2 hours per 500g HIGH 1 – 1 1/2 hours per 500g

Roasting Lamb Cut away excess fat. Place meat into the slow cooker. Cover and cook as desired. Approximate cooking times for well done: LOW 2 – 2 1/2 hours per 500g HIGH 1 – 1 1/2 hours per 500g No need to turn meat during cooking.

Roasting Chicken Wash chicken and pat dry. Stuff if desired and truss. Place chicken into the slow cooker and cover. Approximate cooking times: LOW 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours per 500g HIGH 1 – 1 1/2 hours per 500g Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika to add extra colour.

Corned Beef Serves 6 1.5kg corned silverside 1 onion, finely chopped 10 peppercorns 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1. Place silverside into the slow cooker and barely cover with water. Add remaining ingredients. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours. 3. Serve with boiled potatoes …

Roast Chicken Serves 4 1 size 12 chicken butter, melted parsley, finely chopped paprika Stuffing: 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs Rind from 1 lemon 1 rasher bacon, finely chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon parsley 1. Combine all ingredients for stuffing. Place into cavity of chicken and truss. 2. Pat chicken dry and place into …

Moroccan Chicken Serves 4-6 2kg chicken pieces, skin and fat removed 1/3 cup plain flour Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chicken stock 415g can apricot …

Coq au Vin Serves 4 – 6 2kg chicken pieces, skin and fat removed 1/2 cup flour 100g butter 2 tablespoon olive oil 12 pickling onions, peeled 4 rashers bacon, chopped 1 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup brandy 1 cup chicken stock 200g button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon mixed …

Chicken, Mustard and Sage Casserole Serves 6-8 2kg thigh cutlets, fat and skin removed 1/3 cup plain flour 1/4 cup olive oil 3 large leeks, washed and sliced thickly 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup dry white wine 1kg kumara, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 cup chicken stock Zest of one lemon 2 …

Chicken and Olive Casserole Serves 4-6 2kg chicken pieces, skin and fat removed 1/2 cup plain flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped 1 cup pitted green olives 1 bunch baby carrots, top and tailed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano …

Lemongrass and Ginger Scented Chicken Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon olive oil 2kg chicken thigh fillets, skin and fat removed 2 medium onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 5cm piece ginger, peeled, sliced 2 large red chillies, seeded, sliced 2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed, bruised 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster …

Lamb Roast with White Beans and Parsley Sauce Serves 4 1.4kg – 1.5kg lamb roast, easy carve 1-2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, snipped into pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 20g butter 1 large onion, sliced 1 x 400g can butter beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 …

Spicy Lamb Curry 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2.5kg lamb forequarter chops, trimmed of fat 14-16 fresh curry leaves 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 tablespoon tandoori paste 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons garam masala 3 teaspoons …

Lamb Tagine 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 lamb shanks, fat trimmed 1 large onion, sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons Moroccan dried spice mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 x 400g tin chopped peeled tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 large sweet potato, peeled …

Beef Curry Serve 6-8 2kg diced chuck steak 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 – 1/3 cup curry paste 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 medium potatoes, quartered 1 cup beef stock Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Dust beef in flour, shaking off …

Family Beef Casserole with Semi Dried Tomatoes Serves 6-8 2kg chuck or round steak cut into 2cm cubes 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bunches of spring onion, stalk trimmed, peeled and left whole 3 carrots, diced 4 celery stalks, sliced 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup red wine 1 cup semi dried …

Beef Stroganoff Serves 6-8 2kg chuck or round steak, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 cup beef stock 500g mushrooms, sliced 300ml sour cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Dust beef in flour, shaking off excess flour. Heat oil …

Chilli Con Carne Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1.5kg mince beef 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup beef stock 2 bay leaves Salt and …

Sweet Pork with Apples and Prunes Serves 6 2 tablespoon olive oil 2kg forequarter pork chops, trimmed of fat 3 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges 4 medium green apples, cored and cut into quarters 1 cup chicken stock 250g seedless prunes 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage salt and freshly ground black pepper …

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Serves 4 – 6 2 x 250g packet frozen spinach, thawed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g fresh ricotta Freshly ground black pepper 500g dried cannelloni 1kg bottled pasta sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper Parmesan cheese to serve 1. Combine defrosted spinach, ricotta and garlic together. Season with pepper 2. …

Poached Pears in Red Wine and Star Anise Serves 4-6 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 3/4 cup sugar 2 star anise 6 medium pears 3 thick strips lemon rind 1. Place wine, sugar and star anise into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until sugar is dissolved. 2. Place pears into the …