Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
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. …
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 …
Thai Chicken Red Curry Serves 8 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2kg chicken thigh cutlets, skin and fat removed 1 large onion, chopped into wedges 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 400g sweet potato, cut into 3cm pieces 125g fresh baby corn 250g cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste …
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 …
Spiced Rhubarb and Berry Compote Serves 4-6 2 bunches of rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 500g frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon quill 3 whole cloves 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours. 3. Serve hot with ice-cream or …
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 …
Steamed Christmas Pudding Serves 6 500g mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 90g butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sherry or brandy 1/2 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. In a saucepan, combine mixed fruit, brown sugar, butter, …
Spanish Chicken Casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken drumsticks (600g) 4 chicken thigh cutlets (800g) 1 large brown onion (200g), chopped finely 4 medium potatoes (800g), quartered 1/2 cup (80g) roasted pine nuts 1/2 cup (80g) roasted blanched almonds 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock 1 cup (250ml) dry white wine 1/3 cup (80ml) lemon …
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 …
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 …
Pears with Chocolate Praline Cream Serves 8 3 cups / 750ml water 1 1/2 cups / 375g sugar 8 firm ripe pears, peeled 600ml cream 2 x 35g Chocolate Scorched Peanut confectionery bars, crushed Pureed fresh berries, for serving 1. Place water and sugar in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on …
Lemon and Lime Delicious Pudding 180g butter 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 2/ 3 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup lime Juice 4 x 60g egg yolks 1 1/2 cups milk 4 x 60g egg whites Sifted icing sugar, …
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 …
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 …
Moroccan Veal 2 tablespoons oil 2kg lean veal leg, diced 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 3 teaspoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 cups beef stock 200g pitted prunes 1/3 …
Pork with Kumera 2kg pork neck 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed (optional) 4 medium brown onions, peeled and quartered 4 bacon rashers, rind removed, chopped 3 medium kumera or sweet potato, peeled 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock 1 x 375ml can beer 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/4 cup vegetable stock Freshly ground …
Sweet Orange Pork 1/4 cup oil 2 large Spanish onions, sliced 2kg lean pork steaks, halved 1/4 cup plain flour 400g sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed …
Lamb Korma Curry 2kg leg of lamb, boned and trimmed 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter) 2 tablespoons oil 4 onions, peeled and sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground …
Lamb Shanks with Red Lentils 1 cup/200g red lentils 2 cups beef stock 2 tablespoons oil 6 large French-cut lamb shanks, trimmed of fat 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons Vindaloo curry paste 1 x 750ml Italian-style tomato cooking sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Place lentils and stock into …
Lamb Shanks in a Tomato, Pesto Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 large French-cut lamb shanks, trimmed of fat 2 medium Spanish onions, sliced 400g button mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 x 800g tin tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto 1 cup red wine 1/2 cup sweet sherry …
Gingered Lamb Curry 2 tablespoons oil 2 kg lean lamb, cubed 2 large onions, chopped 400g eggplant, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger 2 small red chillies, finely chopped 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon green curry paste 1 1/2 cups beef stock …
Corned Silverside with Balsamic Plum Gaze 2 kg lean corned silverside 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 fresh mint sprigs 1 medium onion, peeled and studded with 4 cloves 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly cut into chunks 3 cups water 8 peppercorns Balsamic Plum Glaze: 3/4 cup beef stock 1/4 …
Tagine of Beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 2kg lean gravy beef, cubed 2 large onions, sliced 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup Moroccan seasoning 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 cups beef stock 2 strips lemon rind 2 cups tomato puree 1 cup dates, seeded and halved 1/3 cup honey 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 …
2 Whole Chickens 2 large onions 2 small bouquet garni (parsley, sage, dill) 2 x 1-1.5kg chickens 4 tablespoons prepared pesto 1. Place 1 onion and 1 bouquet garni into each chicken cavity. Carefully ease the skin away from chicken breast and rub 2 tablespoons pesto between the meat and the skin. Carefully replace the …
Barley Soup with Sugared Parsnips 1 cup/200g pearl barley 8 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium (400g) potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 bay leaves, halved 3/4 cup milk Pepper and salt, for seasoning 2 tablespoons butter …
Beef and Red Wine Casserole 4 rashers lean bacon, chopped 500ml red wine 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp flour 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 bay leaves 80g mushrooms, finely sliced 12 button mushrooms 1 large onion, chopped 750g beef braising steak, diced 1 tsp mixed herbs, dried 1. Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil …
Pineapple Pork 2.3kg pork roast 1 onion, sliced 1 red capsicum, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 can crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained, or 1 fresh pineapple, sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 6 slices fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger Brown the pork in a …
Roast Beef and Gravy 1 cup beef stock 1/2 can cream of asparagus soup 2 Tbsp onion flakes 1 Tbsp Garlic and Herb Seasoning 1.3 kg sirloin or round roast 3 tbsp brown gravy mix combined with 3 tbsp water The night before: Combine beef stock, soup, onion flakes and spice together in your slow …
Tiramisu Cup Cakes 2 tsp instant coffee 1 tsp vanilla essence 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 x 59g eggs 1 1/3 cups self raising flour 1/4 cup custard powder 2/3 cup milk cocoa Filling: 125g cream cheese 2 tbsp caster sugar 150ml thickened cream 1 Tbsp Marsala 1. Put coffee in small …
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 …
Oyster Mushroom and Herb Omelette POINTS value | 3 Servings | 1 Preparation Time | 5 min Cooking Time | 5 min Level of Difficulty | Moderate vegetarian | It is easy to buy small packs of fresh herbs now and they make delicious, quick fillings. Sliced fresh tomatoes sprinkled with a little salt and …
Photo by Alecia Mud Cake 500g dark chocolate 125g butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup plain flour 1. Pre-heat oven to 200c. Line a 22cm springform tin with baking paper or foil. 2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a gentle heat, or microwave on medium power, until melted. 3. Place eggs in …
Photo by Alecia Banana Fritters 2 cups SR flour 1/2 teaspoons bi-carb soda 1 1/2 cups water 4 bananas flour oil for deep frying # Sift flour and bi-carb soda into bowl; add water and mix to a smooth batter. # Peel bananas, cut into three. Roll lightly in flour. # Drop banana pieces into …
Double Chocolate Cake 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2 Tablespoons custard powder 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup water 1. Turn oven to 180c. 2. Grease a 23cm cake tin. 3. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, flour, custard powder and cocoa. 4. Add water; beat for 2 …
Berry Flans Serves 6 6 slices wholemeal bread 90g butter, melted 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 375g seasonal mixed berries 1/2 cup cream, whipped fresh mint springs (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 200c. 2. Using a 10cm biscuit cutter, cut a bread circle from each slice of bread. Brush both sides with melted butter and press …
Black Forest Dessert Serves 4 4 Slices Chocolate Pound Cake 2 Tablespoons Kirsch or any Cherry Liqueur 410g Canned Pitted Black Cherries, drained and reserved liquid 2 Tablespoons White Sugar 1 Cinnamon Stick 2 Teaspoons Cornflour Blended with 1 Tablespoon Water 4 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Sauce: 100g Chocolate, melted 1/2 Cup Cream 1. …
Lemon Fairy Cakes 125g reduced-fat canola spread 3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) skim milk Filling: 100g extra-light sour cream 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 1 Tbsp icing sugar mixture, plus extra to dust 1. Preheat oven to …
Lemon Poppy Seed Friands 5 eggwhites, lightly beaten 125 reduced-fat canola spread, melted 1 cup (100g) almond meal 3/4 cup (125g) icing sugar mixture 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 3 Tbsp breakfast marmalade, melted, to ice 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Spray 12 …
Ginger Lemon Slice 125g reduced-fat canola spread 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tsp ground ginger 40g glace ginger, finely chopped Topping: 2 tsp powdered gelatine 1 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water 100g reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 2 x 150g tubs NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 2 …
Cheese and Ham Chicken with Asparagus and Rocket 1 leek, sliced 4 (560) single chicken breast fillets (without skin) 120g Weight Watchers Block Cheese, cut into 30g portions 100g shaved ham steamed asparagus and baby rocket leaves, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add leek. Cook, …
Vanilla Coconut Truffles 2 x 120g tubs NESTLE Diet Vanilla Rice Custard 12 x sponge finger biscuits, crushed 1 tsp almond essence 1/4 cup (30g) almond meal 120g white chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup (50g) shredded coconut, toasted 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine rice custard, fingers, essence and almond meal in …
Pumpkin, Leek and Prosciutto Pizza 300g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced 1 leek, sliced 1 (430g) Turkish pide, split 2 x 50g sachets tomato pizza sauce 6 slices prosciutto 1 Tbsp shredded fresh sage 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Spray a large non-stick frying can with oil. Place over medium-high heat. Add one-third of the …
Spinach and Cheese Toasties 2 eggs 4 slices mixed grain bread 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard 4 Weight Watchers Cheese Slices 1 egg tomato, thinly sliced 20g baby spinach leaves 2 tsp reduced-fat canola spread 1. Heat a medium non-stick frying pen over high heat. Spray with oil. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook …
Fettuccine Carbonara 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 cup cream 2 eggs 60g parmesan cheese 375g fettuccine 30g butter 1/4 tsp ground black peppercorns 4 rashers bacon, chopped 1. Place bacon in frying pan over low heat. 2. Cook gently until bacon is crisp. 3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from pan. 4. …
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 750g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed and halved 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 x 400g can cream of chicken soup 300ml carton thickened cream 375g fettuccine 1. Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. 2. Cook chicken in two batches for 3-4 minutes until browned. …
Sticky Date Crepes 1 cup (120g) plain flour, sifted 2 tsp caster sugar 40g reduced-fat canola spread, melted 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup (375m1) skim milk 4 x 95g tubs NESTLE Diet Sticky Date Pudding 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup 30g pecan nuts, toasted, coarsely chopped 1. Process flour, sugar, spread, eggs, a pinch of …
Layered Chocolate Sponge 1 x 175g sponge cake 6 x 62g tubs NESTLE Diet Chocolate Mousse 3 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 Tbsp diet strawberry jam 1/4 cup (60ml) water 200g fresh seasonal berries cocoa powder, extra, to serve 1. Use a serrated knife to cut cake horizontally into 3 equal pieces. Set aside. 2. …
Tamarind Sauce 4 Packets of 450g Tamarind 1kg Palm Sugar (take wax off the top) 2kg White Sugar 250ml Fish Sauce 500g Fried Onions Soak tamarind over night in water. Squeeze in water until all mushy. Strain through a fine colander, add water to pass through. Throw the seeds and fibre away. Strain the mixture …
Oven-Baked Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Serves 4 1/4 cup olive oil 1 leek, halved, washed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 200g button mushrooms, sliced 2 cups arborio rice 4 cups chicken stock 2 large chicken breast fillets, trimmed 1 lemon, rind finely grated 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat …
Mini Toblerone Muffins Makes 24 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup brown sugar 60g butter, melted, cooled 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, lightly whisked 100g Toblerone milk chocolate, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two 12-hole 2-tablespoon capacity mini muffin pans or line with paper cases. …
Spinach and Ricotta Pie 1 sheet puff pastry 250gm light ricotta 1 large bunch spinach 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 eggs salt and pepper pinch nutmeg Spray round baking dish with cooking spray and place frozen puff pastry sheet over to thaw. Preheat oven to 180c. Wash and roughly chop spinach and …
Banana Bread 1 loaf serves 10 Cooking spray to grease tin 40g (1/4 cup) wholemeal plain flour 265g (1 3/4 cup) wholemeal self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 125ml (1/2 cup) skim milk 2 eggs, lightly whisked 50g salt reduced butter, melted, cooled 2 overripe medium bananas, …
No-Bake Milo Cheesecake Base: 55g Biscuits, crushed 20g Meadow Lea Extra Light Spread, melted Filling: 125g Philadelphia Extra Light Cream Cheese, room temperature 1 tsp Gelatine 2 sachets Splenda/Equal 1 tsp Vanilla essence 20g Milo (plus some to sprinkle on top) 1. Mix biscuit crumbs and melted margarine together and press firmly into the bottom …
Passionberry Cheesecake Serves 8 200g packet low fat ginger cookies 1/4 cup apple puree 250g packet light cream cheese 400g low fat passionfruit yogurt 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 3 egg whites 2 Tbsp plain flour 100g fresh or frozen berries icing sugar passionfruit pulp Preheat oven to 180c. Place biscuits in a food …
Photo by Mel Best Ever Potato Salad 6 Large potatoes 5 eggs 300g Praise creamy traditional mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk (low fat is fine) 3 shallots/spring onions, sliced 2 Tbsp parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste Boil cut potatoes until you can slide a fork or skewer through them easily. Drain and set aside. …
Double Chocolate Mud Cake melted butter, for greasing 200g butter, chopped 200g good quality dark chocolate, chopped 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder, sifted 2 tbsp espresso instant coffee powder 60ml (1/4 cup) water 1 tsp vanilla extract 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 115g (3/4 cup) self raising flour, sifted Chocolate Ganache: …
Expresso Syrup Cake 3 teaspoons dry instant coffee 1 tablespoon hot water 3 eggs teaspoon Vanilla Essence 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 cup self- raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 150g butter or margarine, melted Grease slice pan or cake tin. Combine coffee and water, stir until dissolved. Beat eggs in small bowl with electric …
Fairy Cakes 125g fresh fruit, such as strawberries, peaches, apples, pears or bananas 125g soft margarine 125g caster sugar 125g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp natural vanilla extract or cinnamon or ground mixed spice Icing: 250g icing sugar 3 tbsp fruit juice or water edible food colouring sweets or …
Fat Free Chocolate Mud Cake 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 2 cups castor flour 1 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 25 prunes (pitted) 1 cup tinned or cooked apple 2 cups skim milk 3 egg whites 1. Sift dry ingredients together. 2. Beat egg whites until firm. 3. Process prunes in a blender …
Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80ml) hot water 150g dark chocolate, melted 150g butter, melted 1 1/3 cups (275g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (125g) hazelnut meal 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, extra 1. Preheat oven to moderate. Grease deep 19cm square cake pan; line base …
Flourless Hazelnut Torte 360g best quality cooking bittersweet chocolate 30g soft unsalted butter 30g castor sugar 12 eggs, separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts Cocoa powder / grated chocolate / fresh berries to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 150c. Grease and line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the chocolate and butter …
Flourless Lemon Almond Cake 150g almond meal 8 tbsp sweetener 4 large eggs, separated zest of two med sized lemons 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch salt Preheat oven to 190C. Butter and flour an 18cm cake pan and line the bottom with baking paper. Combine the almond meal with 2 tbsp of sweetener. Place another …
Low Carb Orange Muffins 3 egg yolks 3 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp orange rind, grated 3 tbsp soy flour, sifted 3 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly butter 12-hole muffin pan. 2. Cover and blend egg yolks, cheeses, and water in blender at …
Low Fat Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup sugar 1 cup skim milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups blueberries, frozen or fresh Combine all the ingredients, except the blueberries. Gently fold in the blueberries. If …
Lumberjack Cake 2 green apples 185g dates, chopped 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup boiling water 125g butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Topping: 60g butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded coconut 1. …
Chocolate Shortbread 250g butter, cubed, at room temperature 110g (3/4 cup) icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla essence 300g (2 cups) plain flour 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder Extra icing sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Use electric beaters to beat the butter, icing sugar and …
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 …
Green Mango Chutney 6 large mangoes 1/4 cup salt 6 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons chopped green ginger 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 cups vinegar 6 small red chillis, chopped 1 cup sultanas 1. Peel and slice mangoes. Place in a glass or china bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Cover and …
Honey Jumbles Honey Jumbles are best made a day before eating – overnight the colour will darken, flavor from the spices develop and improve, and the texture soften to a more cake-like consistency. Don’t worry if the icing seems a little patchy on some biscuits; this is caused by the icing absorbing a little color …
Apple Streusel Cake 120g butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 green apples, peeled, cored, sliced into thin rings 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/3 cups self-raising flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla …
Malteser Fudge Slice Serves 16 1 Cup self raising flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 120g maltesers 2 eggs lightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 x 200g light vanilla Fruche Icing sugar (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 180 and coat a lamington tin with cooking spray. 2. Sift the flour and cocoa …
Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour of choice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed pumpkin mash Preheat oven to 190c. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. …
Lemon Chicken Serves 4 4 x 120g chicken breast (women) or 4 x 220g chicken breast (men) 2 lemons 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 shallots, sliced 2 tablespoons basil, fresh and finely chopped 2 tablespoons chives, fresh and finely chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary, fresh and finely chopped 1 large red chilli, finely sliced 1/2 teaspoon …
Lamington Cheesecake Slice Serves 10 18 lamington fingers 1/4 cup moist shredded coconut Filling: 240g block white eating chocolate, chopped 300ml tub thickened cream 1 teaspoon gelatine 2 teaspoons cold water 250g tub mascarpone cheese 125g packet cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 250g block dark eating chocolate, chopped 1/2 …
Basic Frittata 4 toddler Serves 1 tablespoon olive oil 300g small zucchini (thinly sliced) 4 eggs, lightly beaten 100ml full cream milk Pepper 1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and sauté the zucchini over a low heat for about 10-15 mins, or until soft. 2. Mix the eggs, milk and pepper together …
Mini Zucchini Cakes Makes 12 1 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 small onion, chopped 3 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp tomato paste 1 stock cube 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp each of rosemary, basil and oregano Ham/bacon (optional) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, …
Potato and Spinach Frittata Serves 4 400g coliban (washed) potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 1 Tbsp olive oil 80g baby spinach leaves 4 eggs 2 egg whites 1 garlic clove, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Cook the potato in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 7-8 minutes or until …
Rocky Road Cheesecake 1 Packet chocolate flavoured biscuits crushed 125g melted butter 3 teaspoons gelatine 1/4 cup cold water 2 packets (500g) Philly cream cheese 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup chopped cherries 1 cup whipping cream Melt butter and …
Coffee Caramel Slice 120g (3/4 cup) hazelnuts Melted butter, to grease 150g (1 cup) plain flour 100g (1 cup) hazelnut meal 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 125g butter, melted 1 Tbsp instant coffee powder 1 Tbsp boiling water 2 x 395g cans sweetened condensed milk 80ml (1/3 cup) golden syrup 40g butter, extra …
Macadamia Caramel Slice Melted butter, to grease 150g granita biscuits (Arnott’s brand) 75g butter, melted 100g macadamia nuts 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp golden syrup 50g butter, extra 150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush an 18cm square cake pan with the melted butter to grease. Line the …
Chocolate Caramel Slice Base: 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 125g butter, melted Filling: 400g can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup 60g butter, melted Topping: 60g copha, chopped 125g cooking chocolate, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 3cm deep, 28 x 18cm (base) lamington …
Cherry and Apple Crumble Serves 6 425g can whole pitted cherries, drained 800g can pie apple 470g packet butter cake mix 100g butter, thinly sliced and chilled 1/3 cup coconut 1/2 cup flaked almonds 1/3 cup brown sugar custard or ice-cream, to serve 1. Combine cherries and apples in the base of a 23cm pie …
Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 250g 97% fat-free bacon, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 leeks, halved, washed, thinly sliced 1/4 cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets 500g Sebago or Desiree potatoes, peeled, diced 6 cups reduced-salt chicken stock 1/4 cup light thickened cream toasted wholegrain bread, to serve 1. …
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 …
Potato, Cabbage and Bacon Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 250g shortcut bacon, chopped 1/2 (500g) cabbage, shredded 2 desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes 6 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped crusty bread, to serve 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. …
Beef Sausages with Onion Gravy 2 tablespoon olive oil 12 thin beef sausages 1 brown onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 tablespoon plain flour 1 cup Continental Beef stock 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook sausages, in batches, for 8 to 10 minutes or until …
Bolognese Bake 3 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g beef mince 400g can diced Italian tomatoes 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef stock 1 quantity classic macaroni cheese made with tasty cheese 1 cup (50g) fresh breadcrumbs 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a …
Bacon, Tomato and Mushroom Omelette Serves 1 2 eggs 1 Tbsp milk salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tsp olive oil 50g mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 rasher bacon, finely chopped 1/2 tomato, finely chopped 5g butter 1/4 cup grated cheddar 1. Use a fork to whisk eggs and milk together. Season well with salt and …
Bacon and Corn Fritters 2 large corn cobs (or tinned kernels) 175g rashers rindless bacon, chopped 1 1/3 cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 green onions, thinly sliced extra light olive oil, for shallow-frying crisp bacon, mashed avocado and light sour cream, to serve 1. Using a sharp knife, remove …
