Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Pea and Ham Soup Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 (about 500g) ham hock 3 teaspoons Chicken Stock Powder 8 cups water 1kg frozen peas 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. …
Quiche All-In-One Serves 4 3/4 cup pastry mix (see note) 3/4 cup grated cheese 1 teaspoon butter, softened 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 310g can corn kernels, drained 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons basil, chopped 1 small barbecued chicken, skin removed, meat shredded 1 tomato, deseeded, diced 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped …
Quick Pumpkin Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon honey 1.5kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped 2 cups chicken stock (see tip) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup coconut cream toasted damper, to serve 1. Combine oil, onion, garlic and honey in a large microwave-safe bowl. …
Minestrone Soup 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 onion, chopped small 3 celery sticks, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 1 cup of peas garlic, crushed 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes tin of Barlotti beans, drained 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 2 Cups of chicken stock 1/4 cup of small pasta shells salt …
Creamy Garlic Prawns 750g uncooked prawns 1 large clove garlic 1 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons white wine 115g butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1. Heat butter and crushed garlic in a saucepan. 2. Add the flour and stir until combined. Remove from heat. 3. …
Golden Rice and Pork 2 Tbsp oil 1 cup raw rice 1 onion, sliced 1/2 tsp salt 2 chicken bouillon cubes 2 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tsp soy sauce 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 capsicum, chopped 2 cup lean cooked pork cut in strips Heat the oil in large frypan. Add rice, onions and …
Olive and Lemon Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Serves: 4 Meatballs: 50g pitted black olives, chopped grated rind of 1 lemon 500g extra lean minced beef 1 egg yolk salt and pepper Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 400g can diced tomatoes 1 tsp caster sugar 150ml chicken stock …
Potato Dumpling Soup 1/4 cup butter, margarine, or olive oil 2 large onions 3 stalks of celery 3 cloves garlic 4 cup gluten-free chicken broth (available at most health food stores) 2 cup water 6 large potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 3 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp of pepper (fresh ground pepper is …
Sweet Potato Ravioli Serves 1 1/4 x small sweet potato 100g chicken breast fillet, chopped 50g Greek feta, chopped 2 tablespoons cream 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup mint leaves 1 tablespoon basil leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons Masterfoods horseradish cream 1 teaspoon Masterfoods Dijon mustard 40g butter 1 cup Campbells …
Cauliflower and Cream Cheese Soup 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 cups chicken stock 220g cream cheese 3/4 cup cream 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Fresh chervil to garnish Bring stock and cauliflower to the boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or …
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 …
Photo by Mel Pumpkin Soup 40g butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 whole pumpkin, chopped 2 large potatoes, chopped 6 cups of chicken stock 1/2 cup of cream Melt the butter in a soup pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add pumpkin and potato; cook a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, …
Barley and Vegetable Chunky Soup 1 leek chopped 1 onion diced 1 carrot diced 1 zucchini diced 2 sticks of celery chopped 1/2 cup diced pumpkin 1/4 cup barley (pre boiled for 30 mins) approx 800ml of vegetable or chicken stock 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 tablespoon of parsley Combine all ingredients except for …
Bacon and Mushroom Risotto Serves 4-5 1 1/2 cups arborio rice 100g chopped bacon 25g butter 2 cups chicken stock or water 1 cup frozen peas 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 x 420g condensed cream of mushroom soup 100g sliced mushrooms 1 small finely chopped onion 1. Stir condensed creamy mushroom soup and stock or …
Asian Inspired Pumpkin Soup 2 Tbsp veg oil 2 Tbsp red or green Thai curry paste 1 onion, diced 1 stick celery, diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and diced salt 1 L veg or chicken stock 400ml coconut milk freshly ground black pepper fresh coriander leaves Heat a large, heavy based saucepan …
Bacon, Cabbage and Cauliflower Soup 1 tablespoon butter 6 rashers of rindless bacon, chopped 2 leeks, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into floretes 1/2 medium cabbage, shredded 5 cups chicken stock salt and pepper 2 spring onions, chopped dollop of sour cream sweet paprika Heat butter in a large saucepan, …
Fish and Vegetable Pasties 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup white vinegar 4 green shallots, chopped 300g cod fillets, or other white fish fillets, chopped 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp sour cream 1 small chicken stock cube, crumbled 1 cup tasty cheese, grated 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup cooked mixed …
Spicy Thai Prawn Curry Prep and cook time: Up to 30 mins Serves: 4 1/2 x 5ml spoon ground cumin or if using a whole seed, then pound or crushed 1 heaped 5ml spoon ground coriander or (if using a whole seed then pound or crushed) 2-3 fresh whole green chillies to your taste 4 …
Spicy Seafood and Noodle Soup Laksa Paste: 3 cloves garlic 2cm fresh ginger 1 lemon grass stalk 6 coriander (cilantro) plant roots 2 fresh red cayenne (hot) chilli’s 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2 Tbsp peanut oil Soup Base: 12 raw large whole tiger or king prawns 24 fresh mussels, bearded and scrubbed 1/2 cup dry …
Rack of lamb Moroccan Style with Cous Cous 2 racks of lamb, either 4 or 5 cutlets, trimmed of all visible fat. Marinade: 2 tsp harissa paste 3 Tbsp light olive oil juice and grated rind of one lemon salt and pepper Dressing: 2 Tbsp of fruity olive oil 100ml reduced lamb or veal stock …
Marinated Lamb Fillets on Creamy Polenta Serves 4 12 lamb fillets, trimmed 1/4 cup oregano leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, sliced freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup red currant jelly 1/4 cup water Creamy Polenta 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup polenta 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons sour …
Asparagus Dip 1 small can asparagus cuts (drained) 1 pkt cream of chicken soup 1 large can Nestles reduced cream 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Place asparagus, reduced cream and soup into a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add the lemon juice. Place in fridge until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.
Tasty Tuna Bake 250g pasta noodles, cooked 1 tin cream of chicken or mushroom or asparagus soup, undiluted 400g peas and corn kernels 1 large tin tuna (drained) Mix all ingredients together and pour into a lightly greased baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs or grated cheese. Bake at 180c for 30 mins. Serve with crusty …
Chunky Fish Chowder 2 large leeks, trimmed, cleaned and sliced 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/2kg white boneless fish fillets, cubed 1 litre chicken stock 1 cup milk Salt and pepper, if desired 300ml cream 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1. Place prepared leeks, potatoes and fish into the …
Char-Grilled Capsicum and Gnocchi Soup 4 red capsicum, quartered 2 yellow capsicum, quartered 1 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1kg chicken tenderloins, diced 2 onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 8 cups chicken stock 500g pre-packaged gnocchi Sour …
Cajun Kumera Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 bacon rashers, rind removed and chopped 2 large onions, sliced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/kg kumera, peeled and diced 6 cups chicken stock 1 x 300g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Sour cream, for serving 1. …
Garlic Pork Roast and Sweet Potatoes 1 .5 kilo pork boneless loin roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups peeled sweet potato pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup chicken stock 1. Remove fat from pork. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork …
Lamb Stew 1kg Lamb Stew Meat – 1 inch Cubes 1 Large leek – Diced 6 cloves Garlic – Minced 2 Turnips – Cubed (approx. 2 cups) 1 cup Carrots – Diced 1/2″ x 1/2″ 1/2 cup Celery – Chopped 1 cup onion – Diced 1/2″ x 1/2″ 1.5 cups Frozen Peas – Add During …
Pork with Plum Sauce 1/2 cup plum sauce 1/4 cup mild sweet chilli sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g pork fillets, sliced 500g Hokkien noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 200g snow peas 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 medium red capsicum, sliced 200g button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1. Combine …
Homemade Pet Food For dogs and cats 1 kg chicken pet mince 500 g small pasta shells Handful of rice 1 kg frozen mixed vegetables Splash of oil Cook the pasta, rice and used oil in a big pot. When it is nearly cooked, turn off the power and let the pasta and rice absorb …
Pumpkin Soup 1 large pumpkin 1 tsp chicken stock powder 1 tsp vegetable stock powder 1 tsp curry powder 300g bacon, chopped 1/2 onion, finely diced 1. Peel and chop the pumpkin; place in a large pot with enough water to just cover the pumpkin. Add chicken stock, vegetable stock, curry powder and bring to …
Lamb and Spinach Pie Serves 6 Filling: 2 tablespoons oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g lamb mince 250g small button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3/4 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 6 large spinach leaves milk for glazing 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 …
Little Meatballs 500g finely minced veal 1 onion, grated 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce 1 egg, beaten vegetable oil, for cooking 1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. 2. Roll into little balls in clean, cold hands. 3. Cook in a frying pan in a little heated oil over a …
Thai Fried Rice This is for a large quantity and is the recipe I used while working in a Thai Restaurant as the chef. 300 g sliced Chicken Breast (or minced chicken – can be more then 300g) Oil 6 eggs 13 Tablespoons of Sugar 4 Tablespoons of Chicken Powder 4 Tablespoons of Oyster Sauce …
Meat Puree Steamed, diced breast of chicken without skin, or piece of tender roast beef, or tender meat from stew. You need a food processor to really blend meat smoothly. Add a little boiled water or gravy until purée is the consistency of thick gravy. Serve 1/2 – 1 teaspoon and freeze remainder in an …
Lamb Tagine Serves: 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 (depending on size) lamb shanks, fat trimmed 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Moroccan dried spice mix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 x 300g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet potato, …
Macaroni Salad 1 cup macaroni 1/2 capsicum (preferably red) 1 stalk celery 2 eschalots or 1 onion 1 small can corn kernels (150g) 1. Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water and bring to boil. 2. Add macaroni and cook 10 mins. Test for tenderness. 3. Drain through colander and rinse. 4. Drain liquid …
Honey-Glazed Drumsticks and Cheesy Baked Potatoes Serves 4 4-8 chat potatoes 3 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoi sin sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 chicken drumsticks 80g mozzarella 1-2 carrots, sliced lengthwise 1-2 cucumbers, sliced lengthwise 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Bring a …
Club Sandwich Cut 1 large, crusty loaf lengthways into 3 x 1.5cm thick slices. Brush with olive oil and lightly grill all sides. Place 2 sliced tomatoes, 4 cooked crispy bacon rashers and 200g thinly sliced cooked chicken breast on a bread slice. Top with another bread slice, then top this slice with a spreading …
Cranberry Pate Loaf 250g butter 750g chicken livers, trimmed 1/3 cup brandy 2 tsp gelatine 2 tbsp water 1 jar cranberry sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup cream 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage Line a 11cm x 21cm loaf dish with plastic wrap. Combine livers and brandy in a bowl. Cover …
Shake and Bake Quiche 3 Eggs 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter 1 cup diced meat (bacon, ham, chicken or anything you would like) 1 small onion (diced) 1 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup self-raising flour Salt and pepper to taste (Can add asparagus, salmon, corn, spinach, mushrooms or anything you …
Tuna Mornay 1 cup spiral pasta 30g butter 6 teaspoons flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons Chicken Salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 420g can tuna, drained 1 cup grated cheese Cook pasta and drain. Place into a 6 cup casserole dish. Melt butter in saucepan and add flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly …
Parsnip Soup 600g parsnips, peeled and finely sliced 1 litre chicken stock 300ml cream 1 garlic clove, finely sliced sprig fresh oregano 4 sprigs parsley salt and pepper Pour chicken stock and cream into a large heavy based pan, bring slowly to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the parsnip and garlic, then …
Spinach and Potato Puree Suitable for freezing 1 onion peeled and thinly sliced 30g butter 1 potato, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock 1 cup cooked spinach or silverbeet 1. Saute the onion in butter in a heavy-based pan for a few minutes, or until soft. 2. Add the potato and stock, cover …
Baby Bolognese 1 tbsp Vegetable oil 3 tbsp Onion, peeled then chopped finely 1/2 tsp of Minced Garlic 2 tbsp Celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup of Carrots, peeled and grated 125 grams of Beef Mince 1/2 tsp Tomato paste 2 Tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped 1 tbsp of Sun-dried Tomatoes, Chopped 1/3 cup of Unsalted …
Cheese Sauce Age: 9 Months + 2 tablespoons (25g) butter 2 (level) tablespoons of flour 1 cup of breastmilk or infant formula Melt butter in a small pot, then stir in the flour. Pour in 1/2 cup of breastmilk (or infant formula) and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Add the other 1/2 …
Junior Risotto 1/4 cup rice 125g ground beef 1 peeled/seeded and chopped tomato 1/4 cup diced vegies (fresh or frozen) 1 tablespoon sauce 1 cup chicken stock In a saucepan cook beef until well browned, add rice and stir for a minute, add vegetables, tomato, sauce and stock. Bring to the boil and reduce heat …
Seafood Chowder 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1 stick celery, finely chopped 3 (750g) potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock 2 corn cobs 500g gourmet marinara mix 200ml thickened cream Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tbs chopped fresh chives 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley Crusty French …
Lentil and Barley Soup Serves 4 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion (150g), finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced chilli 6 cups (1.5 litres) water 1.5 cups (375ml) prepared chicken stock 1 cup (200g) red lentils …
Herbed Risotto Mix 710g (3 1/4 cups) Arborio rice 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes 3 tsp dried Italian herbs 1 tsp dried garlic granules In a medium bowl, combine rice, dried onion, herbs, and dried garlic. Divide mixture evenly among 8 small resealable plastic bags. Seal and label. Store at room temperature for up to …
Fried Rice 500 g cold cooked rice 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 155 g lean bacon or ham, chopped, or 185 g lean pork or chicken, or 125 g prawn, crab meat or crayfish 125 g mushrooms 60 g bamboo shoots, or 60 g beanshoots, optional 60 g cooked fresh or uncooked frozen peas …
Savoury Flat Bread A very soft dough that will spread and not be too thick. Place tablespoons of mixture close together on baking tray. Bread can be topped or split and filled. It does not freeze well, but can be kept in fridge for 2-3 days. 1 cup of rice bran 1/2 a cup of …
Easy One Pan Mince Chow Mein 500g mince 1 cup diced celery 1/2 head cabbage, chopped (Savoy or Chinese cabbage works well) 2 medium onions, chopped 1 cup frozen or fresh green beans 1 cup rice 1 packet chicken noodle soup 2 chicken stock cubes 2 Tbsp oil 2 cups water soy sauce to taste …
Photo by Megan Herbed Honey Rissoles 500g minced beef 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Soya sauce 2 tablespoons cream 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled 1/2 cup stale breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten oil for shallow frying Combine …
Mixed Roast Serves 4 1 kg piece bolar blade of beef 4 potatoes 4 chunks pumpkin spray olive oil 4 field mushrooms 2 chokos, peeled, cored and quartered 2 red onions, halved 2 roma tomatoes, halved 1 capsicum, seeded and quartered 8 garlic cloves 1. Arrange beef, potatoes and pumpkin in a baking dish. Spray …
Quick Beef Stroganoff Serves 4 2 teaspoons olive oil 375g lean boneless sirloin or fillet steak, trimmed and cut into strips 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup salt-reduced chicken stock, divided 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon paprika 125g wide egg noodles 1/4 cup ‘lite’ sour cream 1/4 cup natural reduced-fat …
INTRODUCING SOLIDS WHEN? A full-term, healthy baby who is breast-fed or fed a formula adequately supplemented with vitamins and minerals has no nutritional requirements other than milk for the first 4 to 6 months of life. There is no magic age at which it is `just right’ to introduce solid foods: some babies are ready …
Shepherds Pie Serving size: Serves 6 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 500g lean cooked roast lamb or beef 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 cup chicken stock or water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup celery …
Shepherds Pie Cooking Oil Spray 2 brown Onions – thinly sliced 1 large Carrot – finely chopped 2 celery sticks – finely chopped 500g lean “diet” Chicken Mince or if you are vegetarian opt for lentils, lowering the fat content even more. 2 tablespoons Plain Flour 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 …
Gravy for Lamb Chops Serving size: Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 lamb chops 1 large onion (200g), sliced thinly 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 cups (500ml) salt-reduced chicken stock or homemade chicken stock 1 tablespoon mint jelly, optional 1 tablespoon …
Tuna Patties with Lemon Dill Sauce 1 (12 ounce) (350g) can white tuna packed in water, drained and finely flaked 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced green onion 1 egg 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Lemon Dill Sauce: 1/4 cup non-fat chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon …
Basic White Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk or cream Salt and white pepper to taste Melt butter add flour, stirring until well mixed, do not let brown, gradually add milk while stirring so not to lump. Pour into saucepan and cook over low heat, stir constantly until thick. Season with …
White Cheese Sauce 8 tsp margarine 4 tsp plain flour 1 cup warmed milk salt and pepper 1/3 cup grated cheese Make a roux with the margarine and plain flour by melting margarine and then putting flour in (low heat) stir until well blended. Gradually add the warm milk (u can use half cup milk …
Port Wine Gravy with Mushrooms 2 large shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cup port wine 1 cup low-fat chicken broth 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 lbs sliced mushrooms salt and pepper, to taste 1. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the turkey roasting pan. 2. Place the pan on two …
Baby Roast Beef Age: 7 months + Lean cooked beef – from family roast or casserole. Dice meat and place in food processor with 1 tablespoon of water or meat juice. Process until pureed. Heat gently in saucepan. Serve 1 – 2 teaspoons with mashed vegetables. Place the remaining portion in an airtight container and …
Baby Dinner In a covered pot, and using no salt or spices, combine: 1 cup water 1 chicken breast 1/4 cup rice Simmer 20 minutes and add: 3 whole carrots 1/4 pound green beans Simmer 10 minutes longer. For Babies 6-12 months. Blend or process the meat with enough of the cooking broth to make …
Lamb Shank 1 lamb shank 1/2 onion carrot potato sweet potato peas broccoli spinach zucchini Tomato Rice # Sauté finely chopped onions with a little olive oil. Add lamb shank. Do not brown onions though. # Add water to cover shank and simmer for 3 hours. Yep! 3 hours. You want it to be really …
Meat Patties 12 months+ 500gm mince (beef, chicken, pork etc) 2 slices of bread made into breadcrumbs 1/2 onion finely sliced 1/4 tin of Watties savoury tomatoes (any flavour) 1 egg Add anything else that appeals. Mix all ingredients well. Heat oven to 180C. Roll teaspoons of mixture in little balls and cover lightly in …
Potato and Sausage Hotpot Serves: 4 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 leek, sliced 2 Tbsp oil 500g chipolata sausages 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 400g chopped tomatoes 500ml chicken stock or water Salt and pepper 1. Fry leek in the oil for 5 minutes. …
Curried Sausages Serves 4 4-8 thick sausages olive oil 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 med-large onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 1 heaped tsp ginger, freshly grated 2 tbsp curry powder 1 can diced tomatoes, drained a little 2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper, freshly ground 1/4 cup pineapple …
Curried Sausages with Pumpkin Serves 4 1 Tbsp oil 4 Spicy Pork Gourmet Sausages (aromatic fennel and mild chilli) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp finely chopped ginger 2 stalks lemon grass (white part only), finely chopped 400ml can reduced fat coconut milk 4 kaffir lime leaves, roughly torn 2 tsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp …
Porcupine Casserole Serves: 4 Meatballs: 600g lean beef mince 1/3 cup raw long grain rice 1 teaspoon beef stock powder 1 egg white Sauce: 1 x 420g can tomato soup 1 x 425g can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup onion finely diced 1 cup water 2 teaspoons beef stock powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon …
Rice Salad 1 cup rice 3 radishes 2 stalks celery 2 eschalots 1 small can corn kernels (150g) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1. Fill a large saucepan 3/4 fill with water and bring to boil. 2. Add rice and cook for 20 minutes. Test for tenderness. 3. Rinse and wash well. 4. Thinly slice radishes, …
Sweet Curry 2 onions 1 large green apple 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (1 x 20ml spoon) 1 tablespoon flour (1 x 20ml spoon) 1 tablespoon curry powder (1 x 20ml spoon) 1 cup water 2 chicken stock cubes 1 tablespoon chutney 1/4 cup sultanas 500g diced cooked beef, chicken, lamb or sausages 1. Peel and …
Mince Hash 500gm mince beef 1 onion finely sliced 2 cups of been, chopped into 1cm lengths 500 mls of chicken stock 1/4 cabbage finely sliced Brown the mince and onions in a little butter or oil. Add the beans and chicken stock and allow to simmer gently cooking the beans and the meat completely. …
Beef Stroganoff Serves 6 1kg piece rump steak 1/3 cup of plain flour 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion 500g baby mushrooms (or larger ones sliced) 1 tablespoon ground sweet paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons French mustard 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chicken stock 3/4 …
Chow Mein 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 500g lean beef mince 1 medium brown onion (150g), chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 large carrot (180g), chopped finely 2 trimmed celery stalks (200g), sliced thinly 150g mushrooms, sliced thinly 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 1/3 cup (80ml) oyster sauce 2 tablespoons soy …
Beef Chow Mein 500g mince meat 1/2 cabbage shredded 3-4 carrots grated 1 onion chopped finely celery sliced finely green beans curry powder 2 chicken stock cube Brown mince, add in curry and salt and stock cubes. Add in all other vegies (use a large stock pot) with a little water, just enough to avoid …
Italian Rolled Meat Loaf A delicious meatloaf with a difference. Good way to get the kids to eat their spinach! Could also use pork or chicken mince. 4 servings 1 kg beef mince 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon dried herbs salt, pepper to taste 1/2 cup sun-dried …
Basic Meatloaf 1 grated carrot 1 small onion grated 2 teaspoons of mixed herbs 500 grams sausage or chicken mince 1 egg 1 cup of half cooked rice Mix all together and press into a loaf tin. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour on 180 C. Uncover after 45 mins if you …
Mustard Glazed Meatloaf Chicken stock cube 1/2 C hot water 750g mince 1C stale breadcrumbs 2 cloves garlic 1/2-1 tbsp dried mixed herbs 1 x 60g egg Glaze 1/2 C water 1/4 C tomato sauce 1 tbsp seeded mustard 1 tbsp honey Preheat 180C. Dissolve stock in hot water then cool. Mix all ingredients together …
Guacamole 1 avocado juice of 1/2 a lime 1/2 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 small tomato 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped red chilli pepper generous pinch of cumin powder pinch of mild chilli powder salt Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh. Roughly …
Vol-au-vents Serving size: Serves 6 With a savoury filling, vol-au-vents (the name means “puff of wind”) make a popular entree, or, served with salad, they can be a satisfying light lunch. The recipe given here makes 6 cases. Repeat pastry recipe to make 12. Made in smaller size, they’re a good accompaniment to drinks. 375g …