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Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables

Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables

Servings 4Ready In: 10mins    Good For: Main, snack, supperIngredients 700g long grain rice-cooked and cold 500g cooked chopped chicken - boneless 90ml vegetable oil 1 lrg carrot- cut into small dice 2 onions- sliced 1 zucchini- split down the middle and thinly sliced...

Spiced Pork, Egg & Rucola Ramen

Spiced Pork, Egg & Rucola Ramen

Serves 4 portionsReady In: 25 - 30 minsGood For: Lunch, dinner,snack, pot luckIngredients 350g pork mince 2tsp soy 8 eggs- boiled for 6min with shell removed 1 1/2 tsp fresh chilli- finely chopped 280-300g dried egg noodles 30ml vegetable oil 2 onions- thinly sliced 1...

Crispy Baked Smoked Paprika Potatoes with Onions

Crispy Baked Smoked Paprika Potatoes with Onions

Servings 4-5Ready In: 35mins    Good For: Side, salad, vegetarian option.Ingredients 700g new potatoes (flour variety, not waxy)- washed 2 onions-peeled 3 cloves garlic-peeled and roughly chopped 40ml olive oil 20g butter 2tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp milled black...

Chilli Beef, Cucumber & Asparagus Salad

Chilli Beef, Cucumber & Asparagus Salad

Servings 4Ready In: 15minsGood For: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Pot-LuckIngredients 450g beef mince 1 1/2 tblsp olive oil 1/2 onion- chopped 2 cloves garlic- minced 1tblsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tblsp tomato puree 2 tsp smoked paprika 3 tblsp aioli 2 tsp chilli oil 1 tsp...

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Servings 6-8Ready In: 1hr 10mins  Good For: Morning tea, brunch, lunch, snack, dessert, Ingredients 190g strong flour 80ml warm water 30ml vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt 1tsp lemon juice 6 green apples- peeled 130g golden raisins 40g caster 1 lemon- zest only 50g...

Seared Soy, Ginger & Garlic Chicken w Rice & Kale

Seared Soy, Ginger & Garlic Chicken w Rice & Kale

Servings 4Ready In: 35mins Good For: Lunch, supper, snackIngredients 6 chicken thighs- boneless 450g medium grain rice 700ml water 2 bay leaves 1 onion- finely chopped 2tsp vegetable oil 30g fresh ginger- grated 5cloves garlic- thinly sliced 1 fresh chilli- thinly...

Mexican Beef, Spinach, Baby Kale & Cheese Quesadilla

Mexican Beef, Spinach, Baby Kale & Cheese Quesadilla

Servings 4Ready In: 15minsGood For: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Main Dish or PicnicIngredients 8 floured tortillas (can be flavoured) 300g minced beef 1 large onion- finely chopped 2tsp tomato paste 1tsp ground coriander  1/2 tsp garlic powder 3tsp vegetable oil 300g...

Chicken, Prawn and Pea Crispy Arancini Balls

Chicken, Prawn and Pea Crispy Arancini Balls

Servings 6-8 portionsReady In: 35-45mins (plus 30mins chilling)Good For: Lunch, dinner, canape, picnicIngredients 1 x recipe of creamy chicken, prawn, pea and spinach risotto (in the recipe book OR open the link is in step 2) 2 eggs 120ml milk 150g breadcrumbs 100g...

Creamy Chicken, Prawn, Pea, and Spinach Risotto

Creamy Chicken, Prawn, Pea, and Spinach Risotto

Servings 4Ready In: 30 minsGood For: Lunch, supper, dinner or pot-luck Ingredients 350g arborio rice 1 lit hot chicken stock OR 3 tsp stock powder + 1 lit hot water 2 chicken breasts- bone and skin removed 2 sticks rosemary 20ml olive oil 2 onions- finely chopped 3...

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

Makes 3 litresReady In: 20minsGood For: Fillings, spreads, pastries, pies etcIngredients 10 eggs- beaten thoroughly or whisked  410ml fresh lemon juice 5 tsp lemon zest 220g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 400g butter- room temperature Step by Step Instructions Step 1 Having...

Delicious Satay Sauce (GF)

Delicious Satay Sauce (GF)

Servings 8Ready In: 25mins       Good For: Condiment, side, BBQIngredients 750g roasted peanuts- chopped finely 2tblsp rice bran oil 1.5 lit coconut cream 2 onions- finely chopped 8 cloves garlic- crushed 110g fresh ginger- finely grated 3 tblsp turmeric 1tsp curry...

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Servings 12Ready In: 40mins to make, 2hrs to setGood For: Morning tea, dessert, high tea or gift for someone specialIngredients 260g malt biscuits (crushed) 130g butter- melted and cooled slightly 35g caster sugar 1/2 lemon- zest only 700g cream cheese (remove from...

Morgan’s Potato Gnocchi

Morgan’s Potato Gnocchi

Portions 3-4Ready In: 30minsGood For: Lunch, dinner, snackIngredients 850g floury potatoes of the same size (washed, not peeled) 160g strong flour 50g parmesan-finely grated 35g butter 15ml extra virgin olive oil 2 egg yolks 1 egg- beaten lightly pinch nutmeg pinch...

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Makes 12-14 Ready In:  1hr 45minsGood For: Dinner party, dessert, pot luck meal etcIngredients 200ml egg white (4 eggs) 400g caster sugar 2 dsp cornflour 1dsp white vinegar large pinch salt  1 x recipe berry compote (see recipe section/cakes and mini-baked delights)...

Warm Stir-Fried Spiced Mincemeat Salad with Avocado

Warm Stir-Fried Spiced Mincemeat Salad with Avocado

Makes 4 portionsReady In:  20 minsGood For: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Dinner Ingredients 350g mincemeat-choice of beef, pork, lamb, chicken 300g long grain rice-washed and drained 1 onion- finely chopped 2 spring onions- finely sliced 40ml vegetable oil 3tsp curry...

Minestrone ‘Castelnuovo di Porto’ Soup- Original Style

Minestrone ‘Castelnuovo di Porto’ Soup- Original Style

Serves 5Ready In:  45minsGood For: Lunch, Snack, Supper, Pot-Luck Dinner Ingredients 30ml olive oil 80g pancetta- finely diced 1 onion- chopped 1 capsicum-chopped 3 sticks celery-chopped 1 carrot-finely chopped 4 cloves garlic-thinly sliced 1 tblsp tomato puree 1 x...

Duck Cooked 2 Ways, Fried Singapore Noodles & Citrus Kale

Duck Cooked 2 Ways, Fried Singapore Noodles & Citrus Kale

Makes 2 portionsReady In: 45mins PLUS a day curing (optional)  Good For: Lunch, Dinner or Special OccasionIngredients 1 whole duck (with breasts and legs removed) OR 2 breasts & 2 legs Curing mix=1/2 dsp sugar, 1/2 dsp salt, 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds, 1/4...

Caesar Salad with Bacon, Seed, Nut & Panko Crumble

Caesar Salad with Bacon, Seed, Nut & Panko Crumble

Servings 5Ready In: 20minGood For: Lunch, Dinner , side dish and BBQsIngredients Large cos lettuce (or baby gem, iceberg lettuce)- remove stem, wash leaves 240g streaky bacon- roughly chopped 200g mayonnaise 5 eggs- hard boiled (8mins)- peeled 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard...

Mexican Spiced Chicken, Spinach and Rice

Mexican Spiced Chicken, Spinach and Rice

Servings 4-6Ready In: 30-40 minsGood For: Lunch, Supper or Dinner Ingredients 600g boneless chicken- cut into 1cm thick slices 900ml boiling water (or 900ml fresh stock, remove stock powder) 450g long grain rice- washed well and drained 400g spinach- washed (large...

French Apple Flan

French Apple Flan

Makes 5-6 small flansReady In: 40mins (plus 30mins resting)Good For: Breakfast pastry, dessert or morning teaIngredients 1/2 batch of sweet pastry (see in recipe book) 3 golden delicious apples (or other sour variety) 25g caster sugar (for apples) 20g brown sugar (for...

Chicken Stew with Sour Cream, Chilli & Stuffed Olives

Chicken Stew with Sour Cream, Chilli & Stuffed Olives

Servings 4Ready In: 50 mins         Good For: Lunch, dinner, snack. Ingredients 600g boneless chicken (skin off)- cut into bite sized pieces 40ml vegetable oil 2 white onions- peeled 3 cloves garlic- thinly sliced 150g celery 1 carrot 1 stick rosemary 450ml chicken...