August 2011
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Spiced pea and ham soup
This recipe builds on the original to make something a little more special than your regular pea and ham soup. Ingredients 1 large ham hock (about 1kg, cut into 3 or 4 pieces) 3 brown onions (diced) 6 cloves garlic (finely diced) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 carrots (roughly chopped) 2 celery stalks (roughly chopped) 3 bay leaves 2 teaspoon all spice 1 heaped tablespoon brown sugar 4 sprigs...
Aug 15th
June 2011
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Green tomato pickle
Simple yet full of flavour. If you are looking for a good pickle recipe, this is it! Ingredients 750 ml bottle vinegar (white gives the best presentation) 3kg (6lb) green tomatoes 1kg (2lb) onions small handful of salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1kg (2lb) sugar 3 tablespoons curry powder 3 tablespoons mustard powder Method Roughly dice the onion and tomatoes and place in a large bowl, sprinkle...
Jun 29th
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May 2011
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Chocolate, coconut and macadamia slice
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups crushed digestive biscuits 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (396g) can sweetened condensed milk 130g dark chocolate chips 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut 1 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts Method Pre-heat oven to 180°C (170°C if fan forced). Spray a 23cm x 23cm slice tin with cooking spray. Combine crushed digestive biscuits and butter; mix well. Press crumb mixture...
May 6th
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April 2011
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Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sauce is so simple yet tastes heaps better than the one you get from your local Chinese take-away. Ingredients 1/3 cup rice vinegar 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon tomato sauce/ketchup (ketchup tastes better) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 4 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water Method Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together and bring to a boil in a small...
Apr 11th
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March 2011
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Chicken with preserved lemon couscous
When you taste a new dish and think to yourself ‘holy crap that’s friggin awesome!’ you know you have a winner. This dish not only made me think it but I said it out loud, I will definitely be making it again. Enjoy. Ingredients Chicken 1 birds eye chilli (chopped finely, if you like it hotter add more) 1tsp finely chopped ginger 1 clove garlic (minced) 1tsp finely diced...
Mar 22nd
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February 2011
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Edwin's stirfry pork
Ingredients 500g Pork spare ribs (cubed) 1 Brown onion (finely sliced) 1 Red capsicum (sliced) 1 Tomato (diced) 1 Cucumber (diced) 2tbls Vegetable oil 2tbls Cornflour 2tbls Soy Sauce 1tbls Ketjap Manis / Light soy sauce 1/2 tsp chinese five spice 1tbls White vinegar 1tbls Oyster sauce 2tbls Sweet chilli sauce Method Place cubed pork, cornflour, chinese five space and soy sauce...
Feb 9th
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 large lamb shanks (about 2-2.5Kg) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large white onion, cut into 4cm pieces 10 garlic cloves, peeled 3 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 4cm pieces 2 carrots, peeled, cut crosswise into 4cm pieces 1 small leek 3 cups ruby Port 4 cups low-salt chicken...
Feb 9th
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Chickpea salad
Ingredients 200g green beans, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small green onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 2 ripe tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn Method Cook beans in a small saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and refresh in cold water. Drain and...
Feb 7th
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Chicken satay skewers with peanut dipping sauce
Chicken skewers Ingredients 1 lemongrass stem, trimmed, outer layers removed, chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tbs ground coriander 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tbs finely grated palm sugar (see note) 2 tbs peanut oil, plus extra for basting 600g chicken breast, cut into 2cm cubes Peanut sauce (see related recipe) and cucumber wedges, to serve Method Pound lemongrass to a paste with a mortar...
Feb 7th
January 2010
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Lemon meringue tarts
Preheat your oven to 180ºC Sweet Pastry You can make these a day before, make sure you store them in a air tight container. Ingredients 1 egg 1/2c caster sugar 125g butter, softened 1c flour, plus a little for kneading pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter) Method In a food processor, blend the egg and the sugar. Add the softened butter and pulse until smooth. Gradually incorporate...
Jan 19th
December 2009
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Steak Marinade
This recipe is good for 2 steaks. Ingredients 1 clove garlic minced or pressed 1 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (I prefer Beerenberg brand) 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoons french mustard 1 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoons olive oil Method Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place steak in a plastic bag and pour in marinade. ...
Dec 31st
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Pistachio topped guacamole with herb toasts
Guacamole Ingredients 2 large mashed avocado 125g cream cheese (Philadelphia) 2 green onions, chopped 2 small clove garlic, crushed 1/2 lemon (juice) 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 Tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley Method Blend or process avocado, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, and chili powder until smooth. Line two (one cup capacity)...
Dec 22nd