Country Cooking

‘Let us Enjoy Kings Birthday Weekend with this Fish Pie’ Ingredients: 500g of raw, unsmoked fish of your choice cut into chunks 200g smoked fish of your choice, cut into chunks 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup sweetcorn 1 cup carrot, diced 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 2...

Ingredients: 10 medium slices of bread Butter – as needed Cos lettuce ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup plain unsweetened Greek yoghurt ¼ cup mango chutney 1 ½ Tbsp mild curry powder ½ lemon – juice only Salt and pepper 2 packed cups cooked rotisserie chicken 2 medium spring onions – finely diced 1 Tbsp finely...

' Share these Delicious Chocolate Eclairs on Kings Birthday Weekend' Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 4 eggs 2 cups whipped cream (more depending on how much cream you want in the eclairs) 1 cup chocolate chips Will make approx 12-14 éclairs, depending on the size...

'Delightful Mini Mince Potato Top Pies for Kings Birthday Weekend' Ingredients: 450g beef mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, finely diced (optional) 1 cup beef broth 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp flour (for thickening if...

'Let us celebrate Kings Birthday weekend with a cup of tea and a Cheese & Onion scone' Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup grated cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 3/4 cup milk METHOD: Preheat your oven to 220°C...

'A Royal Breakfast of French toast on Kings Birthday weekend' Ingredients: 4 slices of bread, thick cut 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp sugar (optional) Butter or oil for cooking Icing sugar and maple syrup (optional) for serving 1 cup blueberries, for...

Ingredients: 4 slices sandwich bread Butter (or margarine) Cream cheese 1/4 cucumber 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp dill, fresh (or mint) METHOD: Spread butter or margarine on half the slices of bread, and cream cheese on the other half. Peel and slice the cucumber thinly. Layer the...

‘Having Fun with the Bunnies’ Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk (If no buttermilk - substitute with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup, then add enough milk to reach the 1 cup line, stir and leave for 5-10 mins)...

‘What’s Easter without the Eggs’? Ingredients: (If you choose to use a silicone egg mould - Kmart have them) For the Marshmallow Filling 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup icing sugar (for dusting) Chocolate Coating 1 ½ cups...

‘A Creamy Easter Treat’ Ingredients: Approx 4-5 passionfruit, spoon pulp into a cup 2 cups whipped cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks ½ cup Granulated sugar, extra for caramelizing METHOD: Preheat your oven to 160°C. In a saucepan, combine the whipped cream and vanilla extract. Heat over...

'Enjoying Easter with You’ Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 cup rice 2 carrots, sliced 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice, optional METHOD: Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil...

‘A Crisp & Refreshing Easter Salad’ Ingredients: 1 orange rock melon, cubed 1 green honey dew melon, cubed 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp honey Pinch of salt METHOD: Place the cubed melons into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped mint...

‘Making Easter Fun’ Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 large lettuce leaves, washed For Decoration: Small piece of carrot, to cut beak and head piece Small piece of peel from a cucumber, for eyes METHOD: Boil your eggs in a pot on medium heat on the stovetop until well done. Drain water from pot and allow eggs...

‘Enjoying a Hearty Easter Dinner’ Ingredients: Roast Beef: 1.5 kg beef roast 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Vegetables: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and halved 12 or more baby carrots, scraped 2 Tbsp olive...

‘Baking Easter Fun’ Ingredients: 3-1/2 to 4 cups flour 1 cup warm milk (45°C) 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 egg (for egg wash) Black sesame seeds or raisins (for eyes) METHOD: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast...

‘‘Always a Fabulous Addition to any Easter Dinner’ Ingredients: 4-6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp paprika Fresh parsley, chopped...

“This is a Yummy Easter Treat’ Ingredients: 6-8 small-medium crème chocolate easter eggs (freeze for at least 15 mins until ready use) 1 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup water Vegetable oil, for frying Icing sugar, for dusting METHOD: Prepare the batter: In a bowl...

“A Delicious Italian Easter Pie’ Ingredients: Filo pastry sheets (10-12 sheets) Olive oil or melted butter, to brush filo pastry 500g spinach, fresh or frozen 250g ricotta cheese 200g feta cheese, crumbled 3 eggs, beaten 4 spring onions, finely chopped Handful of dill, chopped Nutmeg, a pinch Salt...