Christmas Turkey with Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (Usually 4–5 kg) 2 onions, quartered 2 carrots, chopped 1 lemon, halved 3–4 garlic cloves, crushed Small handful of fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage) 100g butter, softened Salt & pepper, to taste To Serve: Baked Vegetables Stuffing Ingredients: 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs...
Old Fashioned Golden Syrup Christmas Pudding
Ingredients 100g butter (softened) ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup flour (plain) 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 2–3 Tbsp golden syrup for the base To Serve - Custard, whipped cream, and or caramel Sauce Christmas decorations to decorate pudding METHOD: Prepare the bowl: Grease a 1 - 1...
Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops (thick cut) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil Stuffing: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated cheese, mozzarella 1/4 cup chopped spinach or parsley 1/2 cup mixed red & green capsicum, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup...
Savoury Muffins
Ingredients: (Makes 12 Muffins): 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup milk 1 egg 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon or ham 1/2 cup capsicum, diced 1/4 cup chopped spring onions or chives Salt and pepper to taste Optional Ingredients: ½ cup corn kernels...
Raspberry Jam Preserve
Ingredients: 500g fresh or frozen raspberries 400g granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice (to set the flavour) METHOD: If using fresh raspberries, rinse and drain them. If frozen, thaw them first. In a large saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves...
Lamb Burgers
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or parsley (optional) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 burger buns Lettuce leaves 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, sliced Slices of Cheese Mayonnaise, optional METHOD: In a...
Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan Bread
Ingredients: Butter Chicken - 700g chicken breast, cubed 1 Tbsp oil 1 Tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 2–3 garlic cloves, minced 4 Tbsp tomato paste or a 227g (8 oz) tin of tomato sauce 1 Tbsp garam masala 1 tsp chili powder or paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black...
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Walnuts (No Baking)
Ingredients 20 Ritz crackers (crushed) 2¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups walnuts (broken into small pieces by hand) 150g butter 3 Tbsp raisins (optional) Baking tin lined with baking paper METHOD: Crush the Ritz crackers using a rolling pin. Break walnuts into smaller pieces, by hand Mix...
Farmhouse Corn Chowder & Bacon
Ingredients: 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup whole milk or cream 1 Tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme or parsley for...
Homemade Mushroom Soup with Toast
Ingredients: 500g button mushrooms, sliced 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp thyme, fresh or dried 2 Tbsp of plain flour 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1 cup whole milk or cream Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: chopped parsley METHOD: In a large...
Apricot Jam Preserve
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh apricots, pitted and chopped 600g granulated sugar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract or a cinnamon stick for extra flavour (Optional) METHOD: Wash, pit, and chop the apricots. (You can leave the skins on if you wish). In a large pot, mix the apricots, sugar, and lemon...
Delicious Steak Pie
Ingredients: 320g sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry 800g stewing beef, chuck or braising steak, cut into cubes 2 Tbsp plain flour 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500ml beef stock 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper, to taste 1 egg, beaten (for...
Chocolate Lamingtons
Ingredients: Sponge Cake: 150g self-raising flour, sifted 1 cup caster sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 125ml milk 30g unsalted butter, melted Chocolate Icing: 450g icing sugar, sifted 30g cocoa powder, sifted 45g unsalted butter, melted 125ml milk To Coat: 180g desiccated coconut METHOD...
Spicy Pork Ribs with Fries on the Side
Ingredients: 1 rack of pork belly ribs, or baby back ribs Marinade: 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 fresh red chillies, finely chopped 2 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried chilli flakes Sea salt & black pepper, freshly ground 4 Tbsp olive oil Glaze: 2 Tbsp honey Zest & juice of 1 orange Zest & juice of 1...
Blueberry Biscuits
Ingredients: 250g plain flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 50g granulated sugar 115g unsalted butter, cold & cubed 180 ml milk 150g fresh or frozen blueberries METHOD: Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and...
Chicken & Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients: 1 brought pizza base or your own dough mixture 1 cup cooked chicken – sliced 1 cup button mushrooms – sliced 1 red bell pepper, cleaned & sliced 1/2 cup pizza sauce, tomato-based or white garlic sauce 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese – shredded 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder...
Curried Lentil,Tomato & Coconut Soup
Ingredients: 400g diced tomatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1–2 Tbsp curry powder, to your taste 1 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 cup red lentils, rinsed 400ml coconut milk 3 cups vegetable stock Salt and...
Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients: 115g unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 40g cocoa powder 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm (8-inch) square baking...