2016 is the International Year of Pulses and over the year we will be bringing you some interesting recipes to join in the celebration of these nutritious foods. We will try to share recipes that add pulses to seasonal vegetables so that each month you will have some new ways to add pulses to your diet. Our first recipe uses red lentils, French shalllots, herbs … Continue reading Red Lentil and Potato Patties
The abundance of zucchinis this summer has inspired another cake recipe that you may enjoy. We use fruit that has been macerated in brandy and add grated zucchini including the skin to give some colour to the finished cake. The result is a moist flavourful cake. Zucchini Cake with Brandied Fruit Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 cups Self Raising flour, … Continue reading Zucchini Cake with Brandied Fruit
This is a variation on the traditional French Tourte de Blettes Nicoise. It is an interesting way to use silverbeet and make a surprisingly delicious pie. Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie Ingredients For the dough 2 cups plain flour 2 eggs 200 g butter 150 g brown sugar pinch of salt For the filling 135 g silverbeet 140 g brown sugar 3 tablespoons of … Continue reading Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie
This dish is from the Friuli region of Italy and is traditionally made with potatoes and Montasio cheese, a semi-hard creamy regional friulian cheese. Here in Sydney this cheese is available at good cheese stockists but it can be substituted with Gruyère or even a good mild Cheddar. This Frico makes a great accompaniment to meat dishes or served on its own with a nice … Continue reading Frico of Potato and Cheese
This is a variation on a previous cake but this time including sultanas and apple to the ripe banana. The sultanas and orange juice cut through the rich banana flavour and the apple adds a little texture. Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake Ingredients 3 cups Self Raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed down firmly 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed 100 … Continue reading Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake
Those who are growing okra will have a bountiful crop and this recipe is perfect with rice as an accompaniment. Okra is also available frozen and in a dried form when okra is out of season making this a dish that can be prepared year round. Make sure to select small fruits about 5 cm long for the tenderest result. Okra in Tomato Sauce with … Continue reading Okra in Tomato Sauce with Rice
Zucchinis are blooming and the blossoms make a delicious dish when stuffed with feta and mint in the classic Greek way. Both forms of the flower can be used and the immature zucchini left attached will yield a crunchy element to the crispy battered blossoms. Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Ingredients 12 zucchini or squash blossoms with the immature zucchini attached where possible or just the flower … Continue reading Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
This is another single serve salad for work. Its lightly curried flavour and the variety of vegetables make for a delicious lunch with some crusty bread. Curried Egg Salad Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 tsp generous whole egg mayo 2 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp whole grain mustard Sprinkle of nutmeg 1/2 tsp curry powder Salad: 1 hard boiled egg cut into … Continue reading Curried Egg Salad
Cherries are still easily available and this sauce can be used with your favourite meats to add a little zest and contrast in flavours. Cherry Sauce with Brandy Ingredients 500 g dark ripe cherries 3 tblsp orange juice 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 1/2 tblsp of butter 2 french shallots, chopped finely 1/4 cup good cherry juice salt … Continue reading Cherry Sauce with Brandy
A baked Chicken Roulade is a great cold meat for picnics or with your favourite salad on those hot summer days. It is also delicious served warm with your favourite sauce and baked vegetables. Why buy cold meats when you can prepare your own using the freshest ingredients and home grown herbs. Baked Chicken Roulade Ingredients 1 full chicken breast 8 full rashers of … Continue reading Baked Chicken Roulade
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