Ingredients 175g quality dark chocolate 5 egg yolks 175g caster sugar 2 tbs brandy 5 egg whites Filling 110g quality white chocolate 200ml cream (whipped) Directions Line a sponge roll tin (30x30x2cm) with baking paper. Brush with a little melted butter. Melt chocolate over double boiler and allow to cool. Whisk egg yolks and sugar [...]
Ingredients 2 x 600g pkts frozen broad beans 800g green beans 1/3c fresh lemon juice 2 tsp dijon mustard 1/2 tsp caster sugar 350g ctn marinated feta, drained, oil reserved salt and pepper 2 x 200g punnets red grape tomatoes, halved Directions Cook broad beans and green beans in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes [...]
Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil about 550g cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp tumeric 1/2 tsp paprika 1/3c fresh oj 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 1 bunch fresh mint 75g toasted pine nuts Directions Heat olive oil in pan and cook cauliflower for 12 minutes until tender. [...]
Ingredients Puddings Melted butter to grease 200g rich dark cooking chocolate (Nestle Plaistowe brand) 200g butter, chopped 2 tsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp hot water 4 eggs 4 egg yolks 1/2 firmly packed brown sugar 1 tbs creme de cacao liquer 1/4 cup plain flour double cream, bought honeycomb to serve Chocolate sauce 200g [...]
Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil 4 chicken breast fillets 250g seedless grapes, halved lengthways 250g green beens, halved 2 red oak lettuces, washed dried, torn 160g blue cheese Dressing 1/4c olive oil 1/2c walnut pieces 1/4c white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbs honey salt and pepper Directions Dressing Toast walnuts and then place in jug [...]
Ingredients Melted butter to grease 1 tbs plain flour 1/4 cup milk 50g good quality dark cooking chocolate 1 1/2 tbs Frangelico hazelnut liquer 3 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups caster sugar Directions Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Brush four 1/2 cup ramekinds with melted butter and then dust with sugar. Place a baking tray [...]
Ingredients 200g natural yoghurt 2 tbs water 1 tbs each of tahini, and lemon juice black pepper 250 g penne pasta 2 lebanese cucumers, thinly sliced 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large avocado, sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Spice crusted lamb cutlets Directions Combine yoghurt, water, tahini and lemon juice in a bowl and [...]
Ingredients 300ml thickened cream 300g good quality dark cooking chocolate 2 tbs caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbs Kahlua 1 300g packet frozen raspberries Shortcrust pasty Directions Place pastry in tart tine and blind bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees. Remove weights and bake for 12 minutes at 180 degrees. Place cream [...]
Ingredients 500g chat potatoes 1 bunch asparagus 200g sugar snap peas 400g can chickpeas, rinsed 1 large red capsicum, halved, deseeded, chopped 1 baby cos lettuce 1/2 small red onion 1/4 cup shredded mint DRESSING 2 tsp mild paprika 1 tsp black pepper 3/4tsp cumin, coriander, cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves, cardamon, fennel 1 tbs olive [...]