Pesto mushroom bruschetta

Serves 4. Ingredients 1/3 cup good quality  extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbs brown sugar 300g button mushrooms, halved 8 thick slices ciabatta bread 250g  cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbs basil pesto ground black pepper Ingredients Place1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice and brown sugar in a jar and shake to [...]

Hot chocolate mousse

This can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge until needed. Beautiful served just out of the oven with a bit of cream or icecream. Ingredients 150g chopped dark chocolate (the best you can afford) 3 egg yolks 3 tbs caster sugar 2 tbs very hot water 1 tbs brandy 3 egg [...]

Chicken, coconut and lime soup

The chicken in this recipe could easily be substituted for crab or firm white fish fillets. If you think it needs more substance, you could also add some pre-cooked rice noodles towards the end. Serves 2. Ingredients 300ml chicken or fish stock 300ml coconut milk 1/2 finely sliced long red chilli 1 tsp grated fresh [...]

Raspberry and chocolate brownie

Ingredients 30g butter 250g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 80g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup frozen raspberries Directions Preheat the oven to 180C and line a 20cm x 20cm baking tray with baking paper. Melt 30g of butter in [...]

Chicken and cashew stirfry

This recipe can be super quick and is really delicious for a week night meal. Serves 2. Ingredients 200g chicken breast, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges 3cm piece ginger, peeled, chopped finely 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice peanut oil 50g unsalted cashews handful snow [...]

Chicken and sweet corn soup

Serves 4 as an easy meal Ingredients 1L chicken stock 420g can creamed corn 4 spring onions, thinly sliced (or shallots) 350g chicken breast, thinly sliced Directions Place stock in a large saucepan with the corn and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmerand add the chicken. Cook for 3 minutes, then add [...]

Thai noodle packages

This amount serves 1 and can be easily doubled or tripled. You can use a chicken breast, or a piece of skinless salmon for this recipe. It is super healthy and so easy! Ingredients piece of salmon or chicken 200g rice noodles, separated 1/4 capsicum, washed and sliced handful chopped coriander Dressing 1/2 long red [...]

Chicken pie 2

I made this recipe last night based one the one previously listed. It was delicious, so try either one you prefer. Ingredients 1 leek, sliced 2 carrots, diced 2 sticks celery, diced 3 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tbs flour 1 cup evaporated milk [...]

Chicken pie

Just a note – I haven’t made this recipe yet, so I may make adjustments once I have made it on the weekend. Keep your eyes peeled! Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 2 cups sliced mushrooms 40g plain flour 2 tsp chicken stock powder 1 cup water 1 [...]

Warm camembert dip

Ingredients 250g camembert 5 small garlic cloves, blanched splash red wine sprig fresh thyme, chopped cracked black pepper crusty bread, to serve Directions Preheat oven to 200C. Place the camembert in a baking dish. Pierce the camembert with a small knife and place the garlic in the holes. Splash a couple of tablespoons of good [...]