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January 2011
10 posts
Cinnamon donuts
Makes 25 Ingredients 3/4 cup milk 2 x 7g packets dry yeast 1 cup caster sugar pinch of salt 4 1/2 cups plain flour 220g butter, chilled and cut into small cubes 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons cinnamon vegetable or light olive oil, for frying Method Heat milk over low heat until just warm (overheating will kill yeast). Remove from heat and pour into a jug. Add yeast, 2...
Jan 25th
Avocado Dip Recipe
This creamy avocado dip is very quick and easy to make. It should be prepared just before serving so that it doesn’t discolour. We like to serve this dip with corn chips and vegetable crudités, or as an accompaniment to nachos. 1 large avocado 1 small-medium tomato 1/4 of a small onion Salt, to taste Discard avocado skin and seed. You will need 190g avocado flesh for this recipe. ©...
Jan 25th
Chocolate peppermint fudge
Makes 36 Ingredients 100g butter, chopped 2 tbsp glucose syrup 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/3 cups firmly-packed brown sugar 180g dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 tsp peppermint essence Icing sugar mixture, to decorate Method Grease a 3cm-deep x 19cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, with a 2cm overhang on all sides. Place butter, glucose syrup,...
Jan 25th
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 sticks softened butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 10 oz bag chocolate chips 1 pkg. Oreo cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cream butter and sugars together with a mixer until well combined.  Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a...
Jan 25th
Chocolate caramel slice
Makes 16 pieces Ingredients Base 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 125g butter, melted Filling 400g can sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup 60g butter, melted Topping 60g copha, chopped 125g cooking chocolate, chopped Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 3cm deep, 28 x 18cm (base) lamington pan. Combine all base...
Jan 25th
Vietnamese beef wraps
Ingredients (serves 4) 100g vermicelli rice noodles 1 long red chilli, seeded, thinly sliced 1 small Lebanese cucumber, seeds removed, thinly sliced 2 tbs lime juice 400g lean fillet steak, very finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tbs Chinese rice wine (shaohsing)* 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tbs vegetable oil 2/3 cup fresh mint leaves 8 large soft lettuce leaves (such...
Jan 25th
Lamb skewers with pistou, eggplant dip & Lebanese...
Preparation Time 20 minutes Equipment You will need 12 bamboo or metal skewers for this recipe. Ingredients (serves 4) 4 lamb eye of loin (backstraps), cut in half lengthways, cut into 2cm cubes Salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 x 200g ctn eggplant with shallots dip (Savion brand) 4 rounds Lebanese bread, cut in half Lemon wedges, to serve Pistou 2 tbs finely grated lemon...
Jan 25th
Snickers brownie
Makes 24 Ingredients 150g butter, chopped 200g dark chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup self-raising flour, sifted 2 x 60g Snickers chocolate bars, cut into 1cm cubes Method Grease a 3cm-deep, 18cm x 28cm (base) slice pan. Line with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at long ends. Place butter, dark chocolate...
Jan 25th
Cajun lamb kebabs
Equipment You’ll need 8 pre-soaked bamboo skewers. Ingredients (serves 4) 600g lamb leg steaks, cut into 2cm pieces 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (see note) olive oil cooking spray 200g Greek-style plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 wholemeal pita breads 75g baby rocket lemon wedges, to serve Method Place lamb and seasoning in a...
Jan 25th
Dairy-free strawberry and vanilla cupcakes
Makes 30 Ingredients 2/3 cup polyunsaturated spread 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 egg coloured sprinkles, to decorate Icing 2/3 cup polyunsaturated spread 2 1/2 cups icing sugar mixture 1 teaspoon strawberry essence red food colouring Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 30 holes of three 12-hole, 40ml-capacity patty pans...
Jan 25th