New Idea Food 2310

In this issue we give you more of what you love, with fresh new recipes and tips to help inspire, save on food costs and be mindful of food waste. Plus, to help you get organised for the week, we have ideas to stock the freezer and meals to make ahead, perfect for feeding the family on weeknights. In the main feature, we offer a variety of ways to include mince, a regular favourite, on the weekly dinner menu. Grab a packet of mince when on special as it freezes well, then you’ll always have some on hand to try one of these flavourful dishes. Or maybe you’d prefer a canned fish dinner for something quick, tasty and budget-friendly. Also, more exciting ways to use the ever-popular air fryer and…

Carrot Cake Slice SERVES 12PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 1 cup self-raising flour1 cup plain flour1⅓ cups firmly packed brown sugar1 tsp ground nutmeg125g unsalted butter, chopped¾ cup grated carrot½ cup chopped pecans, plus extra to serve⅓ cup milk⅓ cup vegetable oil1 egg, lightly beaten1 tsp bicarbonate of soda FROSTING 125g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature25g unsalted butter, softened1 cup icing sugar mixture 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Process flours, sugar, nutmeg and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles fine crumbs and is well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Press 1½ cups of the mixture firmly over base of prepared pan. 4 Add carrot, pecans, milk,…

DUMPLINGS IN A FLASH! Korean food at home just got easier with news that bibigo’s range of Mandu dumplings have hit Woolworths shelves around the country. Available in delicious kimchi, prawn and vegetable flavours, Mandu dough is kneaded more than 3000 times for a tasty wrapper that really showcases the filling. Great for a snack or an easy meal, we recommend popping them in the air fryer for a crispy and moreish treat that easily satisfies your dumpling cravings! RRP $8.50. CAFFEINE HIT WIT H A DIFFERENCE! Want a 3pm pickup that’s good for both you and the environment? I Am Grounded bars tick both those boxes with their new wholefood bars made from upcycled coffee fruit waste. Determined to reduce waste associated with coffee farming, founder Vanessa Murillo was…

Apple Custard Cinnamon Donuts MAKES 6PREP & COOK 20 MINS 9 cinnamon donuts½ cup pie fruit apples sliced1 cup double thick vanilla custard2 tblsps cinnamon sugarSalted caramel sauce, to serve (optional) 1 Cut 3 donuts in half to make six rounds. Flatten each half gently with a rolling pin. 2 Lightly spray a 4-hole (⅓ cup capacity) pie maker with cooking oil. 3 Press four cut donut rounds, cut-side up into prepared holes. Spoon 1 tblsp of pie fruit into centre of each donut. Top each with a whole donut. Spoon 1 tsp of custard into each donut hole. Close lid. 4 Cook for about 7 minutes until donuts are golden and filling is hot. Repeat with remaining donut rounds, pie fruit, whole donuts and custard to make six donuts…

Chicken and Bacon Casserole SERVES 6PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 20 MINS 8 chicken thigh fillets200g shortcut bacon, cut into 3cm pieces2 onions, finely chopped3 stalks celery, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 tblsps tomato paste2 tblsps plain flour2 cups chicken stock300g mini carrots, halved lengthwaysSteamed green beans and crusty bread, to serve 1 Trim chicken. Halve crossways. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Heat an oiled, large, flameproof casserole dish (14-cup capacity) over a high heat. Add chicken in two batches. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove. 3 Add bacon, onion, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, over a medium heat until soft. Stir in paste and flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add stock. Bring to boil. Return chicken to dish with carrots.…

Sunshine Cake SERVES 12 – 14PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 25 MINS 2 large (350g) carrots, peeled4 eggs, at room temperature1½ cups caster sugar1 cup vegetable oil2 cups plain flour2 tsps baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate soda3 tsps ground cinnamon1 ripe banana, mashed225g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained, chopped⅔ cup (80g) pecans, finely choppedExtra chopped pecans and cinnamon sugar, to decorate CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature2 tsps finely grated lemon rind1 tblsp lemon juice2 cups icing sugar mixture (300g) 1 Grease two 20cm deep, round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper. 2 Coarsely grate carrots. You will need 1⅔ cups (250g) firmly packed grated carrot. 3 Beat eggs, sugar and oil in a…