Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i Taste.com.au

Rifling through my daughter’s school bag this morning searching for her hat, I unearthed a slip of green paper. It was a mini eco warrior award for helping to keep the playground clean. It made me realise how easy it is to play a part, no matter how small, in making our planet cleaner and greener. And that’s what this Green Issue is all about! Helping you to shop, store and cook food that is good for you and good for the environment – and by happy coincidence, good for your budget too! We’ve put every recipe, product and idea through a green filter – from the Leaf to Tip recipes (p90) made using every part of glorious fruit and veg, to the ingenious desserts (p101) created by upper crust…

SUPER-GREEN smoothie bowl For a smooth start to the day, turn your neglected greens and fruit into this vibrant bowl of goodness. Blend up frozen bananas, kiwifruit, baby spinach, kale, almondbutter, chia seeds and almond milk until thick and creamy. Divide between 2 serving bowls and decorate with sliced kiwifruit, berries, coconut flakes, buckinis and extra chia seeds, if you like. Turn to p112 for the best blenders to do the job. BEST OF OCTOBER fruit avocadobananahoneydewmangopawpaw vegies beetrootbroccolibuk choycapsicumleekwombok (Chinese cabbage) herbs dillparsleythymetarragonsage SCAN THE QR CODE FOR THE SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPE & VIDEO BUK CHOY & BABY BUK CHOY KNOW-HOW A cruciferous vegetable also known as pak choy or Chinese cabbage, buk choy contains high levels of vitamin A, C, K, fibre and betacarotene. It’s also rich in…

SLOW MO MONDAY slow cooker yellow chicken curry serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 4 hours 25 mins H SV LC GF 2 French shallots, peeled, finely chopped 3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 1 lemongrass stem, pale section only, finely chopped 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, centre vein removed, finely chopped 1½ tbs curry powder 1 tbs fresh Lime juice 1 tbs macadamia oil 600g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 1 Large brown onion, cut into wedges 310ml (1¼ cups) gluten-free Massel Organic Salt Reduced Chicken Liquid Stock 2 large carrots, thinly sliced 250g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 125ml (½ cup) reduced-fat coconut milk 1 tsp gluten-free cornflour 200g green beans, halved crossways 1 zucchini, halved lengthways, thinly sliced Lime wedges,…

This hack for leftover buns makes the best crispy, buttery crumbs for individual cheesecakes! Try them with yoghurt and fruit or mixed into granola too. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR MORE WAYS TO USE UP LEFTOVER JAM Use those leftover bread ends to keep cake and other bakes fresh. Secure bread ends to the cut surfaces of a cake with toothpicks to keep the cake soft, or pop a slice in an airtight container with cookies to keep them fresh for Longer. cheat’s jam doughnut roll-ups serves 8 | prep 40 mins (+15 mins soaking & cooling) | cooking 45 mins 2 tbs unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 eggs, lightly whisked 375ml (1 ½ cups) milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1OOg ½ cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 2 tsp…

SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH HOW TO DESEED POMEGRANATE hummus & pomegranate dip serves 6 | prep 15 mins Q E H V LC GF ½ pomegranate 400g can no-added-salt chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbs tahini 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 tbs fresh lemon juice Crudités, such as baby carrots, Lebanese cucumber and celery sticks, to serve (see note) 1 Dislodge the pomegranate arils over a bowl to catch any juices. Reserve ½ cup arils. Crush remaining arils in a sieve set over a bowl. 2 Place the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, oil, lemon juice, pomegranate juice and 80ml (1⁄3 cup) water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season. 3 To serve as individual on-the-go snacks, divide the hummus among jars. Top with reserved…

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR LOADS OF AVO RECIPES AVOCADO quickle Make the most of the avo glut – quick-pickle it! Place 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup caster sugar, 1 tbs table salt and a halved small fresh red chilli in a saucepan. Dissolve over medium heat. Bring just to boil. Transfer to a jug to cool completely. Halve and peel 2 small firm avocados. Cut lengthways into thin wedges. Place in a jar. Add a few fresh coriander sprigs and coriander seeds. Cover with vinegar mixture. PLace in fridge for 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Keep for up to 2 days. Serve in a salad, tossed with pickling juice and olive oil or with Mexican food.…

Winesmiths 2021 Pinot Grigio, $24 (2L cask) This cask is vegan, organic and audited all the way from vineyard to pack, with criteria that promotes biodiversity and eliminates the use of chemicals. Plus, it has only a fraction of the carbon footprint of bottled wine. DRINK IT WITH Light, herby pasta or rice. Elephant in the Room 2021 Pinot Noir, $5.50 (250ml can) Cans are fully recyclable and much lighter in weight than glass bottles, so the fossil fuels burned transporting them is far lower. Expect to see more! This pinot noir is sourced from the cool climate Limestone Coast in SA. DRINK IT WITH pizza, barbecued seafood. Bremerton 2022 Betty & Lu Sauvignon Blanc, $18 Betty and Lu are the nicknames winemaking sisters Rebecca and Lucy Willson call each…

To enter, visit taste.com.au/win or scan the QR code. SCAN THE QR CODE TO ENTER smooth moves It might sound like a contradiction, but you can enjoy peace and quiet in the kitchen with this blender on! The powerful Magimix Blender Power 5XL, worth $599, effortlessly and softy blitzes smoothies and soups, crushes ice and blends frozen desserts without disturbing the whole house. The winner of this comp will also enjoy 30-year guarantee on the 1500W motor. Designed and engineered in France, this glass blender has a selfcleaning function, so washing up is done at the touch of a button. Go to magimix.com.au. fizz whiz Add a little sparkle to the everyday with this SodaStream Art prize pack, valued at $169. The sleek new Art design features a stainless steel…

Healthy vegetarian nachos Easy, nourishing midweek nosh. ★★★★★ Delicious! Surprised the meat eaters. Full of flavour and super healthy too. Very impressed. @ANGIE_ROBYN Absolutely delicious. This has become a weekly dish at our place. @MLCARMODY 10-minute chicken fajita grill bake Last-minute dinner winner. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Easy and quick meal, also healthy. We Love it. @CASPER As quick and easy as it says. Delicious. @LIVELEIGHXO Added natural yoghurt and Lime. Easy and very tasty. @BJDEZIGN Vegan Oreo brownies Gooey, plant-based treats. ★★ ★ ★ ★ So yummy and chocolatey. A great recipe for a new vegan. @TKBATLETTE These were delicious! Easy to make, and had that chocolatey fudgy sticky deliciousness! @MAZZYMUSIC20 SEND US YOUR PICS #cookedwithtaste tastemag@news.com.au…

Flip that frittata quick, there’s a KitchenAid prize pack on the line! Send in a pic of your cover creation to go in the running to win a KitchenAid bundle, valued at $1018! It includes a 4.8L Artisan Stand Mixer and a K400 Variable Speed Blender. This stand mixer is what kitchen appliance goals are made of, with its classic design, durable tilt-head and durability. Then there’s the powerful blender that can easily blend even the toughest ingredients. To top it all off, the winner gets to choose the colour of their prize. So get cooking and sending your pic our way! I'll give the green light to a golden, crisy fritter filled to the brim with fresh, mouth-watering ingredients. matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES BY 9…

Authors Jaimee Edwards & Alex Elliott-Howery (from left to right) this A-Z kitchen companion is about real people cooking good, simple, affordable food, while also making better choices for the environment. We’re all too familiar with the daily struggle of putting meals on the table that tick all the boxes: yummy, affordable, nutritious, low-waste food that will be enjoyed by everyone and not end up in the bin. The food choices we make play an important role in alleviating environmental problems, reducing food waste, managing budgets and building healthy bodies, but it’s not an easy feat. As enthusiastic cooks and teachers at the Cornersmith Cooking School, we have been refining our kitchen skills for over 16 years. When each of us had children, we committed to making everything from scratch.…

my soymate These rolls are packed with nutrients for those on a vegan diet. Tofu is a rich source of complete plant protein and calcium (if it contains added calcium, known as calcium set) – 100g has the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk! It also contains isoflavones, which can help ease menopausal symptoms in women and reduce the risk of certain cancers. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR RED CABBAGE RECIPES booster bowl Pumpkin skin is nutrient dense and edible once cooked, so don’t cut it off before roasting – it’ll boost fibre. The flesh is rich in antioxidant betacarotene, which promotes healthy skin. Hold onto the cabbage trimmings – pickle them and add to salads. Red cabbage is loaded with plant compounds (carotenoids, anthocyanin pigments, sulforaphane)…

See our wine suggestion on page 129 chilli con queso CORN HUSK DIP The husk is a must in dip town! Remove husks from 2 corncobs. Reserve. Grill cobs on a hot barbecue, turning, for 15 minutes or until charred. Cool. Cut off kernels. Combine ½ cup cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 sliced green shallots, 1 tbs chopped pickled jalapeno chillies and two-thirds of kernels. Stack 3 husks. Place one-quarter of mixture in centre of stack. Cover with 2 more husks. Tie ends. Repeat to make 3 more. Grill filled husks for 5 minutes or until melted and warm. Open up husks. Top with fresh red chilli, coriander, remaining kernels and corn chips.…

muffin pan mango quick mix cakes makes 12 | prep 15 mins (+ cooling) | cooking 25 mins E 1 Preheat overt to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Grease twelve 80ml (⅓ cup) muffin pans. 2 Sift the flour and bicarb into a bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Whisk together the oil, vanilla and 375ml (1½ cups) mango puree in a jug. Gradually stir the mango mixture into flour mixture until smooth and well combined (do not overmix). 3 Divide the mixture among prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Set aside in pans for 5 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 4 Meanwhile, place crisps in a reusable sealable…

You don’t have to miss out on ribs just because you’re vego! Follow our easy recipe for air fryer cheesy corn ‘ribs’ and you can tuck into a plate of smoky, juicy goodness! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO Hold up! Don’t recycle those sauce bottles and jam jars just yet – use the last bits inside to make delicious satay or barbecue sauce, salad dressing or vinaigrette. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO Made in a muffin pan, these cute and creamy cakes are the perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert. The biscuit base is actually just a Hobnob bikkie – too easy! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO…

fritters are always a hit, especially when they’re done in 30 mins the bottom of your cereal box is a goldmine for bliss ball ingredients, so hold on to your crumbs! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO got leftover herbs and nuts? pesto is the ultimate throw-it-all-in! flexitarian is all the rage, and not just for saving the planet, your wallet and tum will thank you too! save that stale bread and say hello to garlicky croutons! pea & pecorino salad serves 4 (as a side) | prep 15 mins cooking 10 mins Q E V Serve up this quick salad, pretty peas! 2½ tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1 fresh rosemary sprig 200g day-old sourdough bread, cut into 3cm pieces 450g fresh peas,…

strawberry & basil SHRUB Make cordial with Leftover fruit and herbs. Wash, hull and coarsely chop 250g fresh strawberries and combine with 1 cup caster sugar and ¼ cup torn fresh basil Leaves in a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and set aside, stirring occasionally, at room temperature for 24 hours. Strain then stir ½ cup apple cider vinegar into the liquid. Place in a sterilised bottle. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks. Serve 1-2 tablespoonfuls in soda water with strawberries and basil. Don’t chuck the strained berries and basil! Puree and use as a dessert sauce. It freezes well too.…

Don’t throw away those carrot fronds! They are perfectly edible and make a pretty and fresh garnish for this show-stopping cake. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR THE A-Z OF AVOIDING FOOD WASTE silverbeet & spaghetti frittata serves 4 | prep 10 mins (+ cooling) | cooking 20 mins E V LC GF 1 small bunch (about 400g) silverbeet or rainbow silverbeet (chard) 2 tbs olive oil 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 3 large garlic cloves, crushed 240g cooked spaghetti pasta (see tip) 6 eggs, lightly whisked 60g (¾cup) finely grated parmesan 1 Rinse and pat dry the silverbeet. Separate the leaves from the stems. Reserve a few leaves. Coarsely chop the remaining leaves. Cut the stems into 1cm-thick pieces. 2 Heat 1 tbs oil in a 24cm…

Every great smoothie starts with a great blender, but with so many options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? From full-sized, multitasking blenders that can blitz it all, to compact, simple-to-use appliances designed to get the job done fast, here are our current favourites to help you find the perfect fit for your kitchen. Kitchen Aid K400 Variable Speed Blender BEST FOR: entertaining A blender that doubles as an entertainers’ gadget? Yes, please! This KitchenAid is one of the best blenders on the block for making smoothies, cocktails and crushing ice. It’s a great option if you’re deciding between a full-size or a personal blender, because it has both a large jug attachment and a dual-purpose blender jar that you can blend in and…

Michelle Q I can’t tell if my eggs are still fresh. Can I use older eggs? The ‘float test’ is an old-school, but totally accurate, way to test the freshness of an egg (and is much more telling than the best before date on the carton). Fill a bowl with cold water and add a little salt. Plop the egg into the water and see if it sinks or floats. Eggs that sink are fresh, and those that float are older. Fresh eggs will have thick and gel-like whites, which is great for poaching or frying. As they get older, the whites will become a little more watery – time to boil that googy! Matt Q How can I reduce waste from the get go? One of the easiest ways…

Coriander is a polarising herb, but if you like its fragrant and fresh taste, it’s a must in Asian-style salads, soups and noodle dishes. Coriander goes by several names, such as cilantro and Chinese parsley. It’s a fabulous no-waste herb, because the whole plant, including the roots (just give them a good clean), can be eaten. Plant seeds in a pot or vegie patch and you’ll have a plentiful supply of fresh coriander in just six weeks. Step-by-step coriander ✻ Plant seeds in a partly shaded spot in the vegie patch, or in a 20-30cm-diameter pot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. ✻ Sow coriander seed 6mm deep, directly where you want them to grow. Gently press down after planting, so there’s good contact between the soil and the…

Wrap slices in foil and store in an airtight sealable bag in the freezer for 1 month. Pack frozen for work or school and. they’ll thaw by snack time. banana snacking cake makes 20 | prep 15 mins (+ cooling) cooking 30 mins E 225g (1½ cups) self-raising flour 75g (½cup) plain flour 120g (⅔cup, lightly packed) brown sugar 2 bananas, peeled, well mashed 2 eggs, lightly whisked 125ml (½ cup) milk 60g butter, melted, cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract Icing sugar, to dust Natural yoghurt and honey, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 17 x 27cm (base size) slice pan and line with baking paper, allowing the paper to overhang the long sides. 2 Sift self-raising and plain flour into a large bowl. Stir…