Innehållsförteckning för March 2016 från Taste.com.au

When you think about it, isn’t it true that some of the happiest times in your life were when you made things work on a shoestring? And it wasn’t just the fun friends you were sharing a house with, or the thrill of that first escape to freedom on $5 a day. Part of it was probably the downright delight of wrestling a budget into a corner. The truth is, that being on a budget is great for us, even if it’s just a week or two here and there, and it’s not just about the bank balance. In food terms, budget cooking comes with a generous helping of bonus enjoyments, like the simple pleasure of cooking from scratch, or the mastery of taking cheaper cuts of meat and turning…

MACKEREL & GOATS CHEESE OMELETTE Place 50g crumbled goats cheese, 1 x can King Oscar Skinless Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil and 1 tbs of chopped chives on half an omelette while it’s cooking. Fold to enclose filling and serve. MACKEREL ON RYE Spread seeded mustard and mayonnaise on 2 slices of toasted rye. Divide 1 x can King Oscar Skinless Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil over slices. Top with sliced dill pickle and sliced red onion. Sprinkle with dill. green bean & mackerel salad serves 2 | prep 10 mins | cooking 5 mins 170g green beans, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 x 115g cans King Oscar Skinless Mackerel Fillets in Spicy Tomato Sauce ¹/ ³…

“When it comes to apricot chicken, it’s as if no one is talking, which is perhaps understandable.” There are countless papers written on how macaroni cheese dates back to the 1300s; I can even show you the earliest known recipe. Yet when it comes to apricot chicken, no one knows anything. It’s as if no one is talking, which is perhaps understandable. Here is a dish that is a little embarrassing – it defined our cuisine in the 70s, and yet it was famously made with tinned apricot nectar and onion soup mix. Add to this the suspicion that it came from a Lipton advert to sell its onion soup mix and we’re talking about one tawdry past! Not that (let me tell you from experience) a tawdry past should…

“Having a meat-free day of the week has become commonplace for most people as we become more conscious of the benefits of eating the rainbow of nutrient-rich vegies and sustaining grains and pulses. I love the buzz around nourishing Buddha bowls.” Created by taste mag nutritionist Chrissy Freer, these bowls of roasted or raw veg with greens, beans, grains, nuts or seeds are each served with a flavour-packed dressing. As well as the Buddha bowls, our new Vegie Faves cookbook is packed with meat-free meals to satisfy. With vegie noodles on the scene you can even get kids involved in making fun gluten-free spaghetti substitutes. Here’s just a taste – give these a whirl, then check out the book for more, including the amazing Golden Cheesy Quinoa Balls with Zoodles…

sticky date celebration cake serves 12 | prep 1 hour (+ cooling time) | cooking 1 hour 5 mins 385g (2½ cups) dried pitted dates 350ml water 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) dark brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 450g unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 eggs 375g (2½ cups) self-raising flour, sifted 90g (3/4 cup) walnuts, chopped 380g (2½ cups) icing sugar mixture 55g (¼ cup) caster sugar 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream caramel sauce 80g unsalted butter, chopped 80g dark brown sugar 125ml (½ cup) pouring cream 1 tbs bourbon 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease base and sides of two 19.5cm (base measurement) springform pans. Line with baking paper. Coarsely chop 1/2 cup dates. Reserve. 2…

“I adore the fiery food of Sichuan, China, and the secret to this cuisine is the sizzling combination of pepper and chilli. Sichuan peppercorns create a unique tingling sensation, and when combined with the heat of a little dried chilli the result is an addictive flavour explosion.”Marion Grasby marion’s sichuan eggplant & pork serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 35 mins you’ll need… chicken stock garlic cloves dried chilli flakes cornflour light soy sauce vegetable oil eggplant green shallots Sichuan peppercorns white sugar dried whole red chillies oyster sauce shaoxing wine Chinese black vinegar pork mince 1 large (about 500g) eggplant 3 dried whole red chillies 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns 2 tsp cornflour 60ml (¼ cup) shaoxing wine 125ml (½ cup) chicken stock 2 tbs light soy sauce…

Gently insert toothpicks into macadamias. Lightly snap the toothpicks to bend. Place a wire rack on a tall canister or bowl set over a sheet of baking paper. Cook 1 cup caster sugar, 1 /2 cup water and 1 /3 cup liquid glucose in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 15 minutes or until golden. Place in a bowl of iced water. Generously dip the macadamias into the toffee. Use the bent end of the toothpick to hang the macadamias on the wire rack and allow the toffee ‘teardrops’ to drip down.…

Champion Blue Cheese. King Island Dairy Black Label Blue Triple Cream $59.99/kg. Find it at Coles and Woolworths. Champion Flavoured Cheese. Green Valley Dairy Yoghurt Cheese Balls in Oil with Chilli $6.60. At supermarkets and delis. Champion Goat’s, Sheep’s and Buffalo Milk Cheese. Meredith Dairy Chévre Original $9. Available at Coles and Woolworths.…

TALKING TURKEY Steggles Turkey Mince is a great alternative to chicken in any meal. It’s low in fat and high in protein, iron and vitamin B6. For healthy, tasty meals that your family will love, try it with turkey. Available from Coles. Visit steggles.com.au for details. less is more Ocean Spray Craisins 50% Less Sugar is the perfect snack without the guilt! Enjoy with yoghurt and cereal, or in a salad or trail mix. For details, visit oceanspray.com.au good morning Wake up and start the day with the stylish range of KitchenAid appliances. A good cuppa is an essential morning ritual and the stunning 1.25L Kettle will make it happen. Toast your artisan bread in the new 4-slice Long Slot Toaster and get your caffeine fix with a full-bodied brew,…

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real good Let’s get real! Real about our food that is. Real Delicious (Murdoch Books, $35) is written by taste mag’s nutrition editor Chrissy Freer, who’s championing the joy of eating real, delicious food for energy, health and glowing vitality. (That’s what we’re talking about!) It’s packed with satisfying recipes made using wholefoods, nothing sneaky or processed, to leave you feeling good on the inside. Go to page 70 for our exclusive extract. SIR YOLKALOT This is the perfect armoured mate for your toast soldiers! Arthur The Egg Cup will guard over your breakfast table, complete with his own spoon, so you can attack your food with relish. You can find the eggy knight, $24.95, at opusdesign.com.au lunch al desko This awesome Guitar Case Lunch Box, $49.95, by SuckUK, has…

Bag these… shopping list 600G LAMB LEG STEAKS $16.20 10 CHICKEN LOVELY LEGS $9.60 375G HULLED TAHINI $6.45 500G GREEK YOGHURT $4.19 1KG PKT CHICKPEA (BESAN) FLOUR $2.48 500G PKT LEBANESE BREAD $3.85 1KG SWEET POTATO $4.00 1 BUNCH FRESH MINT $2.98 3 FRESH LONG GREEN CHILLIES $1.30 1 LEMON $1.20 TOTAL: $52.25 kitchen staples • fresh ginger • brown onions • garlic • extra virgin olive oil • peanut oil • sweet paprika • ground cinnamon • ground turmeric • ground allspice • brown mustard seeds • chicken stock • mild Indian curry powder • coconut milk • basmati rice • bicarbonate of soda shawarma plate serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 10 mins 600g lamb leg steaks, thinly sliced 1 small brown onion, thinly sliced 2…

“Fold honey-caramelised pear into a better-for-you batter of polenta, almond meal and olive oil for this gluten- and dairy-free delight.”Katrina Woodman pear & polenta cake serves 10 | prep 30 mins (+ 15 mins cooling time) | cooking 1 hour 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) honey 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) light flavour extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbs, extra 3 (about 750g) pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1cm pieces 85g (½ cup) buckwheat flour 80g fine polenta 80g (2/3 cup) almond meal 1½ tsp gluten-free baking powder 3 eggs 2 tbs xylitol 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 lemon, rind finely grated 1 pear (about 200g), extra, cut into seven 2mm-thick slices 1 tbs natural sliced almonds Warmed honey, extra, to serve (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C…

japanese chicken with rice serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 20 mins it’s a blitz! Save time, money and waste by raiding the fridge. crisper raid • 3 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger• 3 Swiss brown, cup or oyster mushrooms, chopped• 1 bunch broccolini or broccoli, stems thinly sliced, florets reserved• Green shallots, thinly sliced diagonally, to serve• Thinly sliced fresh red chilli, to serve (optional) fridge raid • 300g chicken, beef or pork mince• 4 eggs pantry raid • 290g (11/3 cups) sushi rice• 625ml (2½ cups) cold water• 1½ tbs peanut oil• 60ml (¼ cup) water, extra• 1 tbs caster sugar,• 2½ tbs light soy sauce• ½ tsp sesame oil• 3 tsp caster sugar, extra what we used up * ginger * Swiss brown mushrooms * broccolini * shallots * chilli * chicken mince * eggs 1 Rinse rice through a…

“If a food is still in its whole state, it contains the full array of nutrients that nature gave it.”Chrissy Freer Over and over in nutritional and medical studies it has been proved that the single most important thing we can do to improve our overall nutrition is to eat a diet rich in wholefoods. Think fresh fruit, vegies, nuts, seeds, eggs, wholegrains and fresh meat. Wholefoods are foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. They are unprocessed and unrefined, or have undergone only minimal processing, and they don’t include additives or artificial ingredients. Wholefoods are not only better for us than processed foods, they also taste better. Nothing can compare to the sweet juiciness of seasonal fruit, or the nutty chewiness of wholegrains. Here I…

“This is best eaten straight out of the oven. However, if you do, you will need to bake more – once you start eating, you won’t be able to stop!”Manu Feildel “This is similar to a traditional celebration dish we enjoy in France.”Manu Feildel manu’s peach & frangipane tart serves 10 | prep 15 mins | cooking 55 minutes 1 sheet Carême Vanilla Bean Sweet Shortcrust Pastry 150g caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, at room temperature 125g almond meal 75g plain flour 2 eggs 2 large ripe peaches, deseeded, each cut into 8 slices 2 tbs flaked almonds Warm apricot jam, to glaze (optional) Double cream, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line a 3cm-deep, 22cm (base measurement) round fluted tart tin with the pastry, trimming…

Is there anything better than crispy, golden, crumb-coated chicken topped with a rich tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese? After countless taste mag team Friday lunches of chicken parmi at the local pub for ‘research’, here’s my ultimate recipe and tips for the much-loved classic.Michelle Southan “Don’t cover too much of the chicken with the tomato sauce. That way, the coating will stay crisp while it’s baked.”Michelle Southan let’s go! chicken & eggplant parmigiana serves 4 | prep 30 mins (+ 30 mins chilling time) | cooking 1 hour 5 mins you’ll need Just six easy steps for the best-ever chicken parmi! panko breadcrumbs bocconcini eggs basil chicken breasts extra virgin olive oil passata plain flour onion garlic eggplant 4 chicken breast fillets, excess fat trimmed 140g (2 cups) panko…

This zingy new dip is the perfect party starter! For this creamy vegan dip, place 1 cup raw cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water. Stand for 4 hours. Drain. Process cashews, 1 /2 cup coconut milk and 2 tbs lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Season. Place 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 finely chopped long red chilli and 1 crushed garlic clove in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in 2 tbs rice malt syrup and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for 1 minute. Season. Swirl through cashew cream. Serve with baked sweet potato wedges.…

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autumn leaf biscuits makes about 20 | prep 30 mins | cooking 15 mins 150g butter, at room temperature, chopped 125ml (½ cup) maple syrup 1 egg 300g (2 cups) plain flour 100g (2/3 cup) self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda icing 1 egg white 275g (1¾ cups) icing sugar, sifted 1 tbs lemon juice Red and yellow food colouring, to tint 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Use electric beaters to beat butter in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add maple syrup. Beat until combined. Add egg. Beat until combined. 2 Sift flours, cinnamon and bicarb over butter mixture. Use a butter knife in a cutting action to mix until combined. Bring dough into…

Manu You only need 15 minutes prep to whip up Manu Feildel’s irresistible Peach & Frangipane Tart – it’s so easy! p94. Michelle Make pub grub at home! Michelle Southan shares her perfect recipe for crispy Chicken & Eggplant Parmigiana, p102. Katrina Food Editor Katrina Woodman makes delicious and satisfying Weeknight Dinners on a budget, p27. Louise Pack a family favourite full of extra goodness with Louise Fulton Keats’ Five-vegetable Bolognaise, p45. Matt The 70s classic is back and so much better! Matt Preston’s take on Apricot Chicken is an instant winner, p57. Marion Spice up your stir-fry with Marion Grasby’s step-by-step to Sichuan Braised Eggplant & Pork, p98. Chrissy We’re obsessed with Chrissy Freer’s amazing Buddha Bowls – they’re packed with fresh vegies and flavours! p62. Georgia Try Georgia…

papaya brekkie boats For a fruity brekkie, remove the seeds from half a papaya and discard. Fill with coconut yoghurt. Sprinkle with chopped fresh raspberries, lime zest and toasted shredded coconut. Drizzle with passionfruit pulp and sprinkle with mixed seeds and chopped pistachios. PEACH CAPRESE SALAD STACK Try this simple new starter at your next dinner party. Layer pitted and sliced peaches with slices of buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with white balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. harissagrilled eggplant steaks Looking for a hearty meat-free meal idea? Brush thick slices of eggplant with harissa mixed with a bit of olive oil. Chargrill until golden and tender. Serve with couscous and a dollop of Greek-style yoghurt. new • borlotti beans• ginger• kiwifruit• limes• sweet potato now • avocados• bananas• chillies• corn• cucumber• eggplant• figs• green beans• green shallots• mushrooms• plums• pumpkin• red onion• squash be quick…

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“ This is one of those recipes they’ll ask for again and again!” indulgent “Hearty bolognaise doesn’t have to be basic – make it special with quality ingredients.” “ This family fave is as healthy as it is satisfying.” light “Keep everyone happy with a delicious sauce, and hide vegies for extra nutrition!” Add loads of herbs and beef stock for a really robust sauce. for richness, my saucy bolognaise uses beef and pork mince. Make sure the beef mince isn’t too lean, as you need a little fat to add that depth of flavour. I also add a good slosh of quality red wine (I never cook with a wine I wouldn’t drink!) and balance the sauce with sweet balsamic vinegar, plus aromatic herbs and spices. Make sure you…

“This is perfect for a meat-free Monday dinner! If you have a big appetite, but your pantry and pockets are a little light on, this seven-ingredient recipe is the answer. Sweet potato and cumin are super-satisfying with fresh coriander.”Georgia Barnes mexicano sweet spuds serves 4 | prep 5 mins | cooking 30 mins 4 unpeeled small sweet potatoes, pricked with a fork 200g canned diced tomatoes 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 80g tasty cheddar, grated 2 tbs ground cumin Fresh coriander leaves, to serve 100ml natural yoghurt 400g can kidney beans or black beans, rinsed, drained Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 15 minutes or until just starting to soften. Drain and…

Here’s our favourite baked apple twist! Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Core 4 apples and halve lengthways. Place cut-side down. Make thin cuts 5mm apart (do not cut all the way through). Pour 1 /3 cup water into an ovenproof dish. Place apple, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick and 4 cloves in dish. Sprinkle with 1 tbs caster sugar and 40g chopped butter. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Bake, uncovered, basting occasionally, for 20 minutes. Scatter with 1 /4 cup chopped walnuts and bake for 5 minutes or until golden and apples are tender. Serve with cream, if desired.…

smooth move These new OOB Organic Smoothie mixes, $9.99 each, make the morning smoothie ritual easier than ever! The resealable packets contain ready-packed frozen organic fruit mixes, including Strawberry, Kiwifruit & Banana and Blueberry, Kiwifruit & Banana. They’re ready to whiz up with mixers such as coconut water, milk or yoghurt for a super-speedy brekkie. Find them at Woolworths. Multi TASKER Get more bang for your buck with the handy multi-purpose Tefal Sandwich and Waffle Maker, $99.95. It comes with clever interchangeable cooking plates for making waffles and toasted sandwiches, or you can choose from a range of additional plates, sold separately, to create everything from pancakes to doughnuts. Find this gadget and all the extras at Harvey Norman. SUNDAY BEST Wake up with that relaxing Sunday morning feeling every…

Lunching al desko at work can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you don’t have the time to make something healthy, or the money to grab a salad or sambo from a cafe. We asked our trusty Nutrition Editor, Chrissy Freer, to hunt down the best lunch options to keep in your desk drawer. The criteria? They have to be healthy and taste great. With so many supermarket options, it was a tough job: these are the top choices that passed our taste test… John West Tuna & Beans Capsicum, Sweet Corn, Red Kidney Beans & Chilli 185g $3.96 Why? It has over 20g protein per serve, and is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The addition of kidney beans and chickpeas make it high in fibre –…

wild rice vs brown rice Wild rice is not a true rice but a species of grass. Cooked wild rice has about 30 per cent fewer calories than brown rice as well as 40 per cent more protein. It also contains more fibre, potassium and zinc. However, brown rice has six times as much manganese, a mineral needed for bone formation and metabolic function. Both options are gluten-free and rich in antioxidants and both make nutritious and delicious alternatives to white rice. winner: wild rice milk kefir vs yoghurt Kefir, a fermented milk drink, is similar to a thin yoghurt, with a mild fizz. Its nutritional profile varies depending on production methods, but kefir is typically a more potent probiotic with a broader range of beneficial bacteria than yoghurt. Kefir…