Innehållsförteckning för May 2016 från Taste.com.au

as autumn leaves take full colour and full flight, things really start heating up in the kitchen – it’s open season for hearty slow-cooked dinners. Last year I discovered the joy of double batching – two casseroles or slow-cookers going at once… one for now and another for later. My Italian mother-in-law Rita opened up this door to me. She always batch cooks lasagne – at least two at a time: one for the family on the weekend, when the grandkids visit; and then we all flip coins for the second one. Everyone knows it’s even better the second time round, after a day or two in the fridge. And how nice is it to come home with nothing more to do than pop a delicious home-cooked meal in the…

There’s nothing better at this time of year than to get a head-start on the slow-cooking festival for the winter months. This glorious make-ahead bake is full of rich, meltingly tender beef, topped with gnocchi and then smothered in a creamy, tangy yoghurt bechamel. Best of all, you can freeze it, so it’s on hand for those busy, chilly weeknights!Michelle Southan let’s go! slow-cooked beef & gnocchi bake serves 6 | prep 40 mins | cooking 3 hours 5 mins 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil2kg beef chuck steak,cut into 5cm pieces150g rindless bacon rashers,coarsely chopped1 brown onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 fresh bay leaves1 large sprig fresh rosemary2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes125ml ( 1 /2 cup) red wine125ml ( 1 /2 cup) water2 x 500g pkts gnocchi…

“ Homemade pies are the ultimate comfort food.” indulgent “Suet pastry is the secret to a beautifully rich and flaky pie crust.” “Skip the pastry base and load up on extra vegies instead.” light “Pies don’t need to be loaded with meat or fat to be delicious.” A homemade pie should be hearty, rich and packed with flavour. my pie is filled with tender beef brisket, braised in a rich red wine and port gravy, which adds a hint of sweetness and depth of flavour. Don’t skip the suet pastry; this old-school favourite is a must and results in the flakiest, best pie crust. Pies should be rich, flavourful and hearty. If you’re going to bother making a pie, you may as well go all out; there’s no point skimping…

“The trimmings of a classic Sunday roast have become almost as important as the meat itself.” There are few meals that signify stability and comfort as much as the traditional British roast. Some believe that this tradition is handed down from the Middle Ages, when whole roast oxen were shared by a village after mandatory archery and arms training each Sunday, while others point to Henry VII’s personal bodyguards, the Yeoman of the Guard, whose eating habits earned them the honorary title of ‘Beefeaters’. With these military links, it’s no wonder this meal became so closely linked with the island nation’s sense of security. And in an era when the Church insisted on fasting before service, and forbade the eating of meat on up to 100 other days a year,…

 These dishes will see the family fed with minimal fuss but maximum yum. Plus, every recipe has easy-to-follow storage, and defrosting and reheating instructions, so we’ve got you covered for every stage. But Make Ahead is not just for weeknights. When it comes to entertaining, I’m the queen of make-ahead. I love having a dish such as the Curried Chicken Pies in Jars (p102) ready to go, so on the night, I just need to reheat and maybe add a few garnishes before looking like a domestic goddess when I bring them, stress-free, to the table. So pick a few recipes, set aside a Sunday and cook your way to made-ahead bliss.  Food Director “Make-ahead meals are my weeknight saviours. If I want to stay sane during the working week,…

Northern or southern divides aside, we can all agree that cornbread is delicious and super-easy to make. I’ve given the American classic a little twist here, topping it with loads of bacon and cheesy goodness. It makes the perfect pairing for a weeknight meal, a hearty casserole or even pumpkin soup. Michelle Southan “My cornbread combines the cooking method of America’s south with the ingredients, and resulting texture, more popular in the northern states.” Michelle Southan you’ll need Create the ultimate cornbread in six easy steps! let’s go! bacon & cheese skillet cornbread serves 8 | prep 20 mins (+6 hours soaking time) | cooking 55 mins 260g (1 1 /2 cups) coarse polenta600ml ctn buttermilk220g rindless bacon rashers,cut into thin, short strips420g can corn kernels, drained2 green shallots, thinly…

De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese Rosé $16 Give mum rosé instead of roses this Mother’s Day. Brimming with red fruit flavours, this dry, refreshing pink is perfect with pasta. Rockcliffe Third Reef Riesling 2015 $28 Hints of citrus and green apple are overlaid with gentle floral notes in this racy but delicate riesling, making it divine with seafood and Asian salads. Brockenchack Zip Line Shiraz 2013 $24 Loaded with plum and blackberry notes, this Eden Valley shiraz is a great match for dishes like slow-roasted lamb or beef stew.…

marshmallows vs licorice Gram for gram, marshmallows have almost 1 1 /2 times the calories of licorice and nearly twice the sugar. They contain almost no micronutrients, while licorice is a source of calcium (more than milk) and iron (more than beef). It also contains glycyrrhizic acid, of interest because of its antiviral, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. However, this has been linked with possible increased blood pressure and low blood potassium, so eat in moderation. winner: licorice corned beef vs hamburger patty A grilled hamburger patty has twice the calories and twice the fat of regular corned beef. The gap widens when comparing lean corned beef with a fried patty, which has three times the calories and seven times the fat. But patties typically have more than twice the iron…

Mother’s Day celebration Michelle Southan: “Who doesn’t love to spoil Mum on Mother’s Day! Most of this menu can even be made ahead, so anyone (we’re looking at you, Dad) can impress without the stress.” Casual midweek dinner Katrina Woodman: “Keep it simple and easy with roasted autumnal mushrooms, a super-quick chilli-pesto spaghetti tossed with prawns,finishing with this light yet lush dessert.” Make-ahead autumn feast Alison Adams: “When I’m extra busy at work and home, a long Sunday lunch is a great entertaining option. Planning is essential, and I can make and freeze this main a month in advance.”…

new • Granny Smith apples• leeks• Navel oranges• Packham pears• turnips now • avocados• broccoli• brussels sprouts• English spinach• mandarins• parsnips• red cabbage• sweet potatoes• white onions be quick • chestnuts• corn• grapes• kiwifruit• yellow grapefruit baby spinach salad with mandarin tahini dressing For a salad with a twist, try mixing tahini with mandarin juice rather than lemon. It adds a sweet, citrusy touch when drizzled over a salad of baby spinach leaves, mandarin segments and toasted pine nuts. mushroom pizzas Brush the inside of large flat mushrooms with melted garlic butter. Place on a baking tray. Fill with baby bocconcini and cherry tomatoes. Roast in a 200°C/180°C fan forced oven for 15 minutes or until tender and cheese has just melted. Top with a dollop of pesto, scatter with small basil leaves and season. Serve as a snack or starter. roasted grapes with honey labne For a sweet…

“ I’m looking for beautifully molten, golden cheese, and a reveal of the unctuous beef braise beneath!” matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE passionate about pasta or serious about sausages? The Sunbeam Café Series Mixmaster Power Drive is up to the task. With 12 variable speeds, LCD display, instant pause, plus its special Scrapemaster spatula beater, this planetary mixer has all your cooking needs covered. For your chance to win one of five prize packs, which include Multi-Food Grinder, 2-piece Pasta Cutter set and Pasta Roller attachment, simply cook the Gnocchi Bake, then share a pic of your version with us. Happy cooking! prize pack includes: MX9550 Café periesMixmaster Power ariveMX0600 Multi-cood drinderMX0200 Two-Piece PastaCutter petMX0100 Pasta ooller two ways to enter email it: Send a photo of your creation, with your…

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cranberry, apple & buttermilk scones serves 8 | prep 20 mins | cooking 30 mins 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) honey,plus extra (optional),to drizzle1 large (about 225g) Granny Smith apple,cored, cut into 1cm pieces310g (2 cups) wholemealspelt flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground cinnamon50g solidified coconut oil50g ( 1 /3 cup) dried cranberries1 1  /2 tbs pepitas185ml ( 3 /4 cup) buttermilk,plus extra, to brush1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp spelt flakes orrolled oats (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 210°C/190°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Heat 1 tbs of the honey in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the apple. Cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until lightly caramelised. Cool. 3 Sift flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the…

“I love cooking...it brings me so much joy to make people happy through the power of beautiful food. The kitchen is my natural habitat – a place where I can ‘eat, sleep and breathe’ my passion...”Simmone Logue poached coconut chicken salad with roasted hokkien noodles serves 8 | prep 30 mins (+ 30 mins chilling time) cooking 50 mins 500g free-range chicken breast fillets400ml can coconut milk1 lemongrass stem, bruised1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced3 whole star anise1 bunch fresh coriander500g fresh hokkien noodles125ml ( 1 /2 cup) Thai dressing (see Toolbox, p 97)1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked1 red capsicum, deseeded, thinly sliced1 large carrot, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, halved,deseeded, sliced diagonally1 /4 small white cabbage, thinly sliced250g cherry tomatoes, halved1 /4 ripe pineapple,…

perfect blend Blitz through cooking dinner with the Vitamix Professional Series 500, $1195. Enjoy delicious, no-fuss soups this winter with the ‘hot soup’ option: all you have to do is fill the blender with ingredients, select your setting, press start and walk away. It automatically turns off once a cooking cycle is complete, so you’re free to kick back and relax as the Vitamix does all the work. Find out more at vitamix.com.au diamonds are forever They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but who knew they could make you a better cook! The Woll Diamond Lite two-piece sauté and fry pan set, $499, are seriously swoon-worthy pans. Built to last, they have a durable, non-stick surface reinforced with diamond crystal. The clever detachable handles also mean that you…

Manu Trust the French to make vegie soup sexy. Try Manu Feildel’s celeriac velouté, with a velvety chive cream, p64. Michelle Michelle Southan takes the classic cornbread and introduces it to cheese and bacon. No one is complaining! p118. Katrina Katrina Woodman (patron saint of weeknight cooks) gives you easy, delicious Weeknight Dinners, p25. Louise Healthy eating doesn’t mean going hungry with Louise Fulton Keats’ beef & vegetable filo pie, p39. Matt Matt Preston carves through the history of the Sunday roast, and has no beef with a meat-free version, p58. Marion Marion Grasby’s hearty curry noodle soup from Chiang Mai, Thailand, is the next best thing to a holiday, p112. Justine You can have Dinner at Home with Justine Schofield, thanks to our extract from her new cookbook, p72.…

natural goodness Farmers Union Greek Style Natural Yogurt is nutritious and delicious. Made from all-natural ingredients – simply milk, cream and cultures – this thick and creamy yogurt tastes great on its own or is the perfect ingredient to use in a variety of dishes. easy yogurt focaccia  serves 6-8 | prep 15 mins | cooking 25 mins 450g (3 cups) bread flour1 1 /2 tsp baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 1 /4 tsp dried oregano2 tsp sea salt390g (1 1 /2 cups) Farmers Union Greek Style Natural Yogurt 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tsp extra40g ( 1 /4 cup) pitted kalamata olives, chopped100g cherry truss tomatoes, halved2 tbs small fresh basil leaves, plus extra,to serve 1 Preheat…

“Autumn delivers an abundance of earthy vegetables, with brussels sprouts being one of my favourites.I cook this dish time and time again, converting people with a childhood grudge against the little green vegie.” Georgia Barnes quick roast chicken with thyme, honey & brussels sprouts serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 35 mins 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken, in 2 batches, skin side down, for 4 minutes or until golden. Transfer chicken, skin-side up, to a roasting pan, reserving frying pan with cooking juices. Season well. Arrange carrots around chicken. Drizzle with extra oil. Scatter with half the thyme. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and carrots…

“This velouté is rich and sweet in flavour, while the chive cream brings a little bit of sourness. Give it a go, you’ll love it.” Manu Feildel “Celeriac is an underused root vegetable, but it is really versatile and beautiful.” Manu Feildel celeriac velouté with chive cream & crispy pancetta serves 6 | prep 20 mins (+ chilling time) | cooking 25 mins 6 thin slices pancetta50g unsalted butter1kg celeriac, peeled,coarsely chopped1 brown onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed6 sprigs fresh thyme1L (4 cups) milkExtra virgin olive oil, to drizzle (optional)Crusty bread, to serve chive cream 150g crème fraîche (or sour cream)1 tbs lemon juice1 tbs Dijon mustard1 bunch fresh chives,finely chopped150ml pouring cream 1 For the chive cream, whisk the crème fraîche in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in…

Through my television show, Everyday Gourmet, I’ve been lucky enough to cook in front of thousands of viewers every day. I love hearing their stories about what they’ve cooked and what they feel they need more help with. This book feels like a natural extension of that sharing of knowledge. When it comes down to it, we all want simple, wholesome, delicious recipes that (most of the time) can be made throughout the week with accessible ingredients. I’ve structured my book by ingredient because I find this to be the most useful directory. When cooking, I always start with a core ingredient. I prefer to see what produce looks good on the day and is at its seasonal peak. This is the food I love to cook and eat at…

“The north of Thailand is famous for this laksa-style soup traditionally called khao soi. The fragrant curry spices and creamy coconut milk broth make this the perfect dinner when it’s cold outside.” Marion Grasby you’ll need… marion’s curry noodle soup (khao soi) serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 1 hour 40 mins 4 chicken marylands1 tbs vegetable oil80g ( 1 /3 cup) Thai redcurry paste2 tsp ground turmeric1.5L (6 cups) coconut milk1L (4 cups) chicken stock2 tbs fish sauce400g fresh hokkiennoodles2 bunches buk choy,quartered2 red Asian shallots,thinly sliced1 fresh long red chilli,thinly sliced1 cup fresh corianderleaves1 lime, quartered crispy wonton noodles 16 fresh wontonwrappersVegetable oil,to deep-fry 1 For the crispy wonton noodles, use a sharp knife to cut the wrappers into 3mm thick strips. Place a wire rack…

during the cooler months, a salad or sandwich just doesn’t cut it for a quick lunch al desko, so we’ve slurped our way through the ready-made soups in the chiller section of the supermarket and these are the ones that bowled us over. made to share Pitango Organic Pumpkin & Ginger Soup, $8.25/600g Classic pumpkin soup gets an upgrade with a hint of zingy ginger in this organic, gluten-free and 99 per cent fat-free vegan soup. The good news is that there are two servings in every pouch, so share the love or save the leftovers for another day. asia in a bowl Darikay Chicken Noodle Soup, $7.15/560g This clear, Asian-style noodle soup gets a boost with a hint of coriander, chilli and ginger. Serve with a squeeze of fresh…