Innehållsförteckning för May 2018 från Taste.com.au

Creamy chicken & risoni tray bake Kitchen novice? Our video will guide you through the steps to create this divine bake with crispy chicken and risoni in a creamy sauce. Avocado chips Fake it and you’ll make it with these crispy, crunchy avocado chips. Just crumb and bake, then get dipping with the tasty yoghurt sauce. Pull-apart chilli bombs Watch how to transform a sheet of puff pastry into these flaky pull-apart bombs with a fiery, cheesy surprise centre. Chocolate bowls These bowls are just as much fun to make as to eat. Check out our genius hack behind this super-cute dessert idea.…

tip 1 When you’re cutting the pumpkin into wedges, follow the natural grooves in the skin. Not only do they indicate the thinner areas that will be easier to cut, but they separate it into good-sized wedges. Drizzle with a good-quality olive oil for extra flavour. tip 2 Using a small fine-meshed sieve to separate the solids from the herb oil gives a beautiful bright-green, flavoursome oil. If you don’t have a fine sieve, just blitz the mixture a bit longer to get a finer consistency, adding a little more oil if needed. tip 3 To get really crisp wonton noodles, make sure your oil is hot before adding them to the pan, and don’t add too many at a time. The oil is ready when a cube of bread…

vegie pancakes  makes 12 | prep 20 mins | cooking 25 mins it’s a blitz! Chop, grate and slice up whatever veg you have. crisper raid • 225g (1 1 /2 cups) coarsely grated vegetables (such as zucchini, pumpkin, carrot)• 50g (1 cup) chopped greens (such as spinach, kale or silverbeet), plus extra leaves, to serve• 150g (1 cup) frozen peas or corn, thawed• 3 green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced pantry raid • 225g (1 1 /2 cups) self-raising flour• 1 tsp baking powder fridge raid • 330ml (1 1 /3 cups) milk• 2 eggs• 60g butter, melted and cooled, plus extra, to grease• 200g sliced smoked salmon, flaked hot-smoked salmon or sliced deli meat (such as prosciutto or ham)• Sour cream or yoghurt, and pesto, to serve 1 Sift…

The beauty of stews is that the long, slow cooking renders tough cuts tender, they need little firewood to cook and only one pot is required. That’s a winning combo in any era. With less liquid than a soup and cooked directly over fire, stew has long been a staple of many cultures The French have beef bourguignon, the Hungarians have herder stews like goulash, and the Spanish have their cocidos. Then there’s Creole gumbo, Irish stew, Africa’s pepperpots of meat and ‘cassareep’, and even the pork and bean stews served out of the back of the chuck wagon in the Wild West. After roasting, stewing is probably the second-oldest form of cookery. In 2012, archaeologists uncovered a shard of an unglazed Chinese sandpot (or keng), scorched from being used…

fact As they grow, apples naturally develop a coat of wax that protects the fruit and helps it retain moisture and firmness. Candied fennel seeds give this retro treat a grown-up touch, but you can use sprinkles for kids if you like. Wrap in cellophane for a cute homemade gift. toffee apples with candied fennel seeds makes 8 | prep 10 mins (+ 30 mins setting time) cooking 35 mins 8 wooden sticks or thick skewers 8 medium kanzi apples, washed, dried Candied fennel seeds, to decorate (see tip) 645g (3 cups) caster sugar 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) liquid glucose 1 tsp white vinegar 2 drops red or pink food colouring (optional) 1 Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Insert the sticks into the tops of the…

blissed out Is the cold weather making you long for a tropical getaway? Take a mind trip with T2’s new Coco Calypso tisane, $28. Natural ingredients, including guarana and ginseng, will perk you up and the fruity flavours of pineapple, apple and coconut will have that calypso music ringing in your ears. Get it from T2 stores and at t2tea.com smooth move We’re always on the lookout for easy ways to boost our vegie intake, so a ‘grab and go’ brekky that does this is a win-win in our book. The new Organic OOB Smoothie Mixes, $9.69, contain chopped, snap-frozen produce so you just need to add liquid and blitz for a delicious, power-packed smoothie. Choose from Supercharge with kale, kiwifruit, apple and mint or Revitalise with beetroot, blueberry, blackberry…

peanut butter doughnut balls with nutella rum sauce These doughnut balls hide a surprise nutty centre that goes down a treat with warm Nutella sauce. makes 36 | prep 15 mins (+ freezing/proving time) | cooking 10 mins 200g ( 3 /4 cup) smooth peanut butter 2 tsp (1 sachet) dried yeast 250ml (1 cup) warm milk 55g ( 1 /4 cup) caster sugar 340g (2 1 /4 cups) plain flour 1 /2 tsp ground cinnamon 50g butter, melted 2 egg yolks 220g ( 2 /3 cup) Nutella 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) thickened cream 1 1  /2 tbs dark rum (optional) Canola oil, to deep-fry Icing sugar, to dust 1 Drop 36 level teaspoonfuls of peanut butter onto a tray lined with baking paper. Place in the freezer…

vegie-packed Adding vegies to your pasta keeps the overall calorie content down while adding a good dose of vitamins, dietary fibre and disease-fighting antioxidants. Broccolini is loaded with cancer-fighting compounds, and tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene, known to protect against prostate cancer. Pump up the flavour with chilli, garlic and lemon. lean protein The current high-protein trend means that pasta often gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to. The trick is to get the ratio right. Aim for a moderate serve of pasta, with some added protein and 2-3 serves of veg. Lean turkey mince is an excellent source of protein and it’s lower in both fat and saturated fat than beef mince. turkey & mushroom lasagne  serves 8 | prep 25 mins | cooking 1…

Instead of nectarine for the fruit layer, you could use dried apricot or peach halves. We call this our miracle banana bread! There’s no refined sugar, dairy or gluten, but it’s light, moist and packed with banana. gluten-free banana bread  serves 12 | prep 20 mins | cooking 1 hour 10 mins 180g (1 cup) brown rice flour 130g (1 cup) sweet potato flour or gluten-free plain flour 70g ( 1 /2 cup) millet flour 1 tbs gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 65g ( 1 /3 cup) coconut or rapadura sugar 400g mashed ripe banana (2-3 bananas), plus extra sliced banana, to decorate 3 eggs, lightly whisked 185ml ( 3 /4 cup) soy or almond milk 60ml ( 1 /4 cup)…

Layered with light-as-air cake, a sweet tangy curd and whipped cream, this cake is lemon heaven. Decorate with fresh berries instead of edible flowers, if you prefer. coconut ice cupcakes  makes 12 | prep 45 mins (+ cooling & setting time) | cooking 25 mins 125g butter, chopped, at room temperature 155g ( 3 /4 cup) caster sugar 1 /2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs, at room temperature 190g (1 1 /4 cups) self-raising flour 45g ( 3 /4 cup) moist coconut flakes 270ml can coconut cream Mini pearl sprinkles, to serve chocolate hearts  100g white chocolate melts, melted buttercream  375g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 380g (2 1 /2 cups) icing sugar mixture, sifted 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) milk Pink and orange food colouring, to tint 1…

Swap biscuits for waffles in this s’more-ish twist. Melt 80g dark chocolate. Drizzle about half the chocolate over a toasted choc-chip Belgian waffle. Top with white and pink marshmallows. Use a kitchen blowtorch to lightly toast the marshmallows (or, place under a grill preheated on medium until lightly browned). Top with chocolate mousse or choc-hazelnut spread. Sprinkle with fresh raspberries. Top with another toasted waffle and drizzle with the remaining chocolate.…

1 Kanzi apples are a natural cross between gala and braeburn apples. They have a sweet, tangy flavour and are wonderfully crisp and juicy. 2 The kanzi season is very short, only 12-14 weeks, so they are hand-picked and sold ‘fresh off the tree’. They’re never frozen or stored for a long period of time. 3 They are an excellent choice for baking in cakes, tarts, pies and crumbles, as they keep their shape and juiciness while cooking. They pair particularly well with dried figs, berries, walnuts and hazelnuts. 4 Tangy and crispy, kanzis are also a great choice for savoury recipes. Thinly slice and add to salads, shred and add to coleslaw or braise with red cabbage to serve with pork or duck. 5 Try them with cheese, in…

Put your slow cooker on breakfast duty with this delicious frittata. Lightly spray the bowl of a 5L slow cooker with oil. Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 /2 brown onion, finely chopped, and 1 chorizo, sliced into rounds, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the chorizo is golden and caramelised. Transfer to slow cooker. Add 1 small red capsicum, deseeded and coarsely chopped, 6 halved cherry tomatoes and 2 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley. Sprinkle with ½ tsp paprika. Whisk together 8 eggs and 40g grated cheddar. Season. Pour over the top. Cover and cook on Low for 1 hour or until the egg is set.…

There’s everything you love about a classic pumpkin soup here, plus so much more. Slow-roasting makes it extra-sweet and tasty, while the curry paste and mix of crunchy, fresh, spicy toppings make it a total flavour bomb! Michelle Southan let’s go! 1.5kg kent pumpkin, unpeeled, cut into 4cm-thick wedges, deseeded 800g kent pumpkin, extra, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) olive oil Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry 12 wonton wrappers, cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbs red curry paste 1L (4 cups) chicken stock 2 broccolini stalks, trimmed, halved lengthways 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) coconut cream, plus extra, to drizzle Finely shredded red cabbage, sliced fresh red chilli, fried shallots and black sesame seeds or toasted white sesame seeds, to serve…

wasabi-spiked baked salmon  serves 4 | prep & cooking 30 mins 4 x 220g skinless salmon fillets 260g (1 cup) thick Greek-style yoghurt 1 tbs tahini 3 tsp wasabi paste 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 55g ( 1 /3 cup) walnuts, toasted 1 /2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 1 /2 cup chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp coconut sugar 2 green shallots, trimmed, finely chopped 1 long fresh green chilli, finely chopped 2 bunches asparagus, steamed Lemon halves, to serve Wasabi flavoured baked green pea crisps (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Place four 30cm sheets of foil on a work surface. Top each with a sheet of baking paper. Place a salmon fillet in the centre of each. Fold in the…

Soup just got a new sidekick, and it’s a crispy flavour bomb! Trim the crusts from 6 slices of white bread. Discard. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice. Divide 2 tbs basil pesto among the bread slices and spread evenly. Sprinkle with 11 /2 cups grated cheddar. Roll up tightly. Melt 40g butter in a frying pan over low heat. Cook the dippers, seam side down, turning, until crisp and lightly golden all over. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with soup.…

Matt Q How do you make gravy from scratch? Transfer your roasted meat to a warm place to rest and tip the pan juices and any rendered fat into a heatproof bowl. Place the roasting pan over medium heat and deglaze with a cup of white wine (for chicken, fish or pork) or red wine (for beef or lamb). Use verjuice or a vinegar/ water, citrus juice/water combo if you don’t use alcohol (though it will burn off as you deglaze). When it’s reduced and taken up the burnished bits on the base of the pan, stir in a little of the rendered fat and a spoonful of cornflour. Stir until it’s a tan colour, then slowly stir in the pan juices. Add stock or water to get the desired…

1 oats A heart disease-fighting warrior, oats are packed with soluble fibre, in particular beta-glucan, which is proven to help lower cholesterol and is linked to a reduced risk of heart attack. Eating oats is also associated with improved blood glucose control after meals and insulin response. To top it off, they are rich in protein and contain several antioxidants that are beneficial to health. Perfect for porridge, oats are also a great addition to muffins and slices. 2 red kidney beans These protein-packed legumes are a surprising source of plant-based iron, with 3.1mg per 1 cup cooked beans (beef contains 3.5mg per 100g). This makes them especially valuable for those with a diet that’s low in meat. Add to cooked rice for a healthy side dish or swap out…

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