Innehållsförteckning för October 2017 från Taste.com.au

After 11 years in food mags I’ve seen trends come and go, but nothing has thrilled me more than seeing plants become the rock stars of the food world. Vegies have never been quite as sexy as they are right now, so we’re constantly on the lookout for new ways to use them. Our best friend? The spiraliser! Recently, we took on a mission to find the best spiraliser on the market. We wanted long noodle-like strands at the turn of a handle (no more sore wrists!), a smart design that let us spiralise almost everything, and it had to be easy to clean. The Baccarat Healthy Everyday Spiraliser came up trumps, and the good news is we’ve organised mates rates for you, only until October 8, 2017 (see below).…

tip 1 The cashews will soften faster when soaked in boiling water, so place in a heatproof bowl, add enough boiling water to completely cover them and set aside for 1 hour. Drain well. tip 2 When lining the slice pan, ensure the baking paper covers the sides. Allow it to overhang the 2 long sides so you can use the paper to lift the finished slice out of the pan with ease. tip 3 After spooning the Weet-Bix mixture into the pan, the easiest way to ensure it is compacted and an even thickness throughout is to press it down with the flat base of a glass. tip 4 When blending the soaked cashews, berries, desiccated coconut, condensed coconut milk, extra coconut oil and 1 tbs chia seeds, use…

hello possums! She’s graced the stage and screen for years, but finally Dame Edna has been immortalised in a way that truly befits this Moonee Ponds housewife – as a potholder! Created in a true-blue collaboration between Third Drawer Down and Arts Project Australia, who works with artists with intellectual disabilities, the potholder, $30, captures Dame Edna’s iconic wisteria-hued bob, glitzy cat-eye glasses and over-the-top demeanour. Pick yours up from thirddrawerdown.com you’re the voice Need to quickly check how many tablespoons there are in a cup, but you’re stuck at the stovetop? Or convert Fahrenheit into Celsius, but you’re up to your elbows in biscuit dough? The new Google Home, $199, can sort you out. This hands-free voice-activated smart assistant is changing the way we cook in the kitchen. Yell…

super greens Smoothie bowls can be an extremely nutritious breakfast, but they can blow out calorie-wise if you aren’t careful. Adding vegies, such as leafy greens, will kickstart your vegie intake for the day and also help keep your overall calories down. Kale and spinach are nutrition powerhouses, loaded with vitamins (C and A) and minerals (folate, calcium, magnesium), and packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. They’re low in fat and calories, too. Add nut butter and chia for extra protein. good grains Savoury breakfasts are a great way to boost vegie and grain intake. Vegies are low in cals and loaded with nutrients, while grains offer dietary fibre, B complex vitamins and minerals such as manganese and magnesium. Black rice (actually deep purple in colour) is rich in anthocyanins, a type…

I freaking love monkey bread! But if my research doesn’t uncover how an enterprising baker trained Barbary apes to ball up the dough, I’m going to be very, very disappointed indeed. One of Australia’s most talked-about restaurant desserts is the Tipsy Cake at Dinner by Heston in Melbourne – puffy balls of brioche, dipped in butter and sugar, that are piled into a little cast-iron pot and baked with caramel and cream. The early-1800s recipe that inspired Heston is a booze-soaked sponge cake served slathered in custard. While Heston has kept the booze and a custardy caramel, what’s really in that pot is monkey bread! I grew up in the UK, where you could buy frozen croissant or sweet roll pastry in tubes from the likes of Pillsbury. It was…

“This is a lovely, light and luscious spring salad that you can prepare ahead of time, then throw together at the last minute when your guests arrive.” Manu Feildel smoked chicken & orange salad with tarragon vinaigrette  serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 15 mins 400g smoked chicken breast 2 navel oranges, peeled and segmented, excess juice reserved (see tips) 2 baby cos lettuces, washed, leaves trimmed 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, diagonally sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced Small handful of snow pea tendrils or sprouts Crusty bread, warmed, to serve tarragon vinaigrette 2 confit or roasted garlic cloves, peeled, chopped (see tips) 3-4 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves finely chopped Small handful of fresh chives, finely chopped 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) white wine vinegar 2 tbs…

Chrissy Q Is chopping vegies a few days ahead bad for them? I am a big fan of pre-prepping vegies for super-quick lunches and dinners. Once vegetables are peeled and chopped, they do deteriorate faster than those in their whole state due to increased oxygen exposure, so keep them in airtight containers or sealable bags. In regards to nutrients, all fresh vegetables will start to lose water-soluble vitamins from the time they are picked, so the trick is not to store them for too long. There are, however, significant advantages of preparing vegies ahead of time. Being organised means you’ll be more likely to make good choices at mealtimes, and that is a big tick for me. Marion Q How do you cook rice in the microwave? This is really…

WHIZZ KIT We’ve loving the newest addition to the Marion’s Kitchen range, the Vietnamese Noodle Salad Meal Kit, $7.30. The kit includes handy sachets containing a fresh, zingy Vietnamese salad dressing, vermicelli noodles and crispy shallots, with easy-to-follow instructions. Just add your choice of meat, vegies and herbs for a healthy, delicious dinner on the double. Marion even tells you how to turn it into an easy DIY lunch! GO FISH There’s no tastier way to boost your omega-3 intake than with a gorgeous piece of fresh salmon, and Tassal’s range, from $9.99, gets a double thumbs-up for quality and convenience. Tassal’s salmon are farmed responsibly in Tasmanian waters and are sold as pre-packed fillets with skin on or skin off, or marinated in Japanese BBQ sauce or Mustard and…

new • capsicums• rockmelon• pawpaw• pineapple• tomatoes• valencia oranges• watermelon• witlof now • avocado• asparagus• Chinese greens• lettuces• peas• radishes• rhubarb• yellow grapefruit be quick • brussels sprouts• globe artichokes• granny smith apples• kohlrabi• navel oranges• snow peas chicken salad Combine shredded chicken, chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Add mayonnaise mixed with a little lemon juice and mustard. Toss. Add the scooped flesh from a halved avocado, leaving a 1cm shell. Serve in avocado shell. pineapple sundaes Peel 1 small pineapple and slice into 1cm-thick rounds. Sprinkle slices with 1 /3 cup coconut sugar. Chargrill slices for 1-2 minutes each side or until lightly caramelised. Serve topped with vanilla ice-cream, caramel sauce, toasted coconut flakes, macadamia nuts and small fresh mint leaves. brussels sprouts pasta Pan-fry chopped bacon, thinly sliced brussels sprouts and thinly sliced garlic in olive oil and a little butter until sprouts are tender. Toss through…

“ I’ll be looking for a well–set filling and beautiful decorative elements on top.” matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE Our Choc Berry Coconut Slice is a delight to make and eat! But before you take a bite, snap a photo and share it with us for your chance to win these amazing prizes. Two major prize-winners will each receive a Kuvings Vacuum Blender, valued at $999, with new technology that removes air from the container before blending to avoid oxidation, plus a powerful motor that pulverises ingredients to a silky smooth consistency. There’s even a removable noise reduction shield to banish the ‘can’t hear you, I’m blending’ blues! Three runners-up will each receive a Kuvings Greek Yoghurt and Cheese Maker, valued at $199, that make it easy to whip up fermented…

one-pot creamy chicken ravioli This easy weeknight meal is ready in just 30 minutes. serves 4 | prep 10 mins | cooking 20 mins 120g smoked shortcut bacon, chopped 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 500g chicken mince 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) white wine 375g pkt spinach and cheese ravioli 375ml (1 1 /2 cups) chicken stock 300ml ctn thickened cream 120g pkt baby spinach 40g ( 1 /2 cup) finely grated parmesan, plus extra, to serve 3 green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the bacon and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the bacon is golden. Add the chicken mince. Cook, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until the…

“This quick and easy stir-fry makes a regular appearance at my table. It’s given a last-minute boost of aromatic freshness from loads of fresh Thai basil. Topping it with a crispy fried egg is a delicious, traditional touch.” Marion Grasby thai basil & pork stir-fry  serves 4 | prep 10 mins | cooking 20 mins 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) oyster sauce 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) vegetable oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 long fresh red chillies, thinly diagonally sliced, plus extra (optional), to serve 1 fresh red birdseye chilli, finely chopped 600g pork mince 4 eggs 1 cup firmly packed Thai basil leaves (see tip) Steamed rice, to serve 1 Combine oyster sauce, fish sauce,…

“By baking from scratch with whole ingredients, your cooking will be much healthier than anything you’ll buy commercially.” Whether I’m baking an apple pie for my children or a chocolate cake for a family get-together, the world feels like a better place with a sweet treat in it. But, when I look around for recipes that fit with the way that I like to eat, I often come up short. At one end of the spectrum, there are plenty of traditional recipes loaded with sugar, fat and white flour. They taste delicious, but they’re lacking any goodness and I can’t bring myself to serve them to my family. At the other, there are highly restrictive recipes, maybe sugar or fat free, but the results are so often disappointing. Sometimes…

Mr. Riggs ‘The Gaffer’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 $25 Flavour packed and fruit driven, with lashings of blackcurrants, blueberry and dark cherry, plus a little vanilla and mocha. Serve with roasted vegies or a grain-based salad. Some of the sale proceeds help fund cancer research. Gemtree Luna de Fresa Tempranillo (Rosé) 2016 $20 Luna de Fresa translates as ‘strawberry moon’, which is apt given that the moon influences Gemtree’s harvest time. Bright salmon pink in colour, this is a light and dry rosé with flavours of strawberry and a slightly savoury, creamy finish. Xanadu DJL Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 $24 DJL refers to Doctor John Lagan, who founded Xanadu 40 years ago. This SBS has everyone swooning – fresh, tight and full of bright citrus, it’s like a dose of…

This gorgeous slice is full of surprises, starting with the Weet-Bix base (yes, really!) and continuing with the creamy dairy-free filling. Plus, if you only want to serve up some of it you can leave a portion in the freezer, undecorated and well wrapped, where it’ll keep for up to 1 week. Feel free to use your favourite chocolate bar on top – Bounty bars and Cherry Ripe work beautifully, too. Michelle Southan let’s go! choc berry coconut slice  makes 15 pieces | prep 30 mins (+ cooling, 1 hour soaking & 2 hours freezing time) cooking 10 mins 225g (1 1 /2 cups) raw cashews 10 Gluten Free Weet-Bix 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) coconut oil, plus 80ml ( 1 /3 cup), extra 1 tbs maple syrup 120g (…

“I made the Chocolate Pecan Tart (July 2017, p69). The recipe was straightforward and extremely tasty. It was delicious warm and full of gooey chocolate! Thank you!” Monica Montanaro I made the Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup with Spiced Chickpeas (Super Soups cookbook, p41) for a cosy Friday night dinner for my husband and myself. This recipe had everything going for it. It was quick and easy to make with plenty of vegies. The spicy chickpeas and pepitas on the top gave an extra hit of flavour and crunch, and it looked pretty! The Lamb & Haloumi Open Rye Sambo with Beetroot Slaw (July 2017, p40) caught my eye as soon as the issue arrived in my mailbox! The lamb was amazing, the tahini went perfectly with the beetroot…

Toasted sesame seeds give this panna cotta a rich, tahini-like flavour, while maple syrup adds sweetness. sesame panna cotta with maple toffee crisp  serves 6 | prep 20 mins (+ cooling & 4 hours chilling time) | cooking 15 mins 2 tbs white sesame seeds 300ml milk 2 tbs maple syrup, plus extra, to serve 1 Queen Organic Vanilla Bean Pod, split 2 1  /2 tsp gelatine powder 2 tbs boiling water 300ml thickened cream maple toffee crisp 3 tsp white sesame seeds 2 tsp black sesame seeds 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) maple syrup secret ingredient The whole split vanilla bean pod infuses the milk with its flavour. 1 Lightly grease six 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) moulds with a little oil. Place the sesame seeds in a…

the Blue Ducks in the Country cookbook celebrates the dishes from The Ducks’ experiences on the land in Byron Bay, running their restaurant on a farm. It includes their favourite recipes from the barbecue, bar, sweets cabinet and kids’ menu as well as their go-to lunches and dinners. There are recipes for everyone: people who are already pretty handy in the kitchen, those with no cooking experience, and anyone who’s fed up with run-of-the-mill processed offerings and who just wants to prepare, cook and enjoy real food. pumpkin & caramelised onion tart with pomegranate & sorrel  serves 4-6 Butternut pumpkin, skin on, cut into wedges Extra virgin olive oil Good pinch of smoked hot paprika Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 100ml buttermilk Flour, to dust 2 sheets of…

chicken rendang  serves 6 (as part of a banquet) | prep 10 mins | cooking 1 hour 180g jar Yeo’s Rendang Paste 2 kaffir lime leaves 1 stem lemongrass, pale section only, bruised 2 x 400g cans coconut cream 1.5kg chicken wingettes or nibbles 6 small potatoes 1 tbs fresh lime juice 2 tsp dark palm sugar, finely grated Micro herbs, to serve (optional) chilli coconut topping 2 tbs coconut oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 long fresh red chillies, thinly sliced 1 kaffir lime leaf, stem removed, shredded 25g ( 1 /3 cup) shredded coconut 1 Place the rendang paste, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and coconut cream in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Stir in the chicken and bring to the boil. Reduce…

There are two tricks to tender, flavoursome barbecued ribs. The tenderness comes from braising them in the oven before barbecuing, and the flavour comes from a glaze with sweetness and spice. Michelle Southan you’ll need … let’s go! pork ribs with spiced barbecue glaze serves 4 | prep 10 mins (+ 5 mins resting time) | cooking 2 hours 20 mins 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) tomato sauce 60ml ( 1 /4 cup) Worcestershire sauce 55g ( 1 /4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 2 tbs apple cider vinegar 1 tbs Dijon mustard 3 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1 tsp ground cumin 500ml (2 cups) hot water 2 pork rib racks 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Place tomato sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, vinegar,…

What should be on our longevity list for a longer healthier life? Do we really have to give up the chocolate and coffee we so enjoy? After we have cut out all the starch, fat and added sugar, what will we have left to eat? If you want to know the answers to these big questions and more, in The Longevity List Professor Merlin Thomas uses the latest scientific research to help you understand what the fuss about some things is really all about, and how easy choices can improve your health and your chance of living a long life. 1 Do I really have to cut out chocolate? Why is it that when we think about all the things we might have to do away with to improve our…

This month, we’ve been snacking on a new kind of chip, dare we say a healthier kind of chip, made from grains and legumes. That’s right, brown rice, quinoa, chickpeas, beans and split peas are all giving the potato a run for its money on supermarket shelves. Here are our top five. Macro Chickpea Corn Chips Spicy Tomato Salsa, 175g, $4 Not only are these chickpea corn chips higher in fibre, they have 75% less sodium than other chickpea chips. They pack a hefty flavour punch too. Whole food heroes! Freedom Foods Crafted Blends Quinoa Chips Smoked Chipotle, 100g, $5.50 Made from a blend of chickpea, quinoa and rice flours, these had great crunch and a smoky chilli hit. Plus, about 30% less sodium per serve than other quinoa chips.…

lasagne vs spaghetti bolognaise Brands and recipes vary, but beef lasagne tends to have around 10 per cent more calories and 50 per cent more fat than spaghetti bolognaise. But with those extra calories come over twice the calcium and iron, as well as more protein and vitamin B3. This one’s close – whichever dish you choose, your best option is to go homemade, with plenty of vegetables in your meat sauce. winner: spaghetti bolognaise iceberg lettuce vs rocket When choosing salad leaves, a darker colour is a clue to nutrients. Rocket has over eight times the calcium of iceberg, over four times the folate, beta-carotene and vitamins A, C and K, and over twice the protein, iron and zinc. It’s also got over 12 times the healthy-eye carotenoids, lutein…

strawberry pop tart cake seves 10 | prep 30 mins (+ cooling time) cooking 1 hour 20 mins 275g butter, chopped, at room temperature 425g (2 3 /4 cups) icing sugar mixture, sifted 4 eggs 265g (1 3 /4 cups) self-raising flour, sifted 6 Kellogg’s Strawberry Sensation Pop Tarts, halved lengthways 1 /4 tsp vanilla essence 2 tsp-1 tbs hot water Fresh and freeze-dried raspberries, to serve Fresh baby mint leaves, to decorate 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan forced. Grease an 11 x 21cm (base measurement) loaf pan with butter. Line the base and sides with baking paper, allowing sides to overhang. 2 Use electric beaters to beat 250g butter and 275g (1 3 /4 cups) icing sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs,…