Innehållsförteckning för January/February 2022 från Taste.com.au

this time of year is so exciting and exhilarating. For me, these are the Lazy days, the days to relish, the perfect mix of chilling and celebrating with friends, with beautiful food right at the centre of the action (not to mention the boozy cocktail slushies on p99 – perfect for your New Year’s party menu). Speaking of celebrations, make sure you have Lunar New Year on your calendar. The food, the meaning, the rich symbolism around Love and family; there’s no celebration Like it. This year it kicks off on 1 February, with the Year of the Tiger, and I cannot wait to get started on what has to be our most stunning Lunar New Year feast ever (p117). And, if you’re like me, these summer Lovin’ days are…

Vietnamese caramel chicken salad It’s Low cal and packed with flavour. ★★★★★ My gosh this is so fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend – even a fussy eater, who doesn’t Like to try new things, loved it! @MISSILES This is delicious. Better than the Vietnamese take-out we often get. Guess I’ll be cooking instead from now on... @KITTIE25 10-minute creamy salmon curry Hello speedy weeknight hero! ★★★★★ So simple, quick and absolutely delicious. This is my go-to meal when I’m too Lazy to cook. @MEL.N Absolutely delicious. Will be making it again and again. @DENISE29 So easy, quick and tasty. Add chilli if you prefer spicy curry. @AUSSIE-BAT Black Forest cheesecake The choc-cherry dessert reinvented. ★★★★★ I’ve made this twice now and each time it’s turned out perfect. Very yummy with…

Flex your creativity by raiding your shelves and swapping things out with your own pantry ingredients. We grabbed and raided and emptied to create cohesive dishes based on pantry finds. A bag of dried chickpeas, repurposed. A kilo of onions, cooked down. Some wonky-Looking vegetables, chargrilled. There is a ‘this for that’ ethos here. This is food we cook at home, comforting but with a slight edge. They’re recipes with swap-outs and suggestions. In Shelf Love we teach you how to utilise your kitchen finds while putting a delicious meal on the table. We want you to take these recipes and make them your own, turning this cookbook into a handbook. Yotam Ottolenghi & Noor Murad OTTOLENGHI TEST KITCHEN SHELF LOVE This is an edited extract from Shelf Love by…

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SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins 375g portobello mushrooms, halved 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 11/2 tbs olive oil 1 corncob, husk and silk removed 350 g pkt kale slaw with herb yoghurt dressing 1 large avocado 2 tbs fresh lime Juice 10 mini flour tortillas 1 long fresh green chilli, thinly sliced 50g feta, crumbled Green shallots, cut lengthways into thin strips, to serve 1 Place the mushroom in a large bowl, Add paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano and oil. Toss to coat. Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan to medium-high. Cook the spice-and herb-coated mushroom and corn, turning, for 10 minutes or until lightly charred and tender. Transfer mushroom to a plate and…

iced vovo bavarian cheesecake see page 110 honey joy eton mess see page 112 Mix it up! Replace the Rainbow BillaBongs with chocolate for banana split, or add bubblegum flavouring to the cream and replace banana ice-creams with vanilla for a bubblegum twist. rainbow billabong ice-cream cake see page 111 iced vovo bavarian cheesecake serves 8-10 | prep 40 mins (+ 6 hours 30 mins chilling) | cooking 5 mins 250g pkt plain sweet biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted 200g frozen raspberries, thawed 250g pkt cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped 100g (½ cup) caster sugar, plus 1 tbs, extra 1 tsp vanilla extract 375ml (1½ cups) buttermilk 3 tsp gelatine powder 80g (¼ cup) raspberry jam, strained 200ml thickened cream Desiccated coconut, to sprinkle 6 Arnott’s Iced Vovo biscuits,…

BLT egg sliders Start your day right with mini brekky burgers – hold the bread! Cook 6 streaky bacon rashers in a frying pan until crisp. Cut each piece in half crossways. Cut 6 hard-boiled eggs in half Lengthways. Top 1 half of each egg with a piece of bacon, a small piece of baby cos Lettuce, a slice of tomato and another piece of bacon. Spread with a Little mayonnaise. Place remaining egg halves on top. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, season and serve.…

though we’ve raised many a glass to new and varied types of local craft beers, gin and premium cocktails, one of the biggest jumps has been in the availability of alcohol-free options of all of these. This growth is to quench the thirst of what’s been dubbed the ‘sober curious’. So, whether you’re heading into Febfast, you’re the designated driver, or simply looking for a fresh new start, here’s our pick of the best in booze-free right now. Lyre’s G&T 4 x 250ml cans, $19 Classic gin and tonic taste with bright, fresh citrus, a mild juniper flavour and a fab ‘chhhhh’ as you open the slimline can, we’ll be popping it in our cooler bags, for sure. Hillbilly Crushed Apple Cider 4 x 330ml bottles, $13.29 Made with nothing…

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fairy bread fridge loaf serves 16 | prep 20 mins (+15 mins resting & overnight chilling) | cooking 5 mins E 45g (¼ cup) rainbow sprinkles 350g pkt jubes, halved 200g plain digestive biscuits, chopped 30g (½cup) mini marshmallows 175g unsalted butter, chopped 395g can sweetened condensed milk 540g white chocolate, finely chopped 1 Grease a 7.5cm-deep, 8.5 x 22.5cm (base measurement) Loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing the paper to overhang 2cm above the sides. Spread the sprinkles evenly over the base of prepared pan. 2 Combine the jubes, biscuits and marshmallows in a large bowl. 3 Place the butter and condensed milk in a saucepan over medium-Low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until melted and warmed through. Remove from heat. Add…

GARLIC BUTTER RAMEN Take your instant noodle game to the next Level with nourishing greens and garlic butter. Consider Lunch sorted! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO. FRENCH ONION HONEYCOMB PASTA Arrange rigatoni upright then drench in a decadent sauce of cheese, French onion and bacon. Ooh La La! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO. ESPRESSO MARTINI SLICE We Love it as a cocktail, but imagine it as a slice! The Layers of coffee Liqueur, chocolate and biscuit are irresistible. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO.…

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See our wine suggestion on page 128 SCAN THE QR CODE FOR MORE DELICIOUS LUNCH BOX IDEAS. spaghetti carbonara slice serves 6 | prep 20 mins | cooking 1 hour 10 mins E 1 (about 250g) zucchini, cut into noodles using a spiraliser 400g dried spaghetti pasta 1 tbs olive oil 400g bacon rashers, cut into strips 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 70g (1 cup) finely grated parmesan 4 eggs 2 egg yolks 375ml (1 ½ cups) pouring cream Fresh continental parsley Leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Lightly grease a 22cm square cake pan. 2 Place zucchini in a large heatproof bowl. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain…

REAL TASTE. REAL FOOD. REAL LIFE HOW IT WORKS ✻ Chrissy’s week-Long meal plan gives you just what you need, delivering approximately 1200 calories a day to kickstart safe weight Loss for women. (Men should add an extra 600 calories a day. Active and/or young women, add an extra 300 calories.) ✻ A day consists of three main meals, two snacks and a sweet treat. Don’t be tempted to skip the snacks, as they help you meet your daily nutrient needs and keep you full between meals. ✻ Use the handy meal planner (see right) to map out each day. You can mix and match snacks and meals, as Long as you swap Like for like, i.e. dinner for dinner. However, keep in mind Chrissy has balanced each day with…

SERVES 4 PREP5 mins COOK 15 mins 2 x 440g (2-pack) pizza bases 300g jar medium chunky salsa 425g can pinto beans, rinsed, drained 100g (1 cup) grated mozzarella or pizza cheese 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, sliced Sour cream, hot sauce, sliced avocado, fresh coriander sprigs, sliced fresh chilli and lime wedges, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan forced. Place the pizza bases on 2 large baking trays. Spread bases with the salsa. Place the beans in a bowl, lightly mash, then spread over the top of the salsa. 2 Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over each pizza. Top with the tomato and onion. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake pizzas for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and…

hello summer CRUSH! Get out the blender because we’ve turned three favourite summer cocktails into slushies! Remember this formula: make a simple sugar syrup, blend with spirits and fruit (straight from the freezer aisle), then slurp away. Having a party? These drinks double (or triple) easily. Plus, the syrup keeps for up to a month, so make extra to have on hand for when you’re in a slushie state of mind!…

caramilk ice-cream cake serves 10 | prep 30 mins (+ 20 mins chilling & 6 hours freezing) 1 Grease a 22cm springform pan. Line the base and side with baking paper. 2 Place the Malt ‘O’ Milk biscuits and waffle cones in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add butter and process until well combined. Press evenly over base of prepared pan. Place in fridge for 20 minutes or until firm. 3 Meanwhile, remove the ice-cream from the freezer. Set aside for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Roughly chop the Caramilk Twirl bars and add to ice-cream. Stir to combine. 4 Spoon ice-cream mixture over biscuit base. Smooth the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 6 hours or until firm. 5 To make the Caramilk…

Chrissy Q What’s the healthiest chocolate to eat? Dark chocolate (minimum 70 per cent cocoa solids) is a rich source of antioxidants and contains flavanols, linked to improve heart health. For sugar content, 85 per cent cocoa solids dark chocolate is the winner with only about 3g per 25g serve, compared to about 14g sugar for the same serve of white choc. No matter what type you choose, remember all chocolate is energy dense due to its high fat content, so moderation is key. Q Does the protein content of low-fat dairy differ to full-fat dairy? The protein content of dairy doesn’t differ significantly between full-fat and Low-fat versions (such as reduced-fat milk and cheese and their full-fat counterparts). However, it is important to read labels as other components may…

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beer without the bloat! Enjoy summer schooners guilt free with these two better-for-you beers, made here in Oz. Launched by Australia’s Insta sweethearts, The Inspired Unemployed, Better Beer has no carbs or sugar. Ballistic Beer Co’s Low Ha is a full-bodied, fruity pale ale that happens to be low carb, so you can keep kicking your new year health goals. Available at select liquor stores. Alcohol-free drinks more your thing? See our top picks on page 129. KEEP YOUR COOL Picnic season is in full swing, so we’re tickled pink by this colourful cooler bag! Two separate compartments allow plenty of space for food and drinks, and an insulated, water-resistant lining keeps everything cool – and protects your car or lap from accidental spills and leaks. It’s $94.50 from thecornerbooth.com.au.…

CRISPY POTATO & salmon salad Dinner done in 30 minutes or Less is the ultimate weeknight goal and with these recipes at your fingertips, it’s totally achievable! Load up on ingredients that need minimal-to-no prep Like hot smoked salmon, microwave rice and canned vegies, then hit them with instant flavour bombs. Spice blends, curry pastes and antipasti are a few of your new best friends! A simple salsa verde dresses up this potato and salmon salad. Just the thing for easy, breezy summer weeknights. indian chicken & rice tray bake serves 4 | prep & cooking 30 mins Q E 4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved 2 tbs butter chicken curry paste 1 tbs vegetable oil 2 zucchini, halved Lengthways, cut into 3cm pieces 1 brown onion, cut into thin…

HOW TO USE YOUR SHOPPING LIST ✻ Cross out the ingredients you already have, then stock up on any items you need. Note: This List doesn’t include spices, oils or sugar. ✻ To keep everything at its freshest, only grab the fruit and veg you’ll be using straight away. ✻ Download this shopping List at taste.comau/7daykickstart. PANTRY □ almond milk, 485mL unsweetened (but if using skim milk where possible you’ll need 300ml almond, 185ml skim) □ almonds, 50g roasted unsalted □ balsamic vinegar, 30ml □ black beans, 400g can □ chia seeds, 2 tbs □ chickpeas, 400g can □ chilli paste, 5 tsp □ chocolate, 20g dark (70% cocoa) □ cocoa powder, 2 tsp □ dangmyeon noodles (sweet potato noodles), 100g □ Dijon mustard, 2 tsp □ dried cranberries, 1…

piña colada slushie makes 2 | prep 10 mins (+1 hour chilling) cooking 10 mins E 55g (¼ cup) caster sugar 300g frozen chopped pineapple 100ml Malibu 60ml (¼ cup) coconut water Coconut flakes and pineapple leaves, to decorate 1 Place the sugar and 60mL (1/4 cup) water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Pour into a heatproof jug. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill. 2 Place the pineapple and 2 tablespoonfuls of the sugar syrup in a blender. Blend until combined. Add the rum and coconut water. Blend until smooth. Divide mixture between 2 serving glasses. Top with coconut flakes and pineapple…

chicken potstickers see page 122 Lucky food is considered one of the most important parts of the festival, so bring prosperity and happiness to your place by tucking in! 2022 LUNAR NEW YEAR Celebrations start on 1 February, the first moon of the lunar calendar, with the Spring Festival and end on 15 February, the first full moon. It’s the Year of the Tiger. People born this year will be ambitious, courageous and confident. baked red curry snapper parcel see page 121 Serving up a whole fish, from head to tail, helps to bring about a good start and finish to the year ahead and – what an impressive way to do it with this fish dish! cook snap win! Enter Cook Snap Win to go into the running to…

Mr No Sulfite 8019 Beaujolais Villages, $30 Created in France, this natural, Light-bodied red is vegan and made with grapes sourced from organic vineyards. Sulphate free, it’s bright with punchy forest berry flavours and best served slightly chilled. DRINK IT WITH pork cutlets, tabouli. Chandon Garden Spritz NV, $32 Summer means spritz! This brand new, ready-to-pour version from one of Australia’s premium sparkling producers is a cut above. Not too sweet, with a decent hit of bitters (go with it, you’ll like it more than you think) it’s the perfect drink for a sunset picnic. DRINK IT WITH pasta salad, rice salad. Vasse Felix 2021 Classic Dry White, $19 This iconic Aussie white has been popular since 1987 and is still a much-loved classic. The tropical fruit flavours Like pineapple…

Cabbage is a nutrient powerhouse from the same superfood plant family as broccoli, kale and brussels sprouts. There are so many tasty ways to eat cabbage, from coleslaw to stir-fries, cabbage rolls, salads and pickles. Cabbage comes in a variety of colours and shapes, and the Sugarloaf variety is a favourite. Conically shaped, sweet flavoured, hardy and fast growing, here’s how to grow your very own! step-by step cabbages * Sow cabbage seeds 6mm deep in trays of seed raising mix. Keep seedlings moist and transplant them to a vegie patch when they’re large enough to handle (at around four to six weeks). Plant the seedlings 40cm apart. * Find a spot in the vegie patch that gets at least six hours of sunshine a day. Enrich the soil by…

YOGURT POUCHES High in protein and calcium, and so much fun to squeeze and eat, it’s no wonder yoghurt pouches have become a lunch box must-have! There are loads of flavours too. Here are the kid-approved pouches we vouch for. YoPro Banana Yoghurt. $2.40 Packed with protein and real banana flavour (and nothing artificial), this no-added-sugar pouch will keep you full for hours. Vaalia Probiotics Kids Vanilla Boost Immunity, $1.70 Creamy and full of probiotic goodness, this yoghurt keeps kids feeling good throughout the day. It’s Loaded with three different kinds of Live cultures to support gut health and digestion Coles Strawberry Yoghurt, $0.75 For a budget-friendly squeezie, this is our pick of the pouches. Made with Aussie milk, there are four flavours to choose from. Yoplait Petit Miam Blueberry…