Country Cooking

‘Having Fun with the Bunnies’ Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk (If no buttermilk - substitute with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup, then add enough milk to reach the 1 cup line, stir and leave for 5-10 mins)...

‘What’s Easter without the Eggs’? Ingredients: (If you choose to use a silicone egg mould - Kmart have them) For the Marshmallow Filling 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup icing sugar (for dusting) Chocolate Coating 1 ½ cups...

‘A Creamy Easter Treat’ Ingredients: Approx 4-5 passionfruit, spoon pulp into a cup 2 cups whipped cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks ½ cup Granulated sugar, extra for caramelizing METHOD: Preheat your oven to 160°C. In a saucepan, combine the whipped cream and vanilla extract. Heat over...

'Enjoying Easter with You’ Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breasts 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 cup rice 2 carrots, sliced 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice, optional METHOD: Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil...

‘A Crisp & Refreshing Easter Salad’ Ingredients: 1 orange rock melon, cubed 1 green honey dew melon, cubed 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp honey Pinch of salt METHOD: Place the cubed melons into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped mint...

‘Making Easter Fun’ Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 large lettuce leaves, washed For Decoration: Small piece of carrot, to cut beak and head piece Small piece of peel from a cucumber, for eyes METHOD: Boil your eggs in a pot on medium heat on the stovetop until well done. Drain water from pot and allow eggs...

‘Enjoying a Hearty Easter Dinner’ Ingredients: Roast Beef: 1.5 kg beef roast 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Vegetables: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and halved 12 or more baby carrots, scraped 2 Tbsp olive...

‘Baking Easter Fun’ Ingredients: 3-1/2 to 4 cups flour 1 cup warm milk (45°C) 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 egg (for egg wash) Black sesame seeds or raisins (for eyes) METHOD: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast...

‘‘Always a Fabulous Addition to any Easter Dinner’ Ingredients: 4-6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 Tbsp butter 3 Tbsp flour 2 cups milk 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp paprika Fresh parsley, chopped...

“This is a Yummy Easter Treat’ Ingredients: 6-8 small-medium crème chocolate easter eggs (freeze for at least 15 mins until ready use) 1 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup water Vegetable oil, for frying Icing sugar, for dusting METHOD: Prepare the batter: In a bowl...

“A Delicious Italian Easter Pie’ Ingredients: Filo pastry sheets (10-12 sheets) Olive oil or melted butter, to brush filo pastry 500g spinach, fresh or frozen 250g ricotta cheese 200g feta cheese, crumbled 3 eggs, beaten 4 spring onions, finely chopped Handful of dill, chopped Nutmeg, a pinch Salt...

‘Delicious Easter Bread to Share on Your Table’ Ingredients: 4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup warm milk (45°C) 1/4 cup melted butter 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit Mini coloured eggs, for decoration (optional) 1 egg beaten...

''Loving the Easter' Vibes' Ingredients: 1 boneless pork roast, approx 1.4kg to 1.8kg 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste METHOD: Preheat your oven to 190°C. Prepare the herb mixture: In a small bowl, combine...

"What an Awesome Addition to your Easter Table' ‘Place rosemary and parsley on a wooden platter, make a light frame shaped like a bunny and place on the rosemary and parsley’ ‘Quantities are up to you and how large you want your platter and use any variations of fruits, cheese etc, that you want’...

"Sharing Easter with Family & Friends' Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb (approx 2 kg) 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare the lamb...

'A Yummy Easter Treat' Ingredients: 225g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup finely grated carrots 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (more if needed) 1 cup shredded coconut, to coat METHOD: Mix the...

‘Always a favourite Easter meal to share with Family’ Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in ham, approx 3.6kg to 4.2kg 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 tsp ground cloves Pineapple rings and cherries (optional) METHOD: Preheat...

"Let the Grandchildren join in on the fun of Easter' Ingredients: 225g unsalted butter, softened 200g sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) Coloured icing and sprinkles for decorating METHOD: Preheat your oven...