Beef Lasagne
Ingredients: - 1 kg beef mince, ¼ cup olive oil. 1 medium diced onion, 1 grated carrot, 400g can tomatoes, (crushed), 400g can tomato puree, 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 750g of ricotta, 300g mozzarella cheese, extra 50g for topping, 100g parmesan cheese (grated), ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 400g fresh lasagne...
Coronation Chicken
Ingredients: - 1 cooked chicken 2 cups green grapes, slice in half 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup yoghurt, unsweetened 125ml cream or milk 3 Tbsp apricot jam or mango chutney 2 tsp curry powder To Serve, toasted slivered almonds (optional) METHOD: - Cut the chicken meat into bite-size pieces and place in a...
Classic & Simple Avocado Dip
Ingredients: - 4 ripe avocados, seeded and peeled 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tomato, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional) 3 drops chili sauce Tortilla chips METHOD: - Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon juice and garlic. Stir in...
Tasty Irish Stew
Ingredients: - 1.5 kg beef stew meat 2 Tbsp, olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped coarsely 1 Tbsp garlic, minced ¼ cup flour 1 cup Irish stout beer 4 cups beef broth ¼ cup tomato paste 4-5 small potatoes, halved ½ tsp dried thyme leaves, into 1-inch pieces Salt & pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped...
Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms & Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: - 8 button mushrooms 2 eggs 2 egg whites 4 Tbsp skim milk 2 Tbsp. chives, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. low fat grated cheese Sprinkle of garlic powder 6 cherry tomatoes Olive oil spray Salt & pepper, to taste 2 thick slices of whole meal bread Butter for toast METHOD: - Heat a non-stick fry...
Crispy Chicken Fritters with Cucumber Dip
Ingredients: - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 3 large eggs, 3 Tbsp of cream cheese, or sour cream, ½ cup flour, 1 tomato, 2 green onions 2 Tbsp herbs - dill, parsley, chives Salt & pepper, to taste - METHOD: - In a large bowl, mix the ingredients for the fritters. You may need to adjust the flour...
Delicious Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Ingredients: - 4-5 large mutton or lamb shanks 1 onion, peeled & chopped 1-2 green apples, cored & diced 400 gram can tomatoes, (chopped) ¼ cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 large Tbsp corn flour 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp ground black pepper...
No Fuss - One Bowl – Microwave Porridge with Fruit
Ingredients: - ½ cup rolled oats 1 ¼ cup boiling water ½ cup low-fat milk METHOD: - Mix rolled oats and water in a bowl (use a large bowl to prevent spilling over when cooking). Cook uncovered in the microwave on high power for 1½ mins. Stir. Cook for another min. Repeat, if necessary, until smooth...
Ginger Baked Salmon On a Bed of Salad
Ingredients: - 4 -100g salmon fillets 3 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated 2 Tbsp maple syrup 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup of rocket leaves 1 cup shredded green pepper 1 cup shredded cucumber 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 carrot, finely shredded METHOD: - Preheat oven to 200°C. Place...
Delightful Blueberry Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: - 150g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1 ½ cups flour 3 Tbsp cocoa 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup yoghurt, plain and unsweetened 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, defrost if frozen Chocolate Glaze: 150g dark chocolate, ½ cup cream METHOD: - Pre-heat...
French Toast for Breakfast
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole milk 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon Salt, to taste 6 slices white bread All toppings are optional 2 Tbsp butter, maple syrup Sliced strawberries Blueberries METHOD: Whisk together the ingredients in a shallow bowl and set aside. Lightly grease a pan...
Chunky Sausage Casserole
Ingredients: - 7 sausages, 500 ml water, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, chop roughly, 2 potatoes’, chop roughly, 310 g canned corn, drained, 310 g canned peas, drained, 1 large celery stalk, slice in long lengths, 30 g vegetable soup mix 400 g canned diced tomato, 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 Tbsp soy...
Bacon & Egg Pie
Ingredients: - 4 sheets flaky pastry 6 rashers bacon, chop roughly 8-10 eggs ½ cup frozen baby peas 1 egg, beaten Tomato sauce to serve METHOD: - Preheat oven to 200°C (fan bake). Lightly grease a 24 cm x 20 cm ovenproof dish. Place 2 sheets of pastry on a lightly floured board, one on top of the...
Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients: - For The Crust: - 3 cups flour, ¾ tsp salt, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1 cup butter, cold & cubed, 8 Tbsp ice water. For The Filling: - 7 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, packed, 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon...
Roasted Pork with Rosemary, Garlic, Veges & Garlic Bread
Ingredients: - 2.7kg – 3.5 kg pork roast, 1 Tbsp paprika, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp fresh ground pepper, 5 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 1.37kg potatoes, peeled and quartered, 1 large onion, cut int chunks, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, Olive oil, 1 loaf of garlic...
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Ingredients: - 750g boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 3 breasts), ½ cup flour seasoned with salt & pepper, 1 egg, 1 Tbsp water, 1 cup cornflakes, 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (approx 2 slices of bread), ½ tsp curry powder (optional), 1-2 Tbsp oil - METHOD: - Preheat the oven to 200C degrees and...
Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Ice-cream
Ingredients:- 1¼ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 300g pitted dates, chop roughly 100g butter, diced 1 cup water ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup golden syrup ¼ tsp salt 2 large size 7 eggs, lightly whisked To Serve: - Toffee sauce (as below) Vanilla ice cream Toffee Sauce: - 1...
Delicious Savoury Mince
Ingredients: - 500 g beef mince, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 rasher bacon, chopped roughly, 1 brown onion, chopped roughly, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 Tbsp tomato paste, 125 ml dry red wine, 1 400g tin cherry tomatoes, 250 ml beef stock, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp allspice, 1 ½ tsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp...