Tomato Chutney
Ingredients: - 1 cup white sugar 1 packed cup brown sugar 3 cups apple cider vinegar 3 Tbsp peeled, finely chopped, fresh ginger 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cardamom 1.5 kg tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped 2 large, chopped onions 1 cup raisins Zest and juice...
The Works – Homemade Fried Chicken, Wedges and Coleslaw
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 1 whole head of garlic, cut in half 2 sprigs of thyme 100 g flour 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp celery salt 1 tsp English mustard powder 1 ltr vegetable oil Coleslaw 1 finely shredded green cabbage 1 large gherkin, sliced and...
Lamb Shank and Barley Soup with Vegetables
Ingredients; 2 large meaty lamb shanks 2 Tbsp olive oil 50 g butter 2 finely sliced, large onions 2 large sliced, cloves garlic 4 medium carrots, halved lengthways and sliced 1 leek, halved lengthways and sliced 2 sticks celery, sliced 1 parsnip, peeled, cut in half lengthways and thinly sliced...
Maple and Brown Sugar Glaze Baked Ham
Ingredients: 4.5 kg ham on the bone 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 2 Tbsp flour ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp mustard 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar METHOD: Heat oven to 160 °C. Line a roasting pan with foil, keeping the ham fat side up, place it in the baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 mins. Meanwhile...
Creamy Macaroni Cheese
Ingredients: 1 x 454 g packet of large elbow macaroni 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup flour 2 tsp mustard powder 1 cup warmed whole milk 1 354 ml can evaporated milk, warmed 1 cup chopped tasty cheese 2 cups shredded cheese 1 cup grated, fresh Parmesan METHOD: Heat a large pot to boiling and cook the...
Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 1 chopped large onion 3 chopped bacon rashers 140 g tomato paste 4 cups Massel Chicken Style Liquid Stock 3 celery stalks 1 diced garlic clove 1 sliced carrot 310 g can butter beans 3/4 cup macaroni 1/2 tsp oregano 440 g corn cob kernels 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp salt and pepper (to...
Farmhouse Chicken
Ingredients:- 5 chicken drumsticks Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp butter 4 carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1" thick slices 1 ½ cups halved mushrooms 1 sliced onion 1/2 cup cooking white wine 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 fresh thyme sprigs 6 quartered potatoes 1 tsp salt...
Delightful Beef Cornish Pasties
Ingredients: - Savoury Mince: - 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 diced onion, 1 peeled and diced carrot, 2 diced celery stalks, 2 minced garlic cloves, 500 g beef mince 1 Tbsp flour, 1 peeled and diced potato, 1 1/2 cups beef stock, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste, ¼ cup frozen peas - The...
Easy Cheese Bread
Ingredients: - 1 ¾ cups flour, ¼ cup white sugar, 2 ½ tsp baking powder, ¾ tsp salt, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 beaten egg, ¾ cup milk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil METHOD: - Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheese. In another...
Juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients: 1kg of beef tenderloin (eye fillet) steak cut into bite size pieces 4 minced cloves of garlic ¼ cup butter ¼ cup white wine or beef broth 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper METHOD: Cut the steak of your choice into bite-size...
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham done in a Slow Cooker
Ingredients: 6 potatoes peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups diced ham 305 g can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup water 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper METHOD: Grease the inside of the slow cooker. Place sliced potatoes on the bottom...
Yummy Banana Pudding
Ingredients 2 packets vanilla wafers 6-8 sliced bananas 2 cups whole milk 1 144 g box instant French Vanilla pudding 1 225 g package cream cheese 1 396 g can sweetened condensed milk 1 350 g of sweetened whipped cream METHOD Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas...
Marinated Mushroom Side Salad
Ingredients: - 100 g button mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp thyme, chopped 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped Salt & freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp red chilli pepper flakes, (optional) Method: - To make the marinated mushroom salad: In a bowl, combine in the mixture of...
Classic Pot Roast
Ingredients:- 1.5 kg Topside beef roast, or blade or chuck Salt and black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 chopped onion 3 minced cloves of garlic 1 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 cup red wine 2 cups beef broth 2 lb small potatoes 454 g carrots sliced in chunks 2 bay leaves Fresh...
Banana Bread with a Cream Cheese Twist
Ingredients: - Banana Bread:- 1 large egg, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup liquid coconut oil (canola or vegetable oil are alternatives), 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup (2 large) mashed ripe bananas, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder...
Summer Beetroot & Apple Salad
Ingredients:- 8 medium beetroots 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 cup chopped red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp curry powder 1/8 tsp each ground ginger, garlic powder and...
Delicious Seafood Fritters
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh seafood (firm white fleshed fish and/or crab, mussels etc) 1 cup Shrimp (optional) 1 cup flour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk Oil METHOD:- Sift flour, baking powder and salt into bowl. Add egg and sufficient milk to make a smooth batter. Stir...
Creamy Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 200 g penne pasta 500 g (6 cups) broccoli florets Spray oil 2 Tbsp margarine ¼ cup flour 1 clove garlic, crushed Pinch dried red chilli flakes (optional) 2 cups skim or trim milk 185g can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked 2 Tbsp sliced oil-free sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup grated...