Food+Recipe
Pick the right olive oil
Posted on September 7, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Olive oil is better for you, it tastes good and it adds a subtle flavour to Mediterranean-style cooking. With so many olive oil varieties on supermarket shelves, it’s hard to know which one is the best. Should you get cold-pressed olive oil? Does light olive oil have less…
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Creative cookie making
Posted on September 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? This rhyme conjures up memories of baking with mum in the kitchen and getting flour everywhere and taking turns at licking the bowl. Making cookies or biscuits is a great…
Seatonfire Chilli Chocolate
Posted on August 31, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Chilli and chocolate lovers will rejoice at the flavour kick offered by Seatonfire chilli chocolate from the Darling Downs. Seatonfire was founded by mother and son team Lynne Seaton Anderson and Jason O’Connor in 2006. Starting with organically farmed red devil chilli from their property, Couverture Belgian chocolate…
Recipe: Sweet buckwheat pancakes
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
These buckwheat pancakes are designed for a simple topping of maple syrup or strawberries, or both. INGREDIENTS
130 g (1 cup) buckwheat flour
75 g (½ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
80 g butter, softened and cubed
3 eggs, separated
butter, extra, for greasing
600 ml milk…
Chocolate-covered coffee beans
Posted on August 21, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
With the antioxidant benefits of both coffee and chocolate now being recognised, indulging in a small amount of dark chocolate and a coffee bean (or five) might just be the perfect pick me up. merlocoffee’s chocolate coated coffee beans combine these two flavour favourites in one bite size taste sensation.
According to merlocoffee’s Dean Merlo, finding the perfect balance
between coffee and chocolate wasn’t…
Recipe: Warm salad of char-grilled quail
Posted on August 21, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Serves four people as an entrée. INGREDIENTS
4 boned quail
10g young basil
10g baby coriander
10g chervil
4 slices of crisp pancetta
1 bulb fennel sliced finely
50g cherry tomatoes – roasted
30ml aged balsamic…
The secret to perfect tapas
Posted on August 11, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Tapas are a Spanish specialty. The love of tapas, however, has spread far and wide. Tapas are tiny, flavourful bites or snacks that are to be shared and savoured. They may be cold, such as…
Make your own pesto
Posted on August 11, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Pesto originates from Genoa, Italy, where even today many families prepare pesto using the regions famous small-leafed basil and a large marble mortar and wooden pestle (hence the name). If you haven’t tried making pesto the old-fashioned way at least once, now is the time to do so. In Italy, pesto – a paste of herbs, olive oil and…
Silverwood Organics
Posted on August 11, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Most people know on some level that eating too much meat can lead to heart disease and weight problems. But if you’re like a lot of Australians, you couldn’t imagine giving up steaks, meat pies, burgers, chicken and a roast dinner. There are ways to cut down on eating…
Delicious fruit smoothies made easy
Posted on August 11, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
For a fast snack and an easy breakfast make sure you have a blender and some fresh fruit. The juice and smoothie craze is big in Australia, especially in Queensland because of the warm temperature year-round. During some of those hot days, all you want to do is…
5 easy freezer meals
Posted on July 11, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
With increased working hours and reduced relaxation time, there is often no longer time to prepare the elaborate meals of the past. For the average person on the go, the freezer can be your best friend when it comes to taking care of breakfast, lunch or dinner. For families and singles alike,…
5 easy potato dishes
Posted on July 15, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
From salads to soups, the humble potato is a pantry essential that can be used in a variety of dishes. Here are some suggestions on the versatile uses for potatoes:
• Leek and Potato Soup: A warm dish for cool nights, this is a simple soup to make. Saute onion,…
How to make naan
Posted on April 12, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
While in some high-society circles, using a piece of bread to mop up the juices left on your plate is considered poor taste. But in India, dunking a piece of naan bread into a curry is one of the most common ways to enjoy a meal. To make naan, place 1 teaspoon of yeast into 1 cup of warm water. The yeast mix should become frothy after approximately 10 minutes.
To this mix, add 2 cups…
Lemon butter made easy
Posted on May 14, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
From spreading on cakes to filling tarts, lemon butter is a versatile condiment to have on hand. Making lemon butter is a simple process that only requires eggs, caster sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind and butter.
To make:
- Place 125 g butter and 3/4 cup of
5 uses for pumpkin this winter
Posted on June 6, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Pumpkin can be a very handy vegetable to have in the kitchen. As winter produce it can be used to create both sweet and savoury dishes that are not only delicious but can be beneficial to your health. Pumpkins contain a high…
Sticky Date Pudding
Posted on June 8, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
When served with a warm butterscotch sauce and lashings of cream and ice cream, sticky date pudding is an indulgent dessert that is perfect for cool winter nights. Sticky date pudding is quite simple to make and when baked in individual portions, the puddings make an attractive and impressive dessert.
To make:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC
No-bake slice ideas
Posted on February 15, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
Whether for lazy days or hectic schedules, having a few bake-free recipes in your cookbook can come in handy. They save both time and effort but can be just as good as their baked counterparts. No-bake slice desserts are a great option for picnics, work snacks or even freezing…
Quick and easy satay sauce
Posted on January 14, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Considered to be the national dish of Indonesia, satay is a flavoursome dish that is popular in many South-East Asian countries. While there are a number of different variations of satay, it is essentially a spiced peanut-based sauce.
To make satay sauce, fry onion and garlic in a fry pan (for…
Make your avocados last longer
Posted on February 15, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Avocados are an Australian favourite, whether on toast, in salads or in sandwiches. When ripe, an avocado is a dark green colour and shouldn’t be too firm, but still gives a little when pressed. An avocado that has reached its use-by date will…
Cooking doughnuts at home
Posted on August 8, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
A piping-hot crisp doughnut with a thick jacket of cinnamon sugar is one of life’s little treats to savour. Doughnuts are quite simple to make, and if you are especially hungry, the frying process means the treats are cooked much faster than a oven-baked goods.
To make:
- Beat
