Sunday 1 January 2012

Hot Italian Heroes

Hot Italian Heroes RecipeNeed

  • 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained $
  • 8 (9-inch) hero rolls, split
  • 1 cup Italian dressing $
  • 12 ounces roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced $
  • 8 ounces cappicola ham, sliced
  • 4 ounces hard salami, sliced $
  • 4 ounces soppressata, sliced
  • 8 ounces Provolone, thinly sliced $
  • 8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips $
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced $
  • 4 ounces jarred hot pepper rings, drained
  • Salt and pepper

Sardines escabeche


Sardines escabeche

Ingredients (serves 6)

  • 1kg fresh sardines, cleaned
  • 3 tbs (1/4 cup) plain flour
  • 150ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 3-4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup (4 tbs) sherry vinegar
  • Crusty bread, to serve

Gingerbread biscuits


Gingerbread biscuits

Preparation Time

60 - 120 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Makes

62

Ingredients

  • Melted butter, to grease
  • 250g butter, at room temperature
  • 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
  • 250ml (1 cup) golden syrup
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 750g (5 cups) plain flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda, sifted
  • 1 1/2 tbs ground ginger
  • 1 x 500g pkt white fondant icing (Orchard brand)

Coffee tiramisu cups


Coffee tiramisu cups

Preparation Time

10 - 40 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 12 savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits)
  • 400g sour cream
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) thickened cream
  • 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbs Queen Coffee Essence
  • 10g dark chocolate, finely grated

Method

  1. Line the sides of four 250ml (1-cup) capacity serving glasses with savoiardi.
  2. Use a balloon whisk to whisk together the sour cream, cream, sugar and coffee essence in a bowl until thick and smooth.
  3. Divide the cream mixture among the serving glasses and top with the chocolate. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. Serve.

Mexican chicken salad


Mexican chicken salad

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 2 single chicken breast fillets
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large oranges
  • 1 tbs fresh lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, halved, stone removed, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • Flour tortillas (optional), to serve

Prosciutto and pumpkin pizzas


Prosciutto and pumpkin pizzas

Preparation Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

20 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 300g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 4 small round pita bread
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) tomato pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups (155g) coarsely grated mozzarella
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthways
  • 50g goat's cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add half the pumpkin and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 minutes or until golden brown and almost tender. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining pumpkin.
  2. Place pita bread on a large oven tray. Spread each base with the passata and sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with alternating layers of spinach and pumpkin. Cut the prosciutto into thirds. Gently roll each piece and place on the pizzas. Sprinkle with goat's cheese and rosemary.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 12- 15 minutes or until cheese melts and pizzas are golden brown. Serve immediately with extra spinach leaves, if desired.

Thai rissoles


Thai rissoles

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated palm sugar
  • 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 350g firm tofu, drained, cut into 4 slices
  • bread rolls, baby rocket, cucumber ribbons and sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Italian scones


Italian scones

Need

  • 1 quantity Basic buttermilk scones (see related recipe)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. Make Basic buttermilk scones, adding tomato and basil at end of step 2.
  2. Continue recipe to end of step 3. Roll dough out to a 20cm square. Cut into 16 squares. Follow step 5, baking for 15 minutes or until hollow when tapped on top. Serve.

Thai Chicken

Need

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and hot pepper sauce. Mix well and place chicken in the bowl, turning to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the chicken parts and saute for 5 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Pour in marinade, add the water and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the peanut butter, stirring well, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, pour sauce over, and garnish with the chives.