Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Lemon Delicious Recipe



Ingredients

  • 150g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tsp lemon rind, finely grated, plus extra zest, to serve
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice
  • 315g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar
  • 115g (3/4 cup) self-raising flour, sifted
  • 375ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • Icing sugar mixture, to serve
  • Double cream, to serve


Method 
Step 1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Grease six 250ml (1 cup) ovenproof dishes or teacups.

Step 2. Place the butter, lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, flour, milk and egg yolks in a bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 3. Use electric beaters to beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Use a metal spoon to fold one-quarter of the egg white into the lemon mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg white.

Step 4. Spoon mixture into prepared dishes and place in a large baking dish. Pour enough boiling water into baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the smaller dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and just set. Dust with icing sugar, top with cream and sprinkle with extra zest.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Colourful Crunchy Iceberg and Almond Salad Recipe



Ingredients
4 slices sourdough bread
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved
1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
2 anchovies, finely chopped (optional)
1 iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
1 red capsicum, roughly chopped
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup roughly chopped smoked almonds
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Method
Step 1. Preheat a barbecue chargrill on medium. Brush bread with oil. Chargrill bread for 2 minutes each side or until lightly charred. Rub with garlic. Cut into 2cm pieces.
Step 2. Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and anchovies (if using) in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3. Place the lettuce, capsicum, radish, onion and dressing in a large serving bowl with half the bread, almonds and parsley. Toss to coat. Scatter with remaining bread, almonds and parsley. Serve.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Dukkah-roasted Vegie and Quinoa Salad Recipe



Ingredients
  • 750g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 300g cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/2 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 tbsp pistachio dukkah
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander, plus extra sprigs to serve
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
Step 1. Preheat oven to 190C or 170C fan. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Arrange pumpkin and onion on 1 tray and cauliflower and broccoli on other tray. Spray with oil and sprinkle with dukkah. Roast pumpkin and onion for 15 mins. Add cauliflower and broccoli and roast for a further 30 mins or until tender and lightly browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2. Meanwhile, combine yoghurt, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl. Season. Place pepitas on an oven tray and bake for 3 mins or until lightly toasted. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to cool.
Step 3. Place quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse under cold water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add quinoa and cook for 12 mins or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Fluff with a fork to release steam.
Step 4. Combine the quinoa, vegetables, pepitas and chopped coriander in a large bowl. Top with coriander sprigs and serve with the dressing.