Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2018 i Super Food Ideas

A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT BUT THE KIDS STILL LOVE THEM Unless I spend the whole of summer under a fan in a darkened room, I find myself frizzy of hair and frazzled of face. Some people are made for hot weather but I’m not one of them, and in my unrenovated, unventilated, uninsulated corridor that passes for a kitchen, cooking is no fun at all. To adapt the classic phrase, ‘I can’t stand the heat so I get out of the kitchen,’ well, I do, as much as I can. This means a lot of barbecues, quick salads and assembly meals (oh, how I love the takeaway chargrilled chicken). When I do need to cook for my fussy children, I’ve found putting food on sticks is a great way to…

Dinners on a dime After guiding us through the basics of nailing a $50 weekly grocery shop, blogger and author Jody Allen is back with even more penny-pinching ideas. Here she shares four tips from her new book The $50 Weekly Shop: Weekday Dinners ($24.99, Penguin) to help get your savings plan into gear SWAP AND SAVE Buying generic brands, which are usually 15 to 25 per cent cheaper than branded items, is a key principle of the $50 weekly shop. Stock your fridge, freezer and pantry with home brand staples such as bread, canned goods, eggs, frozen vegetables, pasta and rice. These are often made in the same factory as branded ones with the same ingredients! Also, seek out sales, as money spent now can…

CRIME: I’ve run out of bread and it’s too late to order lunch SOLVED: WITH THESE FREEZER-FRIENDLY LUNCH IDEAS YOU’LL NEVER HAVE DAYS LIKE THIS MUFFIN-PAN PIZZA PIES MAKES 12 PREP 10 MINUTES (PLUS 5 MINUTES STANDING AND COOLING) COOK 20 MINUTES 1 red bullhorn pepper 1 green bullhorn pepper ¾ cup self-raising flour ¼ cup plain flour 2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs ¹/ ³ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves ½ cup grated reduced-fat tasty cheese 100g sliced 97% fat-free ham, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped semi-dried tomato strips 1 garlic clove, crushed 5 eggs, lightly beaten ¹/ ³ cup reduced-fat milk ¹/ ³ cup light-flavoured extra virgin olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 190°C/170°C fan-forced. Grease a 12-hole (¹/ ³ -cup-capacity) muffin pan. 2 Cut 12 thin slices…

COCONUT-POACHED CHICKEN RICE PAPER ROLLS SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 20 MINUTES 400ml can coconut milk 2 chicken breast fillets 100g dried rice vermicelli noodles 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced 100g snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, coarsely grated 1½ cups bean sprouts, trimmed 12 large dried rice paper rounds 12 large fresh mint leaves 12 fresh coriander sprigs ½ cup sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 Place coconut milk, 1½ cups cold water and chicken in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from pan. Set aside to cool. 2 Meanwhile, cook noodles following packet directions. Drain. Refresh under cold water.…

STICKY PLUM BEEF STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 10 MINUTES 200g dried pad Thai rice noodles ½ cup plum sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 600g beef rump steak, trimmed, thinly sliced 1 bunch gai lan, stems and leaves separated, roughly chopped 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons 150g sugar snap peas, trimmed 3 green onions, thickly sliced diagonally 2 tablespoons flaked almonds, toasted 1 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Using a fork, separate noodles. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, combine the plum sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice and five spice powder in a small bowl. 3 Heat a wok…

PAVLOVA SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 6 egg whites 1½ cups caster sugar 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon cornflour 300ml thickened cream 2 kiwifruit, peeled, thinly sliced 1 mango, thinly sliced 2 passionfruit, halved 1 Preheat oven to 120°C/100°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is thick and glossy. (see notes). Fold in vinegar and cornflour until just combined. 3 Spoon meringue onto prepared tray. Using a spatula, shape meringue into a 20cm round. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until pavlova is dry to touch. Turn off…

Kim says: Wishing you all a year of good luck, health and prosperity, as we welcome the Year of the Dog with these made-to-share Asian favourites According to the Chinese zodiac, we’re entering the Year of the Dog. Apparently if you’re born in a Dog year, you’re honest, friendly, loyal and smart. Super Food Ideas was born in 1999, which makes the magazine a rabbit. Rabbits are creative, friendly and like to entertain at home. That pretty much sums us up: we love creating easy, inspiring recipes that are perfect for sharing with your friends and family around the dinner table. And what better way to showcase all our positive traits than with this fabulous Lunar New Year banquet? Celebrated across many countries in Asia (including Malaysia, China, Japan, Korea…

BREAKFAST CHICKEN & TURKEY FISH & SEAFOOD SOMETHING EXTRA SIDE, STARTERS & LIGHT MEALS VEGETARIAN BEEF, PORK & LAMB SWEETS…

Claire says: If the Christmas and new year celebrations got the better of you, undo some of the damage with our healthy recipes. Plus, we lift the lid on the lunchbox and reveal some surprising stats Recipes under 500 calories The new year is an ideal opportunity to rejig your eating patterns, but finding the balance between nutrition and flavour can be a struggle. That’s where we come in! This issue, you’ll find lots of better-for-you recipes for all occasions, and the best bit is they still taste delicious. These four meals are under 500 calories a serve and include plenty of health benefits, too. New year, new food! BUTTERMILKSo named as it was originally the slightly sour liquid left when cream was churned into butter, buttermilk is now made…

PINE-MANGO SMOOTHIE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES 1 cup chilled pineapple juice 1 mango, roughly chopped ¼ pineapple, peeled, cored, chopped (see notes) ¾ cup natural yoghurt 1 Place pineapple juice, mango, pineapple and yoghurt in a blender. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour into chilled glasses. Serve. NUTRITION: (per serve) 527kJ; 2.2g fat; 1.2g sat fat; 3.7g protein; 21.2g carbs; 1.2g fibre; 7mg chol; 34mg sodium. BREAKFAST QUINOA AND RED FRUIT SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES ½ cup tri-colour quinoa 2 passionfruit, halved 1 tablespoon lime juice 500g piece watermelon, peeled, very thinly sliced 250g strawberries, hulled, quartered 125g raspberries 150g cherries, pitted, halved 1 jazz apple, thinly sliced crossways 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh mint leaves 1 Cook quinoa in a medium saucepan following…

BUTTER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 45 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 8 chicken drumsticks 375g sachet butter chicken sauce ²/ ³ cup light thickened cream for cooking 200g grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup basmati rice 2 green onions, thinly sliced ½ cup cashews, toasted, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 300g green beans, trimmed 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. 2 Heat oil in a heavy based, flameproof baking dish over medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook, turning, for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Add sauce and cream. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Bake for 40 minutes, adding tomatoes in the last 10 minutes of cooking time. 3 Meanwhile, cook rice following packet directions. Add onion, cashews and ¹/ ³…

PANTRY 90-second long-grain white rice (250g packet) Basmati rice (1 cup) Bicarbonate of soda (½ teaspoon) Brown sugar (1 tablespoon) Butter chicken sauce (375g sachet) Cashews (½ cup) Coconut milk (400ml can) Dried pad Thai rice noodles (200g) Dried rice paper rounds (12 large) Dried rice vermicelli noodles (100g) Extra virgin olive oil (215ml) Flaked almonds (2 tablespoons) Gherkins (4) Honey (2 tablespoons) Linseeds (2 teaspoons) Long-grain white rice (1 cup) Pickled onions (4) Pineapple juice (1 cup) Pistachio dukkah (2 tablespoons) Plain flour ( 3/4 cup) Sesame oil (1½ teaspoons) Sesame seeds (2 teaspoons) Sultanas (2 tablespoons) Tahini (2 tablespoons) Tomato pasta sauce (¹/ ³ cup) Traditional rolled oats (¼ cup) Tri-colour quinoa (½ cup) Vegetable oil (¼ cup) Wholemeal couscous (1 cup) Wholemeal plain flour (½ cup) DRIED…

STAR ANISE CARAMEL PORK BELLY WITH CRUNCHY NASHI SALAD SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES ½ cup brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, peeled, quartered 2 star anise 3cm piece fresh ginger, halved 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1kg piece boneless pork belly, cut into 4cm pieces Sliced long red chilli, to serve Crunchy Nashi Salad 2 nashi, cut into matchsticks 1 large red capsicum, finely chopped ¼ small wombok, shredded 1 green onion, finely chopped, plus extra sliced onion to serve ¼ cup flaked almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 100g packet fried noodles 1 Combine sugar, garlic, star anise, ginger, soy and ½ cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.…

“THANK YOU FOR A GREAT IDEA!” Birthday bash My son chose your cheat’s Pinata Volcano Cake (p70) from the October 2017 issue for his sixth birthday. Thank you again Super Food Ideas for a great idea and great inspiration. I think he’s going to love it! Petie Alison, via Facebook Ed says: I think he’s going to lavait! Happy meals My eight-year-old has just been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I subscribe to your fab magazine but never really took much notice of the nutritional information as I never really needed to. Now, I think it’s awesome you include the carb count per serve. Thank you so much. I can continue to use these recipes without having to painstakingly try to work out the values. Love, love, love you…

How to help your child overcome big-school butterflies A few jitters from parents and children alike are completely normal. Child psychologist Dr Anna Cohen shares three ideas you can follow to help make the transition to big school a little bit easier. 1 BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL Stay upbeat about what’s ahead for your child. Remind them there will be new friends and lots of fun in their new classroom. Reading books together is a great way for your child to become familiar with the idea of school, and allows them the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their fears and anxieties as well as their excitement with you. 2 SPEND SOME TIME APART This might sound counterintuitive, but if your child hasn’t been to childcare or preschool, it…

PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH WITH SEED SODA BREAD SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 30 MINUTES ²/ ³ cup plain flour, plus extra for dusting ½ cup wholemeal plain flour ¼ cup traditional rolled oats 1 tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons linseeds 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 tablespoons sultanas 200g tub natural yoghurt 200g sliced ham 100g cheddar, sliced 4 gherkins 4 pickled onions 50g mixed salad leaves ¹/ ³ cup sweet mustard pickles 1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2 Combine flours, oats, sugar, salt, bicarbonate of soda, seeds and sultanas in a large bowl. Add yoghurt. Mix to form a soft dough. Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead until smooth. 3…

Claire says: Fast, easy and versatile, skewers rule the grill in summer and these five versions show you why THAI BEEF SKEWERS WITH RICE AND QUINOA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 5 MINUTES YOU NEED 12 METAL OR PRE-SOAKED SMALL BAMBOO SKEWERS FOR THIS RECIPE. 2 x 250g packets microwave rice and quinoa blend 650g piece beef rump steak, trimmed ¼ cup Thai red curry paste 200g grape tomatoes, quartered 2 small eschalots, thinly sliced 1 long red chilli, finely chopped ½ teaspoon finely grated lime rind 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh coriander leaves 8 baby cucumbers, halved lengthways Lime halves, to serve 1 Heat rice blend following packet directions. Transfer to a bowl. 2 Meanwhile, slice…

Claire says: You’ll have nothing to feel guilty about when you devour one or all of these secretly healthier sweets, including our irresistible slice of the month ZUCCHINI BROWNIES WITH FLUFFY FROSTING SERVES 16 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 30 MINUTES 150g dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped ½ cup cocoa powder 2 small zucchini, grated ¾ cup wholemeal plain flour ¾ cup plain flour ¼ cup caster sugar 3 eggs ¹/ ³ cup milk ¾ cup light-flavoured extra virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract 1 ripe avocado 1 Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan forced. Grease a 20cm (base) square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan on all sides. 2 Place chocolate, ¾ cup prunes and…

Sweet escape Give burgers, chips and wedges a flavour boost with S&W Whole Egg Mayonnaise Sweet Chilli. Combining the creamy flavour of traditional mayo with sweet chilli sauce, the blend has less heat so it’s perfect for the whole family. It’s also gluten-free and has no artificial colours or flavours. Visit swmayonnaise.com.au. Dressed up Made from soy sauce and flavoured with yuzu and lemon, Obento Ponzu Sauce, $3, is a simple way to add zing to a variety of dishes. Use it as a dressing on salads, dipping sauce for sushi and dumplings, or drizzle over cold Japanese noodles. Visit oriental.com.au for more. Sweet surprise A meal at your local Chinese restaurant isn’t complete without breaking into a fortune cookie to reveal a hidden message of wisdom. Kong Foo Sing…