Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2018 i Super Food Ideas

The aroma of scones straight from the oven, your nanna’s caramel slice or family celebrations around a homemade birthday cake — they’re all occasions that may come to mind when you think of ‘baked goodness’. But with the White Wings specialty flour range, baked goodness isn’t just about the fun, flavour and comfort of home cooking – it’s also about offering healthier baking options. In the mix The quality you expect from White Wings continues in its new specialty flour range, which combines the goodness and flavour of wheat flours with single-ingredient flours. The White Wings Wholesome Blend is a combination of wheat, millet, oat and coconut flours, and is available in both plain and self-raising varieties. Easy does it There’s no need for kitchen experiments when you cook with…

PICK OF THE BUNCH RUBY GRAPEFRUIT | KIWIFRUIT | LEEK | OLIVES | POMELO | TURNIP RUBY GRAPEFRUIT Grapefruit grow in grape like bunches, (hence the name) and are full of vitamin C and B, fibre and lycopene Unlike the tart flesh of the yellow grapefruit, the ruby variety is sweeter and juicier while still retaining that distinctive grapefruit taste Apart from adding zing to recipes, ruby grapefruit also adds its beautiful jewel colour, whether thinly sliced, segmented, cooked or raw Store in the fruit bowl for up to a week or in the fridge for two weeks With its shorter season, get it while you can PERFECT PARTNERS: Fetta, rocket, watercress, salmon, ginger, dark chocolate, smoked trout, yoghurt, vanilla, mint, prawns, avocado QUICK IDEA: Finely slice fennel,…

1 TO BE WON 25 NOOK MEDIUM WINE STORAGE KIT, VALUED AT $165 CONSIDER YOURSELF A WINE CONNOISSEUR? THIS WINE RACK IS JUST WHAT YOU NEED With multiple configuration options, this 25-bottle modular wine rack can be shaped to fit every nook and cranny of your house. Plus, as your collection grows, you can easily add on more racks. We also love the open display, which lets you clearly see each wine label (so you can spend less time searching and more time kicking back!). For more, visit nookwineracks.com. 2 TO BE WON VICTORINOX SWISSCLASSIC SANTOKU KNIFE, VALUED AT $99.95 SLICE AND DICE USING THE SAME TOOLS AS THE PROFESSIONALS Inspired by the Japanese kitchen knife, this Victorinox SwissClassic Santoku knife features a 17cm razor-sharp blade, an ergonomically designed handle…

DIGITAL DEMONISING ACCORDING TO THE LATEST RESEARCH, THE INTERNET MIGHT NOT BE SO BAD, AFTER ALL No need to lock away the wi-fi password, as it turns out. New research that flies in the face of panicky headlines about the terrible effects of technology on family life, suggests these devices can actually help bring families together. What’s that you say, I can let them play on the tablet? Yes, but you might need to do it with them. According to the Parenting for a Digital Future report, from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, engaging in digital media activities together such as watching movies and playing video games, and keeping in touch through mobile phone calls and messaging apps actually supports family connections. This disputes the current moral…

NACHOS MEATLOAF SERVES 6 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS 10 MINUTES STANDING) COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 1kg beef mince ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 red onion, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons chilli sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten 250g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 small avocado, diced 2 tablespoons lime juice ¾ cup grated tasty cheese ½ x 200g packet corn chips ½ cup sour cream, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 20cm round (base) springform pan. Line base and side with baking paper. 2 Finely chop ½ the coriander leaves. Place mince, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, chilli sauce, egg and finely chopped coriander in…

PEANUT BUTTER AND PRETZEL CHOC-CHUNK COOKIES MAKES 24 PREP 15 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 35 MINUTES 200g dark chocolate, chopped 75g butter, chopped 2 eggs ²/ ³ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder Extra 150g dark chocolate, chopped ½ cup smooth peanut butter 24 (1¼ cups) pretzels 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line 4 large baking trays with baking paper. 2 Place chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until frothy. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. Stir in flour and baking powder until well combined. Stir in extra chocolate. 3…

Keen on beating the kitchen crazies? Then our month of meals is the answer. With clever weekly planning and themed nights, there are more delicious variations to create flavoursome meals from Monday to Friday. We’ve also included some of our popular recipes from taste.com.au, so you can plan away knowing they’re already rated and loved by Aussie cooks. If you can, spend some time prepping ingredients and cooking ahead, and save yourself five days of dinnertime dread! WEEK 1 mince monday LAMBDHAL MAKHANI $1453 chicken tuesday STICKY CHICKEN WINGS WITH CARAMELISED ONION AND COCONUT RICE $10 40 wok it wednesday LEMONGRASS, CHILLI AND PORK STIR-FRY $16 52 throwback thursday BANGERS AND MASH WITH RED ONION GRAVY $13 85 fishy friday CREAMYTUNAAND PEAPASTABAKE $1984 mince monday LAMB DHAL MAKHANI SERVES 4…

What is it about mince that makes it so popular? It’s the number-one ingredient searched on taste.com.au, so we know that thousands of people are looking for inspiration every week. Mince is magic: you can’t overcook it, it absorbs flavours really well, is versatile and, with grocery prices rising, it’s a great-value option. For our Mince Makeovers, p24, we take familiar flavours and recipes, and re-imagine them for you. How about we make a goulash meatball pie? Or a Mexican meatloaf that becomes nachos. We take all that is great about a cheeseburger – pickles, mustard, special sauce – and stuff them into a cob loaf. And we introduce garlic bread to lasagne in a marvellous mash-up. If you’re more a spag bol household, you’ll love the baked version on…

MONKEY BUSINESS The combination of flavours in your Peanut Butter Banana Bread (October ’17, p32) was pure genius and on another level of deliciousness! Congratulations on 200 issues – much deserved… you clever little monkeys. Katherine Zombos, via email COOK THE COVER On a cool, miserable night, after a busy day at work, we were able to give the grocery shopping a miss and whip up a quick and comforting dinner – Easy Cheesy 2-minute Noodles (April ’18, p24) – straight from the pantry. Chloe Darragh, via email FRESH APPROACH Last year, I was diagnosed with cancer and, as a result, my diet had a complete overhaul. I had always loved flicking through food magazines but when I moved to eating a more plant-based diet, I found it harder…

PLANTER TO PLATE As fresh food gets increasingly expensive, one way to save money is to try growing some of your own. To help get your windowsill collection or vegie patch growing, check out our top tips and tricks 1 CHOOSE YOUR SPACE You don’t need acres of land or even a large garden to start a vegie patch. If you’re lacking in space, make the most of a small outdoor patio or balcony by growing your plants vertically or hanging planters from the ceiling or railings. Small pots, planters and even leftover ice-cream containers can also sit on sunny windowsills. 2 DECKED OUT To begin, stock up on planter boxes with drainage holes, good quality potting mix, fertiliser and a mix of seeds or seedlings. Every plant grows differently…

Fibre – the indigestible parts of plant food – does more than just keep our digestive system in working order. Eating a variety of plant-based foods can also improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and assist in the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer. Bowel Cancer Australia recommends eating five serves a day of non-starchy vegetables, plus grains and legumes. BY THE NUMBERS... JUNE IS BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 15,000 PEOPLE ARE DIAGNOSED with bowel cancer each year FREE SCREENING TEST for over 50s 90% OF CASES can be successfully treated if detected early EASY WAYS TO ADD MORE FIBRE TO YOUR DIET: Breakfast Add LSA, nuts or blueberries to your cereal or smoothie Lunch Use rye, wholemeal or grain bread, or add canned chickpeas or kidney beans…

Kim says: It’s simple to turn these three delicious recipes into ‘brinner’ (that’s brunch for dinner!): + FOR THE CORNBREAD WITH POACHED EGGS AND AVOCADO: Add 4 cooked chorizo-flavoured sausages and drizzle with a dressing of chopped parsley and coriander, lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. + FOR THE FENNEL AND BASIL BEANS ON RICOTTA TOASTS: Serve with grilled garlic and lemon-marinated lamb chops, and dollop with basil pesto or olive tapenade. + FOR THE ARRABIATA SCRAMBLE WITH CRISPY SALAMI: Omit bread and serve scrambled egg mixture on cooked brown rice. Top with diced avocado and red capsicum. Drizzle with green Tabasco sauce. CORNBREAD WITH POACHED EGGS AND AVOCADO SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES (PLUS 35 MINUTES STANDING AND COOLING) COOK 40 MINUTES 1¹/ ³ cups polenta 1 cup…

NUT-FREE CORIANDER AND CHILLI PESTO MAKES ½ CUP PREP 10 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 5 MINUTES 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons pepitas 1 cup firmly packed fresh coriander leaves 1 garlic clove, peeled, quartered 1 red chilli, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup vegetable oil 1 Place sesame seeds and pepitas in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat. Cool completely. 2 Place seed mixture, coriander, garlic, chilli and lemon juice in a small food processor. Process until almost smooth. With motor operating, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Continue to process until combined. Season with salt and pepper. NUTRITION: (per tablespoon) 932kJ; 23.3g fat; 2.7g sat fat; 2.5g protein; 1g carbs;…

BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH FISH & SEAFOOD SIDES, STARTERS AND LIGHT MEALS VEGETARIAN CHICKEN SOMETHING EXTRA SWEETS BEEF, PORK & LAMB MEAL PLANNER Recipes with this button are in our Budget Meal Planner, which is at the back of the magazine. THE COVER We know you love spag bol and a hearty family pie, so it seemed like a no-brainer to combine the two. Introducing the Spaghetti Bolognese Pie. Spaghetti Bolognese Pie…

RECIPE KNOW-HOW: We use Australian standard measures. In liquid measures, 250ml = 1 cup. Dry ingredients are measured in level 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup measures. 1 tablespoon = 20ml (note NZ, US and UK tablespoon = 15ml). 1 teaspoon = 5ml. We use 59g to 60g eggs. We use 1100-watt microwaves, unless otherwise specified. NUTRITION KNOW-HOW: Heart Friendly: low saturated fat, high fibre, lower sodium with heart-friendly fats. Desserts that are based on low-fat dairy without fruit/grain ingredients don’t need to be high fibre. Diabetes Friendly: low saturated fat, high fibre, lower sodium with lower GI carbs. Healthy: low saturated fat, less than 3000kJ and 800mg sodium per main meal. Vegetarian: no meat, fish or poultry but may contain eggs and/or dairy. Gluten Free: no…

BRAND NEW Our pantries and fridges are already packed with its relishes, chutneys and sauces, so it was music to our ears to hear Beerenberg has added more condiments to its Australian owned and made range. Slather the smoky Red Pepper & Chipotle Sauce, $6, over chicken wings and burger bases, or mix with extra virgin olive oil for a salad dressing with punch. The Asian Dressing & Dipping Sauce, also $6, goes well in stir-fries, as a dipping sauce for dumplings or as a marinade for meat. Find them at independent supermarkets. IT’S SAUCERY So you’ve mastered mince, conquered chicken and perfected pork, but don’t seem to have the same success with seafood? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, which is why Birch & Waite has created a new range…

CURRIED LENTIL AND COCONUT SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 40 MINUTES 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated 2 tablespoons korma curry paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup red lentils, rinsed, drained 400g can diced tomatoes 270ml can coconut milk ½ cup plain Greek-style yoghurt 2 teaspoons lime juice ¹/ ³ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 4 naan bread, warmed 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add the korma curry paste, ground cumin and ground coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. 2 Add…

A spreading revolution With less saturated fat than margarine Obela Hommus spread range $6 is great for spreading on sandwiches. There are three flavours to choose from including classic, wholegrain mustard and sweet beetroot. Available at Woolworths in the butter and margarine section. Visit obela.com.au. Easy does it McKenzie’s Soup Kits, $2.49, are perfect for those nights when you’re too busy to shop, let alone cook. With easy step-by-step instructions, each kit includes legumes and a stock seasoning sachet, so all you need to do is add your chosen protein and vegies. With four classic soup flavours to choose from, find them at Woolworths and independent supermarkets. Extra! Extra! If mild and hot chilli sauces don’t cut it for you, get your hands on ABC Extra Hot Chilli Sauce, $2.80…