Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i Taste.com.au

for me, there’s something about diving winter temperatures that releases the hibernating bear within. I can be go-go-go all day, then by night, from the moment I step in the door, the electric blanket’s calling. All I dream of is delectably nourishing dishes, ready in a thrice. And all l want is a belly full of great food, so I can get down to the business of snuggling deep under the covers, in the ‘cave’. If this is you too, then you’ve come to the right place! In fact, I doubt if we’ve ever had a winter issue with so many mind-blowing dishes that are ready in double-quick time – from tray bakes to winter salads, healthy one-pots, to cosy dinners, literally on the table in 10 minutes! (I am…

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everyone wants curry in a hurry! tray bakes are trending massively for winter nights in say hello to Insta’s new smash hit snack! three-ingredient crème brûlée flowers you had us at three ingredients! Flower power never looked so cute! Pretty pastries are yours with custard, sugar and frozen pastry. makes 18 | prep 10 mins | cooking 25 mins 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, just thawed 185ml ( 3 /4 cup) double thick vanilla custard 55g ( 1 /4 cup) caster sugar 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Lightly grease an 18-hole mini muffin pan. Use an 8cm flower-shaped cutter to cut out 9 flowers from each sheet of pastry. 2 Gently press pastry flowers into the prepared pans (don't press the pastry all the way in – the…

“Make each minute count and you’ll be eating in no time! It doesn’t have to be stressful either, just follow our easy instructions.” Michelle Southan Stop the clock! We show you how to prep and cook a dinner in just 10 minutes – such as this amazing meatball bake. cheesy gnocchi & chorizo meatball bake serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins 1 red capsicum 1 red onion 1 tbs olive oil 3 fresh chorizo sausages 400g btl red wine and garlic pasta sauce 500g pkt fresh gnocchi 100g (1 cup) grated three cheese mix Fresh continental parsley leaves, to serve 1 Boil the kettle and heat a deep ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Preheat grill on high. 2 While pan and water heat up, deseed capsicum. Slice…

lean & light Certain cuts of pork are extremely lean and relatively low in calories, making it a great protein choice for those watching their weight. Team with high fibre and protein black beans to make it satisfying. Being low GI, black beans also help stabilise blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol. Load it with a rainbow of vegies, all with unique plant pigments and disease-fighting properties. low-cal super veg Firm tofu works well in curries as it absorbs all the flavours. It’s also a complete protein source for vegetarians and vegans, containing 12g protein per 100g serve and the equivalent calcium to a glass of milk (if set with calcium). Keep the overall and saturated fat content down by using reduced-fat coconut milk combined with stock. Up the vegies…

VEGAN SHEPHERD’S PIE serves 4 | prep 35 mins | cooking 40 mins 1 small cauliflower, cut into large florets 4 sebago (brushed) potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 80g dairy-free spread 1 tbs olive oil 1 leek, white part only, chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 200g small button mushrooms, halved 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 400g can crushed tomatoes 1 tbs Massel Beef Style Stock Powder 100g (1/2 cup) tri-colour quinoa, rinsed 500g Kent pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes 80g baby spinach Micro herbs, to serve 1 Thickly slice the cauliflower florets. Place potato and cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 12 minutes or until very tender. Reserve 12 pieces of the cauliflower. Add 50g spread to…

Bistro-style dishes are luxurious and warming for winter. as a busy working mum, one-pot meals and dinners that can be popped into the oven while you do five other things, are the best meals ever. With the months getting cooler, slow cooking is my go-to, and this creamy chicken works for the whole family. You couldn’t ask for more perfect partners to chicken and cream than speck (or bacon). Leek and mushrooms work well too – the flavour combo is so tasty. Although it’s creamy, it isn’t too rich as the liquid comes out of the chicken and mushrooms during the cooking process, thinning down the sauce and packing it full of flavour. Shred the chicken off the bone and toss through the pasta for the kids or even serve…

Simple, honest, home-style food is at the heart of rural Australian cooking. With each treasured recipe comes a tale of life on the land. Farmers around the country are battling one of Australia’s worst ever droughts. They’re struggling to feed livestock, irrigate crops, pay the bills and care for their families – all while feeding us, the people of Australia. In a bid to help our hardworking farmers, a collective of chefs, cooks and foodies have created a cookbook to help raise money – the total is more than $80,000 so far! All profits after printing go towards practical assistance for farmers and their communities. These recipes and their beginnings come from people empowered with the knowledge of the farmer’s place and their land. cheesy potato bake I was born…

sticky date golden syrup dumplings  serves 4 | prep 15 mins (+ 10 mins cooling) | cooking 25 mins → 200g fresh Medjool dates, pitted, coarsely chopped → 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar → 100g butter, chopped → 225g (1 1 /2 cups) self-raising flour → 1 tsp mixed spice → 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) milk → 1 tbs golden syrup → Double cream, to serve 1 Place dates and 185ml ( 3 /4 cup) water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Transfer to a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. Roughly mash with a fork. 2 Combine the brown sugar, half the butter and 500ml (2 cups) water in a large saucepan or stock pot. Stir over a low heat…

party nibbles Patties is serving up something mighty tasty and a little bit gourmet for your next big gathering. Made with a delicious combo of Aussie eggs, cheddar, bacon and chives (that’s it – no nasties!) Patties Quiches are then baked in golden, flaky pastry. Your guests won’t be able to tell you picked them up from the freezer aisle at the supermarket, for $8 per pack of 12. RICE, RICE BABY If you’ve listened to our Eat Real Unwrapped podcast, you’d know we support natural carb consumption. SunRice offers a new, healthier alternative to products with carbs. Their Low GI White Rice uses a variety of long grain rice called Doongara, which is exclusively Aussie grown. It has a naturally lower glycemic index to keep you energised long after…

Peanut butter could well be the pantry’s versatility champion, but if you’re allergic you’re missing out on a whole world of nut-related chow! Enter nut spreads. Cashew, almond, pistachio, brazil nut and more. Are they all they’re cracked up to be? We hit the supermarket to find out. Naturals By Melrose 100% Cashew Spread, $7 All cashew and no nasties, including no hydrogenated oils or trans fats. This little jar is a fast track to increased your magnesium intake and it rivals peanut butter in terms of taste. SunButter Sunflower Butter, $6.99 Free of the top eight allergens, non GMO and made from roasted sunflower seeds, this butter has a distinctive savoury note. We’re nuts about using it in dressings, marinades, satays and dips. Mayver’s Almond, Brazil Nuts & Cashew…

Slow-cooked smoky beef with cheesy herb twists Delicious – family still talking about it three days later! “Absolutely delicious and reasonably easy. The cheese twists are fiddly, but worth it. This will be a regular in our house.” @ELIZY “My husband says that this is the best thing I have ever cooked. It was delicious!” @TERRY2 Salted caramel tiramisu The caramel sauce was to die for. Don’t skimp on anything! “This is just beautiful. l thought that all those ingredients were too much, it weighed a ton when finished but overnight was the secret. Looking forward to making it again.” @BOMBAZEEN “Yum is all I can say. Very indulgent and impressive for a dinner party.” @MELPZING Creamy chicken & risoni tray bake This easy one-pan is loved by the whole…

Make June weeknights feel as free and easy as a summer Saturday with a speedy salmon tray bake. Just six minutes marinating in yoghurt and curry paste is all it takes to transform the fish into an Indian-flavoured inspiration! With ingredients like microwave rice and frozen peas, and minimal prep it’ll be on the table in 25 minutes. turmeric chilli fried egg bowl serves 4 | prep & cooking 17 mins 21 /2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 x 150g pkts kale leaf & spinach mix 425g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 1 /2 tsp ground turmeric 1 /4 tsp dried chilli flakes 4 eggs 200g grape tomatoes, sliced 1 /2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 /2 cup fresh…

The French have pot-au-feu, Spain has paella and Malaysia has satay. Wales, however, has a choice of national dishes limited really to toasted cheese known as Welsh rarebit and the Glamorgan sausage – a fried vegetarian sausage-like snack of cheese, leeks and breadcrumbs. It’s not that Wales has a shortage of wonderful ingredients. It’s just that theirs was a fiercely peasant cuisine built on herding, dairy and limited vegetables, according to a reading of the early texts. Cows were prized for their milk, and cattle seen as a measurement of wealth, so dairy products were the core of the Welsh diet. In fact, the Celts were among the first to become famous for making butter and cheese to preserve excess milk. A Welsh chaplain recorded in 1188 that the peasantry…

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Wrap each carrot of a bunch of baby carrots with a prosciutto slice. Place on a baking paper-lined tray. Spray with oil. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, stir1 /4 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp fish sauce, 2 tsp tamarind puree and 2 tbs water in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 2 whole star-anise. Simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly. Serve carrots drizzled with tamarind caramel and sprinkled with chilli flakes. BEST OF JUNE fruit custard apple fuji apple lemon mandarin nashi pear navel orange quince rhubarb vegies beetroot broccoli celeriac celery fennel Jerusalem artichoke parsnip pumpkin sweet potato herbs bay leaf rosemary thyme…

jerusalem artichoke vs parsnip Looking to boost your gut health? Jerusalem artichoke is the winner because it’s a rich source of prebiotic fibre that supports our microbiome. But this also makes it a red-flag vegetable for anyone on a low FODMAP diet. Parsnip has twice the calcium of Jerusalem artichoke, but almost twice the natural sugars and less protein. Both are healthy options and variety is your best bet. winner: Jerusalem artichoke macaroni cheese vs margherita pizza Recipes vary but margherita pizza typically has close to double the calories of macaroni cheese, as well as over twice the fat and sugar and over six times the salt. But with those extra cals comes over three times the protein and potassium, and over twice the calcium, as well as more fibre.…

beef casserole with bacon & leek dumplings serves 6 | prep 30 mins | cooking 3 hours 30 mins 2 tbs olive oil 1.8kg beef gravy or chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 4cm pieces 1 brown onion, cut into thin wedges 2 carrots, peeled, halved, thickly sliced 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced 1/2 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 fresh thyme sprigs 2 fresh bay leaves 2 tbs white spelt flour 250ml (1cup) red wine 250ml (1cup) beef stock 400g can crushed tomatoes bacon & leek dumplings 2 tbs olive oil 2 middle bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped 1/2 leek, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced 175g brussels sprouts, quartered 235g (11/2 cups) white spelt flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves 100g butter,…

Loaded with bacon, broccoli and a tangy mustard dressing. indian-spiced roasted cauliflower serves 4 | prep 10 mins | cooking 30 mins 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 3 /4 tsp sea salt flakes Pinch of ground turmeric 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle (optional) 1 (about 600g) cauliflower, trimmed, cut into florets Raita or natural yoghurt, to serve Fresh mint leaves, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Combine the cumin, coriander, salt and turmeric in a mortar. Pound with a pestle until coarsely combined. 2 Place the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking tray. Sprinkle with the spice mixture and drizzle with oil. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, for 30 minutes or until golden and tender. 3 Drizzle…

mixed berry & doughnut cobbler serves 6 | prep 10 mins | cooking 45 mins 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 23cm (1.25L) shallow baking dish. 2 Combine berries, apple, sugar, hazelnut meal and cinnamon in a large bowl then spoon into prepared dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until apples have softened slightly. Level surface. Arrange doughnuts on top, cut-side down, slightly overlapping. 3 Bake for 20 minutes or until apple is tender. Remove from oven and set aside for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with thickened cream.…

Bremerton 2017 Tamblyn Cabernet Shiraz Malbec Merlot, $18 A luscious and vegan-friendly blend of four red varieties, this offers instant warmth and comfort. Cabernet sauvignon provides the framework, shiraz adds red berries, malbec gives it a perfumed lift and intense colour, and merlot rounds out the palate. DRINK IT WITH stews, braises. Vasse Felix 2016 Filius Cabernet Sauvignon, $28 This medium-bodied cabernet from Margaret River is given the va-va-voom treatment with a little malbec to create a satisfying style. It’s brimming with blackcurrants and black cherries, and a smidge of mocha. DRINK IT WITH chargrilled meats, hearty soups. TarraWarra 2016 Estate Chardonnay, $28 Let this floaty, voluminous Yarra Valley chardonnay ease your winter chills with its promise of summer’s ripe white peaches. Lemon zest and tangy grapefruit are in abundance…

REAL DEAL Embrace the authentic taste of Panda Brand Oyster Sauce for your stir-fries and stews.Visit lkk.com. INDIAN TONIGHT Too tired to cook? One of India’s most popular dishes has been made for you. Simply heat and serve with rice.Visit coles.com.au. HEALTHY CHOICE Basmati rice is considered a super grain because it’s low GI and therefore good for sustained energy. Tilda’s steamed basmati rice only takes two minutes to heat so it’s also convenient. Visit tilda.com. STOCK UP Low in sodium but big on flavour, Massel’s certified organic liquid stocks are all-Australian, vegan-friendly and now in new-look packs. Visit massel.com.au. MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Satisfy a sweet tooth with European desserts inspired by French royalty. The range includes Hazelnut Semifreddo, Meringue Semifreddo and Tiramisu Semifreddo. Visit louisandmarie.com.au. For all advertising…

double down Renowned coffee brand L’OR has joined forces with Dutch design giant Phillips to take your at-home coffee experience to the next level. For the caffeine-committed, the capsule machine offers a double spout, able to draw two espresso at once. L’OR Barista crafts cafe-quality coffee with bold flavour. From spicy to delicate, floral to nutty, there is a combination to suit every coffee palate. The new machine boasts an elegant design, heats up for use in just 25 seconds and is valued at $249. Visit lorbarista.com. gold standard Whatever you’re baking, the new Rose Gold Bakeware range from Wiltshire offers nine sizes and shapes, valued at $103. It’s non-stick, free from PFOA and PTFE nasties, and is dishwasher safe. Each pan has handy measurement markings so you will always…

cook & win! Get braising for a chance to win a Thermomix TM5 appliance and accessories. For details, see page 15. tip 1 Save time and make the beef ahead. Once cool, cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, gently heat in oven then follow recipe from step 3. tip 2 Don’t leave the ravioli to drain for too long. If it still has a little water clinging it will be easier to separate the ravioli and toss through the passata. Toss gently to avoid breaking them. tip 3 Toasting the breadcrumbs in a frying pan until golden and sprinkling over the top before serving gives your bake extra crunch. Cooking them in the pan after the bacon will…

R N' BRIE Researchers in Switzerland recently undertook a study to observe how sound waves impact the flavour of ripening cheese. Over six months, 22-pound wheels of emmental boogied to Mozart, Led Zeppelin and A Tribe Called Quest. After months of round-the-clock melodic stimulus, a blind taste test revealed that the wheel exposed to hip-hop had the most unique and fruity taste profile. So, cheese has a taste in music? You feta brie-lieve it! FEED APPEAL Be part of something great by helping feed those less fortunate in Australia. Feed Appeal is launching nationally this month and all money raised will go to community grants to feed those who need it most. Get involved via supporting partners such as Woolworths, Newman’s Own Foundation and FareShare. For details, head to feedappeal.org.au.…

never underestimate the power of a well-stocked pantry, fridge and freezer. You can transform just a handful of seemingly simple ingredients into a delicious dish. I am tirelessly curious about pantries, freezers and fridges – the nerve centre of the kitchen. I’ve spied oodles of oddly shaped pasta, canisters of pulses and thousands of grains, and pondered just how many types of pickles are reasonable (23 jars in my kitchen at last count!). Staples will not only save you money in the long run, but allow you to whip up magical creations with humble ingredients, such as dried lentils, peanut butter, miso and sausages. Supplemented with a few fresh additions and your meals will pack a serious palate punch. Stock your freezer well and weeknight dinners will always be a…

From most maligned to menu superhero, brussels sprouts have come a long way. The bad rap came from overcooking them. With proper treatment, these unlikely flavour bombs will top the vegie list. choose Small sprouts with tightly packed deep green leaves. cook Go with the five minute rule! Shred, fry, saute and lightly steam. Eat raw or separate the tiny leaves and shallow-fry until crisp. store In an airtight container. Brussels sprouts are best eaten within a few days of purchase. eat with • roast chicken • blue cheese • citrus • dried chilli • bacon • balsamic vinegar • butter • smoked almonds…

bread & butter pudding with honey-nut crumble serves 8 | prep 25 mins (+ 15 mins soaking) | cooking 1 hour 5 mins 300g (8 slices) Helga’s Gluten Free Wholemeal bread 40g butter, at room temperature 4 eggs 2 tbs honey, plus extra, to serve 625ml (21/2 cups) milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 50g ( 1/3 cup) dried cranberries, chopped Natural yoghurt and raspberries, to serve (optional) honey-nut crumble 85g ( 1 /3 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tbs flaked natural almonds 1 tbs mixed seeds (pepitas & sunflower) 1 tbs honey 30g cold butter, coarsely grated ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cardamom 1 tbs coconut flour 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Lightly spread slices of bread with butter. Cut each slice into 4 triangles.…

Your new winter pud. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 1.5L soufflé dish. Separate 3 eggs. Whisk together 3 /4 cup white sugar and 1 /3 cup self-raising flour. Make a well in centre. Add 1 cup milk, 60g melted, cooled butter, egg yolks, 1 /3 cup passionfruit pulp, 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Beat egg whites until firm peaks form. Fold through batter. Pour into prepared dish. Place in a deep roasting pan. Pouring enough boiling water into pan to reach halfway up side. Bake for 40 minutes or until top feels firm. Set aside for 5 minutes. Serve with cream, extra passionfruit pulp and icing sugar.…

Turn the classic cocktail into cake with a kick. It’s spiked with instant coffee and liqueur, and topped with choc-coated beans. espresso martini baked cheesecake serves 12 | prep 20 mins (+ overnight chilling) | cooking 1 hours 15 mins 250g pkt chocolate ripple biscuits 100g butter, melted, cooled 2 tbs instant coffee granules 2 tbs Kahlúa liqueur 750g cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped 300g sour cream, at room temperature 3 eggs, at room temperature 140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar Whipped cream, to serve 20g chocolate-coated coffee beans, chopped (optional) kahlúa & coffee syrup 1 tsp instant coffee granules 1 tbs boiling water 60ml (¼ cup) Kahlúa liqueur 55g (¼ cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan forced. Invert the base of a…

baby leaf spinach is a popular vibrant green addition to salads, pasta, quiche and pizza, as well as being ideal to include in nutritious smoothies. The delicious leaves have a lovely nutty flavour and smooth texture, and they’re also low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals. Grow baby leaf spinach at home, so you can pick handfuls of this versatile veg to add to any meal. step-by-step baby spinach Baby leaf spinach can be grown in a vegie patch or in pots, in either full sun or part shade. In a vegie patch, enrich the soil first by digging in some organic soil improver or use a good-quality potting mix when growing baby leaf spinach in a pot. Sow seed 10mm deep direct where the plants are to…

banoffee toad in the hole  serves6 | prep 10 mins (+ 5 mins cooling) cooking 30 mins 200g (1 1 /3 cups) plain flour 100g ( 1 /2 cup) caster sugar 11 /2 tsp baking powder 330ml (1 1 /3 cups) milk 3 eggs, lightly whisked 1 tsp vanilla extract 380g can Nestlé Caramel Top‘n’Fill 2 tbs warm water 100g good-quality milk chocolate, broken into pieces 2 bananas, peeled, sliced in half lengthways Icing sugar, to dust Double cream and caramel sauce, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Lightly grease a 2L (8 cup) baking dish with melted butter. 2 Use a balloon whisk to whisk flour, caster sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk to…