Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Taste.com.au

My favourite scene from The Simpsons is Homer’s exasperation when he realises that his vegetarian daughter, Lisa, is never going to eat meat again. “Wait a minute, Lisa honey… what about bacon?” says Homer. – “No!” says Lisa. “Ham…??” – “No!!” Lisa yells. “Pork chops…???” – DAD!” screams Lisa. “Those all come from the SAME ANIMAL!!” “Hehehe. Yeah right, Lisa,” Homer mocks. “One wooonderful ‘magical’ animal.” This always cracks me up, not just because of Homer’s complete cluelessness, but because he’s so right! Pork really is one completely magical animal, and bacon, ham and pork chops are not even the half of it. Pulled pork, pork belly, rolled pork and pork crackling are right up there as wonders of the food world. And, don’t be scared healthy foodies: pork fillet…

Pulled pork is a favourite when added to a roll with coleslaw, but the sweet and tender shredded meat is a versatile ingredient which can be added to soups, stews and much more. Scotch fillet roast pork is the best cut to use for pulled pork. Simply place in a flameproof casserole dish, partially covered with liquid, then slow-cook in the oven on a low heat. Now you have a base for many different meals. Try it with nachos, pop it on pizza, add it to pasta or surprise your family with a new take on chilli con carne. • For more information, visit pork.com.au…

melt-in-your-mouth juicy, pork is the pick for a protein full of flavour. It’s easy to cook and with so many different cuts to choose from, the list of things you can do with it is endless – our cover recipe, with pork three ways, proves it! Welcome winter cooking in to your kitchen with pulled pork sliders, a roast with crackling, slow-cooked ragu or a pork and pineapple nacho bake (pictured right). For more ideas, go to pork.com.au. Start off with our sticky maple pork in a cob and you’ll be in the running for a whopping $5000 prize from Australian Pork! “I’m on the hunt for a generous serving of glossy pork belly, a neat bacon weave and crispy crackling.” matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES BY…

“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 one-pan creamy chicken with lemon & capers serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins 150g green beans 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil 4 chicken schnitzel, uncrumbed 400g baby coliban (chat) potatoes 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves 1 leek 250ml Philadelphia Cream for Cooking 3 fresh continental parsley sprigs 2 tbs baby capers 1 Place a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. 2 While the pan heats up, trim beans and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tsp water and cover with plastic wrap. Cook in the microwave on High for 3 minutes. 3 Once the pan is hot, add half the oil…

Heat 2 tsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook 200g chopped button mushrooms, ½ finely chopped red onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves for 3-5 minutes. Stir in 250g microwave brown rice and quinoa, ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, finely grated rind of 1 lemon, 2 tbs chopped roasted hazelnuts. Cook for 2 minutes. Blanch 4 large red cabbage leaves in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Dry leaves. Divide mixture among leaves. Fold into parcels. Secure with string. Steam for 5 minutes or until tender. Top with yoghurt and parsley. BEST OF JULY fruit apple gold kiwifruit lemon navel orange pear pink grapefruit pomegranate Seville orange vegies beetroot cabbage fennel leek pumpkin radish rhubarb silverbeet sweet potato herbs coriander rocket thyme…

boost your bowl with vibrant veg, plenty of aromatics and filling protein and you’ll help strengthen the immune system, aid digestion and more. Here are feel-good soups to love. One of the best things about winter has to be the food we all crave – with hearty, full-of-goodness, gorgeous umami soups at the top of the list. In our first Eat Real soup cookbook from the taste.com.au food team, we’re offering up truly super bowls. Loaded with veg and lighter on calories, these soups will satisfy the hunger and are packed with flavours to warm you up from the inside out. Enjoying a variety of different coloured vegetables each day is key to staying well and warding off winter colds and flus. These soups will help you stay on track.…

condensed milk bread & butter pudding  serves 8 | prep 15 mins (+ 30 mins soaking) | cooking 45 mins → 400g pkt butter brioche loaf → 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), coarsely chopped → 2 x 395g cans sweetened condensed milk → 500ml (2 cups) pouring cream → 8 eggs → 2 tsp vanilla extract burnt caramel sauce → 110g ( 1 /2 cup) caster sugar → 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) double cream 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a round 3L ovenproof dish. Trim ends of the brioche then use a serrated bread knife to cut into 1cm-thick slices. 2 Place the slices in the prepared dish, overlapping in a concentric circle pattern and sprinkling three-quarters of the chocolate between the layers as you go.…

Get your fix of gooey chocolate in mere minutes with a Kmart pie maker. Place 180g chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa) and 150g chopped unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until melted and combined. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. Whisk in 110g caster sugar, 50g plain flour and 4 lightly whisked eggs. Preheat pie maker. Pour about 1 /3 cupfuls of the chocolate mixture into each pie maker hole. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until a crust forms on the top of the puddings. Dust with cocoa powder. Serve with ice-cream and raspberries.…

Drinks editor Jane Thomson picks and pairs wines for entertaining. Wirra Wirra 2017 Church Block Cabernet Shiraz Merlot, $22 One of the most consistently good, widely available reds around, it’s a blend of 50 per cent cabernet, 37 per cent shiraz and 13 per cent merlot. Juicy, dark and rich, it’s perfect winter drinking. DRINK IT WITH slow-cooked beef ribs, lamb shank pies, lamb roast, vegetable gratin. Zilzie Estate 2017 Shiraz, $12 You’ll love the rich berry fruits, toasty vanilla notes and hint of spice in this shiraz from the NSW Riverina region. A solid performer at a great price, its soft, supple tannins make it a joy to drink. A wine that boldly punches above its weight. DRINK IT WITH rich hearty soups and braises, roasted vegetables. Angove Family…

Michelle Q How do I bring butter up to room temperature quickly? A lot of people think that when baking you can get the butter out of the fridge and just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to bring it up to room temperature. However, this has its flaws as butter heats from the inside out in the microwave. You end up with melted butter which cannot be whipped to light and fluffy – what you need for the best baking results. To do it quickly, and especially in winter when it’s colder, grate the butter onto a board or plate. The butter has more surface area and can soften faster, so you can start baking in no time. need a little help? If you have a…

Zucchini fritters The clever way to get the kiddies to eat their greens without the tears. How to: line a tin Learn how to line a cake tin like a bona fide member of the CWA. Lemonade scones One of our most loved and highly rated can be yours in 30 minutes. How to: freeze leftovers Say goodbye to freezer-burnt meals that could’ve fed the family. Chicken & mushroom risotto The perfect wintry dish with a step-by-step, silky success guide. How to: make coconut cream From a can of coconut milk, plus storage and other hacks.…

One of my favourite dishes is pork belly. Infusing with spices and slow-cooking results in super-moist meat packed with flavour. Simmer and reduce for a sticky-sweet sauce. Once you try my super-crispy crackling dippers you won’t want to stop! Michelle Southan let’s go! 1kg pork belly slices or rashers 100g ( 1 /2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) maple syrup, plus 1 tbs, extra 2 tbs soy sauce 3 whole star anise 3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cinnamon stick 2 tbs olive oil, plus extra, to brush 1 tbs sea salt flakes 100g streaky bacon, cut into 1cm-thick strips lengthways 18-20cm cob loaf Quke (baby cucumber) ribbons, spiralised carrot, sliced red chillies, fresh coriander sprigs and curly green…

Sticky Japanese salmon tray bake Maple syrup, soy sauce and mirin dress up this fish dish. “It was super quick and ridiculously easy. Definitely adding this one to the repertoire.” @DAISYCHAN0511 “Simple, quick and delicious. Loved the flavours of this quick-and-easy-to-prepare meal. A definite winner for both a weekday dinner and entertaining guests.” @68SAL Snickers pod pie Underneath there’s peanut butter filling and choc ganache. “Impressive without the effort. This dessert is so beautifully rich and decadent, and looks very impressive without the difficulty that goes with it.” @LOULUPREECE “Oh yeah, Snickers Pods are the best. This slice comes very close to being just as good.” @PAULAMOSES Chicken, barley & pancetta casserole Easy one-pan comfort food is what you need midweek. “This was delicious. Even my other half commented how…

The logic of the combination of pork and apples is undeniable. Despite its history, there’s no reason why you can’t swap apples for pears. Add spicy pineapple ketchup and it’s even better. For me, roasts are not complete without the right, often fruity, accompaniments – mint jelly with lamb, horseradish with beef, duck with cherries, venison with a Cumberland sauce of redcurrant jelly and orange, roast chicken with bread sauce. It’s probably my English childhood showing through; even though there’s definitely something missing if there’s no country plum sauce with crumbed lamb chops at a picnic. Noblest of all these combinations, however, is apple sauce or roast apples with a golden haunch of crunchy crackle-backed pork. Apples were one of the first trees domesticated and crossbred by our ancient ancestors…

Cumquats, or kumquats, are small citrus fruits that resemble an orange but are a lot smaller. The fruit originates in South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Unlike other citrus, they are best eaten cooked, skin and all – the peel being bitter and the flesh a little sour, making them just right for marmalade, jelly, syrups and drinks. choose Fruit that is plump, smooth, bright orange and firm. cook Poach in a spiced brandy syrup and serve with ice-cream or use them to make jam or marmalade. store Cumquats don’t have a long shelf life so eat them quickly if you can. They can be refrigerated for a few days in a sealable plastic bag. eat with • duck • Asian spices • sliced with vodka or gin over ice • winter salads • almond…

brazil nuts vs peanuts Brazil nuts have around 20 per cent more calories than peanuts and almost 50 per cent more fat (mainly mono- and polyunsaturated fats), but with those extra cals come over 75 times the selenium, three times the calcium and more zinc. Peanuts have almost twice the protein and vitamin E, as well as more than 10 times the folate. They do, however, have more than twice the natural sugars, so brazil nuts win if you’re on an ultra low carb diet. Ultimately, both are healthy options and variety is your best bet. Go for activated nuts for a more digestible option. Or if you like roasted, choose dry-roasted nuts as they won’t have been cooked in refined oils. winner: it’s a tie peas vs green beans…

It’ll take all your willpower not to surrender to the sweet smells of hot choc as it bubbles away in the slow cooker. But be patient and you will reap the rich and creamy rewards! Place 1L milk, 500ml thickened cream, 150g dark chocolate, broken into squares, 80g white sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 dried red chillies in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low, whisking occasionally, for 4 hours or until warmed and thickened. Serve with marshmallows, whipped cream and melted chocolate, with finely grated chocolate on top.…

Squeeze in a workout or help with homework because you’re #prepped! mediterranean salmon & prawn stew serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 40 mins 4 x 150g skinless salmon fillets 500g medium green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced, plus extra zest, to serve 1 tbs finely chopped fresh continental parsley 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 celery stick, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped 1 small fennel, trimmed, finely chopped 1 leek, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced 400g can baby roma tomatoes 1 long fresh red chilli, finely sliced 2 tbs baby capers, drained, plus extra, fried, to serve 4 anchovies, drained, finely chopped 125ml (½ cup) white wine 750ml (3 cups) Massel vegetable stock Crusty bread and small basil leaves, to serve…

northern thai noodle curry serves 4 | prep 10 mins | cooking 30 mins 1 tbs coconut oil 90g (1/3 cup) red curry paste 11/2 tsp ground coriander 11/2 tsp curry powder 1 tsp ground turmeric 270ml can coconut milk 8 (about 950g) chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, halved 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 250ml (1 cup) salt-reduced chicken stock 1 tbs brown sugar 3 tsp fish sauce 200g dried egg noodles 1 large lime Fresh trimmed bean sprouts, fresh coriander leaves and fried shallots, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the curry paste, ground coriander, curry powder and turmeric. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add half the coconut milk. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until…

from stir-fries to salads, curries and soup, noodles are the backbone of many flavoursome dishes from around the globe, and are produced from various flours and ingredients. We hit the local supermarket to help you navigate the oodles of noodles on offer, and we tell you our favourite ways to devour them. Pandaroo Bean Thread Vermicelli, $1.60 Vermicelli bean thread noodles, or glass noodles, are easy to prepare and fabulous served cold in salads with lots of shredded vegies, poached chicken and a zippy tamari dressing. Hakubaku Organic Soba, $3.05 Made from buckwheat, soba are an authentically slurpable noodle that are nutritious and have a nutty, earthy flavour. A popular Japanese dish is zaru soba, which is chilled noodles with a soy, mirin and dashi sauce. Obento Udon Noodles, $1.40…

BE THE CHANGE Founded to preserve heirloom seeds and ensure they’re grown organically, Seeds of Change also produces ready-made grains. For information and recipes, visit seedsofchange.com. BLOW HOT AND COLD The 470ml stainless steel Thermos Vacuum Insulated Food Jar keeps contents hot for seven hours or cold for nine. Use it for everything from soup to fruit salad. Visit thermos.com.au. SAY CHEESE Expertly crafted for generations from the milk of Holstein Friesian dairy cattle, Frico’s edam cheese is soft and creamy, and perfect on sandwiches. Visit mayers.com.au or frico.com. NOW YOU’RE COOKING The Smeg 600mm 16-function pyrolytic oven comes with a thermoseal feature to help maintain consistent, even cooking. With a large 79L capacity and five cooking levels, it’s ideal for busy cooks. Cool-door technology also means it’s safer, as…

rhubarb cakes with orange syrup makes 6 | prep 20 mins (+ 10 mins soaking) cooking 25 mins 2 rhubarb stalks 100g butter, chopped, at room temperature 100g (½ cup) caster sugar 1 tsp finely grated orange rind 2 eggs 200g (1 1 /3 cups) self-raising flour 125ml (½ cup) milk 2 tbs finely chopped toasted pistachios orange syrup 100g (½ cup) caster sugar 125ml (½ cup) fresh orange juice 1 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 6-hole 180ml ( 3 /4 cup) Texas muffin pan. Line the base of each hole with a circle of baking paper. Cut each stalk of rhubarb into 3cm lengths. Cut each piece lengthways into quarters. Arrange 6 rhubarb pieces in the base of each…

PULLED PORK SHEPHERD’S PIE  serves 4 | prep 30 mins (+ cooling ) | cook 4 hours 30 mins ½ tbs extra virgin olive oil \750g scotch fillet roast pork ½ brown onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 350g passata 1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tbs fresh oregano leaves 1 carrot, peeled, diced ½ cup frozen peas 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup grated cheddar sour cream mash 5 medium sebago potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup grated cheddar 1 Preheat oven to 160°C/180°C fan forced. Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Add pork. Cook, turning, for 10 minutes or until browned all over. 2 Add onion, garlic, passata, stock, fennel seeds and oregano. Cover…

tip 1 Pork rashers are the perfect pre-cut thickness for the long crackling croutons. If unavailable, cut a piece of pork belly into 2cm-thick strips. tip 2 Use a deep baking tray or dish to catch the oil under the crackling and to stop run-off into the oven. Don’t over-oil the rind – it won’t crisp up as well. tip 3 Cut bacon strips as evenly as possible to make weaving easier. Begin weaving slightly looser. Once the first few strips are woven, push the strips tighter together. tip 4 Brush the streaky bacon weave with the extra maple syrup then trim the uneven edges to neaten it up and make it rectangle. tip 5 Use a large serrated knife to cut flat across top of the cob to remove…

NEW VEG STAR Say hello to Fioretto, a new version of cauliflower with delicate white blossoms that looks – literally – good enough to eat. This versatile little number can be eaten raw or cooked, grilled or roasted. Dubbed the broccolini of the cauli family, Fioretto is in supermarkets until August. cook up a storm Synonymous with style, Smeg’s Stand Mixer, available in seven colours, makes an art form out of every meal. Visit smeg.com.au to see the range. FIZZY ferments Store-bought kombucha can be quite costly, and brewing and fermenting your own is a trying and time-consuming task. Thankfully, the team at Soda Press Co. and SodaStream have collaborated to bring kombucha right to the comfort of your home, sans scoby. Expertly crafted, Soda Press Co. Kombucha Syrup contains over…

thai slow cooker beef & sweet potato curry “When it’s cold outside, this comforting and hearty curry never fails to lift my spirits. The lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves are the secret ingredients that add a citrusy ray of sunshine to the rich coconut curry sauce.” Marion Grasby serves 4 | prep 10 mins | cooking 6 hours 15 mins 1 tbs vegetable oil 800g beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 4cm pieces 2 tbs Thai red curry paste 1 lemongrass stem, bruised 400ml can coconut milk 500g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 4cm pieces 3 kaffir lime leaves, plus extra, shredded, to serve 1½ tbs fish sauce 1 tsp finely shaved palm sugar Fresh coriander leaves, to serve Steamed rice, to serve (optional) 1 Heat the oil in a…

lentil love Lentils are a healthy addition to stews. They decrease the quantity of meat required, add a serve of veg and are full of dietary fibre. Unlike other dried legumes, lentils don’t require soaking before you cook. fibre full Barley contains an impressive 7g dietary fibre per cup cooked. It’s rich in soluble fibre (linked to reduced risk of heart disease) and insoluble fibre (helps maintain a healthy bowel). Parsley pesto is rich in vitamin K, which aids healthy blood clot formation and bone density. barley, chickpea & eggplant casserole with parsley pesto serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 40 mins 1½ tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 small (about 350g) eggplant, cut into 2cm pieces 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 large celery sticks, coarsely…

I love to eat pappardelle - it means “to gobble” in Italian. this would have to be a weakness of mine – when I see ragu on a menu I always order it. Winter is the greatest time to make and enjoy a hearty ragu, especially as night falls and the excitement of gobbling up the stew grows! Slow-cooking the lamb shoulder over a low heat makes the meat super soft and tender. I added a touch of pancetta for smokiness and saltiness, and red wine brings richness to the sauce. You can serve this on any pasta, but, as you now know, my favourite is pappardelle – the soft, thick ribbons can support the lamb and soak up loads of sauce. This dish freezes well. Shred the meat and…

caramel custard waffle bake with bananas serves 6 | prep 20 mins | cooking 45 mins 1 Preheat oven to 150°C/130°C fan forced. Lightly grease a 1.5L (6 cup) ovenproof baking dish with spray oil. 2 Place the brown sugar and 185ml (3/4 cup) of the cream in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat then simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 3 Lightly beat eggs in a bowl. Pour in milk, vanilla and remaining cream. Whisk until combined. Reserve 80ml (1/3 cup) of the caramel sauce. Gradually pour the remaining caramel sauce into the egg mixture and stir until combined. 4 Place prepared dish in a deep ovenproof baking tray and carefully strain the caramel custard over the base of the dish.…

here’s something therapeutic about shelling your own freshly picked peas. Kids also love opening up the pods to discover tender and sweet morsels hiding inside. Dwarf peas are a productive and nutritious vegie to grow at home and they don’t take up too much space. In as little as 11 weeks you can be adding homegrown peas to risotto, frittata, salad, soup and fritters. July is a great month to start sowing, so it’s time for a little gardening if you peas! step-by-step dwarf peas Grow dwarf shelling peas in a sunny, well-drained vegie patch. They do not require a trellis to climb on, however, a low 50cm-tall support can be beneficial. Before sowing, enrich the soil by digging in organic soil improver. Sow seed 25mm deep into damp soil,…