Herbs, spices & Garlic

Indulge in silky smooth vanilla crème brûlée—crack through that golden caramel top and treat yourself to a classic dessert that never fails to impress.   Ingredients           2 cups heavy cream ½ cup whole milk ½ cup sugar (115g) 1 vanilla bean, scrape seeds 5 whisked egg yolks, ¼ teaspoon salt 12 teaspoons fine sugar for …

Enjoy a quick, easy, and healthy honey soy stir-fry chicken recipe packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a rich, savoury-sweet Asian-style sauce perfect for busy weeknight dinners.   Ingredients  600g chicken thigh, diced 4 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 6 tbsp soy sauce 5 tbsp honey 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 small capsicum, thick slices …

Savour juicy, tender lamb cutlets grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh, aromatic basil pesto—an easy, flavour-packed recipe ideal for gourmet dinners, BBQs, or Mediterranean-inspired feasts.   Ingredients           6 lamb cutlets 2 rashers of bacon, diced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 small red capsicum, sliced 3 Garlic cloves, crushed and chopped roughly 2 Shallots, …

Just a spud, some heat, and your favourite toppings stand between you and pure comfort on a plate!   Ingredients           2 whole washed potatoes 2 Tbsp butter 5 Tsp double dollop cream 6 Tsp soft blue cheese like gorgonzola Walnuts, to garnish Handful of steamed spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * …

Spice up your cauliflower side Ingredients           1 head cauliflower, cut into florets ¼ cup olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon cumin Pepper and salt to taste   Prepare           Preheat the oven to 220˚C. Line baking tray …

A simple recipe for pickling garlic clove to store for later use.   Ingredients         1 cup garlic cloves, peeled, cooked 2/3 cup water 1/3 cup white, red or cider vinegar 4 tbsps castor sugar 1 1/4 tsps salt 1/4 tsps mustard seeds pinch of chilli flakes (optional)    Prepare           In boiling …

Ingredients 2 small tomatoes, diced Spring onions Beans Spinach, handful, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cumin powder 7-8 eggs, whisked 100g sour cream Fresh Italian parsley leaves, to serve Salt & pepper to taste   Prepare           Heat oil in a large, oven-proof frying pan over high heat. Cook spring onions, beans and tomatoes …

Easy, throw together curry dish to keep you warm and full during the winter months. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup green curry paste 1 cup chicken stock 400ml can coconut milk 2 cups barbecued chicken, shredded 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup pumpkin, cubed 1/4 cup coriander leaves Cashews, roughly cut Rice, to serve Prepare   …

The mix of tangy and sweetness of this Davidson’s plum sauce will add an authentic Australian spark to your dessert or succulent meat dishes.   Ingredients Cooked squares of pork belly. Plum Sauce 500g Davidson’s plums, washed and diced 2 cups brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick ¾ cup water ½ tbsp unsalted butter Pinch of salt ¾ cup light red …

This quick and easy Mexican salad made ahead will turn your next meal into a fiesta.   Ingredients           1 1/2 cups of quinoa 2 1/4 cups water 1 green capsicum 1 cup black beans Punnet cherry tomatoes 1 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup coriander Chilli lime dressing 1/3 cup …