SWEET POTATO TOAST WITH HERBY BEANS

SWEET POTATO TOAST WITH HERBY BEANS

Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine Modern Australian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the topping:

  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed or finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp capers finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice optional)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 zucchini courgette
  • 1 can of cannellini beans drained

For the toast:

  • 1 large sweet potato orange kumara

Instructions
 

For the topping:

  • Mix everything except for the cannellini beans and zucchini ribbons together in a mixing bowl. The sweetener is optional - taste your dressing and see if it needs it. My lemons were new season, only just ripe and very tart, so some sweetener was essential to balance out the flavours.
  • Stir the cannellini beans through the dressing.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons with your zucchini, then add the ribbons to the bowl too. Give everything a good stir, ensuring the ribbons separate from each other and are all coated in dressing. Set aside to soften and soak up the flavours while you make your toast.

For the toast:

  • Slice your sweet potato lengthways, into pieces about 1cm (just under half an inch) thick. Trim the ends if necessary to allow the slices to fit inside your toaster for cooking.
  • Put the sweet potato slices in your toaster and let it do its thing, repeating the toasting cycle as many times as needed to reach a level of doneness you're happy with. Mine took four goes.
  • Once your toast is cooked, serve immediately with a big pile of herby beans and zucchini ribbons on top.
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Curried Cauliflower and Apple Soup

Curried Cauliflower and Apple Soup

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Indian, Modern Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium brown onion roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 large cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 1 large pink lady apple peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1.5 litres low salt chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey plus more to taste
  • 1/3 cup thickened cream

For Curried Apples Garnish

  • 1 pink lady apple
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cinnamon and cook a few minutes more.
  • Add the cauliflower, apple, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Purée the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth. (Alternatively, use a standard blender to purée the soup in batches.
  • Stir in the honey and heavy cream. Bring the soup to a simmer, and then taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and more honey. (For a sweeter soup, you'll need 2-3 tablespoons more honey). Keep the soup warm while you prepare the garnish.
  • For the Curried Apples garnish, toss the diced apples with the curry powder. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and top with a spoonful of curried apples.
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TOMATO, AVOCADO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD ON GRILLED GARLIC TOAST

TOMATO, AVOCADO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD ON GRILLED GARLIC TOAST

Course Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine Italian, Modern Australian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 in large baguette slicedhalf
  • 6 tablespoons roasted garlic oil
  • 3 to 4 heirloom tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 balls fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
  • leaves fresh basil and oreganofor topping

quick herb drizzle

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the grill on the highest setting. Once hot, place the bread cut-side down on the grates until golden brown and toasty. Remove from the grill and place on a large baking sheet. Drizzle the toast with the roasted garlic oil, about 3 tablespoons for each side. Layer on the sliced tomatoes and avocado. Liberally season the tomatoes and avocado at this point.
  • Add on the sliced red onion – as much or little as you’d like. Drizzle about half the herb dressing on now, then cover the top with pulled mozzarella. Drizzle the rest of the herb dressing on. Cover with the fresh basil and oregano leaves. A sprinkle more of salt and pepper if you’d like – and serve!

quick herb drizzle

  • Add the herbs, vinegar, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped. Stream in the olive oil until the mixture comes together.
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