Author: Andy

Cherry, Roasted Chilli & Herb Salad

Cherry, Roasted Chilli & Herb Salad

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Servings: 4 as a side
Course: Entree, Platter
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 red chillies
  • 500 g fresh dark pitted cherries
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 cup ⁄2walnut halves toasted and roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1 ⁄2 tbsp. pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oven grill to high. Place chiles on a baking sheet; grill, turning as needed, until charred and tender, 4-5 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let sit 5 minutes.
  3. Discard stems, skin, and seeds from chiles; finely chop and transfer to a bowl.
  4. Add cherries, coriander, walnuts, oil, molasses, juice, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

You can make pomegranate molasses by reducing 2 cups of cranberry juice over a medium heat until around 1/2 cup remains - It will thicken more on standing, so don't over reduce.
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Nectarine and peanut chicken salad

Nectarine and peanut chicken salad

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Servings: 2
Course: Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1  skinless chicken breast
  • 50 g watercress
  • 2 nectarines
  • 8 g asparagus spears
1/2 cucumber
2 tomatoes or 10 cherry tomatoes
50sugar snaps
2 tablespoons chopped fresh corinader
  • 1/2 red chilli peppers chopped
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons oil
marinade
  • 40 ml soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • tablespoon juice and lemon zest of 1/2 lime
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  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
peanut sauce
  • 1 clove garlic  minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped chilli pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • juice and zest of 1/2 lime
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 100 g peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • black pepper and salt

Method
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl.
  2. Cut the chicken into thin strips, put in a clean bowl and toss with 3/4 marinade. Place in the fridge.
  3. Cut the nectarines into small pieces and toss with the rest of the marinade.
  4. Heat the coconut oil in a small saucepan, sauté the garlic and the ginger over low heat. Add the chili pepper and stir, pour coconut milk and bring to a boil. Combine with the rest of the ingredients and cook over low heat until the peanut butter has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the sugar snaps in salted water. Cut the tomatoes and the cucumber into small pieces.
  6. Preheat your grill pan to high heat. Rinse the asparagus under cool water and remove the woody stems. Drizzle with oil and grill for 10 minutes until soft.
  7. Grill the nectarines for 2-3 minutes or until light char marks appear, flip and grill another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Thread your chicken onto the skewers. Grill until the chicken is cooked through and light grill marks appear, turn from time to time so the meat doesn’t burn.
  9. Arrange the watercress on the plates, add cucumber, tomatoes and sugar snaps. Add the grilled asparagus and nectarines and top with the chicken. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce, add the chopped peanuts, chili pepper and fresh corinader. Enjoy!
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Peach Curd With Meringue Clouds

Peach Curd With Meringue Clouds

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Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs separated, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 medium peaches 1 pitted and chopped, 2 cut into 1/4-inch wedges, about 500g total
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons white rum
  • 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter cut into pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 90°C. Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium-high speed until frothy, about 1 minute. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, and beat until medium peaks form, about 5 minutes. Continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, 10–12 minutes.
  2. Transfer meringue to pastry bag and cut off tip so opening is 1/4" wide. Pipe four 3 1/4" rounds onto a grease proof-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake meringues until dry, firm, and peel easily off of baking sheet around 90–105 minutes. Turn off oven and let cool in oven with door slightly ajar.
  3. Meanwhile, pulse chopped peach in a food processor until smooth. Transfer peach purée to a small bowl.
  4. Toss peach wedges with 1 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. lime juice. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until peaches release their juices.
  5. Bring a medium pot of water to a simmer. Whisk rum, egg yolks, and remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup lime juice in a medium bowl. Place bowl over a pot of barely simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is foamy and thickens slightly, around 5 – 6 minutes. Whisk in butter a few pieces at a time, incorporating completely before adding more. Stir in peach purée and let cool slightly.
  6. Strain through a fine-sieve into a small bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface and chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  7. Gently break each meringue and divide among bowls. Spoon peach curd over and top with macerated peaches.

Notes

Do Ahead: Peach curd can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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MANGO CHEESECAKE JARS

MANGO CHEESECAKE JARS

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Servings: 3 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BISCUIT BASE
  • 100 g digestive biscuits
  • 40 g Butter melted
FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 150 grams cream cheese room temperature
  • 85 ml whipping cream full fat
  • 160 ml mango puree
  • 140 g melted white chocolate
  • 3/4 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups mango chunks
  • Mint leaves for garnishing
  • few drops of orange edible colour optional

Method
 

  1. Put the biscuits in a zip lock bag and crush the biscuits by rolling a rolling pin over it. Remove the crushed biscuits into a bowl and mix it with melted butter
  2. Put this biscuit mixture at the base of every jar. Press with a spoon while adding the crushed biscuits to the bottom of the jars. Refrigerate for 10 mins
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add the whipping cream to this mixture and continue beating until the whipping cream becomes fluffy. Add the mango puree and beat well until the ingredients are well combined
  4. Now, add the melted white chocolate to the mixture, beat well. Mix in the lemon juice and add colour if using
  5. Put this in a piping bag and pipe this mixture all around the sides of the jar making a well in the centre. Keep adding the mango pieces in the centre of the jars and the cream cheese mixture on the sides of the jar
  6. Once filled, tap the jars to remove any extra air bubbles. Top the jar with some more mango pieces and some mint. Refrigerate for 2 hours and enjoy!
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CORN, ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

CORN, ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

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Servings: 8 patties
Course: Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels cooked
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 Tbsp warm water
  • 5 Tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 6 Tbsp plain yogurt or sour cream or vegan alternative
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3 tsp dried dill
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Chives chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed with warm water, mix well, and set aside (in the fridge) for about 10 minutes until it is well combined and a gel has formed.
  2. Rise asparagus and trim the woody ends off. Cut the ends off the zucchini and rinse.
  3. Run the asparagus and zucchini through the food processor with the shredding blade attachment.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded asparagus and zucchini, corn (thawed if using frozen), flour, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and flax egg. Stir to combine.
  5. Spread a thin layer of coconut oil on a large saute pan then place over medium heat.
  6. Form cakes with your hands and place on saute pan. Make the fritters as thin as possible; this will make them crispy. Use your spatula to flatten once on the pan.
  7. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine vegenaise, garlic, dill, and lemon juice and stir until well combined. Top your fritters with this delicious sauce, chopped chives, and fresh or dried dill.
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Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salad

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Servings: 4
Course: Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large round watermelon slices, each cut into 4 triangles (so 8 triangles)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 punnet of grape tomatoes quartered
  • 120 g of fresh mozzarella balls cut in half or sliced
  • a bunch of fresh basil leaves
  • balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill or fry pan to medium heat.
  2. Brush both sides of each watermelon triangle with olive oil and season all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Add a drizzle of honey over each triangle and place them on the grill, grilling each side for about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove and add a little more honey if desired.
  5. Assemble salads by placing 2 watermelon triangles on each plate, then cover with a sprinkle of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves.
  6. Add some salt and pepper on top, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve!

Notes

Balsamic Glaze is available in our store. However if you want to make it add 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to a pan, bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer until reduced by 3/4. The glaze will thicken further once removed from the heat.
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Tomato-Basil Jam

Tomato-Basil Jam

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Course: Breakfast, Entree
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.2 kg ripe tomatoes peeled
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin

Method
 

  1. Seed, core, and finely chop tomatoes. Measure 3 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes; place in a 6- to 8-quart stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy pot. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Measure 3 1/3 cups tomatoes; return to pot. Stir in lemon juice and basil.
  2. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of the sugar and the pectin; stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon.
  3. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized 250ml jars, leaving a 1cm headspace and seal while hot.
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Oysters with Chorizo Crumb & Tomato, Chilli & Coriander Salsa

Oysters with Chorizo Crumb and Tomato, Chilli & Coriander Salsa

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Servings: 2
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh oysters
  • 1 cured chorizo sausage from the deli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
  • 1 vine-ripened tomatoes seeded and finely diced
  • 1 French shallots finely chopped
  • 1 small red chillies seeded and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Lime wedges to serve

Method
 

  1. Finely chop (or crumble) the chorizo sausage - you might need to peel the skin off first. Place the chorizo crumb in a cold non stick pan and set over a medium heat. Allow to cook until the chorizo has released its oils and crisped a little. You may n need to add some oil to help it along. Remove from heat and allow too cool.
  2. Remove the oysters from their shells. Wash the shells in hot water, then pat dry. Replace the oysters and cover with a damp cloth in the refrigerator.
  3. Put the tomato, shallots, chilli and coriander in a bowl and mix together well. Stir in the lime juice, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Put a teaspoon or so of the chorizo crumb on each oyster and top with a teaspoon of salsa.
  5. Serve with lime wedges for extra juice.
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Author Posted on Categories Seafood

Pan-fried & raw asparagus with goats curd & beetroot

Pan-fried & raw asparagus with goats curd & beetroot

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Servings: 2
Course: Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10 spears bunch asparagus washed
  • 100 g cooked beetroot
  • 150 g goat's curd (or use goat's cheese ricotta or cottage cheese)
  • baby salad leaves to decorate
For the dressing
  • 70 ml grapeseed oil plus 2 tsp extra for grilling the asparagus
  • 1/4 zest orange plus 30ml juice
  • 20 g pine nuts lightly toasted

Method
 

  1. First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jug, whisk the oil, orange zest and juice lightly, then add the pine nuts and set aside.
  2. Hold the asparagus at the base and just below the tip, then snap in two – you will feel a natural breaking point where the asparagus becomes a little woody. Save the woody bases for soups or stocks.
  3. Shred four spears of asparagus using a mandolin (or slice lengthways with a vegetable peeler). Repeat the process with the cooked beetroot. Put the shaved asparagus in a bowl of cold water and set side.
  4. Heat a frying pan or skillet over a high heat until hot. Coat the remaining six whole pieces of asparagus with the oil and place in the hot pan, moving them around in the pan, and season with a few pinches of sea salt. Allow the asparagus to brown, then remove, draining off any excess oil.
  5. Put the roasted asparagus on the plate, then add dollops of the curd. Drain the raw asparagus, then layer it over the curd with the slices of cooked beetroot. Stir the dressing and drizzle over the dish. Add some baby salad leaves to decorate, if you like.
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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Mustard Sauce

Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Mustard Sauce

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Servings: 4 as a main
Course: Entree, Main Dish, Platter
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 3 inch chicken breasts pounded to ½thickness and cut into strips
  • Brine/Marinade
  • 1 cups ½coconut milk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
Coating
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cups ½rice flour
  • 3 cups coconut unsweetened shredded
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • tsp ½chili flakes
  • salt to taste
sauce
  • 3/4 cup mango pieces
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons mustard dijon or stoneground
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients mentioned under brine/marinade and add the chicken strips to it. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
  2. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 200°C. Set a cooling rack on a baking sheet and spray or brush with oil.
  3. Now start by creating an assembly line of ingredients. You will need three wide mouthed bowls or plates for this. In the first bowl or plate place rice flour. In the second bowl season eggs with salt and whisk them with Sriracha and 2 tablespoons water. In the third bowl, place shredded coconut seasoned lightly with salt and chili flakes.
  4. Start by dipping each strip first in the flour, then egg, making sure to shake off any extra egg and finally crust it with the shredded coconut mixture. Place the strip on the greased cooling rack. Repeat this till all the strips have been coated.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes till cooked through, turning halfway through. Place under the griller for the last 2-3 minutes till the tenders are golden brown.
  6. Serve these baked coconut chicken tenders with mango mustard dipping sauce.
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