Innholdsfortegnelse for 2412 i Better Homes & Gardens Specials

FROM THE EDITOR If that sounds familiar, this special issue is for you. With a well-stocked pantry, five ingredients and just 30 minutes or less you can get all these meals on the table. Which gives you more time to spend on the things you love (or, let’s face it, need) to do. Five ingredients doesn’t mean you’re skimping on flavour - we’ve included a guide to creating an umami-packed pantry to make sure every dish is both quick and tasty. We’ve got family dinners covered - take a look at our Quick Chicken and Speedy Seafood features for starters - as well as a few stop-gap staples including 5 ways with toast (p.18), pizza (p. 52) and mac ‘n’ cheese (p. 66). I’ve always got a packet of puff…

SAUSAGE, SWEET POTATO, AND KALE FRITTATA 30 mins Makes 6 servings 225g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces½ tsp salt2 tsp olive oil2 chicken sausages, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1.5cm pieces2 cups chopped fresh kale½ cup coarsely chopped onion8 eggs, lightly beaten¼ tsp black pepper STEP 1 In a medium saucepan cook sweet potato in enough boiling, lightly salted water to cover, 5 to 7 minutes or just until tender. Drain; season with ¼ tsp of the salt. STEP 2 Meanwhile, preheat grill. In a 25cm oven-proof frypan with flared sides heat oil over medium-high. Add sausage; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add kale and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked potatoes.…

CHICKEN BLACKENED PAN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS 20 mins Cook 20 Mins Serves 4 FROM THE PANTRY 3 Tbsp vegetable oil¼ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper STEP 1 In a 30cm nonstick frying pan heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place barbecue spice blend in a shallow dish. Dip chicken into spice blend to coat. STEP 2 Cook chicken in hot pan about 6 minutes or until deep golden brown. Turn and cook 6 to 8 minutes more or until done. STEP 3 Meanwhile, cook green beans according to package directions. (If using fresh green beans, cook in boiling water 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender; drain.) Remove chicken from frying pan. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to pan. Add cooked green beans. Cook, without…

GRAINS ARTICHOKE, TOMATO, AND CHICKEN BOWLS 30 mins Makes 4 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 680g total)2 punnets cherry tomatoes170g jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained½ cup Greek vinaigrette450g pouch microwavable brown rice and quinoa blend STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan. In a 25cm ovenproof frypan heat 1 Tbsp of the oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to frypan. Cook 4 minutes until browned on bottom. Turn chicken and transfer frypan to oven. Bake about 6 minutes or until done. STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 25cm non-stick frypan heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until they begin to char and release their juices. Remove from heat; stir in artichoke hearts and ¼ cup of…

MEAT-FREE TIKKA MASALA PANEER, CAULIFLOWER, AND PEAS 30 mins Serves 4 FROM THE PANTRY 1 Tbsp olive oil STEP 1 In a 25cm non-stick frypan, heat oil over medium-high. Add paneer and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally. STEP 2 Add sauce and cauliflower to frypan. Add about 2 Tbsp water to each empty jar; add lid and shake. Pour into frypan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until cauliflower is tender,* stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook, covered, 2 to 4 minutes more. STEP 3 Meanwhile, heat naan according to package directions. Serve paneer mixture with naan. EXPLORE ADDITIONAL INDIAN SAUCE OPTIONS, SUCH AS BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE OR VINDALOO SAUCE, TO REPLACE THE TIKKA MASALA. PEAS HAVE A SURPRISING…

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD 15 mins Preparation time 15 minutesServes 6 Preheat griller. Slice a 500g loaf Italian bread into thick slices and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Stir together 75g softened butter; 2 tsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; and ⅛ tsp each salt and black pepper. Spread mixture onto each bread slice. Grill 10cm from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Grill 1 to 1½ minutes more until cheese is melted and lightly browned. WATERMELON, FETA, AND MINT SALAD 30 mins Preparation time 30 minutes Serves 6 In a large bowl combine 4 cups 2.5-5cm chunks seedless watermelon; 125g feta cheese, coarsely crumbled; ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn…

AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TURNOVERS 15 mins Preparation time 15 minutesMakes 12 turnovers 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed⅓ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread3 Tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts1 egg1 Tbsp waterIcing sugar STEP 1 Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Place pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll to a 32x24cm rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut into twelve 8cm squares. Place about 1 tsp chocolate-hazelnut spread in the centre of each piece of puff pastry. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. In a bowl lightly beat egg and the water. Brush edges of pastry with egg mixture. Fold in half diagonally to form a triangle; press to seal. STEP 2 Cook, in batches, 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar to serve. SMOKED SALMON-STUFFED…

CHILLI-GARLIC-SAUCED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS 15 mins Makes 4 servings FROM THE PANTRY 2 tsp vegetable oil,2 Tbsp reduced-sodiumsoy sauce,½ tsp sugar STEP 1 Heat oil in a wok or 30cm frypan over medium-high. Add chicken mince and white parts of spring onions. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in chilli-garlic sauce. STEP 2 Serve chicken mixture in lettuce leaves topped with green parts of spring onions and drizzled with additional chilli-garlic sauce. *AVOID POULTRY ANY LEANER THAN 10 PERCENT FAT OR THE MIXTURE WILL BE TOO DRY. SALSA CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES 15 mins Makes 6 FROM THE PANTRY 2 tsp vegetable oil,¼ cup water STEP 1 In a…

SPICE ADOBO-SEASONED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS Cook 25 minsServes 4 FROM THE PANTRY ¾ cup cider vinegar4 tsp sugar1 tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper1 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil STEP 1 Place sliced Fresno chillies in a heatproof bowl or jar. In a saucepan bring vinegar, sugar, and ¾ tsp of the salt to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour over chillies let stand. STEP 2 In a medium bowl toss chicken with 1 Tbsp of the chipotle peppers, the remaining ¼ tsp salt, and black pepper. STEP 3 In a 25cm frying pan heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan. Add onion. Cook about 3 minutes or until onion is tender but…

TEX MEX ULTIMATE MEXICAN-STYLE TOASTIE 30 mins Makes 4 sandwiches. 2 fresh poblano chillies (tip, p. 65)250g uncooked chorizo sausage, casings removed4 crusty rolls, split¼ cup mayonnaise2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (250g)4 Tbsp vegetable oil STEP 1 Preheat griller. Cut chillies in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds, and membranes. Place chilli halves, cut sides down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Grill 10-12cm from heat 8 minutes or until charred. Bring foil up around chillies and fold edges together to enclose. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel off and discard skins. STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a 25cm frypan cook sausage over medium-high until browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Wipe out pan. STEP 3 Spread bottoms of rolls with mayonnaise. Fill rolls with sausage, chilli halves, and cheese; add roll tops. STEP 4 In a…

DESSERTS DOUGHNUT-BERRY DESSERT SKEWERS 25 mins Makes 8 skewers Line a pan or baking tray with baking paper. Wash and thoroughly dry 8 strawberries. Place 60g chopped dark chocolate in a small bowl. Microwave 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring once. Dip strawberries halfway into melted chocolate. Arrange on prepared tray. Immediately sprinkle with desired-colour decorative sprinkles. Chill 10 minutes or until chocolate is set. On each of eight 15cm skewers, thread 2 purchased icing sugar doughnut holes and 1 dipped strawberry. EASY SWAP Dip strawberries into white chocolate instead of dark. Or use cinnamon-sugar or chocolate-iced doughnut holes in place of the icing sugar variety. S’MORE-TOPPED BROWNIES 10 mins Makes 4 brownies Preheat grill. Place 4 un-iced brownies on a small baking sheet. Top each with 1…

APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE In a screw-top jar combine ⅔ cup cider vinegar, ⅔ cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp honey, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Shake to combine. Makes about 1 cup. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. TZATZIKI SAUCE In a bowl combine ¾ cup plain Greek yoghurt, 1 cup chopped cucumber, 2 tsp fresh dill, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice, and ¼ tsp salt. Sprinkle with lemon zest and additional dill. Makes about 1⅓ cups. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. HUMMUS In a food processor or blender combine one 400g can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp tahini; 2 cloves minced…

SALADS BUFFALO CHICKEN WEDGE SALAD 15 mins Makes 4 servings STEP 1 Cut iceberg lettuce head into four wedges and remove core. STEP 2 Top wedges with chicken, celery, and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with celery leaves. Pass additional dressing. USE IT UP Dice leftover celery and add to soups, breakfast hashes, and egg or chicken salads. Or use stalks as a hummus (recipe, p. 8) or peanut butter dipper. Garnish dishes with celery leaves as you would green onion or parsley. GINGERED BEEF AND BROCCOLI SALAD 20 mins Makes 4 servings STEP 1 In a 25cm frypan, heat 2 Tbsp of the vinaigrette over medium-high. Add broccoli and capsicum. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add beef to frypan. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or…

CURRIED MUSSELS 30 mins Makes 4 servings FROM THE PANTRY 1 Tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup reduced-sodiumsoy sauce STEP 1 Place mussels in a bowl with fresh water to cover. Let soak 15 minutes to allow mussels to release sand and grit. Remove from bowl; rinse under cold running water in a strainer. STEP 2 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat oil over medium. Add curry paste and cook 1 minute. Whisk in coconut milk and soy sauce. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. STEP 3 In a large saucepan bring ale to boiling. Add mussels; cook, covered, over medium-high for 5 minutes or until mussels open. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl (discard any mussels that do…

ONE POT CREAMY BACON MAC N CHEESE 25 mins Cook 25 minsServes 6 FROM THE PANTRY 3 cups water½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper STEP 1 In a 6L electric or stove-top pressure cooker combine the water, macaroni, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined. Lock lid in place. STEP 2 Set electric cooker on high pressure to cook 5 minutes. For stove-top cooker, bring up to pressure over medium-high; reduce heat enough to maintain steady (but not excessive) pressure. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. For both models, quickly release pressure. Open lid carefully. STEP 3 Gradually stir in milk and cheese, alternating between a little of the milk and a handful of cheese at a time. Stir until cheese is melted. STEP 4 Serve topped with bacon, cherry tomatoes,…

APPETISERS 35 Gruyère Twists35 Miso Sesame Twists37 Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tartlets36 Paprika-Sesame Breadsticks35 Smoked Salmon-Stuffed Waffles BEEF & LAMB 67 Chilli-Beef Mac and Cheese57 Fajita Rice Bowls84 Garlic and Herb Cheese-Topped Beef and Green Beans22 Gingered Beef and Broccoli Salad65 Jerk-Spiced Steak Salad49 Quick Frypan Lasagna12 Reuben Breakfast Sandwich64 Spicy Shishito Burgers with Sriracha Mayo78 Steak and Capsicum Quesadillas50 Sumac-Spiced Lamb with Tzatziki Sauce DESSERTS 34 Air Fryer Chocolate Hazelnut Turnovers37 Almond Baklava94 Browned Butter Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn35 Brown Sugar Twists95 Caramel Bananas36 Cherry Tarts97 Crispy Pops93 Crunchy Caramel-Topped Peaches91 Doughnut-Berry Dessert Skewers92 S’more-Topped Brownies96 Sweet-Tart Yoghurt Parfait PORK 52 Bacon and Pineapple Pizza45 Cheddar, Broccoli, and Ham Gems44 Cheesy Bacon Salsa Gems44 Chorizo-Jalapeño Gems76 Chorizo Street Tacos14 Cloud Eggs with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto81 Creamy Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese53 Feta and Chorizo Pizza58 Fried Rice Bowls63 Gochujang-Sauced…