Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2018 i Super Food Ideas

Another year has somehow whizzed by and here I am with the same editor’s pic I’ve had for a very long time. Bright eyed and bushy haired I was on that day many moons ago, and although I’m still full of beans (usually coffee), sadly my hair is not. With the end of the year comes party season (I reckon it starts unofficially on the first Tuesday in November). So, whether your style runs to relaxed barbies with Eskys and banana lounges, or a more formal sit-down affair with the good crockery, we all want it to be as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Our easy finger food ideas in Friends Over this month (p60), are perfect no matter what your style. Whip up a batch of simple pastry twists…

STARTERS, SIDES & LIGHT MEALS Fabulous finger food for when you’re entertaining guests and simple side salads everyone will love. CHICKEN Travel to Greece, India and the Middle East with our quick and simple chicken dinners that are also easy on the pocket. FISH & SEAFOOD The whole family, including the kids, will really love our easy midweek seafood meals. BEEF, PORK & LAMB Whether you want pasta and pizza pronto, a sizzling stir-fry in minutes or a simple and speedy salad, we have it all right here. VEGETARIAN SWEETS & DRINKS THE COVER After an easy, cheesy breakfast, lunch or dinner? These zucchini fritters with crispy bacon are perfect any time of day! MEAL PLANNER Recipes with this button are in our Budget Meal Planner, which is at the…

“I LOVE RICE SALADS BECAUSE THEY’RE EASY AND YOU CAN LOAD THEM UP WITH GOOD STUFF.”Claire Brookman, Food Editor The much-loved pantry staple, rice, takes centre stage this month in our Sides feature (p52). Not only is rice versatile, but it’s gluten-free, rich in minerals such as calcium and iron, low in fat, and a great source of energy as it’s jam-packed with carbohydrates and protein. All our stunning side dishes are speedy, one-pot and good for you, too! The Warm Broccoli, Avocado and Smoked Almond Rice Salad (p54) uses white Doongara rice, which is a variety that’s grown exclusively in Australia and can be found in supermarkets. It has a glycaemic index of 54, giving it a low-GI status, which means you’ll feel fuller for longer. BY THE NUMBERS...…

LAMB TIKKA WITH SPICY EGGPLANT SERVES 4 ACTIVE TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 40 MINUTES 2 garlic cloves 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled 200g natural yoghurt, plus extra, to serve 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons garam masala ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 600g lamb rump steak, trimmed Fresh mint leaves, to serve ½ Lebanese cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced 4 roti, warmed, to serve (optional) Spicy Eggplant 2 garlic cloves 1 small red chilli, trimmed 150g brown onion, cut into eighths, segments separated 50g olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 300g to 350g eggplant, trimmed, quartered, cut into 3cm pieces 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 Place garlic and ginger into mixing bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 6. Scrape down sides of mixing…

MICROWAVE CITRUS CHEESECAKE SERVES 10 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING AND OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION) COOK 15 MINUTES WE USED AN 1100 WATT MICROWAVE FOR THIS RECIPE. YOU WILL NEED TO BEGIN THIS RECIPE 1 DAY AHEAD 125g butter, chopped 250g Nice biscuits, crushed 500g cream cheese, softened ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind 3 eggs 300ml thickened cream ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup orange juice Sliced lemon, orange and ruby grapefruit, to serve 1 Place butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds or until melted. Place biscuits in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add butter. Process until combined. 2 Place a 4.5cm deep, 22cm round microwave safe silicone cake pan on…

mince monday SPEEDY MINCE AND NOODLE STIR-FRY $403 chicken tuesday APRICOT CHICKEN $472 wow ’em wednesday LAMB CANNELLONI $4 58 throwback thursday TUNAANDVEGIE FRITTERS $247 fakeaway friday FRAGRANTCHICKEN WONTONSOUP $325 mince monday SPEEDY MINCE AND NOODLE STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES 450g fresh hokkien noodles 1½ tablespoons peanut oil 500g beef mince 1 brown onion, halved, cut into thin wedges 3 garlic cloves, crushed 300g broccoli, cut into small florets 115g fresh baby corn, thinly sliced diagonally 1 carrot, halved, thinly sliced diagonally 1 small red capsicum, cut into 1cm pieces ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 green onions, sliced diagonally 1 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 to 3 minutes or…

#1 DINNER IN 20 MINUTES! Our This Month feature (p22) does the near impossible with achievable recipes using accessible ingredients ready in a jiffy. With regular cooking skills and an everyday approach, these meals use clever flavour-boosting shortcuts and ingredients to feed the family. #2 SPEAKING OF FLAVOUR, one way to add it fast is by using sausages. Choose your favourite snags and turn to p36 to see how to transform them into crowd-favourite butter chicken, Greek-style patties and even a creamy pasta dish.…

CIAO BELLA! Champion all things Italian by grabbing a copy of Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, Jamie Cooks Italy ($49.99, Penguin Books). Filled with traditional fare, from Classic Carbonara to a limoncello twist on tiramisu (plus everything in between) it also highlights the women of Italy who have inspired these recipes. Get your copy at good book stores. GET YOUR GRILL ON Bring out the flavours of Japan with a bottle of Obento Yakitori Sauce, $3. Slather it over skewers and grill them on the barbecue for a sweet and salty caramelised char. Yakitori means ‘grilled chicken’ but this sauce works just as well with salmon and vegies, too. It’s great to whip out on busy nights for a quick dinner with bags of flavour. You can find it at supermarkets.…

STRAWBERRIES Rich in vitamin C and folate and bursting with antioxidants. They are also low in natural sugars and kilojoules. CUCUMBER A good source of vitamin K and low in kilojoules. Don’t peel them as they’ll lose half their fibre and folate. BALSAMIC Adding 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to your meal can lower the body’s blood-glucose response to the meal by 30%. SPRING SALAD WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE DRESSING THE INFO + HIGH FIBRE + LOW SODIUM + LOWER GI + VEGETARIAN…

CHEESY BACON AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 35 MINUTES 8 shortcut bacon rashers 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, for shallow-frying 2 green onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 large (250g) zucchini, grated 200g orange sweet potato, peeled, grated 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1½ cups self-raising flour 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Mixed salad and plain Greek-style yoghurt, to serve 1 Finely chop half the bacon. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook chopped bacon, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until just starting to turn golden. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until onion softens. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool. 2 Combine zucchini, sweet potato and cheese…

BRAISED CHIPOLATA SAUSAGES WITH LENTILS AND BASIL PESTO DRESSING SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 35 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 12 beef chipolata sausages 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 x 400g cans lentils, drained, rinsed 400g can cherry tomatoes in tomato juice ¾ cup salt-reduced chicken stock 200g tomato medley mix, halved 40g baby salad leaves Crusty bread, to serve Basil Pesto Dressing ½ cup fresh basil leaves 1 small garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan 2 tablespoons almond kernels ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons white wine vinegar 1 Heat oil in a large, heavy-based shallow casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add sausages. Cook, turning occasionally for 5 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a…

GLUTEN-FREE VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT KATSU SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING) COOK 30 MINUTES 2 medium eggplant, cut lengthways into 1cm-thick slices 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes 2 cups quinoa flakes 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons gluten-free garlic powder ¹/ ³ cup rice flour 2 eggs Vegetable oil, for shallow-frying 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon caster sugar ¼ small green cabbage, finely shredded ¼ small red cabbage, finely shredded 2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally, plus extra to serve Cooked medium-grain white rice, to serve Curry Sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon gluten-free curry powder 1 tablespoon gluten-free cornflour 1½ cups gluten-free vegetable stock 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons caster…

meat-free monday ZUCCHINI AND POTATO TORTILLA .......................$2.67 chicken tuesday CHICKEN CHILLI CON CARNE ...................$3.54 one-pot wednesday PUMPKIN, BROCCOLI AND BACON PASTA.......$3.55 throwback thursday CHICKEN PARMIGIANA BAKE.............................. $4.93 fishy friday TUNA, BEAN AND ROASTED TOMATO FATTOUSH..... $4.74 meat-free monday ZUCCHINI AND POTATO TORTILLA SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES 400g sebago potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 zucchini, thinly sliced diagonally 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally, plus 1 extra, sliced, to serve 6 eggs, lightly beaten 100g goat’s cheese, crumbled 80g salad leaves, to serve 1 Cook potato in a large saucepan of boiling water for 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain. 2 Heat oil in a 5cm-deep, 20cm (base), non-stick, flameproof frying pan over medium-high heat.…

meat-free monday VEGETARIAN PAD SEE EW ...........................$2.46 20-minute tuesday SMOKED SALMON PENNE WITH MIXED HERBS AND LEMON ..... $3.50 one-pot wednesday INDIAN CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER PILAF ... $2.91 turbo thursday ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CAPSICUM PIZZA .......... $3.73 fishy friday FISH FINGER AND SLAW BURRITOS .......... $2.95 meat-free monday VEGETARIAN PAD SEE EW SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING) COOK 10 MINUTES 300g firm tofu 450g fresh wide rice noodles (see notes) 2 tablespoons cornflour ¹/ ³ cup peanut oil 1 bunch gai lan, chopped, stems halved 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towel. Stand for 10 minutes. Pat dry. Cut into 16 cubes. 2…

“THEY WENT DOWN A TREAT” SLICE OF HEAVEN For someone who rarely cooks (especially slices), my mum and I were chuffed with our efforts. The recipes for 4 Best-ever Slices in One Pan (August 2018, p8) were brilliant and easy to follow. They went down a treat with my two boys. Kylie Effer, via email FLOWER GIRLS A daddy/daughter day was well spent making Easy Vanilla Flower Cupcakes (September 2018, p74) for grandma’s birthday. They used meringues and sprinkles to decorate – favourites for a 5- and 6-year-old! Gab Rogers, via Facebook GRAN WITH A PLAN I’ve been a big fan of SFI since it was born many years ago. I am especially enjoying the one-pan meals (July 2018, p24). With three hungry teenage grandsons, I just add extra protein…

RECIPE KNOW-HOW: We use Australian standard measures. In liquid measures, 250ml = 1 cup. Dry ingredients are measured in level 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and1/4 cup measures. 1 tablespoon = 20ml (note NZ, US and UK tablespoon = 15ml). 1 teaspoon = 5ml. We use 59-60g eggs. We use 1100-watt microwaves, unless otherwise specified. NUTRITION KNOW-HOW: Heart Friendly: low saturated fat, high fibre, lower sodium with heart-friendly fats. Desserts that are based on low-fat dairy without fruit/grain ingredients don’t need to be high fibre. Diabetes Friendly: low saturated fat, high fibre, lower sodium with lower-GI carbs. Healthy: low saturated fat, less than 3000kJ and 800mg sodium per main meal. Vegetarian: no meat, fish or poultry but may contain eggs and/or dairy. Gluten Free: no gluten-containing ingredients (ie, wheat,…

TUNA AND SPINACH MAC ’N’ CHEESE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES 3 cups dried wagon wheel pasta ½ cup frozen peas 1 small bunch broccolini, cut into 2cm lengths 25g butter, chopped 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 cups milk, warmed 425g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked 1 tablespoon lemon juice 60g baby spinach 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, adding peas and broccolini for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return pasta, peas and broccolini to pan. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1…

TURKISH DELIGHT COCKTAIL SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) YOU WILL NEED 8 SMALL SKEWERS FOR THIS RECIPE 1 vanilla bean, split 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cranberry and pomegranate tea bags ½ cup caster sugar 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons honey ¹/ ³ cup finely chopped pistachio kernels (see notes) 1 lemon wedge 30g Turkish delight, cut into 1cm cubes 2 tablespoons dried rose tea flowers, plus extra, to serve (see notes) 1 cup vanilla vodka 3 cups chilled sparkling mineral water 1½ tablespoons rosewater 1 pomegranate, seeds removed ¼ cup lemon juice 1½ cups fresh mint sprigs 3 cups crushed ice 1 Using a small sharp knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a large heatproof jug. Add vanilla bean, cinnamon, tea bags, sugar, boiling water and…

Keen on beating the kitchen crazies? Then our month of meals is the answer. With clever weekly planning and themed nights, there are more delicious variations to create flavoursome meals from Monday to Friday. We’ve also included some of our popular recipes from taste.com.au, so you can plan away knowing they’re already rated and loved by Aussie cooks. If you can, spend some time prepping ingredients and cooking ahead, and save yourself five days of dinnertime dread! WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4…

meat-free monday ZUCCHINI AND HALOUMI FALAFEL ROLLS ............ $3.83 chicken tuesday SPICED CHICKEN KOFTA WITH AVOCADO ............ $4.72 wok on wednesday JAPANESE BEEF AND BEAN STIR-FRY ............. $4.23 turbo thursday FETTUCCINE CARBONARA..................$2.50 five-star friday BEEF NASI GORENG .... $3.84 meat-free monday ZUCCHINI AND HALOUMI FALAFEL ROLLS SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 small zucchini, grated 90g haloumi, cut into 5mm cubes ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves ½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves 1 small egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¹/ ³ cup plain flour 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 Lebanese bread rounds 60g baby spinach 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 large beetroot, peeled, cut into matchsticks Tahini Yoghurt ¾ cup plain Greek-style yoghurt 1…