Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2019 i Super Food Ideas

Pork sausage and mushroom stroganoff Prep 15 mins Cooking 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients • 1 tbsp olive oil • 500g pork sausages, sliced 2cm thick • 1 onion, finely diced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 200g button mushrooms, sliced • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp plain flour • 1 tbsp tomato paste • 1 cup chicken stock • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • ½ cup sour cream •1/3 cup chives, finely chopped Served with • Pappardelle or fettucine pasta, cooked to packet instructions. Method 1. Put oil in a large frying pan and cook sausage over med-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 mins until golden on all sides. Transfer to a plate. 2. Add onion, garlic & mushrooms to pan & cook, for 4-5 mins until…

CROWD PLEASER This amazing and easy French Onion Christmas Tree Dip (December 2018, p38) was a crowd winner that had everyone coming back for more. It’s something I would make again as you could tailor it to many occasions. Jo Bogle, via Facebook IN THE ROUND I’m always looking for new kids’ lunchbox ideas, and the Cheesy Spinach and Tomato Pizza Scrolls (January/February 2019, p24) were so easy to make. I will definitely make them again. I also made the Ham, Cream Cheese and Sweet Chilli Scrolls and they were quickly demolished, too! Louise Tacon, via Instagram SO MANY RECIPES TO TRY! Got my hands on the January/February issue, reading away and I had so many dog-eared pages I thought I’d better start cooking! Strawberry Banana Bread Muffins (p33) –…

“PROTEIN-RICH FOODS SUCH AS THE HUMBLE EGG ARE BEST FOR STABILISING ENERGY LEVELS.”Claire Brookman, Food Director We all know the connection between food and mood is real, but did you know that one of the best feel-good foods is the humble egg? Recent research has found that protein-rich foods are best for stabilising energy levels, as well as reducing the risk of us getting ‘hangry’. A great source of protein, eggs also contain an amino acid that converts to serotonin – a mood-boosting chemical that helps with relaxation. Apparently we know we’re onto a good thing – Australians eat an average of 4.7 eggs a week, with Australian egg farmers producing a whopping 16.9 million eggs every day – that’s 54% more than 10 years ago. For our tasty new…

BACON AND EGG COB PIE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING AND STANDING) COOK 40 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 3 middle bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped 100g baby spinach 450g cob loaf 1 cup grated cheddar 6 eggs ¼ cup pure cream Olive oil spray Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, salad leaves and halved cherry tomatoes, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add bacon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add spinach. Cook for 1 minute or until wilted. Remove from heat. Cool. 2 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Cut one-third from top…

While I like to think I’m super organised – teeing up monthly play dates for the kids, popping in weekly to check on my parents and making sure the hubby has enough clean shirts on Sunday to get through the working week – when it actually comes to getting weeknight dinners on the table… let’s just say I’m more of an eleventh-hour kind of cook. So I’m often that person you see flying around the supermarket aisles at 6pm with an armful of groceries. If you, too, are a last-minute planner, check out our amazing 30-minute dinners (p21) that will solve any midweek dinner dilemmas and keep the whole family happy. Plus, we’ve kept things on the fast track for you with our speedy 15-minute side dishes (p48), as well…

OATERLY DELICIOUS Earthy, toasty and full of protein and fibre, McKenzie’s Oat Flour, $3.60, is a great new alternative to wheat flour. Made from 100% oats (no hidden nasties), this delicious flour is perfect for perking up pancakes, brightening biscuits and making muffins even more moreish. Find it in the baking aisle of supermarkets soon. GUT FEELING These bottles of gut-boosting ‘buch take things one step further. Nexba Kombucha, $8.50 for 4, is made with a special strain of probiotic, Bacillus coagulans, that research suggests is better able to withstand the harsh pH conditions of our stomachs. The range comes in three flavours, Mixed Berry, Elderflower & Lemon, and Cinnamon & Lime, which are brewed for 40 days to ensure that all the sugar is consumed during the fermentation period…

GIANT POTATO ROSTI WITH APPLE SLAW SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINUTES COOK 25 MINUTES 800g white potatoes, coarsely grated 1 egg, lightly beaten 80g butter, melted 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 350g Broccoslaw Kit (see note) 2 granny smith apples, cored, cut into thin wedges 2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Place potato, egg, butter, caraway and half of slaw kit (reserve dressing and cranberries) in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. 2 Heat a greased 4.5cm-deep, 19cm (base), 26cm (top), non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add potato mixture to pan. Press down firmly to compact. Cook for 15 minutes or until base is golden brown and crisp. Carefully turn rosti onto a large board. Carefully slide rosti back into…

SPICY THAI PRAWNS WITH LOW GI GINGER RICE serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 20 mins 1 cups SunRice Low GI White Rice, rinsed 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks ¼ cup Thai red curry paste 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1kg medium green banana prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined 165ml can coconut milk 2 teaspoons grated palm sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons 200g green beans, trimmed, halved lengthways, steamed 2 tablespoons fried shallots Fresh coriander leaves, to serve Lime wedges, to serve 1 Cook SunRice Low GI White Rice following packet directions. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Add ginger. Stir to combine and set aside to cool. 2 Meanwhile, heat a wok over medium heat.…

SPICED APPLE VODKA COOLER SERVES 8 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING AND REFRIGERATION) COOK 2 MINUTES 1 vanilla bean, split 1 litre clear apple juice 6 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 2 cups vodka, chilled ½ cup lemon juice 1 small pink lady apple, thinly sliced into rounds 1 small granny smith apple, thinly sliced into rounds 125g raspberries, torn ¹/ ³ cup small fresh mint leaves 2 cups ice cubes, to serve 1 Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Place half the apple juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add vanilla bean, seeds, cinnamon and cloves. Cook for 2 minutes or until just simmering. Remove from heat. Stand for 30 minutes to cool. Pour into a large jug or bowl. Stir in remaining apple juice. Refrigerate for 1…

GLUTEN- AND DAIRY-FREE FISH PIE SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINUTES COOK 1 HOUR 400g cauliflower, cut into small florets ¼ cup gluten-free nutritional yeast (see note) 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, sliced into rounds 1 carrot, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 800g desiree potatoes, peeled, grated 500g boneless skinless ling fillets, cut into 4cm pieces 200g boneless skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3cm pieces 10 cooked small king prawns, peeled, deveined 1 tablespoon drained baby capers, rinsed 50g baby spinach 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill, plus extra to serve 1 Place cauliflower in a large heatproof bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 5 to 6 minutes or until…

“EVERYTHING GETS THROWN IN AND THE OVEN DOES THE REST!” #1 EGGCELLENT DINNERS Nutritious eggs take centrestage and transform into a hearty bacon and egg pie, an Indian-spiced curry and a Middle Eastern-inspired omelette. #2 ALLERGY-FRIENDLY FISH PIE Everything you love in a creamy, classic fish pie, minus the dairy and gluten. #3 BUDGET-FRIENDLY DINNERS From a one-pot pasta bake to a speedy sausage ragu, flip the magazine to discover a month’s worth of quick and easy dinners the family will love.…

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.…

TERIYAKI MUSHROOM STEAKS WITH RAMEN NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES 3 x 150g packets shelf-stable ramen noodles 2 tablespoons white miso paste ¼ cup mirin 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 1 tablespoon sesame oil 12 medium portobello mushrooms ¼ cup teriyaki marinade 2 tablespoons cooking sake 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 baby pak choy, halved lengthways 410g can baby corn, drained 2 long red chillies, thinly sliced 1 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes. Separate noodles with a fork. Drain. Combine miso paste, mirin, ginger and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until golden.…

CUCUMBER AND LEMON SOBA NOODLE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 5 MINUTES 180g dried soba noodles ¼ cup salt-reduced soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons sesame oil ½ teaspoon caster sugar 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 large Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced 4 red radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced 3 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons drained pickled ginger Toasted sesame seeds, to serve 1 Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions. Drain well. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well. Place in a large bowl. 2 Place soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, sugar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork to combine. Add cucumber, radish, onion and dressing to noodles. Toss to combine. Transfer to a serving…

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE SLICE MAKES 16 PREP 30 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING AND REFRIGERATION) COOK 50 MINUTES 125g butter, chopped 200g dark chocolate, chopped ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1½ cups plain flour Caramel Filling 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1½ tablespoons golden syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 60g butter, chopped Topping 200g milk chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above all edges of pan. 2 Place butter and dark chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in caster sugar. Cool for 10 minutes. 3 Add…

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 WEEK 1 mince monday EASY SHEPHERD’S PIE...$3.63 20-minute tuesday FALAFELS WITH TOMATO SALAD AND TZATZIKI... $3.75 one-pot wednesday HERB AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE....................$3.53 30-minute thursday VEGETABLE DONBURI ...$2.07 five-star friday SAUSAGE RAGU WITH PARMESAN MASH ........ $3.89 mince monday EASY SHEPHERD’S PIE SERVES 4 PREP…