Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2019 i Super Food Ideas

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… that’s the approach we took this year with every recipe in the magazine. At SFI , we pride ourselves on our ability to make dishes look incredible without spending too many hours or dollars to make it happen. Take for example our food director Claire’s cover recipe, the 6-ingredient Lamington Wreath with Berry Cream, p29. It looks so pretty and impressive, but this gorgeous dessert is actually ridiculously easy to create and it feeds a crowd. It’s also a recipe you can customise to your family’s taste, adding different berries or sauces, and other toppings. Genius!…

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 in 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,…

ROSÉ AND CRANBERRY PUNCH SERVES 8 PREP 10 MINUTES 250g small strawberries, hulled, halved 1 cup frozen cranberries 3 cups ice cubes 750ml bottle rosé wine, chilled ¼ cup vanilla vodka 2 cups chilled apple and cranberry mineral water 1 Place strawberries, cranberries and ice cubes in a 1.5-litre-capacity jug. Add wine, vodka and mineral water. Stir to combine. Serve. GINGER WINE PUNCH SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINUTES 2 small oranges 5 baby cucumbers 2 small lemons, thinly sliced 3 cups ice cubes 750ml bottle green ginger wine, chilled 2 cups chilled lemonade 6 fresh mint sprigs 1 Juice 1 orange (you’ll need ¼ cup juice). Thinly slice remaining orange. Using a vegetable peeler, cut cucumbers into long thin ribbons. Place orange slices, cucumber, lemon slices and ice cubes in…

A dozen – yes, that’s really how many Christmas issues of Super Food Ideas magazine I’ve worked on (actually, it might only be 11, but that’s not such a catchy headline). Yesterday, as I was stuffing my face with the Brownie and Coconut Macaroon Layer Cake (make it and you’ll see why, p80), I was grateful for every one. Each year’s planning has been a new opportunity to be a part of making something special, working out more about how Australians eat at Christmas time. There are those rare people for whom the big day is a relaxed affair of cooked prawns, cold ham and salad; and then there are the rest of us who spend weeks obsessing, days stressing, and hours dressing (salads, that is). We want Christmas Day…

DOUBLE UP! “EVERYONE LOVED THE SPANISH FLAVOURS!” We have seven people in our family, so finding a recipe like the Spanish-style Meatballs (August 2019, p24) is always great because it is so easy to double the quantities! This was simple to put together and everyone loved the Spanish flavours. So really a winner in all areas! Pamela Xenos, via Instagram EASY AS PIE I made the Super-easy Cottage Pie (July 2009, p18) with my partner after we had both spent the day at university. We enjoyed it because it was simple, budget friendly and easy to add extra veg to. Plus we had leftovers for lunch the next day! Amy Messenger, via Instagram THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING If there are two things my family loves, it’s cinnamon doughnuts…

“BEING MINDFUL OF THE CHRISTMAS WORKLOAD AND PREPPING AHEAD WILL HELP MINIMISE STRESS.”Claire Brookman, Food Director Christmas is a time of celebration, but we all know it can also bump up the stress levels and blow the budget. Don’t panic, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, plan your menu realistically and stick to it. Allocate dishes to family or friends, so the work and expense is shared fairly. Pick some recipes that can be made ahead of time, so you’re not feeling overwhelmed on the day. Budget-friendly gifts, like our truffle recipes (p92), take the pressure off presents. And balance the big day with lighter midweek dinners that are easy to throw together — get started with our healthier mains (right). BY THE NUMBERS... Eating blueberries regularly…

“VERSATILE CHEDDAR IS A CLASSIC FOR A REASON. IT’S DELICIOUS AS A SNACK, MELTED IN TOASTIES AND BURGERS, SPRINKLED OVER BAKES AND MORE.”Claire Brookman, Food Director THE CLASSIC SINGLETONS BLACK WAX CHEDDAR, $57.50/KG This classic cheddar comes all the way from Somerset, England, the home of cheddar cheese. It has a buttery, slightly crumbly texture with a rich, sharp flavour and is packaged in black wax, a traditional way to prevent mould growing and to help the cheese retain its moisture while ageing. For a perfect match, enjoy this deliciously creamy, melt-in-the-mouth cheddar perched on top of oat crackers. THE BUDGET FRIENDLY COLES VINTAGE CHEDDAR, $22.50/KG This is proof that there’s no need to break the bank to enjoy a tasty cheddar! Made on the Isle of Man, it’s matured…

SUPER GREEN COS SALAD WITH AVOCADO, APPLE AND GOAT’S CHEESE SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINUTES 2 baby cos lettuces, quartered lengthways 2 avocados, cut into wedges 2 Granny Smith apples, very thinly sliced into rounds 75g goat’s cheese, crumbled ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted, roughly chopped ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Apple Cider and Mustard Dressing 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 Make Apple Cider and Mustard Dressing Place all ingredients in a small bowl. Season. Whisk until well combined. 2 Arrange lettuce, avocado and apple on a serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese, nuts and parsley. Drizzle with dressing. Serve. NUTRITION: (per serve) 920kJ; 19.4g fat; 4.3g sat fat; 3.7g protein; 6.5g carbs; 3g fibre; 6mg…

1 Roll 1 portion of dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until 4mm thick. Using ‘side’ template, cut 2 rectangles from dough, re-rolling trimmings. 2 Place cut shapes on baking trays lined with paper. For best results make sure gingerbread is even in thickness. 3 Pipe icing onto edge of 1 ‘side’ piece. Carefully attach to 1 ‘front and back’ piece and place on board (hold in place until icing begins to set). Use glasses to help hold up sides. 4 Repeat process with remaining pieces. Use more glasses to hold walls in place while icing sets. Meanwhile, pipe icing onto 1 top edge of ‘roof side’ triangle. 5 Carefully attach 1 ‘roof’ piece to triangles (hold until icing begins to set). Ice top edges of triangles and first…

WE WANT CHRISTMAS TO BE A BOUNTIFUL AND GENEROUS DAY #1 SWEETEST THINGS There’s no end to the sweet inspiration in this issue, from the truly spectacular layered desserts feature, p78, to more traditional truffle treats, p92. #2 DINNER’S READY Even at this time of year, we still have to get food on the table every night without blowing the budget, p110. #3 SIDE BY SIDE If you like to stick with your usual Christmas mains but are looking for a new side, we’ve got lots to choose from, both hot (p60) and cold (p66), traditional and contemporary.…

PERFECT PUDDING This luxurious dessert is the perfect fuss-free Christmas crowd-pleaser. A change from the traditional fruit pudding, this light and delicious sponge pudding from the Coles Finest range combines decadent Belgian chocolate, tangy raspberry and prosecco, finished with festive, shimmering rose gold glitter. The best part? It can be ready in under two minutes if you want to use the microwave. Available at Coles for $12. DEEP AND CRISP AND EVEN Chocolate lovers will adore these decadent Dark Chocolate Crisps from Green & Black’s. Loaded with premium ingredients, they are great for Christmas get-togethers, plus Green & Black’s uses ethically sourced dark chocolate, so you can feel good about indulging. The bite-sized treats contain 70 per cent dark chocolate and are available in two flavours: Salted Caramel & Almonds,…

CHERRY BOURBON-GLAZED HAM WITH MULLED WINE BRAISED CABBAGE SERVES 12 (PLUS LEFTOVERS) PREP 30 MINUTES COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES ²/ ³ cup brown sugar ²/ ³ cup bourbon whisky ¾ cup pitted fresh or thawed frozen cherries 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8kg cooked leg ham Crusty bread, to serve Mulled Wine Braised Cabbage 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ red cabbage, cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon mixed spice 2 cups red wine 1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock ¼ cup brown sugar ¹/ ³ cup red wine vinegar 4 x 5cm-long strips orange rind 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup pitted fresh or thawed…