Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Super Food Ideas

Here at SFI, we pride ourselves on giving you great stress-free dinners from the pantry every month. And this issue, we’ve taken it to the next level with easy mains that are ready in just three steps. Get started with our one-pan dinners on p22. My top pick is the amazing French onion chicken (p24) – it’s on regular rotation at my place! If you want to get into some holiday baking fun with the kids, don’t miss our over-the-top Easter egg brownie (p82) – it’s super-easy and choc-full of goodies. Plus you’ll love the amazing 5-ingredient Microwave Rocky Road Fudge (p88). Just try stopping at one piece! And don’t forget to check out our amazing cover recipe pancakes (p18). Also ready in just three steps, they’re filled with gooey…

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 and 1/4 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 in 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 in 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…

PICK OF THE BUNCH CELERIAC | FIGS | SWEET POTATO | CHESTNUTS | BRUSSELS SPROUTS CELERIAC This wonderfully versatile veg can be eaten raw, or cooked in your favourite way – roasted, mashed or boiled It has a mild flavour that is best described as a blend of parsley and celery. PERFECT PARTNERS: Fish, beef, garlic, thyme, mayonnaise, lemon, walnuts, cream, parmesan QUICK IDEA: Combine grated celeriac, grated potato, mustard, chives, flour, green onion and egg Shallow fry ¼ cups of celeriac mixture until golden Serve with lemon mayonnaise FIGS Figs are heavenly to eat just on their own Their sweet aroma and flavour also makes them a star in desserts and a perfect match to salty additions like cured meats and punchy cheeses Store in the fridge for up…

FIND MORE GREAT WALLET-FRIENDLY IDEAS AT BESTRECIPES.COM.AU/BUDGETCLUB CAN I ADD PASTA TO THE SOUP? The great thing about making soup in a slow cooker is it’s truly a one-pot dish, so you don’t need to cook pasta, noodles or rice separately. However, if you add them at the start, they will become mushy, so simply add them towards the end of the cooking time. As a rule, give pasta, noodles or rice about 30 minutes on HIGH or 1 hour on LOW before the end of cooking time and make sure there’s enough liquid to cook them in. WHAT ABOUT CREAMY SOUPS? Soups like cream of chicken or creamy laksa are comfort food at its best. Don’t be afraid to try them in your slow cooker! As with stovetop methods…

NOURISHING BARLEY, PUMPKIN AND PICKLED CABBAGE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINUTES COOK 40 MINUTES 150g red cabbage, finely shredded ½ cup apple cider vinegar 750g Kent pumpkin, unpeeled, cut into 4 wedges ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed 1 green onion, finely chopped ¹/ ³ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped 2 avocados, quartered 150g mixed salad leaves (see notes) 175g red seedless grapes, halved crossways 3 red radishes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons pepita and sunflower seed mix, toasted Shichimi togarashi seasoning, to serve (see notes) 1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place cabbage in a shallow glass or ceramic bowl. Add vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside until required, tossing every 15 minutes.…

EASTER EGG HUNT BROWNIE SERVES 16 PREP 15 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING AND COOLING) COOK 55 MINUTES 150g butter, chopped 2 x 200g blocks dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1½ cups firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup plain flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 150g Cadbury mixed mini Easter eggs, unwrapped 125g packet mini speckled milk chocolate Easter eggs Darrell Lea Mega Minty Moments balls, Wildberry Skittles, Mini Starburst Chews, bunny marshmallows, milk chocolate Easter coins and assorted sprinkles, to decorate 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm deep, 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edge of pan on all sides. 2 Place 125g butter and half the dark chocolate in a medium saucepan…

FESTIVE FUN With Christmas being so busy, I was thrilled to see the 6-Ingredient Lamington Wreath with Berry Cream (December 2019, p29). Such a simple idea with stunning results! This was so easy – prepared in 10 minutes, easy to transport and devoured in seconds! Susan Gilmour, via Instagram HAVE A BALL! I have made the meatballs from your Spaghetti and Meatballs (September 2014, p67) so often over the years, and keep them in the freezer for numerous recipes. They are superb. We had them today as a stir-fry, and we loved it. Marion Girdlestone, via email EASY DINNER WINNER Hi Super Food Ideas. Tonight we needed a quick throw-together idea. So it was the Potato Gem, Bacon and Zucchini Slice (November 2019, p26) to the rescue. Our dinner looked…

“BEAUTIFUL EATING SHOULD PRODUCE BE AN AND ENJOYMENT DELICIOUS OF FLAVOURS THAT MAKE US FEEL GOOD.”Kim Coverdale, Food Director Celebrate body acceptance and self love on May 6 – International No-Diet Day – and take a step back from elements of our society which are fixated on appearance and body shape. Be kind to yourself by eating food you enjoy and put a stop to yo-yo dieting. Eating should be about physical and mental wellbeing, enjoying beautiful produce and the simple pleasures of food. This month, let our slow cooker soups (from p38) work their magic. Packed full of good-for-you veg and fibre, they’re perfect to set and forget while you get on with your day. To get started, dig into these recipes (right). BY THE NUMBERS... Asthma is a…

EASY CHOC-HAZELNUT PANCAKES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 25 MINUTES 2 cups self-raising flour ½ cup caster sugar ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1½ cups milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 125g packet Baci Perugina Original Dark Chocolates, unwrapped, chopped, plus extra, chopped, to serve 50g butter, melted Whipped cream and chocolate syrup, to serve 1 Combine flour, sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl. Make a well. Add milk, egg and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Fold in Baci chocolates. 2 Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan with a little butter. Spoon ¼ cup batter into pan. Repeat to make a second pancake. Cook for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn pancakes. Cook for a further 2…

1 BROWNING BASICS: Browning meat and vegetables before cooking them in the slow cooker caramelises the ingredients, releasing their flavours. 2 SUPER BOWLS: Some slow-cooker models have a removable sear bowl, so you can brown on the stovetop before transferring the bowl back to the slow cooker. If your slow cooker doesn’t have this option, you can use a frying pan instead. 3 SPICE IT UP: When adding dried spices or spice mixes, it’s best to cook them at the same time as you’re browning and caramelising your ingredients. If you don’t, the spices will taste raw and not release their amazing full flavour and aroma. 4 LESS LIQUID: Generally, you need less liquid when using a slow cooker, as it doesn’t reduce through simmering. Ingredients such as vegetables also…

A SWEET KISS Baci Perugina are still exclusively produced in Perugia Italy, and the recipe remains unchanged. Each chocolate has a creamy gianduja and chopped hazelnut filling, crowned with a crunchy whole hazelnut and covered with a fine coating of delicious dark couverture chocolate. Find Baci at Coles and leading independent grocers. Visit baciperugina.com. GET DRESSED The timeless love story between olive oil and vinegar has a new chapter. New Oli & Vine salad dressings are carefully crafted and rich in flavour. No artificial colours or flavours, just true love. The range is available at Woolworths, IGA and Foodland. Find your new love at oliandvine.com.au. A LIGHTER BITE These tasty slices are made using a delicious mix of ancient grains, including sorghum, corn, brown rice, buckwheat and linseed. The grains…

RIPE FOR THE PICKING Just in: Woolies are using overripe bananas from instore, that would otherwise end up in landfill, to make their new banana bread range. To sweeten the deal further, Woolies are donating 50 cents from each sale to food rescue charity OzHarvest. Now that’s the best news we’ve heard since sliced banana bread! Find it in the Woolworths bakery section, $4. RAISE THE BAR Lunch boxes are about to get an upgrade. After extensive road testing with that most discernible of audiences, kids, Carman’s Aussie Oat Bars range has been given the thumbs up. You’ll love them too. Each bar has less than 4g sugar, a 4.5 health star rating and a boost of fibre. Available from Woolworths for $5 for six. HAM FOR THE FAM We…

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EASY ONE-PAN FRENCH ONION CHICKEN SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 35 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 chicken breast fillets 40g butter 2 large brown onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1½ tablespoons cornflour 1½ cups beef stock 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 125g gruyère cheese, coarsely grated 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Steamed green beans and crusty bread, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium high heat. Add chicken. Cook, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through. Transfer to a plate. 2 Melt butter in the same pan over medium high heat. Add onion and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and caramelised. Blend cornflour…