Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2020 i Super Food Ideas

We love home-cooked dinners at SFI, and with most of us staying safely at home these days, we think it’s more important than ever to create dishes everyone will love – food for the body and soul. With plenty of fuss-free winter mains, this issue fits the bill perfectly. Put your slow cooker to work with our delicious chicken dinners (p20) – the kids will love the sticky chicken drumsticks! We’ve also taken soups (p42) to the next level – the pumpkin soup with haloumi bites is a must-try. If it’s indulgence you’re after, you have to try the over-the-top American-style recipes on p64 – Food Editor Lucy Nunes really enjoyed creating them, ready for a fun movie night at home. Or, if it’s chocolate you crave, my biscuit-topped brownies…

Popping in Ready for a fun new snack? Smith’s new range of Poppables potato bites are light, crispy and only 100 calories per serve! There are two irresistible flavours to choose from: Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese. They’re perfect for a party at home. Poppables are available at Woolworths and Coles nationally, for $3.49. BLACK MAGIC Filled with chewy, dark liquorice, Allen’s Black Cats have always held a special place in Aussie’s hearts and now you can buy Black Cats in their very own bag! These classic treats are available in the confectionary aisle at Woolworths for $2.95 a bag. KOMBUCH-YEAH! Packed full of probiotics, Nexba Kombucha is a refreshing and better-for-you drink with no nasties. There are five fruity flavours: Rose Lemonade; Apple, Pear & Ginger;…

PICK OF THE BUNCH BEETROOT | AVOCADO | BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN | CARA CARA ORANGES | MEDJOOL DATES | SPRING ONIONS BEETROOT This root vegetable is a powerhouse of fibre, vitamins and antioxidants – and you can enjoy the many nutrients it offers from both the bulb and edible leaves Beetroot’s mild, earthy flavour is transformed when it’s roasted, bringing out its natural sugars, although it’s also delicious served raw or lightly pickled, and its natural sweetness means it is sometimes used in baking and desserts – see p19 for a crowd pleasing cake! PERFECT PARTNERS: Apple, beef, blue cheese, chocolate, goat’s cheese, orange, rosemary, thyme, walnuts QUICK IDEA: For a refreshing winter salad, peel and very thinly slice raw beetroot Toss with beetroot leaves, goat’s cheese, orange segments, walnuts and…

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SALTED CARAMEL POPCORN MAKES 8 CUPS PREP 5 MINUTES (PLUS 30 MINUTES STANDING) COOK 10 MINUTES 1 quantity Basic Popcorn (see recipe, right) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons golden syrup 2/3 cup caster sugar 60g butter ½ teaspoon salt 1 Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2 Place popcorn in a large heatproof bowl. 3 Place honey, golden syrup, sugar and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 4 minutes or until golden. Stir in salt. Working quickly, pour over popcorn. Toss to coat. Spread onto prepared tray. Stand for 30 minutes or until set. 4 Break popcorn into pieces. Serve. NUTRITION: (per cup) 1047kJ; 11.2g fat; 4.5g sat fat; 1.4g…

“LOAD YOUR PLATE WITH A VARIETY OF IMMUNE-BOOSTING, VITAMIN-PACKED FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.”Kim Coverdale, Food Director Keeping yourself well and nourished during cold and flu season has never been more important than right now. If you load up your diet with foods high in vitamins C and D, as well as zinc, iron and folic acid, you’ll go some way in boosting your immune system. Not sure where to start? A simple way is to eat the rainbow – incorporate as many colourful veg into your meals as possible. Sneak them into your favourite dishes and go wild on the onion and garlic, which have anti-microbial properties. We’ve added dark leafy greens and extra vegies to our cheesy pasta bakes, right, for inspiration. BY THE NUMBERS... The human body can’t…

BEST CUTS OF CHICKEN TO USE WITH OR WITHOUT SKIN? The principles of slow cooking in the oven or on the stovetop are also true for slow cookers. Using cuts of chicken on the bone, such as thigh cutlets and drumsticks, in your slow cooker will give great flavour and become wonderfully tender. However, you may be surprised to know that you can also use chicken breast successfully in a slow cooker! The key to keeping slow-cooker chicken breast tender and not dry is to not cook it for as long as you would other meats. When you’re slow cooking chicken, it’s best to choose cuts without skin, because the slow-cooked skin can be less than inviting to eat. But in some cases, such as with the Sticky Honey Soy…

HEARTY FRENCH CHICKEN SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 50 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed 1 brown onion, halved, sliced 3 carrots, halved, thickly sliced diagonally 2 celery stalks, thickly sliced diagonally 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 dried bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 litre chicken stock 500g potato, peeled, cut into chunks Roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and toasted sliced baguette, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan. Cook for 4 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2 Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme to pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook,…

GOOEY LOADED JAM SHORTCAKE BROWNIE SERVES 12 PREP 20 MINUTES (PLUS COOLING) COOK 50 MINUTES 200g butter, chopped 180g dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/3 cups plain flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup raspberry jam, strained 180g block milk chocolate, broken into pieces 250g packet jam fancies biscuits 1 Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan on all sides. 2 Place butter and chocolate in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in sugars. Cool for 10 minutes. 3 Gradually whisk eggs into chocolate mixture until well…

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 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 gluten-containing…

HANDY HEROES SAVE THE PLANET AND YOUR WALLET WITH THIS THINC ECO GIFT PACK An Aussie brand committed to sustainability, Thinc Eco creates reusable, convenient kitchen and lifestyle products. This prize pack includes a biodegradable bamboo lunchbox, a small woven straw shopping bag and a four-pack of reusable cotton produce bags. Visit thinceco.com for more information. SUPER SIDEKICK DINNER IS READY IN A FLASH WITH THIS TILDA MICROWAVE RICE PRIZE PACK! The lucky winner of this prize pack will enjoy 30 packets of fluffy Tilda microwave rice. Great for the colder months, Tilda rice is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty stew or spicy curry. Just pop the packet in the microwave for two minutes for an easy reheat. The Tilda range is gluten-free and vegan, and there are four…

MOUSSAKA PASTA BAKE SERVES 6 PREP 25 MINUTES (PLUS STANDING) COOK 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 eggplant, cut into 2cm pieces 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice 600g lamb mince 2 tablespoons tomato paste 400g can diced tomatoes ½ cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves, plus extra leaves to serve 250g dried curls pasta 2 cups plain Greek-style yoghurt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons plain flour 1¼ cups grated mozzarella 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add eggplant. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden and tender. Add garlic, cinnamon and allspice. Cook for…

PIE MAKER CARAMILK CUSTARD-FILLED DOUGHNUTS MAKES 12 PREP 20 MINUTES (PLUS REFRIGERATION) COOK 30 MINUTES YOU’LL NEED A 4-HOLE, 1/4-CUP-CAPACITY PIE MAKER FOR THIS RECIPE. 1 cup self-raising flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted 2 tablespoons caster sugar ¾ cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 90g butter, melted, cooled Extra 60g butter, melted Extra 1/3 cup caster sugar Caramilk Custard Filling 1 tablespoon custard powder ½ cup milk 75g Cadbury Caramilk chocolate, chopped (see notes) 1 Make Caramilk Custard Filling Place custard powder in a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon milk. Stir until smooth. Add remaining milk. Stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Add chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth. Transfer to a heatproof…