Innholdsfortegnelse for Slow Cook i taste.com.au Cookbooks

“As the temperature really starts to drop and the breeze goes from balmy to icy, I start to crave comfort food. The change of seasons has me longing for braised meat that falls apart at the mere touch of a spoon (there’s no need for a fork, let alone a knife!) served with a sauce so full of flavour you want to soak up every last drop with crusty bread. There’s certainly a lot to love about slow-cooked meals — they’re also simple to make and budget-friendly. Cheaper cuts are actually better for slow cooking and adding pantry staples, such as canned tomatoes and pulses like lentils and beans, is an easy way to make a slow-cooked meal even heartier. We’ve chosen recipes that really shine after hours of slow…

“Sweet apricots and salty olives pop in this revival of a classic 70s dish. The secret to this succulent chicken recipe lies in the tangy herb marinade.” apricot chicken serves 4 | prep 20 mins (+ 4 hours marinating time) | cooking 1 hour 2 whole garlic bulbs, unpeeled 280g jar Sicilian olives, drained 225g pkt dried soft and juicy Mediterranean apricots 125ml ( 1 /2 cup) red wine vinegar 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbs, extra 8 fresh thyme sprigs, plus 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, extra, to serve 2 strips orange rind 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 tbs dried oregano 8 chicken thigh cutlets, excess fat trimmed 250ml (1 cup) white wine 55g ( 1 /4 cup, firmly packed) brown…

“What’s really special about this dish is that there’s enough beef filling for two meals — use the leftovers as a pasta sauce, turn it into pot pies or simply serve with mashed potato and green vegies for an easy dinner.” crunch-topped slow-cooked beef & onion jam serves 4 | prep 30 mins | cooking 3 hours 50 mins 1 tbs olive oil 2 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced 2 fresh thyme sprigs 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tbs red wine vinegar 3 eggs, lightly whisked 250ml (1 cup) milk 25g ( 1 /3 cup) shredded parmesan 1 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley 1 garlic clove, crushed 300g piece Turkish bread, cut into 2cm-thick slices Truss cherry tomatoes, roasted, to serve beef filling 40g ( 1 /4 cup) plain flour…

“This beef version of Brazilian feijoada gets a smoky hit of flavour from chorizo and a zesty burst of sweetness from fresh orange slices.” brazilian beef feijoada serves 4 | prep 15 mins (+ standing time) | cooking 55 mins 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1kg beef chuck steak, cut into 5cm pieces 2 (about 200g) chorizo, coarsely chopped 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 long fresh green chilli, thinly sliced, plus extra, to serve 1 dried bay leaf 500ml (2 cups) beef stock 400g can black beans, rinsed, drained 1 red capsicum, deseeded, thinly sliced Steamed rice, orange slices and chopped fresh continental parsley, to serve 1 Set an electric pressure cooker to Browning or place a stovetop pressure…

“This superfood vegan combo is a low-fat winner that gets a boost from low-GI barley, low-calorie mushrooms and high-in-iron kale." mushroom, kale & barley pilaf serves 4 | prep 15 mins (+ 10 mins soaking time) | cooking 45 mins 15g dried porcini mushrooms 250ml (1 cup) boiling water 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500ml (2 cups) homemade or salt-reduced vegetable stock 220g (1 cup) pearl barley, rinsed 350g mixed mushrooms, quartered 80g trimmed kale, stems removed, chopped 2 tbs chopped walnuts, lightly toasted 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Place the porcini mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and cover with the boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak. Drain, reserving…

“With just 212 calories and 1.3g of fat per serve, this gluten-free dessert is the perfect guilt-free way to finish off an indulgent winter meal.” spiced poached pears with warm chocolate sauce serves 4 | prep 20 mins (+ cooling time) | cooking 1 hour 10 mins 125ml (½ cup) apple juice 60ml (¼ cup) port 60g (¼ cup) low-GI cane sugar 12 whole cloves 15g-piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced 2 cinnamon sticks 4 firm pears, peeled warm chocolate sauce 2 tbs port 2 tbs raw cacao powder 1 tbs low-GI cane sugar 1 Place apple juice, port, sugar, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and 1L (4 cups) water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat…