Innholdsfortegnelse for #60 i taste.com.au Cookbooks

“Yes, you can master the midweek meal! Life is busy. Whether it’s the school drop-offs and pick-ups, the packed work schedule, the lengthy commute, fitting in that workout, or even just finding a little ‘me time’, most of us tend to run at a million miles an hour! And this often means we can fall in a heap by the time it comes to getting dinner ready. That’s why we’ve devised these quick and easy recipes. With prep and cooking all done in 10 minutes, they’re designed to limit your time in the kitchen without compromising on flavour, nourishment and your own sanity! Each fresh and fast plate has a step-by-step guide to multitasking, so you can make the most of every minute in the kitchen. These recipes are full…

pulled mexican beef with cheesy corn chips serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins E 1 tbs olive oil 1 red capsicum 400g can red kidney beans 300g can corn kernels 2 x 250g pkt pulled barbecue beef 2 x 300g jars salsa 170g pkt corn chips 80g (1 cup) pre-grated cheddar Fresh coriander and sour cream, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Preheat an oven grill on high. Deseed and chop the capsicum then add to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until just soft. 2 Rinse and drain the beans. Drain the corn. Add beans and corn to the pan with the beef, salsa and 80ml ( 1 /3 cup) water. Stir then bring to…

Okay, we’ll say it: you can get a meal on the table in 10 minutes! A bit of smart shopping and pantry stocking will go a long way to avoiding dramas on those weeknights when you are tired, running late, crazy busy or just plain over it. Using time-saving ingredients is a bit of a cheat when getting a home-cooked meal ready, but it beats resorting to takeaway food, which can be expensive and potentially unhealthy. Here we share our favourite shortcut secrets to help save your time, wallet, waistline and sanity. fresh Luckily, supermarkets have recognised that customers appreciate being able to grab pre-trimmed, peeled and/or chopped vegies, or bags of slaw and stir-fry mix. These are a great way to pack lots of healthy veg into your meals…

french-style seafood soup serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins E 2 tbs olive oil 1 small onion 1 small fennel bulb 4 slices crusty bread 1 tbs chicken stock powder 400g btl passata 500g seafood marinara mix 100g (1 cup) frozen sliced green beans 85g ( 1 /3 cup) bought garlic aïoli 1 Put the kettle on. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Halve the onion and fennel then thinly slice both, reserving any fennel fronds. Cook the onion and fennel, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until soft. Toast the bread. 2 Add stock powder, passata and 750ml (3 cups) boiling water. Cover and bring to a simmer then add the marinara mix and beans. Cover again to return to a simmer…

butter chicken salad serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins 500g chicken breast fillets 250g butter chicken simmer sauce 400g can lentils 2 baby cos lettuce 250g grape tomatoes 1 Preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue grill on medium-high. 2 While the pan or grill heats up, place the chicken and 2 tbs butter chicken sauce in a bowl and mix until the chicken is well coated. 3 Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest. 4 While the chicken cooks, rinse and drain the lentils, separate the lettuce leaves and halve the tomatoes. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter. 5 Slice the chicken and arrange on top. Scatter with the tomato and lentils. “Chicken…

japanese tofu ramen serves 4 | prep & cooking 10 mins E LC 1L (4 cups) vegetable stock 1 tbs miso paste 2 tsp sesame seeds 1 tbs vegetable oil 200g pkt Japanese-marinated tofu 2 baby buk choy 250g pkt sweet potato noodles 250g pkt zucchini noodles 4 x 150g pkt shelf-fresh ramen noodles Soy sauce, to taste 1 Combine the stock and 500ml (2 cups) water in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low then stir in the miso paste. 2 Meanwhile, cook sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to a bowl. Heat oil in same pan. Cook tofu for 1 minute each side or until browned. Transfer to a…