Apple Tarte Tatin A Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert that is basically just an upside-down pie. It is said to have been invented by the Tatin sisters at the Hotel Tatin back in the 1880’s when Stephanie Tatin got distracted while baking an apple pie and left her apples cooking in the butter and sugar too long. Upon realizing her mistake and trying to save the pie, she placed her pastry on top of the pan of apples and finished it off...
Rocket, avocado & walnut salad INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard100 g baby rocket leaves1/2 red onion (very finely sliced)2 avocados (sliced)Walnuts (to sprinkle) INSTRUCTIONSPreheat oven to 180C or 160C fan-forced. Spread walnuts on an oven tray. Cook for 5 mins, or until lightly toasted. Cool and roughly chop.Combine oil, lemon juice and mustard in a small screwtop jar....
Caesar Salad INGREDIENTS2 small bread rolls (thinly sliced)8 prosciutto slices1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons white vinegar4 eggs2 baby cos lettuce (washed)40 g parmesan (shaved Anchovy dressing)2 anchovy fillets (finely chopped)1 small garlic clove (crushed)2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice1/3 cup 80ml extra virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONSTo make the dressing, place anchovy in a mortar and gently crush with a pestle until...
Creamy Mushroom Alfredo This is a rich and creamy alfredo-like sauce that can be served over pasta, baked potatoes, chicken or beef. Many different mushrooms could be used in this sauce. Try shopping at your local farmer’s market and see what local mushrooms they may have. Morell, Chestnut, Pioppino are all good choices, but Button, Cremini or Portobello will work great for this recipe as well. Ingredients:1 lb. Pappardelle2 T. Butter1 small...
Easy Japanese Fried Rice Ingredients2 cups jasmine rice2 cups chicken stock1 ½ cups water4 tablespoons butter (divided, or more to taste)2 large eggs (beaten)2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons sesame seeds (or to taste)2 tablespoons soy sauce (such as Kikkoman®, or to taste)⅛ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1.Place rice, chicken stock, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low,...
Sheet Pan Orange Chicken & Brussels Sprouts This delicious sheet pan dinner is easy enough to pull together for a fast weeknight dinner. It tastes like you’ve been cooking all day long but only takes around 30 minutes. Ingredients:4 bone-in (skinless chicken thighs)1 lb. brussels sprouts (trimmed, washed, and halved)1 red onion (thinly sliced)1 orange (sliced)1 orange (juiced and zested)2 T. olive oil2 t. honey (preferably local)3...
