I am not a great cook, and I am also not a fan of processed food. So when I feed my family, I try to use real ingredients and real food as much as possible. This is a collection of my favourite recipes that are quick, easy and very difficult to stuff up! Most of them are fast, healthy & delicious...the dinner trifecta.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Chunky Beef with Beans and Chilli
From Taste.com.au |
Serves 4
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1 tablespoon olive oil
400g can chopped tomatoes
300ml bottled chunky chargrilled salsa
500g lean beef stir-fry strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 red capsicum, seeds removed, coarsely chopped
400g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 onion, sliced
Do This -
- Heat oil in a large frying pan, add onion and red capsicum and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until golden. Add beef and cook, stirring, until browned.
- Add salsa, tomatoes and kidney beans, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in coriander and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve in bowls, topped with a generous dollop of yoghurt.
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Labels:
beans,
beef,
beef strips,
canned beans,
canned red kidney beans,
canned tomatoes,
capsicum,
chilli,
coriander,
dinner,
easy dinner,
mexican,
onion,
red kidney beans,
salsa
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Jamie Oliver Inspired Potato Salad
Serves 6
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1kg baby potatoes, halved or quartered
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
zest and juice of 1 lemon (or white wine vinegar)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
1 teaspoon horseradish cream
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon of capers, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Do This -
1. Cook the potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. In a large bowl, mix the lemon zest and juice with twice as much extra virgin olive oil. Add the mustard, horseradish, sour cream, capers, red onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Drain the potatoes, leave to steam dry for a couple of minutes, then tip into the bowl of dressing and toss to coat. Leave for 5 minutes.
Labels:
capers,
horseradish cream,
lemon,
mustard,
olive oil,
potato salad,
potatoes,
red onion,
salad
Friday, August 30, 2013
Rice Bubble Slice
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4 cups Kellogg's Rice Bubbles
1/2 cup of butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbs honey
Do This -
- Melt butter, sugar & honey in saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring over medium heat, for 6 minutes or until it turns a golden brown.
- Mix in rice bubbles & press into slice tin. Cut through while still warm (otherwise you'll never cut it) & put in fridge to set.
Note - add sprinkles to the rice bubbles to make rainbow slice.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Tzatziki - Cucumber Yogurt Dip
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1 tbsp olive oil
3 tsps lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced finely
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
3/4 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
Do This -
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Using a whisk, blend the yogurt with the sour cream.
- Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill just before serving.
Labels:
cucumber,
dill,
dip,
garlic,
greek yogurt,
lemon juice,
olive oil,
pepper,
salt,
sour cream,
tzatziki,
yogurt
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Chicken Enchiladas with Beans
Serves 4
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1 tablespoon olive oil
500g chicken breast fillet or chopped barbecue chicken
10 enchilada tortillas or corn Mountain Bread
450g can refried beans
3/4 cup grated tasty cheese
375g jar chunky tomato salsa
avocado
sour cream
Do This -
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat tortillas using packet directions.
- Slice chicken and put back into the frying pan with the refried beans. Stir until warmed through.
- Place chicken and bean mixture onto each tortilla. Top with a little cheese. Roll up tightly to secure. Place onto a greased and lined baking tray.
- Spoon salsa down centre of enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve with avocado and sour cream.
Also serve with a side salad of rocket, cherry tomatoes & red onion if you wish.
Labels:
avocado,
cheese,
chicken,
enchiladas,
refried beans,
salsa,
sour cream,
tasty cheese,
tomato salsa,
tortillas
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Chickpea Vegie Burgers
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400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 small carrot, peeled, grated
zest 1 lemon, plus juice ½
1 tsp ground cumin
small bunch coriander, chopped
2/3 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs
zest 1 lemon, plus juice ½
1 tsp ground cumin
small bunch coriander, chopped
2/3 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 large or 8 mini bread rolls, halved crossways
green oak lettuce leaves
slices canned beetroot, drained
large tomato, sliced
red onion, sliced thinly
cucumber, sliced
sauce of your choice (Tahini Mayonnaise is my favourite)
red onion, sliced thinly
cucumber, sliced
sauce of your choice (Tahini Mayonnaise is my favourite)
Do This -
- Place chickpeas in a bowl. Using a potato masher, mash until almost smooth. Add carrot, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, half the coriander, eggs, breadcrumbs and garlic. Season with salt & pepper. Mix to combine. Shape mixture into desired number and size of patties.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties, turning, for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until heated through.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Toast cut side of rolls for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Top roll bases with beetroot, lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, the remaining coriander, patties and roll tops. Serve with your favourite sauce.
Labels:
beetroot,
bread rolls,
breadcrumbs,
burgers,
carrot,
chickpeas,
curry powder,
eggs,
garlic,
lettuce,
tomatoes,
vegetarian,
vegie burgers
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Indian-style Kedgeree
From Taste.com.au |
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1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
30g butter
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon medium curry powder
200g smoked trout fillets, flaked
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
Do This -
- Cook rice following packet directions. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread rice over prepared tray. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened. Add garlic and curry powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add rice, trout, coriander and parsley. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until heated through. Divide between bowls. Top with egg. Serve.
Options for next time - use prawns instead of smoked trout, add 1 large red chilli, serve with lemon wedges as well as boiled eggs.
Recipe from Taste.com.au
Recipe from Taste.com.au
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne
Not my image because I couldn't get a good one! I'll try again next time I make it. |
Serves 2 - 4
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curly or flat lasagne (use according to instructions on the pack)
1 cup passata
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 cups baby spinach, loosely packed and chopped well
250g ricotta
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
200g feta, crumbled
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Do This -
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- In a large fry pan add oil and heat to medium-low heat.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, spinach, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, feta, egg, oregano, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Place one layer of cooked lasagne sheets in the base of a casserole dish.
- Layer with passata, spinach & ricotta mix and lasagne sheets.
- Finish with a layer of pasta and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
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