Korean sweet rice cake

(Yaksik ) SERVES: 10 PREP TIME: 45 MINUTES COOKS IN: 45 MINUTES Ingredients 2 cups (400g) glutinous rice6–7 chestnuts, peeled and cut into quarters (or substitute with any nuts of your favourite)6–7 dried jujubes 2 teaspoons (8g) pine nuts1/2 cup (90g) light brown sugar2 teaspoons (12g) sesame oil1 1/2 teaspoons (12g) soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons (40g) jujube paste (recipe below)1Continue reading “Korean sweet rice cake”

Vietnamese conjugal pancake

(Banh Phu The – Xu Xe) Ingredients 1kg kudzu powder, refined 800g refined sugar 200g coconut flesh, scraped in thin threads 300g green beans  50 coconut leaves  15 pineapple leaves  Instructions Filling Cut green beans in halves, soak in warm water for five hours. Strain and remove skin of green beans. Rinse. Steam green beansContinue reading “Vietnamese conjugal pancake”

German Maultaschen Dumplings

(Mouth pockets) SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 90 MINUTES COOKS IN: 15 mins Ingredients 2 2/3 cups flour (all-purpose) 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon oil 3 tablespoons water 2 to 3 slices of bacon (cooked and chopped) 1/2 medium onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 1 ounce bread (day-old) 5 ounces frozen spinach (thawed,Continue reading “German Maultaschen Dumplings”

Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup

SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKS IN: 45 mins Ingredients CHICKEN STOCK 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock / broth2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock / broth 1 cup (250 ml) water1 cup (250 ml) water 3 chicken drumsticks (Note 1)3 chicken drumsticks (Note 1) LAKSA BROTH 1 1/2 tbsp oil1 1/2 tbsp oil 2 garlic cloves , minced2 garlic cloves , mincedContinue reading “Malaysian Laksa Noodle Soup”

4-Ingredient Picnic Ice-Cream Slice

SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES Ingredients ½ x 250g packet Arnott’s Choc Ripple Biscuits 180g packet Cadbury Picnic Sharepack (12) 600ml tub thickened cream 385g can Nestle Coffee & Milk Instructions Lightly grease a 19cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges.  Place biscuits inContinue reading “4-Ingredient Picnic Ice-Cream Slice”

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

SERVES: 8 – 12 Ingredients 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit or reduce for less spicy sausage) 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 pound ground turkey 2 teaspoons canolaContinue reading “Turkey Breakfast Sausage”

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup

SERVES: 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes 10 oz chicken broth 1 cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound cooked boneless chicken breast – cut into bite size pieces 1 15 oz can of white hominy 1 15 oz can of black beans rinsed/drained 1 cup yellow corn kernels cooked 1 4 oz can of chopped green chilies 3 cubes frozen cilantro or 1/2 cup chopped fresh Optional SlicedContinue reading “Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup”

Flourless and no butter Chocolate Avocado Brownies

(Gluten free, grain free) SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKS IN: 35 MINUTES Ingredients 1 avocado mashed up with a spoon 3 tablespoons apple sauce 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup chocolate chips Instructions Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8×8 pan with cooking spray, set aside. Mash your avocado up with aContinue reading “Flourless and no butter Chocolate Avocado Brownies”