The Kitchen

  • Roasted Red Capsicum Dip

    3 roasted red capsicums 3 spring onions 1 clove garlic 1 tbs olive oil 200g softened cream cheese, low fat 60g sour cream Zest of a lemon 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. In a mini-blender, garlic and spring onions very finely. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and add the blended…

  • Easy Roast Capsicum

    6 red capsicums Method: Wash hands. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Remove the stalk. Cut the capsicums into half and remove the seeds. Place the capsicum on an oven tray with the skin side up. Roast in the oven until the skin turns black an blisters.  Don’t worry, it is supposed to turn black! Remove…

  • Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce

    1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 small cauliflower 15g melted butter 30g cheddar cheese, extra CHEESE SAUCE 30g butter 3 tbs plain flour 2 cups milk 3/4 cup cheese, grated Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. Cut the cauliflower into large florets.  Boil them in salted water until only just tender.  Drain and set aside. To make the…

  • Carrots with Tomato Sauce

    6 carrots, thickly sliced 2 cloves garlic 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 tsp thyme leaves 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 can diced tomatoes 1 tsp honey 1 tbs oil Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. Heat the oil in a large saucepan then add the carrots and cook, stirring for a…

  • Turkey Meatloaf

    800g turkey mince 2 slices bread 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, grated 2 tbs barbecue sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten Salt and pepper 2 tbs barbecue sauce, extra Method: Wash hands. Preheat the oven to 180°C.  Prepare a large loaf tin by brushing the inside with oil. Use a small blender to make the bread into bread…

  • Easy Chow Mein

    500g lean beef mince 1tbs vegetable oil 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 250g beans, sliced 3 stalks celery 1 cup rice 1 pkt Chicken Noodle Soup 1/2 small cabbage, shredded 2 tsp curry powder Salt 3 cups water Method: Wash hands. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and brown the mince and the…

  • Pumpkin Soup

    500g pumpkin, peeled 2 onions 1 carrot 1 litre chicken stock Salt and pepper 1/4 tsp nutmeg   Method: Wash your hands well. Cut the pumpkin into large chunks.  Peel and dice the onion and the carrots.  Put all of the vegetables into a large saucepan and pour over the chicken stock.  Add the salt, pepper and…

  • Pumpkin Scones

    2 cups self-raising flour 1 tbs butter 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1egg 1 tbs hot water Pinch of salt   Method: Wash hands. Preheat oven to 220°Celcius.  Put a flat tray into the oven to get hot. Use an electric beater to cream the butter and sugar.  Add in the hot…

  • Zucchini Slice

    1 large zucchini 1 large carrot 1 onion 3 rashers bacon (optional) 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup oil 6 eggs Salt and pepper Method: Wash hands. Preheat oven to 180°Celcius. Prepare a 20 x 24cm baking tray or lamington tin by wiping it with oil. Grate the unpeeled zucchini…

  • Potato Wedges

    1kg potatoes, Nadine or Desiree 1/2 tbs sea salt 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tbs dried thyme   Method: Wash hands. Preheat oven to 220°Celcius. Use a vegetable brush to scrub the skin of the potatoes then cut them into wedges.  You will probably get 6 pieces from each potato. Place the wedges into a large bowl and…