Indian Curry Spice Paste

A general all rounder spice paste mix, serves 4 meals.   INGREDIENTS 4 tsp ground coriander 4tsp ground cumin 1tsp ground paprika 1 tsp ground tumeric 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 2 tsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp...

Wonder Spice Mix (Think KFC Spices)

SPICE MIX 4 tsp Italian mixed herbs – Hoyt’s Brand – RED PACKET 1 tsp celery salt 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp onion powder 3 tsp chilli powder  (Adjust due to guest, 1 tsp if for kids/sooks) 2 tsp garlic powder   Mixing For...

Creamy Chicken Pie

Makes 1 large pie (20cm spring form pan) or 3-4 single pies (10cm spring form pans) INGREDIENTS Olive oil 800 – 1000 grams chicken thighs, chopped 1 brown onion, chopped 3 tablespoons plain flour 1 clove garlic, crushed ⅓ cup water ½ cup chicken stock ½ cup milk...

Moroccan Tagine (Lamb / Beef / Chicken)

Ingredients Spice mix 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1½ tablespoons paprika Spice paste 4 garlic cloves 1 brown onion, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped (or dried...

Roasted Pork Belly

This is my running commentary while I perfect pork belly (again). I say again as I did perfect it however it was over a 2 day period and really not suitable without extreme planning. PORK BELLY COOKED 25th Feb 2012 1kg piece of pork belly (note it was from coles and...

Leek or Onion and Camembert Tarts

Should make 4 mini tarts or 1 large tart INGREDIENTS Bought or pre-made shorty crust pastry. 2 tablespoons butter 4 leeks (white and pale green parts only) or 4 onions, sliced (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup whipping cream 125 gram wheel of  Camembert (or Brie)...