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 2...
Apple Crumble
INGREDIENTS Filling 6 large Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon Crust 115 g butter 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup custard powder Crumble ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup butter 1¼ cup plain flour...
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...
Short Crust Pastry
INGREDIENTS 1 and ⅔ cups plain flour 125 g unsalted butter, chilled, finely chopped 1 egg, chilled DIRECTIONS Process flour, butter and a pinch of salt in a food processor until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon chilled water in a bowl...
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)...