Posts Tagged ‘Quick & Easy’
Bangers and mash
Bangers and mash or sausages with mashed potatoes is a very popular dish in Australian homes. It is very easy, quick and inexpensive to make and the kids love it. Using a few ingredients that most of us have in the kitchen like, frozen peas, potatoes and eggs and some ready made sausages bought from the butcher, you can whip up a great dinner [...]
San choy bau
A classic Chinese dish that is fun to make and fun to eat. It is a great meal any time of the year but, particularly during hot summer months when you want something refreshing for dinner. San choy bau is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Having an excuse to eat your dinner with your hands! I'm up for that. Traditionally made with pork, however I [...]
Nalesniki ( Crepes) – basic recipe
This is a basic recipe for nalesniki (crepes). Ingredients 300g (2 cups) flour 250ml milk 200ml water 3 eggs 1/2 tsp salt extra milk Method Beat eggs with milk. Add flour and salt and mix well, until there are no lumps. Add water and mix again. Use a beater or an electric mixer. Note: See my article, Guide to cooking [...]
Spinach and fetta triangles
Ingredients 250g cooked spinach, chopped 250g fetta cheese 3 spring onions 1 egg, beaten 250g filo pastry (16 sheets) Pepper Method Set oven at 160C fan-forced. Spray or brush oven tray with oil. Mix spinach, fetta cheese, spring onions and egg, season with pepper. Fold 1 sheet [...]
Cooking Rice in the Microwave
This is a fool proof way of always having perfect cooked rice. 2 cups rice 4 cups water a pinch of salt Place the rice, water and salt into a microwave safe dish, cook uncovered on high for 22 minutes. Once cooked fluff the rice with a fork. No need to stir or check on the rice while it is cooking.