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Protein-packed breakfasts

Protein-packed breakfasts

Ingredients: 2 eggs4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk2 slices wholemeal toast 2 tsp low-fat spreadPinch of black pepperOptional sprinkling of chopped chives (calories nominal) The secret to perfect scrambled eggs is to fold them gently in the pan to get curds, rather than a dried, quivering mess. Lightly mix 

Mexican salsa

Mexican salsa

Ingredients: 5 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, finely diced 1 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 bunch coriander, finely chopped small handful fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 30ml fresh lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and 

Thai chicken meatballs

Thai chicken meatballs

INGREDIENTS:

  • 500g chicken mince
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated
  • 3 fresh kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs to serve
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 small red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • Lime wedges, to serve

METHOD:

Step1:
Combine mince, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, mint and coriander in a bowl.
Step2:
Using clean hands, roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on a large plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step3:
Meanwhile, place fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and chilli in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Step4:
Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, in 2 batches, turning, for 10 minutes or until light golden and cooked through. Serve with dipping sauce and lime wedges, sprinkled with extra mint sprigs.

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< br/> Source:taste.com.au

Molten Chocolate Cake

Molten Chocolate Cake

Here is a can’t-fail version of the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s warm, soft chocolate cake. He says more than a thousand of these cakes are made in his restaurants every day. The ingredient list is short — butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar and flour — and the 

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

“Consistently great and easy pasta dough. This makes really great homemade linguine or ravioli for a manual pasta machine. If its too sticky, just roll a bit in flour. This recipe makes enough pasta for 24 small raviolis or 4 servings of linguine. Whatever pasta 

Coffee And Dessert: How To Make This Perfect Tiramisù

Coffee And Dessert: How To Make This Perfect Tiramisù

Award-winning food blogger Bernard Laurance has a fantastic new cookbook out, and if you’re a fan of baking at home, you’ll want to pick up a copy. With dessert recipes from around the world, Baklava to Tarte Tatin has something for every sweet tooth. Head to Italy for a lightly caffeinated, heavily delicious confection that comes together in no time. 

Tiramisù literally means “pick me up” in Italian, and it really does keep to its word. A single spoonful of this creamy dessert is an instant pick-me-up. With this recipe, you’ll be able to make a light, airy, deliciously soft and creamy tiramisù, and what’s more, it won’t be runny at all. This is just how I like my tiramisù to be. Feel free to adapt the recipe and make it with fruit: Instead of soaking the ladyfingers in coffee, use a little kirsch or eau-de-vie, and insert a layer of fresh raspberries between the layers of mascarpone cream. Fresh pears or peaches with a few crumbled shortbread cookies will add an original, tasty touch to your dessert. For a tiramisù without any alcohol, soak the ladyfingers with coffee and finely grate a little orange zest over them before smothering them with cream. I often double the quantities to make a second layer of both ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, and you may want to do so, too.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strong coffee
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • Scant 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups mascarpone
  • Scant 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
  • 8 ounces ladyfingers
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Directions:

For the tiramisù:

1- Prepare the coffee and set aside.
2- Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a mixing bowl with the sugar and with an electric beater, whisk until the mixture is as pale and thick as possible, about 3 minutes.
3- Add the mascarpone and whip until the texture is light and airy. Beating the mascarpone until it resembles whipped cream gives the tiramisu its lovely texture and ensures that it holds its shape.
4- Make sure your beaters are perfectly clean, grease-free, and dry. In another mixing bowl, whip the egg whites. When they begin to hold soft peaks, add the confectioners’ sugar. Continue whipping until the meringue mixture holds firm peaks.
5- Using a flexible spatula, fold the egg whites into the whipped mascarpone, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
6- Stir the liqueur into the coffee. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture just to moisten them. Be careful not to soak them.
7- Pack the ladyfingers tightly in a 7 x 10 inch dish. Pour the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, spreading it evenly. If you’re making a second layer, repeat the process. Chill for at least 3 hours.
8- Just before serving, sprinkle the entire dessert with cocoa powder that you’ve pushed through a small sieve. A dusting of cocoa powder around individual portions is very attractive, so you may want to plate the tiramisu before serving.

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< br/> Source:foodrepublic.com

Simple stir-fry

Simple stir-fry

Kids getting into cooking? This simple stir-fry with prawns, veggies and noodles is great for aspiring chefs and will make a quick meal for busy weeknights   Ingredients: 500g vegetables such as carrots, baby corn, broccoli, courgettes, red peppers and cabbage or pak choi 1 

Classic Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

This is a classic cheesecake — velvety, rich, sweet and so satisfying. We are major fans of a thin sour cream cap on top of cheesecakes; it’s the perfect balance to this rich cake. Ingredients: Crust: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups graham cracker