Basic Chicken Stir Fry

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)400g chicken breast, sliced into strips1 tablespoon rice bran oil1 chili, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped3cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped2 shallots, sliced on an angleVegetables of your choice, (e.g. carrot, capsicum, snow peas)3 tablespoons salt reduced soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce METHOD1. Heat wok over high heat for…

Chicken Souvlaki

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 400g chicken thigh, trimmed METHOD 1.Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and thyme in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. 2.Place…

Dukkah Spiced Salmon with Crushed Carrots

Ingredients (serves 4)1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to finish 10 large carrots, peeled, sliced 2cm thick 1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock Grated zest of 1 orange1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoons harissa paste4 x 150g fillets of salmon2 tablespoons dukkah spiceLemon juice Method1. Place olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high…

Coriander Lime Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4)400g chicken thigh, trimmed1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 tablespoons finely chopped coriander, stems and leaves1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon red chili flakesSalt, to tasteGarden salad, to serve Method1. Place the chicken, olive oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons coriander, lime juice and red chili flakes in a bowl and mix well. Marinate…

Peri Peri Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4)5 red chillies1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon dried oregano½ tablespoon paprikaJuice of ½ lime1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar400g chicken thigh, trimmed Garden salad, to serve Method1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Put the chillies on a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven,…

Zesty Beef Patties

Ingredients (serves 4) 400g lean beef mince1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped2 carrots, grated2 zucchini, grated2 eggs2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon of dried Italian herbsCracked pepper to taste2 tablespoon of mustard4 cups of garden salad to serve Method 1. In a frying pan, add half the oil and sauté onion and…

Tomato, Spinach & Ricotta Frittata Muffins

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 12 eggs 1 glove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup basil or parsley 100g smooth ricotta 150g frozen spinach, thawed & dried 100g cherry tomatoes, halved Salt & pepper, to taste METHOD Preheat oven to 180C. Place the eggs and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the remainder of ingredients…

Thai Fish Cakes

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)600g white fish fillets, finely diced1 tablespoon red curry paste1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon cornflour1 egg, beaten½ cup sliced green beans½ cup finely sliced spring onion1 carrot, gratedSweet chili sauce, to serve METHOD1. In a food processor, mince fish to a paste. (hint: do not overwork otherwise the fish cakes will be tough…

San Choy Bau

Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tablespoon peanut oil2 garlic cloves, crushed2cm piece ginger, finely grated400g lean pork mince1 celery stick, finely diced2 carrots, finely diced1 red capsicum, finely diced1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce3 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 lime, juiced1 teaspoon sesame oil1 cup beansprouts, trimmed12 large lettuce leaves1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves Method1. Heat wok…

Mushroom & Spinach Frittata

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 6) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 white onion, diced 300g button mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g spinach 12 eggs, whole Dill to taste Season to taste METHOD 1.Pre-heat oven to 200C. 2.Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with 1 tbs of oil. Add the onions and a pinch…