On Sunday nights, we have a bowl of soup for dinner. It is not as abstemious as it sounds – for it is usually a filling soup and, depending on our appetites, would be eaten on its own, with rice or bread. Besides, after the indulgences of the week, all we can manage on … Read more
Tofu dengaku (Serves four) INGREDIENTS 2 large cakes firm tofu (cotton or pressed tofu) Seasoning: 1/3 cup miso paste, either white or red or a combination of both 2 tbs sake (rice wine) 2 tbs mirin (sweet rice wine) 1 tbs sugar 3 tbs water or stock (fish, vegetable or chicken) Toppings: Toasted sesame seeds … Read more
Caramel Swirl Brownie · Makes25 pieces · Prep 15 minutes (plus cooling time) · Cook 1 hour 5 minutes Ingredient · 300g dark chocolate, chopped · 150g butter, chopped · 1 cup caster sugar · 3 eggs, lightly beaten · 1¼ cups plain flour · 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted · ½ cup caramel choc … Read more
Cordyceps is one of the most highly prized herbs due to its rarity as well as its numerous health benefits. Known as Chinese caterpillar fungus, this herb is the composite of dead caterpillar larva in winter (dong chong) and the parasitic fungus which grows on the dead larva during summer to resemble grass (xia cao). … Read more
RECIPE Broccoli and seaweed soup(Serves four to six) INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of broccoli, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 4 cups dashi or chicken broth 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 tbs dried wakame seaweed, soaked to rehydrate Toasted sesame seeds for garnishing, optional METHOD Cut … Read more
Spiced Apple And Blueberry Lattice Pie · Serves8 · Prep 20 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling time and 20 minutes standing time) · Cook50 minutes Ingredient · 1½ cups plain flour · ½ cup icing sugar mixture · 125g butter, chilled, chopped · 2 egg yolks · 6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced … Read more
Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe courtesy of Union Jack Tavern · Serves 8 Ingredient · 1/4 cup unsalted butter · 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons demerara sugar · 3 tablespoons dark molasses · 2 tablespoons black treacle · 1 1/2 tablespoons honey · 2 eggs · 1 1/2 cups+ 2 tablespoons self-rising flour · 3/4 … Read more
Lemon Iced Tea Use standard black tea for a traditional flavor or get creative with different herbal blends. Agave nectar melds fluidly with the tea; substitute honey or another sweetener if you prefer. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6 6 tea bags 6 cups water Juice of 1–2 fresh lemons 4 tablespoons agave nectar Tea Facts The … Read more
Tomato And Bean Soup With Beef And Parmesan Meatballs · Serves4 · Prep 20 minutes · Cook 40 minutes Ingredient · 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil · 1 brown onion, finely diced · 1 carrot, diced · 2 celery stalks, chopped · 2 garlic cloves, crushed · 2 tablespoons roast seasoning paste · 800g … Read more
Spiced Aubergine, Tomato And Parsley Oil Recipe courtesy of The Black Pig · Serves 4 Ingredient · 5 local eggplants · salt and black pepper, to taste · 1/2 teaspoon cumin · 1/4 cup olive oil · 2 cloves garlic, chopped · chicken stock, enough to cover the eggplant · 1/2 teaspoon cream 5 local … Read more
Cranberry Limeade Cranberry juice and lime are a match made in heaven. Sweet, tart, and tangy, it’s best served ice cold. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Grated zest of 1 fresh lime 3 cups water 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice blend) 1⁄4 cup sugar Cranberry Facts Cranberries contain numerous … Read more
Pork And Lemongrass Hotpot · Serves4 · Prep 10 minutes · Cook 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredient · 2 tablespoons vegetable oil · 800g pork shoulder, skin and excess fat removed, cut into 3cm pieces · 1 brown onion, chopped · 2 garlic cloves, crushed · 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated · 1 large … Read more
Orange And Five Spice Egg Tarts · Makes 24 tarts Ingredient · 1 sheet ready-made frozen puff pastry · 3/4 cup milk · 2/3 cup heavy cream · 1/2 cup sugar · 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch · 1 teaspoon 5 spice powder · juice and zest of · 1 orange · 1/8 teaspoon salt · 8 … Read more
If you are looking for healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further. These homemade granola bars will do the job – and more. By making this wholesome snack from scratch, you cut out additives, such as stabilisers, colouring and preservatives, which are found in commercial products. And yes, vegetarians can enjoy this … Read more
Salami And Basil-Stuffed Pasta Shells · Serves4 · Prep 10 minutes · Cook 25 minutes Ingredient · 200g large dried jumbo pasta shells · 200g shaved mild Hungarian salami, chopped · ½ red onion, sliced · 700g jar tomato passata · 500g fresh ricotta · 2½ cups grated pizza cheese · ½ cup fresh basil … Read more
Royal Fish Fillets · Serves 4 · Prep Time 5 minutes · Cooking Time 20 to 25 minutes Ingredient · 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided · 2 white onions, sliced into thin half-moons 2 white onions, sliced into thin half-moons · 7 to 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped · 1 (800-gram) can chopped tomatoes · … Read more
I had only eggs and a head of cauliflower in the fridge and I had to get dinner on the table. There was not enough cauliflower to roast, something I like to do when I need an Asian vegetable – I would roast it after it has been rubbed with chilli powder, salt and oil … Read more
Coconut Ice · Makes24 · Prep 20 minutes (plus 3 hours chilling time) Ingredient · 2¹⁄³ cups gluten-free pure icing sugar, sifted · ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar · 395g can sweetened condensed milk · 3½ cups desiccated coconut · 2 teaspoons vanilla essence · Rose-pink food colouring Recipe 1. Grease a 6cm-deep, 20cm square … Read more
Red Wine And Coffee Beef Stew Wine and coffee give this beef stew a lovely depth of flavor. When it comes to cooking with wine, the most important thing to remember is to use one that you enjoy drinking. Serves 6 Prep time 20 minutes Cooking time 2 hours Ingredient 1 … Read more
Super Bowls Ice Cream To Make: Using a hand mixer, cream together 1/2cup butter and 1/2cup sugar. Mix in 1 large egg. In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms. Divide … Read more