recipes

Thai Coconut Chicken Recipe

May 19 2012

This Thai coconut chicken recipe is very quick and easy to make. It is a fantastic dinner recipe for those that are time poor but still wanting to enjoy a meal that’s full of flavour. This recipe is perfect for all experience levels – from a kitchen wizz to those that are not very skilled in the kitchen or even just learning to cook. It is straightforward with very easy instructions and requires minimal effort. I also realise that everyone is trying to save money where they can and it is often saved when purchasing groceries. My coconut chicken recipe is budget friendly and requires only 6 ingredients (you could even use less than that if you really wanted). Over the many years I have spent in the hospitality industry as a chef I have learnt how to create meals that require the minimal effort, are cost effective and are full…

Tomato, Bacon and Basil Soup Recipe

May 17 2012

This Tomato, Bacon and Basil Soup recipe is so quick and easy to make. Best of all it tastes delicious while being extremely budget friendly! Let me just say that my youngest loathes tomato and I mean to the point of he will find/taste the tiniest piece hiding and pull/spit it out. He loved this soup!! *It can be made with canned tomato (whole peeled, crushed, pureed, etc) or fresh peeled tomato. Both taste as good as each other! Tomato, Bacon and Basil Soup Recipe with Garlic Ciabatta Serves 6 Ingredients *3x 400g canned tomato or 2kg fresh peeled tomato 1x onion roughly chopped 4x bacon rashers roughly chopped 1x tsp garlic 2x tsp Gourmet Gardens basil 1-1.5x cups of water 1x tsp sugar (prevents the tomato going bitter) Salt and Pepper to taste Ciabatta: butter, garlic, ciabatta bread Method 1. Roughly chop bacon and garlic and fry. 2. Preheat…

Thyme and Lemon Pork Belly {recipe}

May 16 2012

This Pork Belly recipe isn’t as quick as the others I have posted previously however it is delicious and tender. My Thyme and Lemon pork belly recipe is so worth waiting for! It is extremely mouth-watering and aromatic. It will become a regular on your menu at home. The juices are flavourful and the pork melts in your mouth! Thyme and Lemon Pork Belly Recipe Ingredients 1kg x pork belly, boneless (score the skin) 2 x tsp chunky garlic 2 x tsp thyme 2 x tbs Lemon juice 1.5 tbs x oil 1x tsp salt Method 1. Mix garlic, thyme, lemon juice and oil together. 2. Rub over pork belly (both sides) and marinate for minimum 1 hour. The longer the better though, ideally overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 180°c (160°c fan forced) 4. Place pork skin side up in a shallow roasting tray and cook for 1.5…

Chilli and Chorizo Fettuccine Recipe

May 15 2012

We are all busy these days and it is always good to have some quick meals as a back up. My chilli and chorizo fettuccine recipe is quick, easy and budget friendly. Prepared, cooked and on the table in under 20 minutes! Chilli and Chorizo Fettuccine Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 3x chorizo sausages 1x small onion 1x tbs chunky garlic 1.5x tbs basil 1 tsp – 1 tbs x chilli (depending on how spicy you like it!) 400g fettuccine 1x jar of Dolmio pasta sauce (you can make the Nap sauce if you prefer) 1x tsp sugar (this prevents the sauce going bitter) Method 1. Boil water for pasta. 2. Dice onion, slice chorizo and fry. 3. Add fettuccine to water only when it is boiling. 4. Add garlic, basil and chilli to chorizo and onion. 5. Cook it off, you will smell amazing aromas as they entwine. 6. …

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