Tag: The Food Book

Summer Sweets: Pavlova

Adding vinegar and cream of tartar to the meringue mixture gives pavlova a crisp crust and marshmallow centre. A range of other ingredients can be used to decorate it, including kiwifruit, banana slices, berries and grated chocolate. Serves: 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 75 – 90 minutes Special equipment: baking tray, baking paper,…

Winter warmers: Doughnuts

Popular around the world, doughnuts are made from balls or rings of fried dough. They can be dusted with cinnamon and sugar, covered with icing, or filled with jam, cream or custard. Makes: 15 Prep time: 95 minutes Cook time: 10 – 15 minutes Special equipment: small saucepan or microwave, sieve, deep-frying pan, rolling pin,…

Winter Warmers: Minestrone Soup

Literally meaning ‘the big soup’ in Italian, minestrone is technically a hearty stew – soup made from vegetables, dried beans and pasta. A range of beans can be substituted for kidney beans, including cannellini, lima and borlotti. Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 min Cook time: 65 min| Special equipment: large saucepan Nutrition: good source of…

The iconic ANZAC biscuit

An Australian icon, these crunchy biscuits originated during World War 1. It is generally believed that the ANZAC biscuit were created by the Australian and New Zealand wives, mothers, sisters and sweethearts who wanted to make a treat for their loved ones that could survive the long journey to the front, that’s why they keep…

Easter feasts: hot cross buns at home

Easter is fast approaching and for some it can mean a long weekend filled with chocolate. If you’re interested in eating something else this Easter weekend, grab your baking trays and try this hot cross bun recipe. For a chocolate alternative, replace the currants and sultanas with choc chips for a bun that will melt…

What’s in season: Summer berries

Fruit has been an important part of our diet for many thousands of years. The sweet and fleshy seed-carrying product of a plant, fruit is a versatile food that can be eaten raw or cooked. Because of Australia’s varied climate – tropical in the north and more temperate in the south – we are able…