Archive for February, 2009
Salmon, Herb & Fetta Quiches
Ingredients canola oil spray 1 sheet canola puff pastry 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium leek, thinly sliced 100 g (3 1/3 oz) baby English spinach 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped capers 210 g (6 3/4 oz) can red salmon in brine or spring water, drained 50 [...]
Filo Custard Fruit & Nut Pudding
Ingredients 10 sheets filo pastry 40g (1 1/3oz) olive oil margarine, melted 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar 100g (3 1/3oz) fresh dates, chopped 100g (3 1/3oz) dried apricots, chopped 50g (1 2/3oz) pistachio kernels, chopped 2 cups (500ml/16 fl oz) reduced-fat milk* 300ml (10fl oz) low-fat vanilla custard 2 tablespoons honey grated nutmeg, to serve * [...]
Indian Cashew & Carrot Rice Pudding
Ingredients 50g (1 2/3oz) unsalted raw cashew nuts 1 cup (250ml/8 fl oz) warm reduced-fat milk 3 cups (750ml/24 fl oz) reduced-fat milk 1/4 cup (50g/1 2/3oz) basmati rice 6 cardamom pods, crushed 2 tablespoons ghee, butter or margarine* 1 1/2 cups (175g/5 2/3oz) grated carrot 1/4 cup (60g/2oz) grated palm sugar or brown sugar [...]
Baked Rhubarb Rice Pudding
Ingredients 250g (8oz) trimmed rhubarb stalks, cut into 3cm (1 1/4in) pieces 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/3 cup (75g/2 1/2oz) short-grain white rice 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups (500ml/16fl oz) reduced-fat milk 1/4 cup (60g/2oz) caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Method 1 Preheat oven to 160°C (315°F/Gas 2-3). Line a baking tray with [...]
Orange Berry Jelly Cups
Ingredients 2 cups (500ml/16fl oz) no-added sugar, pulp-free, fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons gelatine 200g (6 1/2oz) fresh or frozen berries Method 1 Put the orange juice and gelatine into a pan. Stir over low heat until the gelatine dissolves. 2 If using frozen berries, first drain on absorbent paper. Divide the berries among 4 [...]
Choc-drizzled Strawberries
Ingredients 250g (8oz) strawberries (about 10 large strawberries) 100g (3 1/3oz) dark or milk chocolate Method 1 Wash the strawberries and pat them dry using absorbent paper. 2 Break the chocolate into squares and put into a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir over low heat until the chocolate has melted. [...]
Hot Honey Apples
Ingredients 3 medium apples 3 tablespoons honey 20g (3/4oz) reduced-fat olive oil margarine 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 2 tablespoons sultanas 4 scoops (200g/6 1/2oz) low-fat vanilla ice cream Method 1 Peel and core the apples. Cut them into wedges. 2 Heat the honey, margarine and mixed spice in a small fry pan over medium heat. [...]
Chilli Con Carne Shepherd?s Pie
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder 500g (1lb) lean beef mince 150g (5oz) button mushrooms 800g (1lb 10oz) canned chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoons brown sugar 400g (13oz) can red kidney beans, drained 400g (13oz) can corn kernels, drained salt* and pepper 1 kg (2lb) [...]
Mushroom, Pineapple & Artichoke Pizzas
Ingredients 4 wholemeal Lebanese breads* 1/2 cup (125ml/4fl oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced 100g (3 1/3oz) button mushrooms, sliced 50g (1 2/3oz) marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 100g (3 1/3oz) 97% fat-free ham, sliced 50g (1 2/3oz) baby English spinach 200g (6 1/2oz) can pineapple pieces in natural juice, drained 50g [...]
Brown Rice & Pumpkin Patties
Ingredients 600g (1lb 3oz) peeled pumpkin, cut into wedges 1/3 cup (65g/2oz) brown rice 1/3 cup (70g/2 1/4oz) millet 3 cups (750ml/24fl oz) water 1 spring onion (scallion), chopped 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1/2 tablespoon tamari 1 sheet nori seaweed, cut into 16 thin strips cornflour, for dusting 3 tablespoons olive oil Method 1 [...]