HOT HONEY HALOUMI COCONUT BITES
These are fun, tasty little morsels! The combination of the super savoury Riverina Dairy Haloumi and the sweet spiciness of the hot honey make you want to dive back for more and more!
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VEGEMITE, CHEESE & CARROT SCROLL
Recipe created and developed for VEGEMITE
Back to School with my Vegemite, carrot and cheese scrolls 🥕🧀👇
4 sheets, puff pastry
4 tbs VEGEMITE
4 carrots, grated
4 cups grated tasty cheese + 1/2 cup for sprinkling
1 egg, beaten
Step 1. Preheat oven to 200C. On a clean worksurface, roll out the puff pastry one sheet at a time. Start by spreading 1 tbs of VEGEMITE onto the sheet, followed by a generous sprinkling of carrot and cheese, ensuring you have enough of each for the remaining sheets of puff pastry.
Step 2. Working gently so as not to damage the pastry, roll the sheet in a loose roll away from you. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into thirds and then each third cut in half so that you have 6 scrolls. Repeat the process for the remaining sheets of pastry. This may need to be done in batches depending on the size of your oven.
Step 3.. Place scrolls cut size up onto baking trays. Brush gently with the beaten egg.. Bake for 15mins and sprinkle over the remaining cheese, place back into the oven for a further 10-15mins or until puffed, golden and the cheese is well melted.
Step 4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. If you are not eating right away, allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
CRUMBED STEAK SANDWICH W/ HERBED MAYO
RECIPE DEVELOP FOR WOOLWORTHS
This is a fun take on a steak sanga. The herby mayo is really fresh and light and brings the whole sandwich together.
Prep 00:12
Cook 00:05
Makes 2
Easy
1 packet Macro Grass Fed Beef Sizzle Steaks 275g
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup plain flour
1 packet Woolworths Panko Bread Crumbs
Woolworths Rice Bran Oil, for frying
Herby Mayo
1 cup Woolworths Whole Egg Mayonnaise
4 shallot, sliced
1/2 cup dill, leaves only, roughly chopped
2 lemons, zested
1 Woolworths Soft White Loaf (unsliced)
Step 1. Working one at a time, dredge the sizzle steaks through flour, then egg and finally the panko crumbs. Next, place a high sided skillet over medium high heat and pour in enough oil to create a half centimetre layer. Once the oil is hot (test by adding a small cube of bread into the oil, it should sizzle immediately), work in batches and cook the crumbed steaks for 1-2mins on each side, rest on a cake rack or paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
Step 2. While steak is resting, make up the herby mayo by combining mayonnaise, lemon zest, shallot and dill.
Step 3. Slice the bread in nice thick slices and toast lightly, build by adding two layers of steak onto bread and topping with a generous helping of the herby mayo. Slice and enjoy.
VEGEMITE & Cheese Mini Quiches
RECIPE DEVELOPED FOR VEGEMITE
Prep 00:15
Cook 01:00*
Makes 12
Super Easy
2 large brown onions, halved and sliced.
1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp sea salt
1 sheet (approx. 27 x 36cm) all butter puff pastry
2 tbs VEGEMITE
3 eggs
150ml thickened cream
1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
Step 1. Make caramelised onion by cooking your onion in the oil with a seasoning of salt over a low medium heat. This process takes time and should be done gently to maximise flavour. Once the onions are jammy and a deep brown colour, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2. Preheat your oven to 200C. Prepare a muffin tin with a quick spray of cooking oil. Using a 10cm circular pastry cutter cut 12 discs of pastry. Place each disk into the muffin tin pressing to the edges and up the sides. Grab a fork and prick the base of the pastry to prevent it from rising. Place into the oven and cook for 10mins or until the pastry just begins to puff and change colour.
Step 3. While the pastry is still hot, use a pastry brush to brush the insides of the quiche shells with vegemite. Next add in a teaspoon of caramelised onion. Whisk together the eggs and cream until really well combined, using a small pouring jug, pour in the egg mixture, top with cheese and place back in the oven for a further 20mins or until the pastry and cheese is golden and the egg is cooked.
Note:
*cooking time on this is slightly extended due to the caramelised onions, this can be significantly reduced if you purchase a store bought jarred caramelised onion mix.
CRISPY POTATOES W/ BLUE CHEESE WHIP
This recipe was developed for Castello Mild Blue Cheese
Prep 00:10
Cook 00:45
Serves 4 as part of a shared meal
Super Easy
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half
Garlic cloves, whole, skin off, lightly crushed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Blue Cheese Whip
150g Castello Mild Blue Cheese (half for whip, half to crumble)
1 cup Natural Greek Yoghurt
1 cup Sour Cream
1/4 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chives, finely chopped, to garnish
Method
Step 1. Preheat oven to 220C. Boil potatoes in generously salted water until just cooked (you don't want them soft her, you need them to be able to retain their shape as you crush them). Pour into colander and allow water and steam to dry as much as possible.
Step 2. On a lined baking tray add the potatoes and garlic, drizzle over olive oil and then toss well to coat. Using another baking tray or heavy bottom pot, gently crush the potatoes. Place in oven and cook for 40 mins or until golden and crispy.
Step 3. While the potatoes are cooking make the blue cheese whip by placing half the blue cheese along with all other ingredients into a blender or small food processor and blitzing until smooth. Set aside in fridge until needed.
Step 4. To serve spoon out the blue cheese whip onto the base of a serving dish, crumble over some of the remaining blue cheese and then top with the crispy potatoes, garnishing finally with chives and the remaining blue cheese.
Cubanos (Cuban Sandwich)
RECIPE DEVELOPED FOR CAPILANO HONEY
The yearly question, what do we do with all that leftover Christmas ham? Well this recipe is a lot of fun and packs some serious flavour into some leftover sandwiches in the form of the famous Cubano! My Hot Chili Honey & Chipotle Glazed Ham gives you the perfect starting point for this leftover delight.
Prep 00:10
Cook 00:10
Makes 2
Easy
Ingredients List
Chopped Ham
1 cup leftover Hot Chili Honey & Chipotle Glazed Ham*, chopped into small chunks
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 tbs chipotle in adobo, sauce only
2tbs fresh orange juice
1tbs Capilano Honey
Sliced Ham
200g thinly sliced leftover Hot Chili Honey & Chipotle Glazed Ham
2 Cuban bread rolls*
Yellow mustard, to serve
Whole egg mayonnaise, to serve
6 slices Swiss cheese
2 dill pickles, sliced into thin strips
1 tbs butter, melted
Method
Step 1. Prepare the chopped ham component of the sandwich by heating a non stick pan to medium high heat, add chopped ham and saute until beginning to warm through. Add ground coriander, cumin, garlic, chipotle, orange juice stir well to combine. Increase heat slightly and once hot add the Capilano honey. Cook until the juice has evaporated and the chopped ham is sticky and golden. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2. Assemble the sandwich starting with a base layer of yellow mustard and swiss cheese slices, top with sliced ham, followed by the spiced chopped honey ham, topped with dill pickle slices and a scaping of mayonnaise on the top of the bun.
Step 3. Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Brush tops of bread with melted butter, place the sandwiches top down and using a weight of some kind (fish weight, another pan) cook until roll is crisp and bar marks show on bread, brush base of bread with butter, flip and cook on the base until cheese is melted. Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
* The best section of the ham for this dish is the part around the hock, dig in there to get the good stuff and make sure nothing goes to waste!
* Cuban rolls are obviously quite hard to find in Australia, so as an alternative use small Turkish rolls.
WHO DOESNT LOVE A GOOD SANDWICH, MORE BELOW…
BUFFALO DIP
Ok, so I’ve stolen this recipe from Bunny and Duff (friends from the US) and when I say I have stolen it, I haven't really because I haven't been able to get their secret recipe from them! But in any case I have tried to recreate this moorish dish below. It's the perfect dish for any BBQ or footy game or moment where you just need to feel comforted with a drink in hand..
Prep 00:10
Cook 00:10
Serves 6-8
Super Easy
Ingredients
250g pork mince
125g cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce*
1 spring onion, finely sliced
Celery sticks to serve
Corn chips to serve
Method
Step 1. Fry the pork mince in some olive oil until browned.
Step 2. Add the cream cheese, sour cream and grated cheddar. Melt and mix through.
Step 3. Mix in the hot sauce and pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with spring onion and serve with celery sticks and corn chips.
Notes:
* If you can’t find Frank’s hot sauce, this will work with any acid-forward hot sauce, something with a little zing
CHORIZO & BEAN DIP
The ultimate chip and dip combo that goes hand-in-hand with a cold beer and good company.
Prep 00:10
Cook 00:20
Serves good for sharing
Super Easy
Ingredients
200g chorizo, skin removed, broken into small chunks
1 brown onion, diced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chilli powder
2 400g tins black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can beer
1 x 454g jar Desert Pepper Chile con Queso
1/2 cup shredded tasty cheese
Corn chips to serve
Method
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200C. Heat some olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and chorizo until browned.
Step 2. Add the beans and the spices and mix together. Cook for around 2 minutes.
Step 3. Add the can of beer. Simmer until almost all the liquid has reduced and mash the beans slightly. Pour into an oven dish (or use the pan you have cooked it in). Add the queso over the top and sprinkle over the shredded cheese
Step 4. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve straight away with corn chips.
POPE LEO BREAD
A dish in memory of Jax’s Grandfather - a staple at Jax’s family table and one which is now a staple at the pasta table for us too! Better than any garlic bread you will ever eat (I promise!)
Prep 00:10
Cook 00:15
Serves 6-8
Super Easy
Ingredients
1 large baguette
150g unsalted butter, softened
1 x 40g packet French onion soup mix
1/2 cup grated parmesan
Method
Step 1. Preheat an oven to 180C. Make slices 2cm apart along the baguette without cutting all the way through. Place a large piece of foil on a baking tray and put the baguette on top.
Step 2. Mix together the butter, French onion soup mix and half of the parmesan. Spread the flavoured butter in between the baguette slits. Spread any extra butter over the top of the baguette and sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan.
Step 3. Wrap the baguette tightly in the foil and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, after 10mins open foil and cook uncovered for a further 5-10mins. Serve straight away.
FRENCH ONION DIP
Most of us have a packet or two of soup mix hiding in the pantry. Don’t let it go to waste. Turn it into a tasty snack for your next get together.
Prep 00:05
Cook N/A
Serves 6-8
Super Easy
Ingredients
1 x 40g pack of French Onion Soup mix
200g cream cheese
1 cup greek yoghurt
1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
1/4 cup crispy shallots
1 large pack of plain salt potato chips
Method
Step 1. Mix the French Onion Soup mix together with the cream cheese and yoghurt. Place into a shallow dip bowl and garnish with fresh chives and crispy shallots
Step 2. Serve with potato chips, eat and enjoy!
