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

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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

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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. 

KINGFISH TOSTADA

Fresh, vibrant and ready to pair with your favourite margie - these tostadas are packed full of flavour and a summery treat to start any BBQ celebration.

Prep 00:10

Cook 00:10

Makes 8

Super Easy

Ingredients List

8 small corn tortillas

Oil for frying

Ceviche

300g sashimi grade kingfish, skinned, boned and cut into 1cm chunks

1 small avocado, cut into 1cm chunks

1 cucumber, seeds removed and finely diced

1/2 red onion, finely diced

2 Birdseye chillies, seeds removed and finely diced

3 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted

1 small handful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Dressing

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp coconut milk

1 tbsp Altos tequila

1 tsp agave syrup

1 lime, juice only

Method

Step 1. Heat 2cm of oil in a heavy based pot or deep-edged frypan over high heat. Fry the tortillas until golden. Drain on paper towel and set aside.

Step 2. To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl and season with salt. Adjust to your liking.

Step 3. Add all of the ceviche ingredients to a bowl and pour over the dressing. Gently toss to combine.

Step 4. To serve, place generous spoonfuls of the kingfish ceviche onto each tostada and enjoy straight away.

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

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 

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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!