Caramel And Orange Blossom Rice Cakes

Like many of the recipes in this book, rice puddings and cakes were part of my staple diet as a child. They are the ideal pick-me-up for kids (or adults for that matter) on the run. Serves 10 note : Start this recipe a day ahead. INGREDIENTS 20 g (3/4 oz) fine salt 180 g (61/4 oz) arborio rice 500 ml…

ByThe Carousel22/09/20220Comments

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Clean Eating: Green Breakfast Salad With Herbed Eggs

The great thing about this egg dish is that, due to its cold nature, it doesn’t have to be cooked fresh in the morning – it’s perfect made the evening before, ready to be grabbed and eaten on the go. Avocados are a great source of good-quality fat that have an amazing way of keeping us…

ByLuke Hines29/08/20220Comments

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Curtis Stone’s Carrot Soup With Herb Puree & Prosciutto Crisps

Serves 6 as a starter INGREDIENTS 4 slices prosciutto 1 tbs olive oil 2 eschalots, finely chopped 800g carrots, cut into 3cm pieces 1.25L (5 cups) chicken stock Finely grated zest of 1 orange and juice of 3 oranges Creme fraiche, to serve Herb puree 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked 2 tbs chopped chives 2 tbs chopped tarragon METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place…

ByThe Carousel28/04/20220Comments

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Smoked Paprika & Corn Soup With Chilli Lime Cream

Filled with warming spices and sweetened by the corn, this soup has a lot to offer.. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Chilli Lime Cream 85g lightly whipped cream 1 teaspoon of lime zest A squeeze of lime juice Finely chopped chilli Pinch of salt Finely sliced chives Soup 3 corn cobs A good splash of vegetable oil 115g sliced white onion 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 deseeded chilli, finely chopped Small bunch…

ByThe Carousel19/03/20220Comments

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Gluten-free Super Soba Noodle Salad

Serves 10 as part of a shared-plates table Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 200 g (7 oz) packet of buckwheat (soba) noodles 1 tablespoon sesame oil 200 g (7 oz) button mushrooms, sliced 100 g (3 ½ oz) firm tofu, grated ¼ white cabbage, thinly sliced 6 spring onions (scallions), thinly…

ByThe Carousel07/02/20220Comments

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Gluten & Refined-sugar Free Baked Lemon Cheesecake

Serves 10–12 INGREDIENTS 1 quantity Almond pastry crust (recipe below) 100 g (3½ oz) fresh (medjool) dates, pitted and roughly chopped 350 g (12½ oz) fresh firm ricotta cheese 350 g (12½ oz) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus extra shredded zest to serve 60 ml (2 fl oz/¼ cup) freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 vanilla bean,…

ByThe Carousel07/02/20220Comments

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Teriyaki Chicken & Grilled Pineapple Salad

Serves 2 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons tamari 1 teaspoon honey or rice syrup 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 chicken breasts ½ pineapple 1 baby cos lettuce ½ cup cooked quinoa or rice, cooled 12 cocktail or large cherry tomatoes 2 small avocados 2 teaspoons sesame seeds METHOD 1 In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari, honey or rice syrup and sesame seeds.…

ByThe Carousel05/02/20220Comments

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Healthy Turmeric And Pineapple Crush

Serves 2 Preparation time 5 minutes (plus 4 hours freezing time if using fresh pineapple) INGREDIENTS 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger powder Pinch ground cloves 1 cup green tea or coconut water, chilled METHOD Place all ingredients in a blender and process until slushy. Divide between two glasses and serve. The Carousel thanks Australian Pineapples Ambassador, Martyna Angell

ByThe Carousel04/02/20220Comments

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11 Fabulous Facts About Deliciously Sweet and Healthy Custard Apples

Custard apples are a sub-tropical fruit that provide a decadent taste from the tropics in the cooler months. This year, growers are expecting a great start to the season, with above average rainfall across the key growing regions of northern NSW and QLD and an extra warm spring/summer buoying the latest crop. Australian custard apple…

ByThe Carousel12/01/20220Comments

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Seven Beautiful Gluten-free Cakes

If you love cakes but can only eat flourless desserts then you'll love these recipes which we have curated for you. We hop you enjoy our selection of four beautiful gluten-free cake recipes to try out tonight! Gluten Free Aussie Pavlova Layer Cake with Red Berries Click here for the recipe! Fresh, Zesty Lime…

ByRobyn Foyster21/12/20210Comments