Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place 2 cups mixed (unpitted) olives into a sieve, and rinse under cold running water; drain well. Combine with 11/2 tablespoons each extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice, 1 bruised garlic clove, 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves and a pinch of...
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Simple Sangria
Combine 500mL red wine, 1/2 cup brandy and 1/2 a small sliced lemon and orange in a jug. Leave at room temperature for about 30 minutes, for the flavours to blend. Just before serving, add 500mL chilled lemonade. Serve with Warm marinated olives (click for our...
Corn chowder with cheese twists
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 x 400g cans creamed corn 400g can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained 1½ cups (375mL) vegetable stock 2 tablespoons light sour cream pinch sweet paprika, to dust cheese...
Potato frittata
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8 1kg Desiree potatoes, cut into 2-3cm pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 shortcut bacon rashers, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 8 eggs 1. Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with cold...
Apple & Cinnamon Pikelets
Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes per batch Makes: about 20 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (125mL) milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 20g piece cold...
Chopped green picnic salad
Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 1/2 Iceberg lettuce 1 green capsicum 1 Lebanese cucumber 2 spring onions 1 avocado (see ‘On the Road’ below) Dressing 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon...
deli Antipasto baguette
Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 1 crusty baguette 1/3 cup pesto 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise 100g roasted capsicum, sliced 100g char-grilled eggplant, sliced 100g thinly sliced salami 220g tub cherry bocconcini, drained 1. Using a small serrated knife, cut the...

Ginger Pecan Choc Chip Slice
Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Makes: 20 3/4 cup (90g) pecans 125g butter, chopped 2/3 cup (130g) brown sugar 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (180g) dark choc...
Chicken tortilla soup
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small red chilli, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 400g can diced tomatoes 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock 2 small chicken breast fillets (about...

Chilli chocolate flan
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (60mL) water 12/3 cups (420mL) milk 150g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 5 eggs 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1...
