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Pg.5:Barry'sBake(WholeOrangeCake)
Pg.6:Rob'sSmokySausageJambalaya|Tayler'sTiramisu
Pg.7:Mantu(AfghanDumplings)
Pg.8:TheFamousCheeseBall|StickyDatePudding
Pg.9:Koe'sisters(SouthAfricanDoughnuts)
Pg.10:BeefEmpanadas
Pg.11:SusanMiddleton’sFamousWhiteChocolateCheesecake
Pg.12:ChocolateBarfi(IndianSweet)|BuffaloChickenDip
Pg.13:BananaFandana(BananawithPassionfruitSauce)
Pg.14:PaprikaChickenSurprise|ChocFudgeCookies
Pg.15:SausagePasta
Pg.16:LemonCheesecakeCookies
Pg.17:TunaDip|DoubleChocMintEnergyBalls
Pg.18:JZ'sIconicZucchiniSlice
Pg.19:RiceandLentil-StuffedEggplant|Berry-KiwiSmoothie
Pg.20:AyamPop
Pg.21:Profiteroles|GochujangPenneAllaVodka
Pg.22:Uppuma|VeganMac&Cheese
Pg.23:EasyChocolateMousse
Pg.24:BoscaiolaPasta
Pg.25:SchwarzwälderKirschtorte(BlackForestCherryCake)|Sri LankanDha
Pg.26:RedCurryWontonSoup|MonkfishwithSpinachandFeta
Pg.27:TheBestMexicanSeasoning|AirFryerFocaccia
Pg.28:Debbie'sMoistLemonButtermilkCake
Pg.29:ToadintheHole|Mum'sBiscuits
Pg.30:Oseledtsi-UkrainianPickledHerring
Pg.31:ChocolateCrackles|CaramelandCoconutSlice
Pg.32:AncientGrainSaladwithHaloumi
Pg.33:Cyrus'sPersianSaladOlivieh|DoubleChocChipOatCookies
Pg.34:MyNonna’sBrodo–ItalianChickenSoup
Pg.35:Liv'sBrownButterCinnamonRolls
Pg.36:FilipinoBeefMechado(HuginaMug)|ChocolateChipand OatmealCookies
Pg.37:UltimateChocolateBrownies
Pg.38:ChorizoRisotto|ThreeIngredientChocChipCookies
Pg.39:ChickenSoupfortheBodyandSoul
Barry'sBake(WholeOrange Cake) SubmittedbyBarry,PatientatIconCancerCentreTennyson
Anursecametolearnaboutthisrecipethroughapatientreceiving treatment.Barryandthenursesharealoveofcooking.Afriend originallysharedtherecipewithBarry-becausehispartnerhas diabetesandaglutenintolerance Barrywasamazedtheentire orange-rindandall-couldbeused,andthecakewasgluten-free andlowinsugar,tickingtheboxes
Onhisnextvisit,Barrysurprisedthestaffbybakingthecakeand bringingmarmaladeandcreamtoservewithit Everyonethoughtit wasabsolutelydelicious Hesurprisedusagainbyexperimentingwith thesugarcontent,andwewerehooked!Sincethen,ourstaffhave beenbakingthecakeforeachotherandsharingtherecipewith familyandfriends.
RECIPE Part1:Boiloranges
1 Putorangesinapot,coverwithcoldwater,andbringtoaboil Boil for10minutes,thendrain.
2 Repeatthisprocesstwomoretimes(3x10minutesintotal)
Shortcut:Boiloncefor40minuteswithoutdrainingbutkeepaneye onthewaterlevel.
3 Rinsetheoranges,letthemcoolslightly,thensliceinto1cmpieces Removeanyseedsanddice.Letthemcoolcompletely.
Part2:Batter
1.Preheatovento160°C(140°Cfan-forced).Greaseandlinea23cm/9" cakepanwithbakingpaper
2 Placechoppedorangesinafoodprocessor Blitzinshortburstsuntil youhaveathickpureewithsomesmallrindbits(itdoesn’tneedtobe perfectlysmooth)
3 Addalmondmeal,eggs,bakingpowderandsugar Blitzfor5-10 secondsonhighuntilcombined.
4 Pourintothecakepanandbakefor60minutes,oruntilgoldenand atoothpickcomesoutclean
5.Letthecakecoolcompletelyinthepan.Ifnotusingaloose-base pan,coverthetopwithbakingpaperbeforeturningitout(thecakeis stickysomaysticktoyourhandandtearthesurfaceotherwise).
6 Decorateasdesired-Irecommendslicesoffreshoranges,rind stripsandsprigsofflowers Adustingoficingsugarisalsolovely 7.Sliceandenjoy!
12-16
INGREDIENTS 2mediumwholeorangeswithrind on,anytype(approx 300geach) 1and¼tspbakingpowder 6largeeggs,roomtemperature 1and¼cupswhitesugar 2and¾cupsalmondmeal/ groundalmonds
Rob'sSmoky SausageJambalaya SubmittedbyRob,UKPhysicsManager
Thismealisabelovedfamilyfavourite-onewegatheraroundtoenjoy whilesharingstories,laughter,anddeliciousfood It’spackedwithflavour andhasanirresistible,moreishqualitykeepingeveryonecomingbackfor more,whilekeepingthechatflowing It’salsoalovelydishtoenjoy alfresco(whentheUKweatherallows)!Forme,it’samealthatsparks greatconversationwithmywifeandson,helpingcreatelasting,happy memories
RECIPE 1 Preheattheovento200°C(180°Cfan-forced)
2.Cutthebroccoliintosmallfloretsandthenslicethincrossways.
3 Addthefajitaseasoningmixforsmokinesstoalarge,dry,deep-lidded fryingpanorpaella-styledish(foiloveranormalpanalsoworks)andfry overmediumheatfor1minuteuntilfragrant
4.Stirintherice,thenaddthestock,tomatoandherbsauceandmixwell. Cook,covered,for12minutes,stirringeveryfewminutestostopitsticking tothepan.Ifitgetsdry,addasplashofwatertoloosen.
5 Stirinfrozenvegetables,thebroccolifloretsforcolourand200mlof water.Returnlidandcookforafurther7-8minutes-untilthebroccoliis tender Stiroccasionallyandaddalittlemorewater,ifrequired
6.Meanwhilecookthesausagesinthepreheatedovenfor12-15minutes. Cutthecookedsausagesinquartersdiagonallyandstirthroughthe jambalayajustbeforeserving
Tayler's Tiramisu SubmittedbyAnna,SeniorMarketingOfficer
1 Beatcondensedmilkandmascarponetogetheruntilstiffpeaks
2 Combinethecoffee,water,andalcoholinashallowdish
3 Soakthebiscuitsbrieflyintheliquid,thenlayerwiththecreammixture Repeattocreatetwolayers
4.Topwithcocoapowderorchocolateflakes.
5.Refrigerateforseveralhours(orovernight).Enjoy!
Tip:Thisrecipetypicallytastesbetterafter24–48hoursastheflavour develops
6 25mins
INGREDIENTS
375gbroccoli
45gfajitaseasoning
375gwhiterice
825mlvegetablestock
450gtomatoandherbsauce
525gfrozenmixedvegetables 12sausages(orvegansausages)
8 15mins
INGREDIENTS
1tincondensedmilk(395g) 2x250gmascarpone
2tbspcoffee(instantisfine)
¼cupKahluaoranycoffeeliqueur Chocolateflakesorcocoapowder ½cupboilingwater Savoiardibiscuits
RECIPE
Mantu(AfghanDumplings) SubmittedbyKhaled,SiteManager
MantulikelyarrivedinAfghanistanviatheSilkRoad,influencedby TurkicandMongoltraditions FoundacrossCentralandEastAsian cuisines,eachcultureadaptedituniquely Afghanistanmadeitits ownwithspicedmeat,steamedwrappers,andlayersofyogurtand tomatosauce-creatingacomforting,flavourfuldish
MakingMantuisasharedexperience.Familiesgathertofoldeach dumplingbyhand,turningcookingintoconnection It’softenserved duringcelebrations,asagestureofhospitalityandtogetherness
RECIPE Part1:Preparethefilling
1 Inabowl,combinemincedmeat,finelychoppedonion,salt,pepper, andcoriander.
2 Mixthoroughlywithaspoonorcleanhandsuntilwellcombined Set aside.
Part2:Makethetomatosauce
1.Inasmallsaucepan,heatoilonmedium.
2 Addchoppedonionandgarlic,sautéfor3–4minutesuntilsoft
3 Addcrushedtomatoesandtomatopaste Stirwell
4.Seasonwithsalt,pepper,andoptionalchillipowder.
5 Letitsimmergentlyonlowheatfor10–15minutes Stiroccasionally
Part3:Assemblethedumplings
1 Placeawrapperonacleansurfaceorinyourhand
2.Add1tspofthemeatfillingtothecentre.
3.Wettheedgeswithwaterusingyourfinger.
4 Foldandsealthewrapperintoyourpreferredshape(half-moon, pouch,orsquarefold).
5 Repeatuntilallfillingorwrappersareused
Tip:Keepadampclothoverwrapperstopreventthemfromdrying out.
Part4:Steamthedumplings
1.Lineyoursteamerbasketwithbakingpaper(pokeafewholesinit) orbrushwithoiltopreventsticking
2.Arrangedumplingsinasinglelayer,leavingspacebetweeneach one.
3 Coverandsteamoverboilingwaterfor25–30minutesuntilthe fillingisfullycooked.
Ifusingmultiplelayers,rotatetrayshalfwaythroughsteamingfor evencooking
Part5:Prepareyogurtsauce
1 Inasmallbowl,mixyogurtwithcrushedgarlicandsalt
2.Add1–2tbspofwatertomakeitpourable.
3 Stiruntilsmoothandcreamy
Part6:AssemblyandServing
1 Onalargeservingplate,spreadaspoonfuloftomatosauce
2.Arrangesteameddumplingsontop.
3 Drizzlegenerouslywithgarlicyogurtsauce
4 Sprinklewithdriedmint,paprika,andcookedlentilsifusing Serve warmwithafreshsaladornaanbread.
Notes:
Youcanprepthefillingandsaucesaheadoftimeandrefrigerate. Uselentils,mashedpotato,orfinelychoppedmushroomsfora vegetarianoption
4-6 1hr
INGREDIENTS
Filling: 500gbeeforlambmince 1onion,finelychopped 1tspsalt ½tspblackpepper 1tspgroundcorianderorcumin
Wrappers: 1packetdumplingorwonton wrappers(roundorsquare,about 30–40pieces)
TomatoSauce: 1tbspcookingoil 1smallonion,chopped 1clovegarlic,minced 1cupcannedcrushedtomatoes Saltandpepper,totaste 1tsptomatopaste,optional Pinchchillipowderorpaprika, optional
YogurtSauce: 1cupplainGreekyogurt 1garlicclove,finelycrushed Pinchsalt 2tbspwater(toloosen)
Garnish,optional: Driedmint Paprikaorchiliflakes Cookedlentilsorcannedbrown lentils
TheFamous CheeseBall SubmittedbyTracy,ClinicalCoder
RECIPE
1.Placedownbothpiecesoffoil.
2.Ononepiecesprinklesomecurrypowder.
3.Mixallingredientstogetherandformintoaballinyourhands.
4.Rolltheballinthecurrypowdertocoverallofit.
5 Placethecurrypowdercoveredcheeseballonthecleanpieceoffoil andcovercompletely
6 Placeinthefridgetoset-overnightisbest!
Tip:ServewithJatz(oranysavoury/saltycrackers)!
StickyDatePudding SubmittedbyMinu,Pharmacist
RECIPE
1 Preheatovento195°C
2 Putdatesandwaterinalargepotandsimmeruntilthickpasteforms
3 Addinthebicarbsodaandbutterandmixwell Then,addsugarand mixwell.
5.Graduallyaddinthebeateneggs.
6.Foldinthesiftedself-raisingflourandchoppednuts.
7 Pourthemixtureinagreasedandlinedtray(approxsize22x32cm)
8 Bakefor25minutes
9 Makethecaramelsauce Addalltheingredientsinasaucepan Bringto theboilandkeepstirringforabout5minutestillmixturecaramelises
Many 15mins
INGREDIENTS
1packetPhiladelphiacreamcheese, softened 150gshreddedham 2shallots,chopped 2squeezestomatosauce 2squeezesBBQsauce 2–3tbspgherkinrelish Gratedcheese,enoughtobind ingredientstogether Currypowder,forrolling 2longpiecesoffoil
8 15mins
INGREDIENTS
Cakeingredients: 1and½cupspitteddates 2cupswater 1tspbicarbonateofsoda 60gbutter 2eggs,beaten
⅔cupcastersugar 1and½cupsself-raisingflour 3tbspchoppedwalnuts
Caramelsauceingredients: ⅔cupbrownsugar
⅔cupcream 60gbutter ½tspvanillaessence
Koe'sisters(SouthAfrican Doughnuts) SubmittedbyNicole,GlobalMobilitySpecialist
ThisSouthAfricandelicacyhaslongbeenoneofmyfamily’sfavourite treats.MymothertaughtmehowtomakeitwhenIwasyoung.NowI prepareitformysiblingsonbirthdaysandspecialoccasions Itbrings ustogetherandisabeautifulwayforustoreconnectbecausewe eachleadbusylives.Laughingandtalkingwhileenjoyingdelicious foodmeanseverythingtous Perfectformorningteaoratreatona slowSunday
RECIPE 1.Boilandmashpotatoes.
2.Siftflours,saltandspicestogetherintoalargebowl.Sprinklethe packetofyeastoverdryingredients
3.Mixthemeltedbutter,warmmilk,eggsandoilinajug.Addtothe drymixtureandmixwell Addmashedpotatoandmixagain Itwill formintoasoft,stickydough-thisisok,donotaddmoreflour!
4 Onacleansurface,spreadsomeoilandscoopmixtureontotable Kneadforabout5-10minutes
5 Placedoughintoalarge,oiledbowl,coverwithclingwrapandadry teatowel.Placeawarm,darkareaofyourkitchen.Themixturewillrise todoubleitssize-thistakesabout2hours.Afterthistime,pullout palm-sizedamountsandlightlystretchintoanoblongshape Place onanoiledsurface.
6 DipeachKoe'sisterintothehotoilandfryforabout1-2minseach side,dependingonthesizeofyourpotyoucanfry5atatime-be carefulnottoletthemburn
7.OnceyouhavefriedeachKoe'sister,preparethesugarsyrupby lettingitboilbutnottothepointofbecomingtoffee,ittakesabout510minutestogetthesyrupboiling.
15-20 2hrs
INGREDIENTS Koe’sisterDough: 3cupsself-raisingflour 3cupsplainflour 1cupcastersugar 1tspgroundginger 1tspcinnamon 1tspgroundmandarinpeel, optional 1packetyeast(7g) 1tspsalt 3tbspbutter,melted 3potatoes,mashed,optional (recipestillworkswithout) 2eggs,lightlybeaten 1tspvegetableoil 1cuplukewarmmilk
8 SyrupeachKoe’sisterandthenrolleachintothecoconut-youcan alsosprinklethisaroundifyouprefer.Enjoy!
Forfryingdoughnuts: 1litrefryingoilofyourchoice (canolaworksbest)
Koe’sisterSyrup: 2and½cupssugar 1and½cupswater 1cinnamonstick 2cardamompods,slightly pressed 2cupsdesiccatedcoconut,toroll theKoe’sistersintoafterdipping inthesyrup
BeefEmpanadas SubmittedbyTesa,ProductionTechnician/TrainingOfficer
RECIPE Part1.Filling
1.Blitzchorizotoapaste.
2 Sautéonionandgarlic,addchorizoandbeef
3 Stirintomatopaste,spices,passata,stock,anddicedpotato
4.Simmerfor15minutes,untilthick.Addgreenonion.Cool completely
Part2.Pastry
1.Pulseflour,saltandbutteruntilcrumbly.
2 Addwarmmilkandeggyolk Blitztoformdough
3 Chillfor30minutes,thenrollandcutintocircles
Part3.Assembleandbake
1 Addfilling,choppedeggsandolives
2 Fold,sealwitheggwhite
3.Brushtopswithyolk.
4.Bakeat220°Cfor20minutes,untilgolden.
10 3hrs
INGREDIENTS Shortcrustpastry:
375gplainorall-purposeflour
175gunsaltedbutter,cold 1tspsalt
1eggyolk
125mlfull-fatmilk,warm
Filling:
1and½tbspoliveoil
½onion,finelychopped 1garlicclove,minced 300gbeefmince
120gchorizo
2tsptomatopaste
1tspfreshthyme,finelychopped ½tspeachdriedoregano,cumin, paprika
¼tspcayennepepper
¼tspsalt
180mlchickenstock,lowsodium 125mltomatopassata/tomato pasta(ortomatosauce/crushed tomato)
150gpotato,peeledanddiced ⅓cupgreenonion,sliced
Optionalingredients:
2hardboiledeggs ¼cupgreenolives,roughly chopped
2eggs,separated–useyolksfor sealingandbrushingpastry
SusanMiddleton’sFamous WhiteChocolateCheesecake SubmittedbyMarkMiddleton,IconGroup,ChiefExecutiveOfficer
RECIPE Part1:Basemethod
1 Linebaseofa30cmspringformtinwithbakingpaperandset aside.
2 Placebiscuitsintomixingbowlandcrushfor10seconds/speed 10
3.Placebutterintomixingbowlandmeltfor2-3mins/60°C/ speed2
4.Addreservedbiscuitsandmixfor30seconds/speed4.
5 Pressmixtureintobottomofpreparedtinandplacein refrigeratoruntilrequired
Part2:Cheesecakemethod
1 Placesugarintoclean,drymixingbowlandmillfor10 seconds/speed9
2.Addwhitechocolateandgratefor2-3seconds/speed8.Melt for2mins/50°C/speed2
3.Addcreamcheeseandmixfor30seconds/speed5oruntil mixtureiscombinedandsmooth.Scrapedownsidesofbowlif necessary
4.Addcreamandmixfor30seconds/speed5oruntilmixture isverysmooth.
5 Placehalfoftheraspberriesonbiscuitbase Pour cheesecakeover.Placeinrefrigeratorfor30minutes andthentopwithremainingraspberries.
6 Returntorefrigeratortosetforapproximately3hours–then removefromtinandserve.
Tip:UseaThermomixforease! 8 3.5hrs
INGREDIENTS
Base:
250gpacketarrowrootbiscuits 150gbutter,softened
Cheesecake: 100gsugar
200gwhitechocolate,broken intopieces
500gcreamcheese
130gpouringcream(minimum 30%fat)
500gfreshraspberries
ChocolateBarfi (IndianSweet) SubmittedbyMinu,Pharmacist
ThisisatraditionalIndiansweetenjoyedbyfamiliesandfriends,especially duringcelebrationsandreligiousfestivalslikeDiwaliandweddings.
RECIPE 1.Putalltheingredients(exceptthechocolate)inamicrowaveproof casseroledish Mixwellwithaspoon
2 Cookinthemicrowavefor20minutes-takethemixtureoutofthe microwavetostirevery5minutesuntilcooked.
3.Pourthemixtureintoatrayandpatdownwithaspoonsoitisfirmand about3-4cminthickness
4 Letthismixturesetandcool
5 Meltthechocolateandpourintoathinlayeroverthemixtureinthetray
6 Oncethechocolatehassetcutintosmallsquaresandenjoy!
Buffalo ChickenDip SubmittedbyRachel,RegisteredNurse
Thisdipisapartystaple-I’vebeenbringingitforyears,andit’salwaysthe firsttodisappear It’ssopopular,I’veearnedthenickname“thediplady”! Simpletomake,alwaysahit,andguaranteedtogetpeopleaskingforthe recipe
RECIPE 1 Preheatovento200°C(180˚Cfanforced)
2.Mixalldipingredientsinalargebowl.
3 Spreadmixtureevenlyintoalightlygreased1litrebakingdish
4.Bakefor20minutesoruntilmixtureisheatedthrough-stir.
5 Dicefinelytoppingingredients
6.Garnishasdesired.
Servewitheither:
30 40mins
INGREDIENTS 2cupsmilkpowder 1cupdesiccatedcoconut 400gtinsweetenedcondensedmilk 300mlcartonthickenedcream ½cupsugar ¾cupcrushedalmonds ½tspcrushedcardamomseeds 2–3strandssaffron 600gDairyMilkhazelnutchocolate
1-10 30mins
INGREDIENTS
2cupscookedshreddedchicken 250gcreamcheese,softened ½cupFrank’sRedHot®Original CayennePepperSauce ½cupranchdressing
Toppingoptions: 2rashersbacon 1tomato 1–2freshjalapenos Springonions Mozzarellaorbluecheesecrumbles
BananaFandana(Banana withPassionfruitSauce) SubmittedbyCraig,ClinicalServicesAttendant
Aquick,easystatementdessert-perfectforimpressingguestsatany dinnerparty Ifirsthadsomethingsimilar30yearsagoatarestaurant intheHudsonValley,NewYork.Iwassoimpressed,Iscribbleddown theingredientsandhavemadeiteversince,addingmyowntwist overtheyears
It'ssimpletomake,funforkidstohelpwith,andawonderfulwayto connectwithfriendsandfamily It’seasyandinexpensiveyetrewards thechefwithapresentationflairthatmakesgueststhinkittookhours.
RECIPE 1 Usingadeepfrypan,pourintheorangejuice
2 Addthewhitesugarandstirintodissolve
3.Peelthebananas,thencutdiagonallylengthwise,andplaceinthe orangejuiceinthepan Spacethemsoeachpieceisflat
4 Bringuptotheboil,thenturnheatdowntomediumandcookfor5 minutes
5 Meanwhile,cutopeneachpassionfruitandscoopcontentsintoa smallsaucepan Addthebrownsugar,stirringin,thenbringupto almostboiltemperature,stirringoften.Letsimmer.
6 Addasmallamountofwaterifrequiredtokeepitasasauce
7 After5minutes,carefullyturnoverthebananastocooktheother side–TipUseaspatulaandaforktoturn.Trytokeepeachoneinone piece.
8.Cookforafurther2minutes.Thebananasshouldbesoft,but notmushy
9.Using4dinnerplates,place2piecesoneach.Pourthe passionfruitsauceoverthebananas
10.Servewithadollopofthedoublecream.Garnishwithmint.
Notes:
Ifyoucannotobtainfreshpassionfruit,substitutewith 2x170-gramtinsofpulp Increaseordecreasethesugaraccordingtotaste. Substitutethecreamforvanillaicecream Lightlysprinklethecreamwithgratedchocolate
4 20mins
INGREDIENTS 4slightlygreenbananas–mustbefirm,butnot completelyunripe 6largepassionfruit
500mlorangejuice
300mldoublethickcream 4tbspwhitesugar 2tbspbrownsugar Freshmint,forgarnish
PaprikaChicken Surprise SubmittedbySuzanne,ClinicalResearchCoordinator
Averydearfriendofmine,whohasovercomeHodgkin'slymphomatwice, randomlycreatedthisdishwhileIwasoverfordinneronenight Itwasso delicious,Imadehergobackandtrytorememberwhatshehaddone, hencethe"surprise"inthetitle-itcomesoutalittledifferentlyeverytime
RECIPE
1 Shakesweetpaprika,salt,pepper,thyme,basil,oregano,dried granulatedgarlicoverchickenthighs(bothsides)andrubinabit
2.Heatoliveoilinpanovermediumheatandbrownchicken,removefrom pan
3.Addbuttertopanandcookmushrooms.
4 Adddicedonion,mincedgarlicandplainflour,whisktogether
5.Addwaterandchickenstockpowder,mix.Shakeinabitmoresweet paprika,salt,pepper,thyme,basil,oregano,driedgranulatedgarlic
6.Addpassataandstir,thenaddbabyspinachandstir.
7 Addcreamandtaste!Youmayaddmorewaterfordesiredsauciness, perhapsmorestockpowderforflavour.
8 Addchickenbackinandletitsimmerfor10moreminutes
9.Addfreshparsleytogarnish!Servewithanycarbsyouwant-delicious overfettuccine,mashedpotatoorroastedbroccoli
ChocFudge Cookies SubmittedbyFiona,StateManager-PharmacyServicesQLD/NSW
6 45mins
RECIPE
1 Preheatovento170°C(fan-baked)
2 Mixcocoa,castersugarandoiltogetherusinganelectricmixerthen addtheeggsinoneatatime
3.Stirflour,bakingpowderandapinchsaltinandmixuntilasoftdough formsthenchillfor40minutes
4 Puttheicingsugarinabowl
5 Rollthedoughballsandcoverthemintheicingsugarandplaceona tray,repeatwiththerestofthedough.
6.Bakefor10minutes.
25 1hr
INGREDIENTS
½cupcocoapowder 1and½cupscastersugar 120mlvegetableoil
4eggs 2and⅞cupsplainflour 2tspbakingpowder Pinchsalt ¼cupicingsugar
SausagePasta SubmittedbyRebecca,SeniorOperationsManager,Research
CoordinationAU/NZ
RECIPE Part1:Preparetheingredients
1.Cutlasagnesheetsintostrips(likepappardelle)andsetaside.
2 RemovethecasingsfromtheItaliansausagesandchopthem intosmallpieces
3 Diceshallots,mincegarlic,andgrateparmesancheese
Part2:Cookthepasta
1 Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboil
2 Cookthelasagnestripsuntiljustaldente Reserve1cupofpasta waterbeforedraining.Setpastaaside.
Part3:Makethesauce
1.Inalargeskilletorsautépan,heat1tbspoliveoilovermedium heat.
2 Addthedicedshallotsandsautéfor2–3minutesuntilsoftand translucent
3.Addthegarlicandcookforanother30secondsuntilfragrant.
4.Addthechoppedsausageandcook,breakingitapartwitha woodenspoon,untilbrownedandcookedthrough(about5–6 minutes)
5.Addflavourandliquids-Stirin3tbsptomatopasteandcook for1–2minutestocarameliseslightly.
6 Deglazethepanwith1cupofwhitewine,scrapingupany brownedbits Letitreducebyhalf(about3–4minutes)
4 30mins
INGREDIENTS
1tbspoliveoil
2clovesgarlic
2dicedshallots
4Italiansausages,casing removedandchopped 3tbsptomatopaste 1cupwhitewine
250mlthickenedcream ½cupgratedParmesan cheese
1cuppastawater Lasagnesheets,cutintostrips
7.Stirin250mlthickenedcreamandbringtoagentlesimmer.
8.Addthe½cupparmesancheeseandstiruntilmeltedand creamy Ifthesauceistoothick,loosenitwithalittleofthe reservedpastawater
Part4:Combineandserve
1 Addthecookedlasagnestripstothepanwiththesauce
2 Tosswell,addingmorepastawaterasneededtohelpthesauce coatthepastaevenly.
3.Tasteandadjustseasoningwithsaltandpepperifneeded.
4 Servehotwithextraparmesanandfreshlycrackedblack pepperontop
LemonCheesecake Cookies SubmittedbyVeronica,Pharmacist
RECIPE 1 Mixtogethersoftenedcreamcheese,sugarandsoftenedbutter Addegg,lemonjuiceandzestandbeatuntilsmooth.
2 Addflour,bakingsoda,salt,cornstarchandmixonmedium speeduntilingredientsareincorporated Oncedone,thedough willbesticky.
3 Coverwithplasticwrapandchillinfridgefor45minutes
4.Preheatovento170°C(fanforced)or180°C(conventional).
5 Rollout15tbspofdoughintoballs
6.Bakefor11-13minutes.Allowtocoolandtransfertorack.
7 Glaze:mixalllemonglazeringredientstogetheranddrizzleon completelycooledcookies 18 55mins
INGREDIENTS Cookies: ⅔cupwhitesugar 115gcreamcheese,softened ½cupbutter 1egg 2tbsplemonjuice 2tsplemonzest 1and½cupsall-purposeflour 1tspcornflour ½tspbakingsoda ¼tspsalt
Lemonglaze: ½cupicingsugar 1tspmilk 1tsplemonjuice
TunaDip SubmittedbyHan,ProductionSupervisor
RECIPE 1.Combineallingredientsintoasuitablevesselandmixuntildesiredthick, creamyconsistency
INGREDIENTS 1x185gtunainspringwatercan, drained 1hardboiledegg ½largebrownonion,finelychopped 3tbspmayonnaise
250gsourcream
250gcreamcheese Dashofsaltandpepper
JZ'sIconicZucchiniSlice SubmittedbyJelisa,SeniorRadiationTherapist
During10yearsatIconToowoomba,Iworkedwithsomany amazingpeople,manyofwhomhavenowmovedtootherIcon sites Nomatterwheretheyare,onethingalwaysremindsthemof Toowoomba:myiconiczucchinislice
Itbecameabitofatradition.I’dcookupabigbatch,sliceitup, freezeit,andbringonepieceineverydayformorningtea Asit startedcooking,thesmellwoulddriftthroughthedepartment Withoutfail,someonewouldcallout,“JZ’sgotherzucchinislice again!”
Italwaysmadepeoplesmile.Overtime,itbecameoneofthosesmall thingspeoplerememberedlongafterthey’dmovedon.
Overtime,thiszucchinisliceturnedintosomethingmore Itwasn’t justaboutfood,itbecamealittlepieceofcomfort,areminderof sharedlaughs,busydays,andthesenseofcommunitywebuiltin Toowoomba
It’sfunnyhowfoodhasthatkindofmagic.Itbringspeople together,sparksmemories,andcreatesmomentsthatstaywith uslongafterwe’vemovedon Somethingsosmallcanleavesuch alastingimpression
RECIPE
1 Preheatovento180°C(fan-forced)
2.Grateunpeeledzucchinicoarsely,finelychoponionandbacon.
3 Combinezucchinionion,bacon,cheese,flour,oilandlightlybeaten eggs-seasonwithsaltandpepper.
4 Pourintowell-greasedlamingtontinandbakeinamoderateoven for30-40minutesoruntilbrowned.
12-16 50mins
INGREDIENTS
375gzucchini 3baconrashers 1largeonion 1cupgratedcheddarcheese ½cupvegetableoil 1cupself-raisingflour 5eggs Saltandpepper
AyamPop SubmittedbyTeamIconSingaporeBusinessOffice
AyamPopreimaginesfriedchickenbyboilingitfirst-reducingoiland enhancingtenderness It’saclever,health-consciousinnovationona classic.Oftenservedwithsambalandrice.Unliketypicalfriedchicken, it’spaleandtender,prioritisingsubtletyandnourishment
RECIPE Part1:BoilChicken
1 Placealltheingredientsintoafrypan,stiruntilcombinedthen coverwithalid
2.Cookovermediumheatforanhour.
Part2:Sambal
1.Placeredcurlychilli,shallots,garlic,tomatoandcookingoiltoa measuringjugthenblitzwithahandblenderuntilsmooth.
2 Pourmixtureintoapan,thenaddlimeleavesandshrimppaste Cookovermediumheatuntiltheoilisseparatedfromthespice mixture-thatindicatesthespicemixtureiscooked.
3 Addcoconutcream,salt,chickenstockpowder,sugar,ketchup, andwater,stiruntilwellcombinedthenturnofftheheat.
Part3:CoconutSauce
1 Mixcoconutcreamandflour,stiruntilnolumps
2 Afteranhour,removethechickenfromthepanthenadd coconutcreammixturetotheleft-overboiledwaterthencook untilthickened
3 ServeAyamPopwithriceandsambal Enjoy!
4 90mins
INGREDIENTS BoiledChicken: 1chicken,cutinto6–8pieces 1litrecoconutwater
¼cupcoconutcream 8garliccloves,smashed 4lemongrassstalks Ginger 1tbspsalt
Sambal: 10redcurlychilies 8shallots 8garliccloves 1mediumtomato
¼cupcookingoil
¼cupcoconutcream ½tspshrimppaste 3limeleaves 1tspsalt 1tspchickenstockpowder 2tspsugar 1tbspketchup
CoconutSauce: ⅓cupcoconutcream 2tbspflourorcornstarch
Profiteroles SubmittedbyJennie,RadiationTherapist
Thesedelicate,cream-filledpuffsaremorethanjustadessert-they’rea memoryofmymother.It’sarecipefilledwithlove,patienceandthekind ofjoythatcomesfromsharingsomethinghomemade Perfectforspecial occasionsorjustbecause.
RECIPE 1 Preheattheovento190°C
2 Inamediumsaucepancombinethebutterandwater Heatover mediumheatuntilthebutterismeltedandthemixturecomestotheboil (amust)
3 Addtheflourallatonce,stirringrapidlywithawoodenspoonuntilall ingredientscombine(doughshouldbethickandheavy).
4 Addeggsoneatatime Ensuretheeggisfullymixedintothedough beforeaddingthenextone Beatuntilthickandglossy
5 Pipeontobakingtrayintoheapedteaspoon-size Bakefor20-25 minutes
6 Turnoffovenandletthepuffscoolinsidetheovenwiththedoorslightly ajarfor10minutes.
25 2hrs
GochujangPenne allaVodka SubmittedbyDave,SeniorCyberSecuritySpecialist(Operations)
Ifoundthisrecipeonlineandtrieditonawhim-itsoonbecamea householdfavourite Mywifefrequentlyasksmetocookitforguests It'sfairlyadaptabletodifferentdietsandImakeitslightlydifferentevery time
Inmyopinion,Italian-Korean"fusion"isthebestcombinationofcuisines possible!
INGREDIENTS
½cupsaltedbutter 1cupwater 1cupall-purposeflour 4largeeggs ¼tspsalt
7.Removefromovenandletcoolcompletelyonacakerack.Oncecool, sliceopenandfillwithwhippedcreamorcustard Dustwithicingsugar 2-4
RECIPE 1.Pre-chopyourshallotsandgarlicandgratethepecorino.
2 Putyourpastawaterontoboil
3.Heatyourpantomedium-high,addoliveoil.Sautéshallotsandgarlic untiltranslucent Ifaddingmeat,brownitinthepan Removeallfrompan whencookedandputaside.
4 Addpastatoboilingwaterandsetyourtimerforaldente
5 Reducepanheattomedium Addtomatopasteandgochujangtopan, stiruntilfragrantandbubbling
6 Lowerheatagainandquicklydeglazewithvodka/wine/alternative
7 Stirin,letheatreduce,thenaddcream Continuestirring,addpecorino Addasplashofpastawater
8 Oncestirredin,foldyourgarlic,onionsandmincebackintothepan
9 Pastashouldbecooked Drainandaddtopan,tossthroughsauce
10.Addtoplate,topwithparsleyandextrapecorinoifdesired.Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
300gpasta(SanRemoGF recommended)
Dasholiveoil
1mediumshallot
2clovesgarlic
200gmincedchicken,pork,orscallops (optional,omitforvegetarian)
1tbsptomatopaste
2tbspKoreanchillipaste(GFoption)
2tbspvodkaorwine(orricevinegar+ waterfornon-alcoholic)
80gpecorinoromano
150mlthickenedcream
Parsley,tofinish
Uppuma SubmittedbyRiswana,Pharmacist
Passeddownthroughgenerations,UppumaisasimpleIndiandishthat bringscomfortandtraditiontothetable It'saveryhealthyfoodthatis alwaysmadewithlove
VeganMac& Cheese SubmittedbyHollie,Events&CommunicationOfficer
WheneverI’mheadedtoaBBQandI’mnotsureabouteveryone’sdietary needs,thisisthedishIbring.It’scomforting,alittleunexpectedandalways acrowd-pleaser Peopledon’tevennoticethatit'svegan!
15 6mins
INGREDIENTS
1cuprava
Vegetablesofyourchoice Cashewnuts
4 25mins
INGREDIENTS
220gmacaronipasta 1and½tbspoliveoil ½onion,chopped 1clovegarlic,minced ⅔cuprawcashews 2tbspdijonmustard 1cupwater ¼cupnutritionalyeast ½tsppaprika
Saltandpepper,totaste
EasyChocolateMousse SubmittedbyKate,HeadofStrategicCommunication&Brand
EveryChristmasEve,withoutfail,ourfamilygathersatmyuncle’s place It’stheonenightoftheyearwe’realltogether Everyonebrings adish,anddessertwasalwaysMum’sdomain For15years,while livingwithcancer,shefoundsomethingspecialtowowthetable.Her finalcreationwasawhitechocolatemoussewithpoachedpears elegant,unforgettable
Aftershepassed,Itookondessertduty Icouldn’trecreateherlast masterpiece,butIfoundasimplerecipethat'snowtradition.I’m expectedtobringiteveryyear.I’vetriedsuggestingsomethingnew butthere'showlsofprotest Bynight'send,you’llfindpeoplehuddled aroundtheservingbowl,scrapingitclean.
RECIPE 1 Breakupthechocolateandputitinaheatproofbowlwiththenobof butter Placethebowloverapotofsimmeringwater(don’tletthe bowltouchthewater).Leavetomelt,stirringoccasionally.
2 Atthesametime,getalargeservingbowland2xmixingbowls(1 foreggwhites,1forcreamandyolks).
3.Addthesugartotheservingbowlwiththecreamandvanillapaste -whipuntilsilkywithsoftpeaks
4.Separatetheeggs.Addtheyolkstothewhippedcreamandgently mixthrough,thenputaside Addapinchofsalttothebowlwiththe whitesandwhiskuntilreallystiff
5 Spoonthemeltedchocolatetothecream(andaddyourliqueurof choice) Foldintheeggwhites Transferintoyourservingbowl,then refrigerateifnotservingstraightaway.
6.Servewithaberriesandindulgentcreamoricecream.
6 15mins
INGREDIENTS 200ggood-qualitydark chocolate
Smallknobbutter 2tbspgoldencastersugar(or brownsugar)
300mldoublecream 1tspvanillapasteorextract 2largeeggs SplashofGrandMarnieror Frangelico Cocoapowder,fordusting 1xorangeand/orberries,toserve
BoscaiolaPasta SubmittedbyCharlie,PharmacistInCharge
Intheearly2000s,ourfamilyhappenedtodineatOsteria FrancescanainModena,Italy Atthetime,Iwascompletelyunfamiliar withItaliancuisine,somymotherorderedBoscaiolaPastaforme.It turnedouttobeadeliciousmealI'dneverforget
RECIPE 1 Inamediumsaucepan,stirtogetherthebrothanddriedporcini mushrooms Bringthestocktoasimmeroverhighheat Thenreduce tolow,coverandsimmerfor15minutesoruntilthemushroomsare tender
2.Meanwhile,bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoaboilforthepasta. Whenthepastaiscookedtooptimaltexture,takeitoutofthepotand keepthewater Donotdiscardthewater!
3 Frythebaconinalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat,stirring occasionally,forabout3-5minutesoruntilthefathasrendered.Use aslottedspoontotransferthebacontoacleanplateandsetaside Leaveabout1and½tbspofthebacongreaseinthepananddiscard therest(orifthere’snotenoughgrease,addabitofoliveoilatany pointwhilesautéingtheveggies)
4.Addthemushroomstothepanandsautéinthebacongrease, stirringoccasionally,untilbrowned Addtheshallots,garlic,rosemary, thyme,crushedredpepperflakes,pepperandsautéfor3minutes, stirringfrequently.
5.Graduallypourinthewhitewine(orwater)anduseawooden spoontoloosenanybrownedbitsonthebottomofthepan Addthe crushedtomatoes,tomatopaste,cookedbaconandstirtocombine
6 Transferthecookedvegetablesandmushroomstoacuttingboard androughly-chopthemintobite-sizedpieces Thentransferthemto thetomatosauce,alongwith1and½cupsofthevegetablebroth.Be suretofilterthebroththroughafine-meshstrainertoavoidanysilt thatmayhavegatheredinthebottomofthepan
7 Simmerandstirthewholefor10-15minutesatlow-mediumheat Slowlyaddthecreamintothemixtureandkeepstirringuntilyou're satisfiedthateverythingismixedevenly.Ifit'stoothick,addthe starchypastawaterinsmallamountstothemixtureandstir
8 Serveimmediatelywithageneroussprinklingofparmesancheese andaddaspoonfulamountofBeerenbergjalapenojamifyour guestswantaspicierkick.
4-6 1hr
INGREDIENTS Mushroombroth: 1cupdriedporcinimushrooms 2–3cupsvegetableorchicken broth
Pasta: 350gpasta(tagliatelle,fettuccine, orspaghetti) Salt,forpastawater
Baconandvegetables: 150gbacon,diced 250gfreshmushrooms,sliced 2shallots,finelychopped 2–3clovesgarlic,minced 1tspfreshrosemary,chopped 1tspfreshthymeleaves ½tspcrushedredpepperflakes Freshlycrackedblackpepper,to taste
Sauce: ½cupwhitewine(optional; substitutereservedpastawater) 1can(400g)crushedtomatoes 2tbsptomatopaste 1and½cupsstrainedmushroom broth(fromstep1) ¾cupheavycream
Toserve: FreshlygratedParmesancheese Beerenbergjalapenojam,optional
SriLankanDhal SubmittedbyKumu,ProcurementAssistant
Parippu,Dal,Dhal,orSriLankanRedlentilcurryisastapleineverySri LankanhouseholdandundoubtedlythemostpopulardishinSriLanka We havethiscurrymultipletimesaweekinourhouseandyoucaneatthis withrice,bread,rotiorevenasasoupbase
RECIPE 1.Addlentilstoasmallsaucepan.Washwelluntilwaterrunsclear.
2.Keepabout1⁄2cupofwaterinthepananddraintherestofthewater.(if you 'renotsure,drainallthewateroutandthenadd1/2waterbackin)Let thelentilssoakfor20-30minutes.
3.Nowaddeverythingexceptcoconutmilktothesaucepan.
4.Cookcoveredonmediumheatuntillentilsbecometenderandthere aren'tanyuncookedlentilsleft Ifyouseethepotisdryingouttooquickly beforelentilsarecooked,lowertheheattothelowestsetting Youcanalso addalittlebitofwarmwatertothesaucepantoo
5 Whenlentilsareperfectlycooked,addcoconutmilkandgentlystir You canadjusttheamountofcoconutmilkyouusetoyourpreference Fora creamierflavourandtextureusethickercoconutmilkoraddmore coconutmilk Forlightercurryusethinner/dilutedcoconutmilk
6 Slowlybringthecurrytosimmerandturnitoff Adjustsaltifneeded
4 15mins
INGREDIENTS ½cupredlentils
½cupcoconutmilk
⅓cupfinelychoppedshallotsoronions
1slicedgreenchilli
2finelychoppedgarliccloves
1sprigcurryleaves
½tspchillipowder,adjusttotaste
½tspSriLankanunroastedcurrypowder
¼tspturmericpowder
Salt,totaste
TheBestMexican Seasoning SubmittedbyHayley,SeniorProjectOfficer
IIoveMexicanfood-it’salwaysbeenmyfavouriteandmygo-tocomfort meal I’veusedthisspiceblendforyears It'smilesbetterthananypacket mix
Thebestpart?Youcanuseitforanything!Seasonmeats,veggies,tofu, broth thepossibilitiesareendless Dustitoveraspeedychickenandveg traybake,warmupwithacosychilliconcarne,ormakemyall-time favouritecomfortfood:burritos.
It’salsogreatforgifting-justmixupabulkbatchandpopitintolittlejars tosharewithfriendsandfamily
RECIPE
1.Mixtogetheringredientsthoroughlyinabowlandstoreinacoolplacein anairtightcontainer
Notes:Whenaddingthecrushedchilliflakes-omitformildoraddmore forextraheat
4-6 10mins
INGREDIENTS 1tspchillipowder
1tspgarlicpowder
1tsponionpowder
½tspcrushedchilliflakes
½tspdriedoregano
2tsppaprika
1and½tspgroundcumin
½tspseasalt
½tspblackpepper
Pinchgroundcinnamon
Pinchgroundcloves
Debbie'sMoistLemon ButtermilkCake SubmittedbyTeamDebbie(Troy,Debbie,SarahandSol),Icon CancerCentreGoldCoastUniversityHospital
Sometimes,it’sthesimplestthingsthatbringustogether Aperfect exampleisDebbie’sfamousMoistLemonButtermilkCake-arecipe that'sbecomelegendaryacrossboththeGoldCoastUniversity HospitalandGoldCoastPrivateIconsites Thisdelectabletreatisa symbolofconnectionandcommunityamongcolleagues.
Intheheartwarmingphoto,you’llseetheamazingDebbie,Troy,and Sarah,alongwithanotherphotoofSolproudlypresentingtherecipe foreveryoneatIcontoenjoy
Thisstoryisn’tjustaboutsharingadeliciouscake.It’saboutnurturing thebondsthatmakeourteamsospecial Everytimethiscakeis shared,itfillsthebuildingwithhappyfacesandlivelyconversations. We’resoexcitedtosharethisrecipe!AhugethankyoutoDebbiefor herincrediblebakingandforhelpingusallconnectoverasliceof somethingtrulywonderful.
RECIPE 1.Preheattheovento170°C.
2 Sprayan8-inchcakepan(withsidesthatareatleast2inchestall) generouslywithbakingsprayandlinethebottomofthepanwith parchmentpaper.
Forthecake:
1.Inamedium-largebowl,combinethesugarandthelemonzest. Withyourfingersrubthezestintothesugaruntilwellmelded Takea sniff,youhavereleasedtheamazing-smellinglemonoilsfromthe zest!
2 Addtheeggandwhiskfor30-45secondsuntilwellcombinedanda littlefrothy.Theyellowcolourshouldgetalittlelighterasyouwhisk.
3 Addthebuttermilk,meltedbutter,oilandvanillaandwhiskuntil combined Addbakingpowder,bakingsodaandsalt Whiskagain untilsmoothandlump-free.
4 Addtheflourandwhiskjustuntilsmooth Thebatterwillbepretty thin
5.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan,tapthepangentlyonthe countertoreleaseanyairbubbles,andsmooththetopofthebatter withaknifeoroffsetspatula
6.Bakefor40-50minutesoruntilgolden-atoothpickinsertedinto thecentreshouldcomeoutclean
Whilethecakeisbaking,makethelemonsyrupandlemonicing.
Forthelemonsyrup:
1 Heatthelemonjuiceandsugaruntildissolved
2 Whenthecakeisbakedandstillhot,turnthecakeoutupsidedown ontoacoolingrackandslowlypourthelemonsyrupoverthehot cake
3 Allowthecaketocoolforatleast15minutes
ForthelemonIcing:
1.Mixtheicingsugar,freshlemonjuiceandmeltedbutteruntilwell combined.
2 Icethelemonbuttermilkcakeandenjoycakewarmorchilled
10-20 1.5hrs
INGREDIENTS Forthecake/slice: ¾cupgranulatedsugar Finelygratedzestfrom4medium lemons 1largeegg 1cupbuttermilk ¼cupmeltedbutter ¼cupneutralflavouredoil (sunflower,safflowerorricebran) 1tspvanillaextract 1tspbakingpowder ½tspbakingsoda ½tspkoshersalt 1and¼cupsall-purposeflour
Forthelemonsyrup: ½cuplemonjuice ½cupsugar
Forthelemonicing: 2cupsicingsugar 3-6tbspfreshlemonjuice (dependinghowthickyouwant icing) 1tbspmeltedbutter
Oseledtsi(UkrainianPickled Herring) SubmittedbyRossKoscharsky,GlobalDirector-IconCancerCentre
Many 1hr RECIPE 1.Bringthewater,vinegar,peppercornsandbayleavestotheboil inasaucepan,thensetasidetocooltoroomtemperature
2.Whilecooling,draintheherringsofoilandlaythemouton papertowelsanddabthemwithmorepapertowelstoremoveas muchoilaspossible
3.Slicetheherringsintobitesizedpieces.
4 Layertheherrings,onionsandcarrotsintothejaruntilfull ensuringthatthetoplayerisonionsandcarrots–ifyourunout, cutupmorecarrotsandonions.
5 Nowthatthemarinadeisatroomtemperature,putthe mayonnaiseintoalargemixingbowlorjug
6.Slowlypourthevinegar/watermixintothemayonnaisewhile stirringuntilthemixtureiscreamybutnotgreyorseethrough
7.Nowpourthemixintothejarofherringsmakingsureitcoversall theherrings,onionsandcarrots,throwthebayleavesand peppercornsinaswell
8.Sealthejarandputitinthefridgeforaminimumoftwoweeks. Everyfewdaysgivethejarabitofashakeupsidedownsothat themarinademixesevenly
Toserve:Cutthedarkryebreadslicesintoquartersandplacea pieceofherringwithsomecarrotandoniononeachsliceand garnishwithdill(asanappetiser)orjustscoopitoutintoaserving bowlandletpeopleservethemselves Youcouldalsoservethem withboiledpotato,dillpicklesandpickledonionsasasidedish.
Thejarwillkeepinthefridgefor6weeksorsoandshouldlook somethinglikethejarinthephoto
INGREDIENTS Picklingjar: Largejar(oranysealablecontainer) 4x250gpacksMatjesherringfillets inoil(theseareavailablefromsome supermarketsandmostEuropean delicatessens)–HarrisFarmand ColescarrytheMrFishibrand 2–3largecarrots,julienned 2–3largebrownonions,sliced
Marinade: 2cupswater 1and½cupswhitevinegar Jarofgood-qualitywholeegg mayonnaise
Handfulblackpeppercorns 3–4bayleaves
Forserving: Darkryeorblackryebread,dill
AncientGrainSalad withHaloumi SubmittedbyTim,MedicalPhysicsTechnician
RECIPE
1.Preheatovento190°C(170°Cfanforced).Lineatraywithbaking paper.Placesweetpotatoonthetray,drizzlewitholiveoil,season, andbakefor35minutes,tossingonce,untiltenderandlightly browned
2:Tomakethedressing,combineoliveoil,vinegar,lemonjuice, mustard,andhoneyinascrew-topjar Season,seal,andshake well (Tip:makingabitextraensuresthesaladiswellcoatedand flavourful).
3:Warmthequinoaandrice Inalargebowl,combinewith roastedsweetpotato,chickpeas,andshallots Pourinabout¾of thedressingandstirgentlytomix.
4:Beforeserving,heatremaining1tbspoliveoilinanon-stickpan overmedium-highheat Cookhaloumifor1minuteeachsideor untilgolden.Cutinto2cmpiecesandtossthroughthesaladalong withpistachios,pomegranate(ifusing),andremainingdressing.
6+ 45mins
INGREDIENTS Base: 2x250gpacketmicrowave quinoaandbrownrice 600gsweetpotato,cutinto1–1.5 cmcubes 400gcanchickpeas,drainedand rinsed 2greenshallots,thinlysliced 250ghaloumi,cutinto1cmslices
Dressing: 100mlextravirginoliveoil 60mlredwinevinegar 1tbsplemonjuice 2tspDijonmustard 2tsphoney
Optionaladd-ins: 55gpistachios,toastedand chopped 45gpomegranatearils
MyNonna’sBrodo–ItalianChickenSoup SubmittedbyLydia,SiteManager
Thisdishistheessenceofcareandconnection-nourishing,soulwarming,andmadewithamore justlikehowweshowupforone anotherandforourpatientseveryday Thesecret?Unacottura lenta-aslowsimmerfor12hours.Nonnausedtosay:“L'acqua nondeveurlare,solosorriderepiano”-“Thewatermustn’t scream,justsmilegently”
LaStoriaDietroilPiatto:TheStoryBehindtheDish Thisbrodoisabowlofmychildhood.MyNonnamadeitevery Sunday,withoutfail,alwayswithenoughforanyonewhomight dropby Itwasherwayofsayingtivogliobenewithoutwords
Inourfamily,brodo,istheanswertoeverything-fromsnifflesto sadness,fromcelebrationstoquietSundays It’sacoccola -ahug fromtheinside Evennow,Ilovewatchingmydaughters,Charlie andEloise,askfortheirpastinabrodoandseeingmyMum,their Nonna,feedthemjustlikemyNonnafedme.
BuonAppetito enjoy,oneNonnaladleatatime
RECIPE 1.Inalargepot,placethechickenandossobuco.Coverwith filteredwaterandbringtoagentlesimmer Asimpuritiesrise(la schiuma),drainthewaterandrinsethechicken,bones,andpot
2.Refillthepotwithfreshwaterandaddallingredients,including theparsley
3.Bringjusttotheboil,thenreducetothegentlestsimmerremember,acquachesorride,noncheurla(waterthatsmiles,not shouts)
4.Simmerpianopiano(niceandslow)foratleast12hours.Thisis abroththatneedstime-nonsifafrettaallabontà!(youcan’t rushgoodness)
5.Removethechickenandossobuco.Shredthechickenmeat, andscoopoutthemidollo(bonemarrow)ifyoulike-it’sfabene alcuore!(goodfortheheart)
6.Strainthebrothifyoupreferitclear,orleaveitrustico,withall thevegetablesmeltingintothesoup.
Foraclear,delicate-flavouredbroth:Refrigerateovernight The nextday,gentlyremovethelayerofsolidifiedfatthatrestsontop, leavingonlythecleargoldenbrothbeneath.
Forahearty,full-flavouredbroth:Serveasis Returnthemeatto thepot,andifdesired,addrisoni,rice,ornoodles,cookinguntil tender.
Many INGREDIENTS 1wholechicken(pollointero)or1kg chickenthighswithbone 2ossobucopieces(stincodivitello) 2onions,chopped(cipolle) 1garlicclove,whole(aglio) 3carrots,whole(carote) 1wholeceleryhead(sedanointero) 1ripetomato,chopped(pomodoro maturo)
Saltandpepper,totaste(salee pepeq.b.)
Youcan’tgetenoughparsley–use thewholebunch
Optional:risoni,noodles,orrice
Liv'sBrownButter CinnamonRolls SubmittedbyLiv,PharmacyTechnician
Thisismygo-toteam-buildingrecipe!SomethingIbakewhenwe’re headingintoabusydayatthehospital Imadethesecinnamonrolls inmyfirstmonthinHospitalPharmacy,andthey’vebeenafavourite eversince.
Thefirstbatchwasformyteamaheadofahecticweekend,hopingto giveusafresh,comfortingstarttotheweek.Foodhasalwaysbeen howourteamconnects,andtheserollsneverfailtobringsmiles The brownbutteraddsarich,unforgettableflavour-ifyouknow,you know!They’reatruelabouroflove,andIpromisepeoplewilltalk aboutthemallday I’veneverhadasingleleftovermakeithome!
RECIPE Forthedough:
1 Inalargebowl,combinesiftedflour,sugar,andsalt
2 Warmthemilkwith1tbspsugaruntiljusthand-warm,thenadd yeastandsetasideinawarmspottoactivate.
3 Mixcooledmeltedbutter,egg,andvanilla Addtodryingredients alongwiththemilk/yeastmixtureandcombineintoaroughdough.
4 Kneadfor5–10minutes(byhandorwithadoughhook)until smooth,soft,andelastic
5.Placeinagreasedbowl,cover,andletriseinawarmplacefor1 hour,oruntildoubled
Makethefilling:
1 Inasmallbowl,mixthebutter,sugar,andcinnamonintoasmooth paste Ifitfeelstoodry,addalittleextrabutter
Shapetherolls:
1.Onceyourdoughhasrisen,turnitoutontoaflouredsurfaceand kneadlightlyfor1–2minutes.Preheatovento180°C.
2 Rollintoarectangle(about30x40cm) Thinner=morelayers, thicker=softerrolls.
3 Spreadthefillingevenlyoverthedough,righttotheedges
4 Rolluptightlyfromthelongside Sliceinto12–15pieces(flossworks best!).
5 Arrangeinagreaseddish,leavingspacebetweenrolls Coverand letriseanother30minutes
Baketherolls:
1.Bakefor15–20minutes,oruntilgoldenbrownandcookedthroughcheckthecentrewithaknife,astheseoftentakethelongesttocook.
Makethebrownedbutter:
1 Inasaucepan,melt500gbutterovermediumheat
2 Onceitsimmers,reduceheatandstiroftenuntilmilksolidsturn goldenandsmellnutty(5–7minutes).
3 Pourintoaheat-safecontainerandcoolgraduallyinthefridge, stirringoccasionallytokeepsmooth
Makethebrownbuttercreamcheesefrosting:
1 Beattogetherthebrownedbutter,creamcheese,icingsugar,and vanillauntillightandfluffy.
Finishandenjoy:
1 Onceyourrollsaredone,spoonlargeamountsofyourbrownbutter creamcheesefrostingonandenjoyhot Ifsharinglater,reheatrolls for10secondsinthemicrowaveformaximumdeliciousness.
10-15
INGREDIENTS Dough: 3cupsbreadflour(youcanuse anyplainflour,butbreadflour makesabetterchew!)
1sachetinstantyeast(7g) 200mlwholemilk(+1tspsugar) 75gbrownbutter ½cupsugar ¼tspsalt 1egg 1tbspvanillapaste
Filling:
150gbrownedbutter,softened ¼cupicingsugar 1tbspvanillabeanpaste
Brownbuttercreamcheese: 500gsaltedbutter
250gsoftcreamcheese ¼cupicingsugar 1tbspvanillabeanpaste
UltimateChocolateBrownies SubmittedbyLeanne,Community&PartnershipsManager
RECIPE 1.Preheatovento180°C(160°Cfanforced).Greaseandlinea brownieorlamingtontin(approx.20×30cm).
2 Meltbutteranddarkchocolate: Placebutteranddarkchocolateintoaheatproofbowl. Setthebowloverasaucepanofgentlysimmeringwater (makesurethebaseofthebowldoesn’ttouchthewater) Stiroccasionallyuntilmeltedandsmooth Removefromheatandletitcoolslightly.
3 Whiskinthecocoapowderandcastersugaruntilcombined
4.Addeggsoneatatime,whiskingwellaftereachadditionuntil fullyincorporated.
5 Siftintheplainandself-raisingflours Stirgentlywithaspatula orwoodenspoonuntiljustcombined.
6 Foldinthemilkchocolate,whitechocolate,andwalnuts(if using)untilevenlydistributed
7.Pourthebatterintothepreparedtinandspreadevenly.
8 Bakeforabout35minutes,oruntilaskewerinsertedintothe centrecomesoutwithjustafewmoistcrumbs(notcompletely clean).Iftheyneedlonger-coverlooselywithfoiltoprevent burningandcheckevery5minutes
9.Coolandserve: Allowtocoolcompletelyinthetin. Dustwithcocoapowder,cutintosquares,andserve
20 1hr
INGREDIENTS 200gbutter 200gdarkchocolate, roughlychopped 30gcocoapowder
280gcastersugar 3largeeggs 60gplain(all-purpose)flour 40gself-raisingflour
180gmilkchocolate,broken intosquares
180gwhitechocolate,broken intosquares
80gwalnuthalves,optional
ChickenSoupfortheBody andSoul SubmittedbyAmelia,AdministrationManager
RECIPE
1.Inalargestockpotgentlesautéonion,carrotsandceleryinoil untilsoftened,addingarlicandstiruntilfragrant
2.Placewholechickeninpotandaddenoughbroth/stockto completelycoverchicken,toppingupwithwaterifnecessary
3 Addinpeppercorns,herbsandlemonpeel Thesecanbe placedinasmallmuslinbagtomakeremovaleasier.
4 Simmergently,untilchickeniscookedthroughandfallingoff thebone Removeherbs/spicesfrompotanddiscard
5 Gentlyremovechickenfrompotandshredmeat,removingand discardingbonesandskin
6.Returnchickenmeattopotandfinishwithlemonjuicetotaste. Seasontotaste
6-8 1.5hrs
INGREDIENTS
15kgfree-rangewholechicken 2–3tbspextravirginoliveoil 1onion,diced 3–4stickscelery,diced 2–3carrots,diced 2–3clovesgarlic,crushed 2litreschickenbonebroth,or substitutelow-sodiumchicken stock 10wholepeppercorns 2–3sprigsthyme 2–3bayleaves 2–3stripslemonpeel Freshlemonjuice,totaste
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