GNOCCHI WITH INSTANT POTATOES

July 3rd, 2009

Preparation - Easy
Serves 2
A quick and easy version of a robust winter dish favored from Genoa to Bologna.
This recipe doubles or triples and works well with a simple tomato sauce, butter and sage, etc.

2/3 cup dry potato buds for instant mashed potatoes
2/3 cup boiling water
1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten with a fork
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 [...]

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OMELET WITH TOMATO, BASIL AND CHEESE

July 3rd, 2009

Frittata al pomodoro, basilico e formaggioPreparation - Easy
Serves 2 - 4
Frittatas are versatile, quick and easy to prepare using ingredients on hand or fresh vegetables in season. You can add salami or proscuitto if you like, some scallions, ricotta salata or feta cheese, olives, herbs, spinach and so on. It can be prepared ahead of [...]

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OMELET WITH POTATOES AND ZUCCHINI

July 3rd, 2009

Frittata con patate e zucchini
Preparation - Easy
Serves 2 - 4
An easy and tasty way to use up leftover potatoes, zucchini, leeks or other vegetables. A frittata can be prepared ahead of time and is good for picnics. Makes a wonderful meal with crusty Italian bread and a tomato salad.
Can be served warm or at room [...]

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Almond & parmesan crusted chicken

July 3rd, 2009

Ingredients (serves 4)

2 eggs, lightly whisked
2 tbs milk
30g (1/4 cup) almond meal
20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
4 (about 150g each) chicken thigh fillets, fat trimmed
5 pieces sliced white bread, quartered
2 tbs olive oil
20g (1 tbs) butter
Steamed green beans and carrots, and mashed potato, to serve

Method

Place [...]

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Chicken and sweet potato casserole

July 3rd, 2009

Photography by Mark O’Meara
Ingredients (serves 4)

1 tablespoon olive oil
1kg chicken thigh fillets, halved crossways
1 large bulb fennel, thinly sliced
6 sprigs lemon thyme
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Maille wholegrain mustard
400g orange sweet potato, peeled, roughly chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup thickened cream
1 quantity caramelised onions (see note)

Method

Heat oil in a frying pan [...]

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Chicken enchiladas with beans

July 3rd, 2009

Photography by Louise Lister
Ingredients (serves 4)

1 tablespoon olive oil
500g chicken breast fillet
10 enchilada tortillas
450g can refried beans
3/4 cup grated tasty cheese
375g jar chunky tomato salsa

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Stand for 10 minutes.
Heat tortillas using packet [...]

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Chicken & vegetable pies

June 18th, 2009

Eat these hearty little pies at home, or pack them up and head off on a winter picnic.
Ingredients

1 tbs olive oil
30g butter
500g chicken breast fillet, cut into 2cm chunks
1 leek, white part only, finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbs flour
1/3 cup (80ml) white wine or water
1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
1/2 cup (125ml) thick cream
1 large [...]

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Mediterranean chicken casserole

June 18th, 2009

Photography by Mark O’Meara

If it’s comfort food you’re after, look no further than this easy and tasty chicken casserole. Taste.com.au members love it!

Preparation Time
30 minutes

Cooking Time
60 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)

2 tsp olive oil
8 chicken lovely legs
1 large brown onion, halved, thinly sliced
3 celery sticks, trimmed, cut into 2cm-thick slices
2 garlic cloves, crushed
200g button mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 [...]

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Chicken and chickpea bake

June 18th, 2009

Photography by Louise Lister
This chicken bake makes an easy and hearty Monday night meal.
Ingredients (serves 4)

2 tablespoons plain flour
8 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup olive oil
300g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
75g feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped cooked [...]

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Balsamic chicken and white bean salad

June 18th, 2009

Photography by John Paul Urizar
If you, like me, are starting a diet today, try this super healthy, low kilojoule salad. Don’t worry - it tastes good too!

Cooking Time
20 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)

600g skinless chicken thigh fillets, trimmed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
olive oil cooking spray
400g can cannellini beans, drained
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 [...]

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