Donna Hay how I love thee.
Your recipes are clean, fresh, simple, seasonal, delicious & stylish. They maximise the wow factor while minimising the effort, which is something I personally appreciate. They are not overly long & difficult, they encourage shortcuts & remove all snobbery from the kitchen.
But enough worshiping at the alter of cookery, the proof is in the eating. So, some recipes for you!
Pappadelle with chorizo, tomato and basil
vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup basil leaves3 chorizo, thinly sliced
500g truss cherry tomatoes
400g pappardelle
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1 clove garlic, crushed
sea salt and cracked black pepper
2 x 125g buffalo mozzarella, torn
finely grated parmesan, to serve
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Heat the oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Carefully add the basil leaves a few at a time, as they may spit, and fry until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
Place the chorizo and tomato on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper and roast for 15 minutes or until chorizo is golden. While the chorizo is roasting, cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 10–12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Add the olive oil, lemon rind and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Return the pasta to the pan with the chorizo, tomato, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Divide the pasta between plates and top with the mozzarella, parmesan and fried basil leaves to serve. Serves 4.
spice-baked chicken with tzatziki salad
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon shredded lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, trimmed
tzatziki salad
½ cup (140g) thick plain yoghurt
2 tablespoons lemon juicesea salt
4 cucumbers, sliced lengthways with a vegetable peeler
1 cup mint leaves
½ cup chopped dill leaves
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the cumin, chilli, thyme, lemon zest and oil in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Place the chicken in a baking dish lined with non-stick baking paper and roast for 15 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, make the tzatziki salad. Place the yoghurt, lemon juice and salt in a bowl and mix to combine. Divide the cucumber, mint and dill between plates and spoon over the dressing. Slice the chicken and serve with the salad. Serves 4.
125g dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup (250ml) milk1 cup (250ml) single (pouring) cream
2 eggs
2 egg yolks, extra
½ cup (90g) brown sugar
¾ cup raspberries, plus extra, to serve
cocoa, for dusting
Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the chocolate, milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Place the eggs, extra yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Slowly add the hot chocolate mixture and whisk to combine. Divide the raspberries between 4 x 1-cup (250ml) capacity ramekins and pour over the chocolate mixture. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour in enough hot water to come half way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 35 minutes or until the custard is just set. Top with extra raspberries, dust with cocoa and serve warm or cold. Serves 4.
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I have a copy of Donna Hay's latest cookbook, Simple Dinners, to give away. And because I. LOVE. YOU. ALL. this giveaway is not restricted to Australian residents, I am quite happy to ship it overseas to you, if you win. Tell me what your kitchen trick is - the secret one that is so simple but makes you look like a kitchen super star. One comment per follower, please.
Winners drawn on 1st December & posted the next day, so hopefully you will get it in time for christmas. So go ahead & leave me a comment to enter, & good luck!
xx
Disclaimer - I have been given a copy of Simple Dinners to review, & also one copy to giveaway. All opinions are my own. Can I also please say that Donna Hay is not paying for this postage? Thank you.
I have a copy of Donna Hay's latest cookbook, Simple Dinners, to give away. And because I. LOVE. YOU. ALL. this giveaway is not restricted to Australian residents, I am quite happy to ship it overseas to you, if you win. Tell me what your kitchen trick is - the secret one that is so simple but makes you look like a kitchen super star. One comment per follower, please.
Winners drawn on 1st December & posted the next day, so hopefully you will get it in time for christmas. So go ahead & leave me a comment to enter, & good luck!
xx
Disclaimer - I have been given a copy of Simple Dinners to review, & also one copy to giveaway. All opinions are my own. Can I also please say that Donna Hay is not paying for this postage? Thank you.