Browsing All Posts filed under »5 Ingredients or less«

Book review: Borsch, Vodka and Tears // Polish Potato Pancakes

May 25, 2012

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Adapted from Borsch Vodka and Tears, a fabulous new Polish cook- and vodka book, these 5 ingredient Polish potato pancakes are as good as they get.

Beetroot and Basil Pesto Insalata Caprese

May 21, 2012

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A wintry take on the classic Caprese salad served with pickled beetroot slices and basil pesto. Only 5 ingredients.

Meatless Monday: Fried Egg, Chilli and Tomato Spaghetti

May 14, 2012

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Fried Egg, Chilli and Tomato Spaghetti is simple fare but equally as delightful.

Greek-style smoked olive and lemon lamb shoulder TACOS!

May 4, 2012

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A great to serve the whole lamb shoulder roast this way from the start, or make a new meal from leftovers the next night.

{5 ingredient} Spicy Thai-inspired fish cakes

April 27, 2012

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Serve as a starter with rice, on their own, or in mini breadrolls with some slaw as a delicious Asian fish burger.

Polish black pudding (kaszanka) with caramelised onion

April 23, 2012

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Similar to the English blood pudding, Spanish morcilla, French boudin noir and German Blutwurst, only better.

Herring fillets ‘tartare’

April 18, 2012

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Herring is an acquired taste if you're not used to herring, but f you like fish and salty flavours, you should give it a go.

Pork medallions with Autumn fruits and raspberry jam

April 11, 2012

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Pork has never tasted this good: with a helping of raspberry jam and poached Autumn fruits, it's become one of my favourite dishes for Fall.

Pork and ricotta stuffed peppers

March 30, 2012

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A quick and flavourful one-pan dinner solution for busy weeknights that's easy to make and full of flavour!

Herbed breakfast baked beans

March 19, 2012

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A satisfying breakfast or dinner meal made with some pantry staples and fresh tomatoes - 5 ingredients but plenty of flavour!

Guinness bread for St Patty’s Day

March 12, 2012

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A crusty yet moist 4 ingredient beer bread, the easiest bread recipe you'll find.

Vodka-cured ocean trout salad + hors d’oeuvres (giveaway winner announced)

March 9, 2012

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Another delicious "plane food" inspired meal that's perfect for entertaining at home, or just a quiet supper.

Mango and yoghurt ice pops

March 7, 2012

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Healthier than their ice cream counterparts they are low in fat and have no added sugar.

{5 ingredient} Pork in a ginger and shallot broth

February 29, 2012

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Ginger lends a warm and slightly spicy flavour to the broth that goes really well with sweet and juicy pork scotch fillets, my favourite cut for braising.

Farmer’s (curd) cheese using only 1 ingredient!

February 15, 2012

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All it takes is 1 ingredient, 10 minutes cooking time and a little patience... and that ingredient? Buttermilk!

5 things to make with Sauerkraut other than a Reuben

January 27, 2012

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Ah, the famed New York Reuben… what would it be without a generous helping of sauerkraut? Just another layered sourdough sandwich filled with thin slices of corned beef and Swiss cheese, nothing to write home about. It’s probably safe to say then, that with the ingenious addition of pickled cabbage to the sandwich, it is one dish which has singlehandedly helped… [Read more…]

Twice cooked potato gnocchi with chorizo Bolognese

January 23, 2012

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With only 3 basic ingredients, the gnocchi are easy to make and taste delicious with this deep-flavoured meaty Bolognese.

{5 ingredient} Grilled turkey and peach salad

January 20, 2012

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Tossed together in no time, this entertainer's delight proves that turkey is not just a Thanksgiving and Christmas bird.

Plum and prune jam // povidl

January 13, 2012

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Povidl is not just a sweet spread used on bread or donuts - it works perfectly well with roasted pork or duck as a dipping sauce.

Tapas: Port and parsley butter mushrooms

December 20, 2011

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Perfect as a side to steak, grilled chicken or one of a few tapas if you are planning to carry a Spanish theme at your next dinner party.

5 ingredient watermelon, strawberry and feta salad

November 28, 2011

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Combining cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, fresh mint and some salty feta makes up for a quintessential summer salad.

5 ingredient carrot and ginger soup with quinoa | for CanToo

November 17, 2011

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Full of beta-karoten goodness from the carrot and post-workout recovery protein and nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium from the quinoa.

{Day 27} Sour cherry loaf and summer berry pudding

October 27, 2011

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A gorgous and wholesome twist on the classic with artisan bread, fresh berries and chocolate gelato!

{Day 18} Raspberry Spider aka ice cream soda jelly

October 18, 2011

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Prepare yourself to be a kid again as you taste this yummy 5 ingredient ice cream soda jelly!

{Day 17} Smoked salmon and goat’s cheese terrine

October 17, 2011

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While the terrine is easy to make - takes only 4 ingredients, it is big on flavour from the smoked salmon and the already herbed goat's cheese.

{Day 10} Coconut pandan and mango Bombe Alaska

October 10, 2011

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A 5 ingredient cheat's version of the classic, with some gorgeous South East Asian flavours.

{Day 3} 5 ingredient fish balls in Chinese masterstock jelly

October 3, 2011

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As the jelly begins to melt, the flavours of masterstock begin to dance in your mouth. Combined with the sweetness of the fish it is one of my favourite (weird but oh so good) food combinations!

{Day 1} 5 ingredient strawberry, yoghurt and jelly layered trio

October 1, 2011

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Delicious and refreshing layered jelly that is lightly sweet and wholesome. Inspired by the Royal Selangor jelly mould which itself was inspired by a mountain.

5 ingredient dulce de leche and chilli chocolate tart

September 26, 2011

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A delicious combination of gooey caramel and chocolate with a hint of heat from the chilli... delicious and very addictive!

5 ingredients: flavoured labne yoghurt cheese balls

September 13, 2011

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Labne cheese is creamy and flavourful with very little fat. It goes well as a spread, dip, as a base on bruschetta or even mixed into a Greek salad or dolloped onto grilled lamb.

Healthy spring rolls: duck and vegan versions

September 1, 2011

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Crispy spring rolls that are oven-baked and packed to the brim with raw vegetables or delicious duck - a classic turned nutritious and guilt free.

Easy chocolate fondant cake that you can prep, freeze and serve in no time

August 26, 2011

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Perfect for entertaining, as you can make these gooey, 5 ingredient chocolate fondant cakes in advance and customise the flavour to your liking with ice creams or a zesty whipped cream.