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Paella
By shethinksshecancook
In a small saucepan add half of the chopped onion and the wine and place over a high heat
- 1 Large Red Onion, finely chopped
- 150 ml White Wine
- 16 Cleaned Black Mussels
- 1 tbsp Good Quality Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Red Capsicum, (Pepper) diced
- 1 100g Slice Jamon, (Serrano Ham) diced
- 1 Spanish Chorizo, thinly sliced
- 1 Large Vine Tomato, peeled* & diced
- 2 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 240 g Medium Grain Rice
- 500 ml Chicken Stock
- 1 Pinch Saffron Threads
- 180 g Frozen Baby Peas
- 4 Cleaned Baby Octopus, sliced in half lengthways
- 320 g Firm White Fish Fillet, cut into pieces
- 16 Large King / Tiger Prawns, peeled & deveined with tails intact**
- 2 Lemons, halved, to serve
- 1 Handful Parsley Leaves & Tender Steams, torn, to serve
- Smoked Sea Salt & Back Pepper
Custard Tart with Peach and Bourbon Jam
By shethinksshecancook
The King of Custard Tarts, covered with lashings of freshly grated nutmeg before being baked, then served with a pe...
- PASTRY:
- 250 g Plain Flour
- Grated Zest of 1 Lemon
- 150 g Butter, cubed
- 75 g Caster Sugar
- 1 Large Whole Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk*
- Pinch of Salt
- FILLING:
- 9 Egg Yolks*
- 75 g Caster Sugar
- 500 ml Thickened Cream
- 2 Whole Nutmeg
- JAM:
- 5 tbsp Peach Conserve
- 60 ml Bourbon
Gumbo
By shethinksshecancook
Is it possible to make authentic gumbo in less than two hours? This was the burning question I asked myself yester...
- 2 tbsp Duck / Bacon Fat
- 2 tbsp Plain Flour
- 1 Green Pepper (Capsicum)
- 1 Large Brown Onion
- 1 Stick Celery
- 4 Cloves Garlic - all pulsed in a food processor until very finely chopped
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- 1 Smoked Chorizo, thinly sliced
- 1 Litre Prawn / Crab / Fish Stock
- 2 tsp Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 3 Sprigs Thyme, stripped
- 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Passata / Tomato Sauce (Purée)
- 4 Chicken Drumsticks, skin off
- 10 Pods Okra, chopped into chunks
- 10 Prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 kg Cleaned Black Mussels
- 200 g Drained Potted Crab
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Cups Long Grain Rice
- 2 tbsp Italian Parsley, finely chopped
Seared Scallops with Chorizo & Cauliflower Puree
By shethinksshecancook
Tasmanian Scallops caramelised in butter, served on a bed of warm, creamy cauliflower puree, garnished with micro h...
- 12 Fresh Sea Scallops, without roe
- 1 Chorizo, (approx. 120g) finely diced
- 1/2 Head Cauliflower, finely chopped
- 2 Golden Shallots, finely chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Apple, peeled, cored, chopped
- 50 g Unsalted Butter
- 100 ml Chicken Stock
- 75 ml Double Cream
- 1-2 tbsp Hazelnut Meal
- Truffle Oil (optional)
- Sea Salt
- Micro Sage
Goat Curry
By shethinksshecancook
Goat, slow cooked in herbs and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce is rich and thick
- 200 g Ghee
- 2 kg Goat Leg, cut widthways into large chunks through the bone (ask your butcher!)
- 2 tbsp Ground Coriander
- 2 tbsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 tbsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tbsp Medium Heat Chilli Powder
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
- 1 Large Bunch Coriander, leaves and stems seperated
- 2 " Knob of Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 Cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 Red Onions, cut into large cubes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 2 tbsp Vindaloo Paste
- 15 Curry Leaves
- Freshly Boiled Water
Steak & Ale Pie
By shethinksshecancook
Chunky shreds of beef shin slow cooked in a sweet, dark, Salted Caramel Ale
- 600 grams boneless beef shin
- 600 grams beef osso bucco, bone-in
- 200 grams smoked bacon, diced
- 2 brown onions, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 40 grams ap flour
- 1 liter beef stock
- 40 grams tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 to 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 sprig rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 leaves sage
- 500 milliliters ale, slightly sweet
- 800 grams frozen puff pastry
- Butter, for greasing
- 1 egg, beaten
- Poppy seeds, optional
Birria De Borrego (Mexican Lamb Stew)
By shethinksshecancook
This dish is amazing served with warm tortillas for dipping, fresh lime for squeezing, and beer - for drinking!
- GARNISH:
- 1 1/3 pound Lean Lamb, cubed (600g)
- 2 1/5 pounds Lamb Shanks, cut into pieces by your butcher (1kg)
- 2 Ancho chillies
- 2 Chipotle chillies
- 3 Guajillo chillies
- 1 cup boiling water
- 10 1/2 cups lamb stock (2.5 liters)
- 1/2 brown onion, sliced into thick rings
- 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Sea salt and pepper
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 firm tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 3 limes, massaged and halved
James' Buffalo Wings
By shethinksshecancook
Rinse chicken under a cold tap and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper
- 16 Chicken Wings, tips removed and discarded, wing and drumette separated
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- Black Pepper
- 1-2 tbsp Plain Flour
- 3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
- Canola Oil, for frying
- 60 g Unsalted Butter
- 90 ml Franks Original Hot Sauce
- BLUE CHEESE DIP
- 1 tbsp Good Quality Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sour Cream
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1-2 tbsp Crumbled Blue Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Spring Onions / Chives, finely sliced
- Celery Sticks, washed and chopped, to serve
Chimichurri
By shethinksshecancook
Versatile Argentinian condiment - Use to marinate prawns before grilling
- 1 Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley, leaves only
- 2 Anchovy Fillets
- 1/2 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
- 1/4 Small Red Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 5 Garlic Cloves
- 1 cup Olive Oil
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
By shethinksshecancook
The ultimate Pulled Pork, made in 3 hours, no less! Stuff into soft white rolls with coleslaw, and apply liberal am
- 2 kg Pork Shoulder, bone-in
- 2 Large Red Onions, cut into discs
- 4 Cloves Garlic, skin-on
- 1 Ancho Chilli
- 2 Cans Dr. Pepper
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 Cup Good Quality BBQ Sauce*
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
- Olive Oil