Showing posts with label Mains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mains. Show all posts

Friday, November 25, 2016

~Cook up with donna hay magazine......Sticky Ginger Marmalade Chicken



Another delicious Cook Up has happened from donna hay magazine Issue 88 Aug/Sep 2016
These are really getting really too far between now but I'm determined to catch up!!!

Menu -  Sticky Ginger Marmalade Chicken Stir Fry
accompanied by Zucchini and a Cucumber Salad with aThai Dressing
 Chocolate and Maple Banana Cake


First up  I started the Dessert Cake preparation 
I even made my own Dulce De Leche instead of purchasing it but come to think of it I have never seen it available in our small coastal town

Recipe for Homemade Dulce De Leche by Donna Hay available here and also above blog in Pages



Condensed Milk ready to go into oven covered by foil and in a Water Bath
I don't think I left mine in long enough due to the paler colour and thickness of it compared to  Donna's but in any case it was still delicious
Also a bit hard to check as it was covered by baking paper, foil and string


As you can see Donna's version is really dark and quite thick
The Dulce De Leche is sitting atop Chocolate Ganache


My version all bottled and ready to use whenever called for


To our surprise we have successfully grown Ginger so this was used for garnishing the meal





All accompanied by Zucchini


and a Cucumber Salad with a Thai Dressing (home made) just to give it that little edge



I used Home Made Marmalade from my local Farmer's Market and boy was this so different to a commercial marmalade........the Citrus flavour was strong and I really enjoy that!!!


Above and below.......just a few versions of my Cake





And the best part........it's all Gluten Free!!!

Bon Appetit and have a great weekend......Dzintra

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

~Cook Up with donna hay~


Just before Christmas saw me do another Cook Up with donna hay 


from donna hay magazine Issue 76 Aug/Sep 2014
Menu for the evening was

Chicken in White Wine with Lemon Potatoes (recipe over here)
Rose and Raspberry Trifles (recipe over here)
and I couldn't resist trying the
Cherry and Cardamom Pound Cake



Instead of Dry White Wine in the Chicken I used Dry Cider


The Chicken just about ready


Instead of Artichoke I used Snow Peas from our garden and some Sweet Potato


All dressed with Parmesan Cheese
and very tasty indeed!!!


The Trifle in an Eiffel Tower glass


Looking down into it


The Cake in the background
I couldn't stop at 1 Dessert to make I had to try out the Cherry and Cardamom Cake
After all it would be good for the next day's Morning Coffee, right?!




Well we couldn't resist just a little piece lol

Better get cracking as another Cook Up is waaaay overdue!!!

Bon Appetit........Dzintra

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Cook Up With Donna Hay...

My latest Cook Up with Vicki from Donna Hay magazine...

Menu was...Spiced Lemon Chicken
Creamed Corn Polenta
Sticky Date Pudding (adapted using gluten free self raising flour and rapadura sugar)




Creamed Corn Polenta from this issue...


Sticky Date Pudding from this issue...


Rapadura Sugar and Butter melting...


Pudding cooked...


Texture and colour using the Rapadura...I don't think the colour is much different to using other sugars...


The sauce was delicious...topped with a 'blob' of cream...YUM YUM YUM!!!
Especially since I can rarely buy Sticky Date Pudding gluten free even though it is all over the place in cafes and restaurants!!!

Bon Appetit...Dzintra 



Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cook Up with Donna Hay No 15...Pork Belly with Garlic, Caramelized Onion and Quince Sauce

Another delicious Cook Up with Vicki  has happened here from Donna Hay magazine Issue 60 Dec/Jan 2012...

Menu tonight is:

Spiced Carrot Dip
Pork Belly with Garlic, Caramelized Onion and Quince Sauce
Roasted Baby Vegetable Salad
Mini Strawberry Tarte Tatins




Cumin and coriander seeds roasting for dip...


Add carrots, cayenne pepper, honey and chicken stock...


and the most delicious dip is ready after a little while...yummy...


The recipe called for malt vinegar (not gluten free) so after some research for a substitute I bought Red Wine Vinegar...


Pork Belly ready for oven...with our thyme on it...


And out of the oven...



Roasted vegies...beetroot, parsnip, carrot and kipfler potatoes...


There was even a heart shaped potato!!!



This meal was full of flavour...we thoroughly enjoyed it!!!


Patchwork placemats and table runner bought at my local Needlework Group...
These were made by a lady who cannot sew anymore...




Butter, sugar, water and vanilla bean for dessert...


Strawberry Tarte Tatin out of the oven...
recipe for these over here...


looks a bit of a jumble but this sure packed a punch...so very very tasty!!!

Now I'm looking forward to the next Cook Up...
Bon Appetit......Dzintra