Balsamic baby onions

Balsamic baby onions

Ingredients (6 servings): 12 baby brown onions, halved, peeled ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed   Method: Combine onions, vinegar and garlic in a bowl. Stand for 30 minutes. Drain onions, reserving liquid. Heat a greased chargrill over medium-high heat. Cook onions, turning once, for 15 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a bowl.…

Corn Salsa

Corn Salsa

Ingredients: 2 ears fresh corn on the cob ½ cup minced red onion 1 jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and minced ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, including tender stems 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry) 1 teaspoon Coarse Salt 2 Tbsp lime juice   Method: Husk the corn, cut or…

Cauliflower, garlic and melted cheese breadsticks

Cauliflower, garlic and melted cheese breadsticks

Equipment: Food processor   Ingredients (6 servings): ±275g cauliflower florets 2 eggs 150g mozzarella, grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1½ tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley   Method: Process the cauliflower in batches into rice size pieces. Place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high (100%) for 7 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Preheat…

Bean chilli

Bean chilli

Ingredients (4 servings): 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), chopped 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 small fresh red chilli, chopped 400g can 4 Bean Mix 420g can Mexican chilli beans 400g can Diced Tomatoes 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup natural yoghurt…

Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

Ingredients (Makes 4½ Cups): 1.5kg green cabbage, cored, finely shredded, plus 1 extra large green leaf 1 tablespoons fine salt 1 teaspoon caraway seeds   Method: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using hands, rub cabbage until cabbage wilts and renders juices (this will take about 5 minutes). Place in a 2L large mason…

Peperonata

Peperonata

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 red bell peppers, seeded, sliced into long strips 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded, sliced into long strips 2 orange or green bell peppers, seeded, sliced into long strips 1 large onion, sliced into half-moons 4 garlic cloves, sliced thin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon sugar 4-5 tomatoes, seeded…

Roast vegetables

Roast vegetables

Ingredients (serve 4): 1 large red capsicum (belle pepper), quartered, deseeded 1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled 1 large red onion, peeled, root intact 6 yellow patty pan squash, quartered 3 tomatoes, quartered lengthways 2 tablespoons olive oil   Method: Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut capsicum and pumpkin into 4cm pieces. Cut onion into 8 wedges. Place in…