CHOCOLATE FLECK BANANA CUP CAKES

INGREDIENTS 3 ripe, mashed bananas 2 tablespoons light margarine 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1½ cups self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons milk ¾ cup grated cooking chocolate LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER Preheat a oven to 180°C. In a bowl add the butter sugar, and egg and whisk together. Add the […]

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GOURMET GARDEN HERBS & SPICES WRAP UP

After a week of busily creating yummy meals for my family I crashed yesterday and came down with a 24 hour bug. I didn’t and couldn’t eat a thing which meant the end of my cooking journey this week.  The boys had to do with leftovers for dinner last night. Today I thought I would […]

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TODDLER MEAL – TUNA & VEGE BALLS

INGREDIENTS 1 180 gram tin of Tuna Chunks, drained1/2 Medium Zucchini, grated1 Carrot, grated1 Small Sweet Potato, grated1 Cup Cheese, grated2 Eggs, lightly whisked1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Basil6 Sao Biscuits, crushed in a plastic bag using a rolling pinPepper to taste LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER In a large bowl place […]

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SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN SOUP

INGREDIENTS 1 Whole Pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks – I used JAP, butternut would be preferable as it is sweeter 2 Medium sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 Onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 Cloves garlic, peeled 6 Cups Chicken Stock 2 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme or 1 Tsp Fresh […]

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HOMEMADE PIZZA INC SAUCE & BASE

PIZZA/PASTA SAUCE 1 700 gram jar of Passata1 Zucchini, grated1 Carrot, grated1 Onion, sliced finely1/2 Capsicum, diced2 Tsp Gourmet Garden Basil2 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic1 Tsp SugarSalt and pepper to taste Place zucchini, carrot, onion, garlic paste, capsicum and basil in a small saucepan with a little olive oil and cook stirring continually until […]

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CHEESE & HERB MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS 3 Cups Self Raising Flour50 grams reduced fat spread1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Basil1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme1 Tsp Gourmet Garden ParsleyI used fresh parsley as I didn’t have gourmet garden Parsley.1 Cup Reduced Fat Cheese1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese (this can be omitted)2 Eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 Cups MilkLET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER Place the […]

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CRUSTED FISH WITH THYME & GARLIC WEDGES

INGREDIENTS 500 grams of fish filets – I used Spanish Makeral that hubby caught but any chunky flesh fish will work.4 Potatoes cut into wedges CRUST 50 Grams softened butter1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Thyme1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic1 Cup Breadcrumbs Combine the butter, thyme and garlic, then add the breadcrumbs and mix to combine […]

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MARINATED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH STUFFED MUSHROOMS

INGREDIENTS   MARINATE 1 Cup BBQ Sauce1/4 Cup Soy Sauce1/4 Cup Honey1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Chilli1 Tsp Gourmet Garden Coriander1 Tsp Giurmet Garden Ginger 8 Chicken Drumsticks Place all ingredients in a large zip lock bag and squish around to combine. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bag and move them […]

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WARM THAI BEEF SALAD – GOURMET GARDEN THAI SEASONING

INGREDIENTS DRESSING 1 Tbs Soy Sauce1 Tbs BBQ Sauce1 Tbs Gourmet Garden Thai Seasoning Mix2 Tbs Water Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. BEEF & SALAD 1 Rump Steak, seasoned with salt and pepper1/2 Iceberg Lettuce, sliced1/4 Cucumber, sliced in half lengthways then sliced to form 1/2 circles8 Grape/Cherry Tomatoes, slices […]

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