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Sushi rolls are comprised of sheets of dried, roasted seaweed (‘Nori’), wrapped around cooked rice, with an additional filling of vegetable, raw seafood or tofu. These rolls are traditionally made with a bamboo mat, a technique that can take years to master. Geoff...
Although this pasta dish from Geoff Jansz is very inexpensive (about $2 per head), it tastes absolutely delicious. Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 beef cheek (or use other cheap cuts such as lamb shanks, lamb shins or beef shins) black pepper...
This delicious chocolate cake from Geoff Jansz is sure to help sweeten up your relationship. Ingredients 250g unsalted butter, melted 250g caster sugar 5 eggs 175g dark chocolate 180g almond meal 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons good cocoa powder Dutch...
Nutrition scientist, Joanna McMillan-Price, says that what, how and when you eat along with small changes in physical activity can make a dramatic difference to your energy levels. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, providing fuel for your brain throughout the...
According to Geoff Jansz, you don’t have to be in the tropics to enjoy a slice of paradise. Cocktails (or non-alcoholic ‘mocktails’) are easy to make for a tropical feel without leaving home! Pina Colada (1 serve) 60ml rum 150ml pineapple juice 60ml...
Tracy Rutherford’s Microwave Strawberry Jam Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: about 16 minutes Makes: about 400mL 500g strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 2/3 cups (365g) caster sugar 1. Wash the strawberries then remove the hulls. Pat dry with...
One Pot Spiced Rice and Lamb This Middle Eastern, one-pot dish is quick, inexpensive and delicious. Ingredients: 1 large red capsicum, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil 500g lamb mince 2...
A can of beer ensures that this barbecued chicken is moist both inside and out. Ingredients 1 chicken, defrosted 1 can beer, 3/4 full paprika, ground cloves, crushed black pepper cinnamon, ground cumin powder salt olive oil Method 1. Sprinkle chicken with spices (to...
These juicy kebabs are made from either Asian-style marinated swordfish or Mediterranean-flavoured tuna – the best of both tasty worlds! Ingredients (Serves 3 mains or 6 entrees) 300g swordfish, skinned and cut into strips 300g tuna, skinned and cut into chunks...
Prawns are wonderful in curries, because they cook quickly and carry the spicy flavours well. Geoff’s tip for minimising the amount of coconut fat in the recipe means that you can enjoy eating this curry without feeling any guilt. Ingredients 2 tablespoons...