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Kiwifruit steak tenderiser Kiwifruit contains an enzyme which actually will tenderise meats. So, here’s what to do. Before you plan to cook a steak, slice up a kiwifruit and rub the steak on both sides with the kiwifruit (you could also puree the kiwifruit and rub...
Tracy Rutherford’s apple & cinnamon pancakes 1 1/2 cups (185g) self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup (250mL) milk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence spray olive oil 2 red apples, quartered, cored...
In the November 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday October 26, our popular Kitchen Garden section is all about growing zucchini and squash. As well as giving you all the gardening tips you’ll need to grow your own zucchini, in the ‘Burke’s...
Jamie’s Coriander and Lemon Salmon Cakes Makes 8-10 patties 3 medium-sized mashing potatoes 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves washed and chopped 2 shallots (scallions), washed, chopped (use white and green parts) finely grated rind of 1 lemon 250g fresh, uncooked Atlantic...
125g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 250mL (1 cup) water 4-6 lemons, juiced, zested 1 litre soda water ice cubes or crushed ice 1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves (1-2 minutes usually is enough – the water should be...
Tracy Rutherford’s basil oil 1 bunch basil 1/3 cup (80mL) extra virgin olive oil 1. Pick the leaves from the basil and place into a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and stand for 1 minute. Drain well, then plunge them straight into a bowl of iced water. Drain...
Spicy Beetroot Dip Serves 4-6, as a starter 4 medium-sized beetroot 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 250ml natural yoghurt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon paprika salt to taste...
Red meat in your diet: the facts We’ve recently received an interesting letter from a ‘BBY magazine’ reader commenting on Dr Rosemary Stanton’s March 2012 issue article about meat in your diet (‘Meaty Bites’). Our reader asked for proof, and so we have posted...
Free heritage tomato seeds with the September 2009 issue Burke’s Backyard magazine! With the September 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, you’ll find a free packet of rare heritage tomato seeds attached to the front cover. There are four different tomato...
English spinach is best suited to cooler climates, or to the coldest season in warm climates. March is an excellent time to plant it in most parts of Australia, but it’s still OK to plant it now, in August, in cool and temperate zones. This vegie doesn’t do well in...