In many Aussie homes, cauliflower is traditionally cooked either boiled or steamed, and often covered with cheese sauce, and it’s yummy served that way. But there are other ways to cook cauliflower that change its flavour entirely. Baked cauliflower Preheat the...
Food and Recipes
Tracy Rutherford’s Spicy Cauliflower and Potato Soup
In the July 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale Monday, June 28, Tracy Rutherford has created a great collection of ‘Winter Warmer’ recipes, including beautiful Beef Goulash Pies with Cauliflower Mash. For Don’s 2UE listeners, we...
Buttermilk scones with rhubarb compote
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 20 minutes Serves: 4 • 12/3 cups (250g) self-raising flour • 40g butter, chopped • 1 tablespoon caster sugar • 2/3 cup (165mL) buttermilk, approximately • thick cream, to serve Rhubarb compote • 1 bunch rhubarb (about...
Banana raspberry pancakes
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 31/2 minutes per batch Makes: 12 • 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 2 tablespoons caster sugar • 250mL (1cup) milk • 2 eggs • 1 large ripe banana, well mashed • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 60g...
Pan Pizzas
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: about 5 minutes per pizza Serves: 4 • spray olive oil • 8 flour tortillas • 2 cups (200g) grated tasty cheese • 100g shaved ham, chopped • 310g can corn kernels, well-drained • 225g can pineapple pieces,...
Croque madame
croque madame Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: about 8 minutes Serves: 4 • 8 slices bread • soft butter, to spread • 250g sliced leg ham • 200g gruyere cheese, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 4 eggs • wild or baby rocket leaves, to serve...
Free-Form Apricot Tart
Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 8 • 11/4 cups plain flour • 2 tablespoons icing sugar • 100g ground almonds • 100g cold butter, chopped • 2 tablespoons chilled water • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 500g apricots • 1 egg, lightly...
Espaliered Lemon Privacy Screen
DIY privacy screen, with espaliered lemon tree In the new-look April 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now nationally, our practical Hands On section shows, step-by-step, how to build a beautiful timber-look privacy screen, and then how to grow an...
Berry & Lemon Sponge Pudding
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 6 • 500g mixed berries • 2 tablespoons caster sugar • 3 eggs • finely grated rind of 2 lemons • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar, extra • 2/3 cup (100g) self-raising flour • icing sugar, to dust 1. Preheat the...
Mango Recipes
Caribbean mango cheeks 2 limes, cut into quarters (or eighths if large) 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves 375mL white rum 4 ripe mangoes, peeled, whole cheeks sliced off 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted, as garnish 1. In a bowl, combine the...
