Polenta Polenta is a pure dried corn meal used in countries right around the world from Italy to Mexico. It is useful as it: is beneficial for those people who have to avoid wheat in their diet; has long-lasting carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals; and is a...
Pot Roast The idea of a pot roast is to extract the flavours of a piece of meat by slow cooking while also including all the ingredients for a complete meal in one pot. The two hours needed to cook the meat will warm the kitchen during winter and provide a hearty...
Salt Salt is made up of sodium and chlorine, both essential minerals in our diet. The average person needs 920-2300mg of sodium a day but most Australians eat about three times more than they need. In Australia two and a half million people take medication for...
Soy for Health Soy beans are a really versatile food. Rosemary Stanton looked at the many different foods which can be made from this bean and the nutritional benefits associated with soy products. Versatile Soy beans (Glycine max) were once a food favoured...
Fresh fruit is the world’s easiest dessert but, with a little extra effort, fresh pears can be turned into a spicy and delicious dessert. Pears are in season in late summer and autumn so choose hard green pears for this recipe as they cook well. Leave the stalks...
Spices If you’re a lover of dishes from around the world, then you’re probably a lover of herbs and spices. Spices are the exotic flavours that come from seeds and pods and add variety to any dish. Storage People often buy powdered spices in tiny spice...
Spicy Potato Wedges If you are concerned about your fat intake but would still like to enjoy scrumptious potato chips here is a chip recipe just for you! Geoff Jansz follows Rosemary Stanton’s advice and cooks large potato wedges. By preparing the...
Stir fried noodles is a quick meal that is healthy, affordable and tastes delicious and gives a new look to fast food. Aromatic ingredients 30mL peanut oil 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced ginger to taste, grated 4 small to medium chillies 20g Lup cheong sausage,...
Sugar The sugar industry has been issuing advice that sugar doesn’t cause heart disease, diabetes, obesity or tooth decay. But are these claims true? It is certainly true that sugar doesn’t cause heart disease or diabetes, and fat intake is much more...
Tenderising Have you ever cooked calamari only to find it’s chewy or cooked a steak that ends up with the texture of an old boot? Geoff Jansz has a great tip from mother nature that will turn the less tender cuts into melt in your mouth delights. Use kiwi...