Oven roasted tomatoes have a wonderfully intense flavour, yet they are simple to prepare. They’re delicious served with salads and grilled meat or fish. Oven roasted tomatoes 8 Roma tomatoes fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped 1...
Homemade Lemonade – The French Alternative Bryan reminisced about the ‘good old days’, when kids were seen but not heard and wives worked in kitchens wearing aprons! Jackie thought he was joking, but decided to indulge him by making some delicious,...
Coq au vin, or chicken in wine, is one of the great French classics. It is often found on the menus of French restaurants, but it’s also an easy, warming dish to prepare at home. Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 chicken Maryland pieces (legs and thighs) 3 rashers bacon,...
Corned beef was a great standby in Australia in the days before refrigeration, and it is still a favourite today. ‘Corned’ means the meat is preserved in brine (salty water). In our segment Peter Valder cooked corned beef and boiled vegetables served with...
Many people put on weight because they can’t resist certain foods. According to health and fitness expert, Dr Garry Egger, some food cravings are biological but most are not. Garry says the key thing to remember is that these cravings are usually learned, and so...
Crepes Geoff Jansz demonstrated how to make wafer-thin, French crepes. They are delicious served with either a sweet or savoury filling. Ingredients 250g plain flourpinch salt4 eggs650ml milk200ml thick cream30g butter Method 1. Put the flour and salt into a large...
Promoters of the blood group diet claim that unless you eat the right foods for your blood group, you’ll have health problems. Rosemary Stanton cautions against these claims and ranks this as another fad diet to be avoided. How they make a diagnosis One of the...
Don’s Cumquat Marmalade Ingredients 2 cups cumquats, washed and sliced2 cups waterjuice of 1 lemon2 cups sugar *If you have a bumper crop of cumquats, double the quantities. Method 1. Wash and slice fruit finely and remove seeds. 2. Place the fruit in a...
Geoff Jansz demonstrated how to turn a burnt sponge cake into a delicious trifle. You’ll need 1 packet jelly crystals or ready-made jelly from the supermarket sponge cake, with burnt edges cut off brandy, sherry or your favourite liqueur cream, whipped custard,...
Most people underestimate the power of the mind. However, many health professionals use mind power every day. Doctors know that patients who maintain a positive attitude can boost their immune system and enhance their chances of recovery. Sports coaches use...