Folding Shopping Bag
A fun shopping bags which folds up in a roll. Very simple tutorial here, so simple it's great for beginners!
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This recipe is great served with coleslaw in a bun.
Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings (8 buns)
Directions:
Place the onions and garlic in the slow cooker and then cover with the broth. Combine the brown sugar, chilli powder, salt, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork and place the meat on top of the onions and garlic.
Cover and cook until the pork is tender, about 6 to 8 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low. Turn off the slow cooker and remove the pork to a cutting board. Pour the onion mixture from the slow cooker in a strainer and return the solids to the slow cooker. You can strain the liquid into a bowl and save for later to make gravy or add some liquid back to the pulled pork if you prefer. If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it.
Using 2 forks, shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, add the barbecue sauce and mix to combine.
Adapted from Original Recipe
Makes 4 servings (8 buns)
- 1.250kg pork shoulder
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tbsp salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Directions:
Place the onions and garlic in the slow cooker and then cover with the broth. Combine the brown sugar, chilli powder, salt, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork and place the meat on top of the onions and garlic.
Cover and cook until the pork is tender, about 6 to 8 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low. Turn off the slow cooker and remove the pork to a cutting board. Pour the onion mixture from the slow cooker in a strainer and return the solids to the slow cooker. You can strain the liquid into a bowl and save for later to make gravy or add some liquid back to the pulled pork if you prefer. If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it.
Using 2 forks, shred the meat, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, add the barbecue sauce and mix to combine.
Adapted from Original Recipe
Beef Wellington
A grand way to present beef, ideal for a special occasion. The recipe can be adapted for a larger number of people. You just have to get a larger piece of beef and more mushrooms, parma ham, and puff pastry accordingly. Another idea is to do single servings of beef wellingtons for each person with a smaller piece of beef. Just don't skimp on the beef and get a good cut, and make sure to seal it well.
Ingredients:
Makes 2 servings
Directions:
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Salt and pepper all sides of the beef. When the oil is very hot, seal the beef on all sides (about 1 minute on each side). Take the beef out of the pan, and brush with the mustard while it is still hot. Let it rest.
In the meantime, chop the mushrooms very finely (they should have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs). Put the mushrooms in a hot dry pan (no oil), along with the garlic. Add the thyme leaves and the wine, and leave to reduce on medium heat until the mushrooms are dry and no liquid is left. This is important as any remaining liquid would make the puff pastry soggy during cooking. Then, set aside and leave to cool.
The next step is to start assembling the wellington. Roll out some clingfilm and start layering the parma ham, overlapping them so that they appear to form a sheet. Sprinkle with pepper. Now spread the mushrooms nearly to the end of the Parma ham, leaving a small border. Place the beef in the middle, and carefully use the clingfilm to wrap everything around the beef tightly. Use the clingfilm to help you roll everything into a cylinder. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
Once it is set, remove the clingfilm from the beef. Roll out some clingfilm again and place the puff pastry on top. Place the beef in the middle, and start rolling. Cut the extra puff pastry of where the ends meet, and press the sides of the pastry together to seal the beef inside the pastry. Again, use the clingfilm to press the pastry tightly around the beef. Put it back in the fridge for a minimum of 5 minutes, but you can also leave it overnight to cook in the morning.
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In the meantime glaze the pastry with an egg yolk beaten with a teaspoon of water. Mark the pastry by running the back-side of a knife, making sure to not pierce through the pastry. Bake until the pastry is golden, about 25-30 minutes. This will give you a medium beef. Make sure to rest the beef for 5 minutes before you cut it.
Adapted from Recipe1 and Recipe2
Makes 2 servings
- 300g fillet of beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 125g Parma ham (you need enough slices to cover the beef)
- 125g mix chestnut and champignon mushrooms
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp mustard (to brush the beef with)
- 1 packet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
- salt and pepper
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Salt and pepper all sides of the beef. When the oil is very hot, seal the beef on all sides (about 1 minute on each side). Take the beef out of the pan, and brush with the mustard while it is still hot. Let it rest.
In the meantime, chop the mushrooms very finely (they should have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs). Put the mushrooms in a hot dry pan (no oil), along with the garlic. Add the thyme leaves and the wine, and leave to reduce on medium heat until the mushrooms are dry and no liquid is left. This is important as any remaining liquid would make the puff pastry soggy during cooking. Then, set aside and leave to cool.
The next step is to start assembling the wellington. Roll out some clingfilm and start layering the parma ham, overlapping them so that they appear to form a sheet. Sprinkle with pepper. Now spread the mushrooms nearly to the end of the Parma ham, leaving a small border. Place the beef in the middle, and carefully use the clingfilm to wrap everything around the beef tightly. Use the clingfilm to help you roll everything into a cylinder. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
Once it is set, remove the clingfilm from the beef. Roll out some clingfilm again and place the puff pastry on top. Place the beef in the middle, and start rolling. Cut the extra puff pastry of where the ends meet, and press the sides of the pastry together to seal the beef inside the pastry. Again, use the clingfilm to press the pastry tightly around the beef. Put it back in the fridge for a minimum of 5 minutes, but you can also leave it overnight to cook in the morning.
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In the meantime glaze the pastry with an egg yolk beaten with a teaspoon of water. Mark the pastry by running the back-side of a knife, making sure to not pierce through the pastry. Bake until the pastry is golden, about 25-30 minutes. This will give you a medium beef. Make sure to rest the beef for 5 minutes before you cut it.
Adapted from Recipe1 and Recipe2
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Pasta Peperonata
A wonderful rustic-style pasta, delicious with or without the mascarpone or crème fraîche.
Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings
Directions:
Put all the peppers in a large frying pan over a medium heat with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a lid on, and cook slowly for 15 minutes until softened. Don't rush this too much, as cooking the peppers slowly like this really helps to bring out the flavour. Add the onion and cook for a further 20 minutes. Then add the garlic and toss around, keeping everything moving in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes more. Have a little taste, and season with a bit more salt and pepper.
Add the vinegar - it will sizzle away, so give everything a good toss. Then add one handful of the grated Parmesan and the mascarpone or crème fraîche if you are using it and turn the heat down to minimum while you cook the pasta.
Put the peppers, pasta, and parsley leaves into a large warmed bowl. Give them a good toss together, then add a little of the pasta cooking water and a few good lugs of extra virgin olive oil to coat the pasta nicely. Serve straight away sprinkled with the rest of the Parmesan.
Adapted from Original Recipe
Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings
- 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced
- 2 yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 red onions, peeled and finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 handfuls Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 heaped tbsp mascarpone cheese or crème fraîche, optional
Directions:
Put all the peppers in a large frying pan over a medium heat with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place a lid on, and cook slowly for 15 minutes until softened. Don't rush this too much, as cooking the peppers slowly like this really helps to bring out the flavour. Add the onion and cook for a further 20 minutes. Then add the garlic and toss around, keeping everything moving in the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes more. Have a little taste, and season with a bit more salt and pepper.
Add the vinegar - it will sizzle away, so give everything a good toss. Then add one handful of the grated Parmesan and the mascarpone or crème fraîche if you are using it and turn the heat down to minimum while you cook the pasta.
Put the peppers, pasta, and parsley leaves into a large warmed bowl. Give them a good toss together, then add a little of the pasta cooking water and a few good lugs of extra virgin olive oil to coat the pasta nicely. Serve straight away sprinkled with the rest of the Parmesan.
Adapted from Original Recipe
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Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
An easy slow cooker recipe requiring minimal preparation. The flavour of this curry is out of this world!
Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings
Directions:
Place flour and lamb in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix throughly to coat. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 4.5 litre-capacity slow cooker.
Add onion, garlic and ginger to pan. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chilli and curry paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add coconut milk, stock powder and 3/4 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Transfer to slow cooker. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Cook, covered, on low for 6 hours or until lamb is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Serve with rice, yoghurt, naan and coriander.
Adapted from Original Recipe
Makes 4 servings
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 800g lamb shoulder, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large brown onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated
- 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp curry paste
- 270ml light coconut milk
- 1 tsp stock powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 dried bay leaf
- Basmati rice, yoghurt, naan bread and chopped fresh coriander, to serve
Directions:
Place flour and lamb in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix throughly to coat. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a 4.5 litre-capacity slow cooker.
Add onion, garlic and ginger to pan. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chilli and curry paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add coconut milk, stock powder and 3/4 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Transfer to slow cooker. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Cook, covered, on low for 6 hours or until lamb is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Serve with rice, yoghurt, naan and coriander.
Adapted from Original Recipe
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