Mini Pea & Feta Fritters

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen minted peas
• 75g feta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup wholemeal SR flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes

Method:

• Place the peas in a small saucepan and just cover with water, bring to the boil and then simmer for no longer than 5 minutes
• Drain the peas well and place into a mixing bowl
• Use a fork to squash and mash the peas until they are partially broken down
• Add in the feta cheese and continue to mash the two together until you have a coarse textured mash
• Add in the remaining ingredients and use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix until well combined
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy based saucepan
• Dollop about 1 tablespoon of the fritter batter into the pan, repeat without overcrowding the pan
• Cook for approximately 3-5 minutes until golden and then flip cooking for another 3-5 minutes
• Drain on some paper towel before serving.

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months
• Delicious served both hot and cold

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Mac n Three Cheese

Serves: 4 entree or side serves

Ingredients:

• 250g macaroni style pasta
• 50g butter
• 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour
• 1 teaspoon chicken stock or 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
• 1 cup cream
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 125g Camembert cheese, cubed
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

• Cook the pasta as per directions on the packet, before draining remove 1 cup of the pasta water and reserve
• Drain the pasta and set aside
• Melt the butter in a heavy based saucepan over a medium heat
• Add in the flour and chicken stock and whisk until you create a paste and cook out the flour stirring for about 2-3 minutes 
• Add in 1/2 cup cream, 1/2 milk and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir until it’s thick and smooth
• Add in the remaining cream and another 1/2 cup milk into the mixture and continue to stir until thigh and smooth
• Add in the last cup of milk and simmer for about 5 minutes until thick and smooth
• Add in all of the cheeses into the sauce and stir until the cheese have melted and the sauce is glossy, if the sauce thickens too much when the cheese melts add in some of the remaining pasta liquid to get the desired consistency 
• Stir the sauce through the cook pasta and serve topped with some fresh chives 

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months 

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Vegetarian”Sausage” Rolls

Makes: 12 standard sausage rolls or 36 party sized sausage rolls

Ingredients:

• 3 sheets of puff pastry, defrosted
• 500g potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon rice bran oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 100g sweet potato, grated
• 100g cauliflower including stem, grated
• 2 heaped tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra milk
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed or poppy seeds (optional)

Method:

• Peel and chop your potatoes into roughly the same sized pieces and place in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are soft
• Drain all of the water and mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork
• Add in the butter, milk and some salt and pepper to your taste and mix well
• Set the potato aside to cool while you prepare the vegetable mince
• Heat 1 tablespoon rice bran oil in a large heavy based frying pan over a medium heat, then add in the onion, celery and garlic and saute off for 2-3 minutes until the onion has slightly become translucent
• Add in the remaining grated vegetables and 1/4 cup water and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow all of the vegetables to soften
• Add in the tahini, curry powder, cumin, coriander and onion salt and stir through vegetable mince until the spices are aromatic, approximately 3-5 minutes
• Remove the spiced vegetable mince from the heat, add to the mashed potato, cheese and the egg and stir until well combined, then set aside to cool completely.
• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius line 2 baking trays with baking paper
• Slice your puff pastries sheets down the middle to have 2 equal sized rectangles
• Down the middle of one pastry rectangles even spread 1/6th of the filling in a sausage shape, fold over both sides of the pastry ensure the pastry cross over by at least 1/2cm then use the tip of a fork to pierce the pastry join to interlock the two layers of pastry
• Cut the log into half for standard sized sausage rolls or into 6 for party sized sausage rolls
• Place the sliced sausage rolls on the prepared tray
• Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling until you have completed
• Brush the top with the additional milk and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes on the tray before moving to a wire rack to cool completely

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly either prepared and uncooked OR cooked and ready to reheat & eat and to be consumed within 6 months

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Sour Cream Pie

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 200g ham, shredded
• 300ml lite sour cream
• 6 large eggs (or 8 small eggs)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1/4 cup SR flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a quiche pan very well with cooking spray
• Evenly spread the onion and ham over the base of the prepared pan
• In a small jug whisk together the remaining ingredients until well combined and the sour cream is smooth and evenly mixed
• Pour the whisked mixture evenly over the quiche pan
• Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months

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Easy Bake Dinner Rolls

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 30 butter, melted
• 2 small eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups plain flour

Mixer Method:

• In a large mixing bowl add the warm water, yeast and sugar, stir gently and set aside for about 10 minutes until the top is foamy telling you the yeast is activated
• Add in the butter, eggs and salt and mix well
• Add in the flour 1 cup at a time using a butter knife or wooden spoon to combine until you have added in all the flour.  You know the dough is ready when it pulls away from the sides and forms a ball of dough in the middle
• Turn the dough out onto a clean and lightly floured bench and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until the dough is soft and stretchy
• Continue with the Roll, Proof & Bake Method.

Thermo-method

• Place warm water, yeast and sugar in the jug [Speed 1, 37 degrees, 10 seconds]
• Sit for 10 minutes with the lid on the allow the yeast to activate
• Add in the butter, eggs and salt [Speed 6, 10 seconds]
• Add in all the flour [Speed 6, 10 seconds]
• Knead for 5 minutes [Speed 1, 5 minutes]
• Turn the dough out onto a clean lightly oiled surface
• Continue with the Roll, Proof & Bake Method.

Roll, Proof & Bake Method:

• Divide the dough into 12 even portions and roll each portion into a smooth round balls
• Lightly grease the sides and line the base of a 18 x 25cm tin and then place the dough balls evenly in the pan ensuring equal amount of room between the balls for the dough to rise
• Cover with glad wrap and put the rolls in a warm place for 60-90 minutes or until they have doubled in size
• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius
• Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly.

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Vegetable Rostis

Makes: approximately 24

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 1 parsnip
• 1 small sweet potato
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Method:

• Grate all the vegetables
• Squeeze out all the moisture from the vegetables one handful at a time
• Stir through all other ingredients with your hands until well combined.
• Add spoonful’s, or your desired size, to a hot frying pan with a bit of oil or canola spray until golden
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then flip and cook the other side for the same time until crispy on both sides

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly
• Any hard root vegetable can be used in this recipe (pumpkin, swede, turnip, beetroot etc.)

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

C4K Zucchini Slice

Makes: approximately 24 squares

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup SR flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 250g bacon pieces or shredded ham
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a lamington/brownie tin or small rectangle Pyrex dish by greasing and lining with baking paper
• In a large mixing bowl crack all the eggs and gently beat them together
• Add in the flour and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth then fold in all other ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined and all ingredients are coated
• Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe Notes:

• For an VEGETARIAN alternative remove the bacon/ham
• You are able to add up to total of 1 1/2 extra cup of extra grated vegetables, however for each extra 1/2 cup add an egg and tablespoon of milk to the recipe
• Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly once cooked
• A great freezer friendly option to freeze in single serves to place in lunchbox frozen in the morning.

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Spinach & Ricotta Filo Wheels

Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 250g frozen spinach, defrosted
• 250g ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mashed potato
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cup grated cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 12 sheets filo pastry

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper
• Place all ingredients, except the filo pastry into a bowl and combine very well, separate into 6 even portions
• Lay 2 sheets of filo pastry out flat on a clean bench, about 4cm in from the long edge of the pastry spread one portion of the mixture in a sausage shape the entire length, fold the 4cm over the log and then roll the entire length to form a long sausage. Stop just before you get to the end and brush with some melted butter then continue to seal the long sausage.
• Starting one end of the sausage roll the sausage to create the wheel , place the wheel on the baking tray and repeat for the 5 other wheels, use a pastry brush with melted butter where the wheel stops.
• Brush the tops with melted butter and then bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Recipes:

• Store in air tight container for a maximum of 2 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Frying Pan Frittata

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1/2 long red chilli, finely diced
• 1/4 red capsicum, finely diced
• 4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten

Method:

• Heat one tablespoon of rice bran oil in a heavy based skillet over a medium heat and sauté the onion, celery and garlic for 2-3 minutes until it has softened
• Add in the capsicum, chilli and mushrooms for another 1-2 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften
• In a mixing bowl lightly beat the eggs and stir through the ricotta cheese until well combined
• Add in the contents of the skillet and the baby spinach and stir until well mixed
• Pour the mixture into the skillet and turn to medium heat and cooked for about 5 minutes until golden on the bottom
• Remove the skillet from the stove and place under your griller at a medium-high heat and grill the top for about 3-5 minutes until the eggs are cooked through and it is golden on top.

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shows served with some grilled bacon eyes
• Store covered in the fridge to use within 2 days
• This is not a freezer friendly recipe
• Other vegetables that may be considered to add are; diced tomato, corn kernels, shredded kale/silverbeet, leek, grated carrot, grated sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli.
• You could also add shredded ham or chicken or diced bacon to the mixture also
• If you prefer your frittata cheesy add in up to 1 cup of grated cheese into the mixture.

  

Montreal Bagels

Makes: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 8g dried yeast
• 1 small egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon powdered milk
• 4 1/2 cups white bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sesame or poppy seeds
• 6 litres of water
• 1/3 cup honey

Method:

• In a large bowl stir together the warm water, sugar, oil, yeast, egg and powdered milk, allow to sit for 2 minutes until the yeast starts to activate by bubbling on the surface
• Stir in the salt and 1 cup of the flour and mix well
• Gradually add in more flour until it is enough to make a soft dough
• Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes adding extra flour as needed
• When the dough is firm and smooth cover with the inverted bowl and sit for 10-20 minutes
• Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, keep the portions you are not working with under the inverted bowl
• Roll the portion of dough into a 20-25cm rope and curl the rope around your hand to make a bagel shape, dab your finger in some water and touch each end of the rope and seal the dough but pushing together and twisting slightly and place of a lightly floured clean and dry surface
• Repeat for the other 11 portions
• Cover the bagels loosely with glad wrap and allow to rise for 30-40 minutes
• Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius (200 degrees Celsius for fan forced) and line two baking trays with baking paper
• Fill a stock pot with the water and add the honey and bring to the boil
• When boiling drop 2 bagels in for 45 seconds, flip the bagels over and leave in the pot for another 45 seconds.
• Remove and drain by sitting on a clean tea towel, sprinkle both sides liberally with sesame/poppy seeds and place on the baking tray
• Repeat will all the bagels
• Bake for 20 minutes, turning them once 10 minutes into the cooking process

Thermo-cooking method:

• In a large bowl stir together the warm water, sugar, oil, yeast, egg and powdered milk [Speed 2, 37 degrees, 20 seconds]
• Allow to sit for 2 minutes until the yeast starts to activate by bubbling on the surface
• Stir in the salt and 2 cup of the flour [Speed 6, 10 seconds]
• Add in another 2 cups of flour [Speed 6, 10 seconds]
• Add in 1/2 cup of flour [Speed 1, 10 minutes]
• Remove the dough from the jug and lightly knead to bring together and cover with an inverted bowl and sit for 10-20 minutes
• Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, keep the portions you are not working with under the inverted bowl
• Roll the portion of dough into a 20-25cm rope and curl the rope around your hand to make a bagel shape, dab your finger in some water and touch each end of the rope and seal the dough but pushing together and twisting slightly and place of a lightly floured clean and dry surface
• Repeat for the other 11 portions
• Cover the bagels loosely with glad wrap and allow to rise for 30-40 minutes
• Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius (200 degrees Celsius for fan forced) and line two baking trays with baking paper
• Fill a stock pot with the water and add the honey and bring to the boil
• When boiling drop 2 bagels in for 45 seconds, flip the bagels over and leave in the pot for another 45 seconds.
• Remove and drain by sitting on a clean tea towel, sprinkle both sides liberally with sesame/poppy seeds and place on the baking tray
• Repeat will all the bagels
• Bake for 20 minutes, turning them once 10 minutes into the cooking process

Recipe Notes:

• This recipe is based on the following recipe however I have altered as I am incapable of following a recipe:
  http://www.food.com/recipe/montreal-bagels-35261
• Store in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months

Different ways to serve your bagels:

Straight out of the oven with butter

Classic Cream Cheese

Pulled pork with gravy

Cream cheese, bacon and tomato

Crispy bacon and BBQ sauce

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.