Dec 20, 2023
Satay Mushroom Skewers
Ingredients
Satay mushrooms
200 g white flat mushrooms, sliced into thick strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
1 tsp hot sauce
1 Juice of a lime
6 wooden skewers, soaked in water
Salad
2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced into thin ribbo
1 cup pea sprouts
¼ red onion, finely sliced
1 Juice of a lime
1 tbsp olive oil
Satay sauce
½ cup smooth peanut butter
½ cup coconut aminos or tamari
½ cup boiling water, plus extra if needed
To serve
2 tsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 tsp finely chopped fresh red chilli
1 tbsp fresh herbs, optional
1 Juice of a lime
Directions
Get started by slicing white flat mushrooms into thick strips. Place in a bowl and use your hands to coat well with the olive oil, coconut aminos, hot sauce and lime juice.
Thread onto 4–6 skewers and transfer to a fry or griddle pan and cook until softened through, golden brown and caramelised. This takes about 4–6 minutes each side on medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, for the salad, combine the listed ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to toss and coat well.
To serve, start with a base of your zesty salad, top with the skewers, drizzle with the satay sauce, sprinkle with the roasted peanuts, fresh red chilli, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Dec 6, 2023
There’s nothing like a summer BBQ! This dish will be a crowd pleaser with you and your family.
Ingredients
Creamy herb dressing
½ cup thick unsweetened Greek yoghurt
3 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed
1 Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp of fresh herbs (a mix of fresh dill, basil and chives), finely chopped
1 pinch Sea salt, to taste
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
BBQ vegetables
6 Portobello mushrooms, halved
1 handful of Swiss Brown mushrooms, halved or kept whole
2 zucchinis, thickly sliced
1 red or green capsicum, thickly sliced, and a handful of mini capsicums if available
1 bunch of spring onions (scallions)
1 bunch of fresh asparagus
1 bunch of broccolini
23 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Creamy herb dressing
In a small serving bowl, combine the creamy herb dressing ingredients.
Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
Set aside until ready to use.
BBQ vegetables
Preheat your BBQ to high heat.
Arrange all the vegetables on a tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper.
Toss the vegetables to coat evenly.
Grill the vegetables on the hot BBQ until charred and just cooked to your liking. Aim for a slight crunch, which should take just a few minutes.
Arrange the BBQ’d vegetables on a platter.
Serve alongside the creamy herb dressing for people to help themselves.
Optionally, drizzle the sauce over the vegetables and top with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTES
Preheat the BBQ to high heat before placing the vegetables on it. This helps achieve a nice char and ensures even cooking.
Keep an eye on the vegetables while grilling to prevent overcooking. The goal is to have vegetables with a slight crunch. This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the grilled vegetables while they’re hot and maintain their crunchiness.
Feel free to either serve the sauce alongside for people to serve and add themselves, or drizzle the sauce over the vegetables before serving, accompanied by an extra sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Sep 28, 2023
This recipe packs a texture and flavour punch that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
400 g button mushrooms
500 g green beans
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic paste or 1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
½ red long chilli, deseeded and chopped finely
To serve (optional)
Cooked white rice
Fish, steak or chicken
Directions
Finely chop or process mushrooms in a food processor. Trim beans and cut into 2-inch pieces. If you prefer more-tender beans, place them in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup water, cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel before proceeding with the method below.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beans and cook, stirring for 5 minutes until lightly charred. Transfer to a bowl or container and cover to steam gently.
Return pan to heat, add remaining oil and chopped / processed mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring for the mushrooms to release the water. Add garlic, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and chilli, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, for the water to evaporate and the mixture to thicken into a paste. Return beans to pan and mix through to heat and coat with the mushroom sauce.
Serve the dish on its own, with rice, steak, chicken or fish. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days and can be reheated as needed.
Note:
Serves 4 as a main and 6–8 as a side. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4–5 days.
Sep 8, 2023
Vibrant, light and tasty, they’ll go down a treat as the weather begins to warm up.
Ingredients
500 g button mushrooms
Dash of olive oil
Satay sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp fish sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp red curry paste
1 cup coconut milk
Juice of half a lime
Slaw
¼ head of red cabbage, finely sliced
¼ head of green cabbage, finely sliced
½ cup of coriander, roughly chopped
1 spring onion, finely chopped
½ red chilli, finely chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
To serve
Coriander leaves
Red chilli, finely sliced
Directions
First place the skewers in a bowl of water then set aside.
Next make the satay sauce by placing all ingredients (except the lime juice) in a pot on low heat. Stir continuously. Then once it starts to thicken, add in the lime juice.
Cut the button mushrooms in half, then thread on to the skewers. Brush both sides with the satay sauce. Cook both sides on a griddle pan with a dash of oil, gently pressing down to create that charred flavour.
To make the slaw, place all ingredients into a bowl. Toss to coat.
Lastly, plate up, garnish with more of the satay sauce, coriander leaves and fresh chilli.
Aug 4, 2023
After some bite-sized goodness? Well, get ready to tantalise your tastebuds with these mushroom bites
Ingredients
4 Swiss Brown mushrooms, sliced
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp balsamic glaze
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
4 thick slices red onion
4 12cmx12cm slices of reduced fat puff pastry
Directions
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
Line a baking tray with paper and make 4 olive oil circles then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with thyme, mushroom and onion.
Gently cover each with a slice of the puff pastry and press down edges with a fork.
Brush each “Bite” with olive oil then bake for approx 15 minutes or until crisp and golden. Serve and enjoy.
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