AUSTRALIA is full of people of many cultures. Over the coming weeks, we’ll take a look at the food of some of these cultures and what we should be focusing on. All the good things that these cultures bring to Oz. This week we take a look at the maltese cuisine. Malta is a relatively small country but [...]
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Banana and Strawberry smoothie
TRY this Banana and Strawberry smoothie. It is completely easy to make yet absolutely divine for those sweet lovers. The ingredients include three scoops of vanilla ice cream, four scoops of plain low fat yoghurt, three bananas, a handful of strawberries, one egg, one tablespoon of honey and malt. Mix it up in a blender [...]
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Olives with Spanish Flavours
THIS is an exceptional dish for summer with some sizzling spanish flavour amongst these olives. It’s perfect for the party where there are multiple cultures involved. Olives with Spanish Flavours recipe Ingredients (serves 500g mixed olives 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 bay leaves, torn 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted Large [...]
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Spanish Chicken and Rice
THIS is a great recipe to serve for your multicultural family. Chicken and Rice with a flavour; a spanish flavour. This recipe serves four so make a bit extra for those with larger families. Spanish Chicken and Rice Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 chicken drumsticks 1 brown onion, chopped 1 green capsicum, [...]
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What you should be eating in February
IF you are a meat person, many Australians tend to go for either barbecued or cold meats for their meals in a hot February. Cold meats from the deli at supermarkets are poised to be the number one most popular summer treat considering they make easy meals or snacks. They can be put in sandwiches [...]
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My Kitchen Rules struggles for early ratings
WHILE it has the same feeling to hit cooking show Master Chef, Seven’s new cooking hit My Kitchen Rules is a totally different idea according to the show’s judge Manu Feildel. “Obviously there’s a little bit of similarity in that they are amateur cooks but the difference is we don’t give them challenges,” Feildel told [...]
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Cooking shows excel in prime time TV
COOKING has got its spot on primetime television through the new series on Channel Seven, My Kitchen Rules. It’s a follow on from the series that began three years ago, called My Restaurant Rules. That was hosted by none other than Curtis Stone, a local Aussie chef who made his name that year. But cooking [...]
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Japanese Tofu with Asians Green Salad
A SENSATIONAL dish for those who don’t have a lot of time to cook. It is quick and easy, yet effective and still has some important nutrients from the asian green salad and tofu. Cooking Time 15 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 80ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil 1 x 200g pkt Japanese tofu (Soyco brand), drained, [...]
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South Indian Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
THIS is a great summer soup. A perfect entree option to that fine wine and dining experience for your guests. It’s also very simple to make with approximately half an hour including cooking time. Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 25 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 1 x 170g pkt Continental South Indian Curry with Roasted [...]
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