Saturday 23 April 2016

Sweet Sunday - ANZAC Biscuits






ANZAC day is observed each year in New Zealand and Australia on the 25th April. It is a day for remembrance for all the NZ and Australian soldiers who served during wars. 

The ANZAC biscuit has become a bit of a tradition here in NZ which is named after 'Australian New Zealand Army Corps' 
These delicious biscuits can be made chewy or crunchy 

Recipe

Makes about 24 biscuits

Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius

Ingredients

1 C flour
1 & 3/4 C rolled oats
1 t cinnamon
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C brown sugar
1 C coconut
125 g butter
1/4 C golden syrup
2 T water
1 t baking soda

Method

Sift flour into a bowl. Mix in rolled oats, cinnamon, both sugars and coconut.

In a small saucepan heat butter, golden syrup and water over a low heat until butter is melted.
Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir.

Add liquid mixture to dry and stir well to combine.

Roll 2 heaped Tablespoons of mixture into a ball and place on lined baking tray.
Continue to roll balls onto the tray placing them about 5 cm apart.

Once you have a tray of biscuits, gently press each ball flat ( about 1 cm thick)
Cook in oven for about 18 mins. If you prefer a crunchier biscuit, cook for about 22-24 mins.

Leave to cool on cooling rack.

Enjoy!




Monday 21 March 2016

Pear and Walnut Salad

When I'm making any salad I try to get as much flavour in as possible.

This salad is simple, healthy, tasty and keeps the hunger satisfied. 

Walnuts can go off quickly due to their high level of omega oils. The best idea is to store them in an air tight container away from any heat and light. You can even freeze walnuts or leave them in the fridge. If you are lucky enough to get them whole, you can crack them yourself and eat fresh from the shell.




Pear and Walnut Salad

Serve 1

2 cups baby spinach
1 pear sliced
4-5 cherry tomatoes
1 rasher bacon
1/4 C walnuts 

Vinaigrette
5T olive oil
1 clove garlic - crushed
2T balsamic vinegar
1t Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste


Prepare vinaigrette by whisking vinegar, garlic and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper

Grill bacon for 2-3 minutes each side. 

Slice pear, tomatoes and bacon.

Toss all ingredients into a bowl and mix vinaigrette through.

Serve immediately