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Sweet chilli jam

Sweet chilli jam in slow cooker, usually make in a pan on the hob slow cooker so much easier. I doubled up this recipe for this batch.

Ingredients:

6 long fresh red chilli’s, coarsely chopped
1 white onion, coarsely chopped
2 gloves garlic, coarsely chopped
125ml water
450g white sugar
80ml white wine vinegar
1 lime, juiced

Method:

Sweet chilli jam

Prepare jars to prevent mould – there are several methods to do this. I use boiling water, then empty just before use, don’t forget to do lids as well.

Process chilli, onion, garlic and water in food processor until finely chopped.
Place in slow cooker with sugar, vinegar & lime juice. Mix well and cook for 1 hour on low.Stir well and increase temp to high and cook for 2 hours. Place tea towel under lid for the last hour.
Test by placing teaspoon of jam on chilled saucer and place in freezer for 1 minute. If firm and set, jam is ready. If not quite set, leave in slow cooker on high for further 30 minutes.
Spoon jam into prepared jars, seal with lid and invert for at least 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Store unopened in cupboard for 6 months. Once open, store in fridge for up to 2 months.

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August 24, 2023
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Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken is a family favorite dinner! It is slow cooker season, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t put a delicious Hawaiian flare into our cold-weather meals! Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and savory with a delicious pineapple flavor. The thick glaze smothers tender chicken and is lovely served over rice. The tropical pineapple flavor reminds us of being in Hawaii where tropical flavors are in each meal.

This Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a hearty dish that’s perfect for cold nights! I also love the leftovers for lunch the next day. It is loaded with chicken and pineapple and a dreamy Hawaiian glaze. This sweet Hawaiian crock pot chicken is a family favorite! It’s easy to make and kid-friendly. You will want to add this easy dinner idea to your regular menu! 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloin chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • Rice, cooked

Directions

Mix all ingredients into the crockpot.
Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
Serve over cooked rice.
Source: keyingredient.com

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August 24, 2023
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Beef
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Stuffed taco shells

These stuffed taco shells made with jumbo pasta shells, salsa, cheese, and taco meat are the perfect easy meal you can make ahead!
This recipe takes a classic Mexican cooking recipe and reinvents it as a favorite pasta. This is size XL with our very popular Cheesy Taco Pasta! If you want something a little different, you can also make stuffed Mexican peppers with all the flavors of tacos but no pasta!
Stuffed Taco Shells are an easy dinner of giant noodle shells stuffed with ground beef. With just the addition of taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese, your family will order this dish in your regular rotation.
I like to use either Guapo’s famous pico de gallo in this recipe or my easy store bought salsa. You can also swap the sauce in this recipe in a 1:1 ratio with your favorite homemade Kwik Enchilada Sauce to make these Enchilada Sauce Stuffed Taco Shells.

Ingredients:

8 oz.  giant pasta

1 lb ground meat

1 package taco seasoning

5 oz. Cream cheese

¼ C. chopped green onion

1 cup shredded taco cheese

How to make stuffed tacos:

Boil the jumbo noodles until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Add the minced meat to a skillet over medium heat and sauté until nicely browned. Drain the excess fat.
Mix in the mince garlic and sauté for 30 sec.
Add taco seasoning packet, cream cheese and salsa to skillet with beef and stir until cream cheese is completely melted. Let the meat mixture cool.
Stuff the cooked jumbo noodles with the ground meat mixture and place in a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh green onions and serve.

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August 24, 2023
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Beef
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Roast Loaded Baked Potatoe

In a world of culinary delights, there exists a humble yet enchanting dish that reigns supreme among comfort foods – the Roast Loaded Baked Potato. Uniting the simplicity of a baked potato with the indulgence of savory toppings, this dish is a celebration of flavors and textures that dance on your taste buds. Picture a perfectly baked potato, its golden skin crispy and inviting, concealing a tender and fluffy interior. Now, imagine it adorned with a symphony of delectable ingredients, cascading like confetti over a canvas of culinary magic. Brace yourself, for I shall reveal the secret to crafting the most tantalizing Roast Loaded Baked Potato that will leave your senses bewitched.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 6 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to give your potatoes the perfect environment to transform into delightful works of art.

Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes Thoroughly wash and scrub the russet potatoes to rid them of any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. With a fork, prick a few holes into each potato to allow steam to escape during baking. This prevents any unfortunate explosions and ensures even cooking.

Step 3: Oil and Season the Potatoes Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over them, gently massaging it into their skin. Sprinkle the salt and freshly ground black pepper generously over the oiled potatoes, coating them evenly.

Step 4: Bake to Perfection Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and let the potatoes bake for approximately 45 to 60 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces through their tender flesh. The skin should become irresistibly crisp and golden, teasing your senses with its alluring aroma.

Step 5: Unleash Your Creativity with Toppings As the potatoes bake, prepare the toppings. In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, crumbled bacon, diced red and green bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley. This medley of flavors will add layers of satisfaction to your Roast Loaded Baked Potato.

Step 6: Assemble the Masterpiece Once the potatoes are perfectly roasted, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a minute. Cut a deep cross on the top of each potato and gently press on the ends to open them up like a fragrant, starchy flower. Now, spoon the savory toppings generously onto each potato, allowing the cheese to melt and fuse all the ingredients together.

Step 7: Drizzle with Melted Butter Finally, crown your Roast Loaded Baked Potato with a delightful drizzle of melted butter, infusing every bite with velvety richness and decadence.

Conclusion:

Behold, the Roast Loaded Baked Potato, a tantalizing symphony of flavors and textures, crowned with melted butter and brimming with an array of savory toppings. Its golden skin hides a fluffy interior that cradles a melange of ingredients in perfect harmony. So simple to create, yet so rich in taste, this dish is a testament to the artistry of blending humble ingredients into extraordinary delights. Gather your loved ones, savor every bite, and let this culinary masterpiece warm your heart and soul with its comforting embrace.

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August 24, 2023
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BAKED GARLIC BROWN SUGAR CHICKEN

This easy garlic chicken recipe will have you wanting to make it over and over again, and wondering how just three basic ingredients can make such a delicious meal.

The best and easiest chicken ever, baked to crisp-tender perfection along with the most amazing sweet garlic sauce!

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 tablespoons of brown sugar

3 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 500F and spray a casserole dish with cooking spray
Saute minced garlic in the olive oil until translucent but not browned. Set aside
Place the chicken breasts in the casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides
Mix brown sugar into the sauteed garlic and distribute evenly on top of the chicken breasts
bake, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken breasts are cooked through

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August 24, 2023
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BEEF RENDANG CROQUETTES

These croquettes are fun to make and pack loads of flavour.

Ingredients:

Croquettes Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef mince
  • 1 kg coconut milk
  • 1 cube Knorr Beef Stock Cube
  • 2 tsp turmeric leaves
  • 3 sticks lemongrass
  • 10 PIECES kaffir lime leaves
  • 6 tablespoons chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 bay leaf

Rempah Ingredients

  • 10 cloves garlic peeled, 35 g
  • 10 shallots peeled, 190 g
  • 1 inch long piece of blue ginger peeled
  • 1 inch long piece of ginger peeled
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoon fish sauce, 60 g

Mashed potato mix

  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup mashed potatoes

Instructions:

  1. Blend the rempah ingredients in a food processor until it has a fine paste consistency

  2. Place all the ingredients except the beef mince in a wok and bring to a boil

  3. Simmer until it is of a thicker consistency

  4. Fry beef mince in a hot pan with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, let cool

  5. Add rendang gravy to the beef mince and mix well, refrigerate

  6. Roll beef mince into 5cm balls

  7. Mix all the above and chill in fridge

  8. Form the croquettes with the rendang filling

  9. Set up 3 pans, 1 with flour, 1 with 1 beaten egg,

  10. Dip the croquette in flour, in egg wash, then panko breadcrumbs

  11. Let rest in fridge and chill

  12. Pan fry in a pan with vegetable oil until golden brown

Nutritional values:

Energy (kcal) 431.01 kcal
Protein (g) 25.52 g
Sugar (g) 15.2 g
Fat (g) 21.38 g
Fibre (g) 5.01 g

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August 24, 2023
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BEEF RENDANG PIE

We’ve teamed up with EOI bakery to make winter warmer with this Beef Rendang Pie. Give the recipe a try!

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS WEIGHT
BASE PASTRY
MAURI Eagle Pie & Pastry Flour 2.000kg
Salt 0.060kg
Milk Powder 0.050kg
EOI Vantage or EOI Trio 1.100kg
Water 1.500kg
MAURI Finetex Flour 2.000kg
Baking Powder 0.050kg
PUFF PASTRY
MAURI Eagle Pie & Pastry Flour 2.000kg
Water 1.100kg
Salt 0.020kg
EOI Pastrex or EOI Perfex Ready Bits 1/2 Paste: 1.000kg
3/4 Paste: 1.500kg
PIE FILLING
Group 1
Habanero Chilli’s 0.240kg
Chopped Onion 0.250kg
Garlic 0.120kg
Lemongrass Paste 0.150kg
Minced Ginger 0.080kg
Canola Oil 0.060kg
Group 2
Diced Chicken Thighs 2.000kg
Group 3
Cinnamon 0.004kg
Clove Powder 0.002kg
Star Anise (to be removed) 6 each
Cardamom Powder 0.010kg
Lemongrass Paste 0.030kg
Coconut Cream 0.800kg
White Vinegar 0.010kg
Finely Chopped Bottled Kaffir Leaves 0.010kg
Desiccated Coconut 0.040kg
Brown Sugar 0.040kg
Salt 0.008kg
Group 4
Cold Water 0.180kg
Col Flo 0.090kg

METHOD

BASE PASTRY

STEP 1

Place MAURI Eagle Pie & Pastry Flour, salt, milk powder and EOI Vantage or EOI Trio in a spiral mixer and mix with a dough hook on low speed. Rub together until EOI Vantage or EOI Trio is well distributed.

STEP 2

Add water and mix well to a clear dough.

STEP 3

Add MAURI Finetex Flour & baking powder and mix to a clear smooth dough. Be careful not to over mix.

*Note: Baking powder is optional and used at 1.5%. It softens the dough and helps combat shrinkage.

PUFF PASTRY

STEP 1

Place the water in the machine bowl first. Add MAURI Eagle Pie & Pastry Flour and salt and mix with a dough hook until almost clear (approximatley 3-4 minutes).

STEP 2

Add EOI Pastrex or Perfex Ready Bits and lightly mix. Ready Bits should still be visible.

Mould up lightly and rest 5-10 minutes. Now proceed to give 4 to 5 half turns rolling each time to about 75x40cm before folding. Allowing resting period after 2nd and 4th turn.

*Note: the dough requires 4 to 5 half turns resting after every 2nd half turns. Allow 15 minutes rest before rolling and cutting.

PIE FILLING

STEP 1

Add group 1 into a food processor and chop until it is fine.

STEP 2

Brown steak in batches and remove from the pot.

Add Group 1 to the pot and cook the spice paste on a medium heat for 3 minutes.

Return meat back to the pot and mix into spice paste.

STEP 3

Add group 3 to the pot and stir to combine.

Bring to the simmer, cover and cook until the meat in tender. Once meat is tender, remove the star anise.

STEP 4

Bring back to the boil and mix in cold water and Col Flo.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes and then remove from heat.

Allow to cool before putting filling into pies.

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Line, fill and top pies in the normal manner.

STEP 2

Bake at 230°C for 15-20 minutes.

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August 24, 2023
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Delights
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Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese

Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese Recipe will have your childhood memories swelling up! Simple ingredients of cheese, eggs, milk, and pasta combined to create comfort food worth sharing!

Does it get any better than homemade macaroni and cheese? There’s just something so good and comforting about this cheesy pasta dish.

I love making homemade mac and cheese. I have a quick stovetop mac and cheese that’s perfect for lunch. And then there’s this baked version that seems to be extra creamy and because it’s baked it gets a delicious crunchy topping that’s irresistible.

This version reminds me of my mom’s mac and cheese. She always topped hers with crushed saltine crackers instead of the panko crumbs. Either way, this old fashioned macaroni and cheese is sure to please!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter
  • 2 (370 mL/12 oz) cans evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp paprika

How To Make Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese :

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and macaroni, and cook until al dente.
  2. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. Add in the butter and stir until the butter is melted. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, milk, eggs and garlic salt until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cheeses.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  7. Layer 1/3 of the macaroni, then 1/3 of the cheese.
  8. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
  9. Pour the milk mixture over top. Sprinkle the paprika evenly on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

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August 24, 2023
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This slow cooker hamburger potato casserole is the perfect comfort meal

Nothing speaks of homespun warmth quite like the Hamburger Potato Casserole. This treasured concoction of juicy beef, velvety potatoes, and gooey cheese is a timeless comfort classic that resonates with every spoonful. Whether you’re yearning for a nostalgic nod to the past, or need a satisfying meal after a long day, this slow-cooked beef and potato casserole will wrap you in a culinary embrace.

As a child, the aroma of this delightful casserole bubbling away was a frequent guest in our home. My mom, a master of creating magic with simple ingredients, often turned to this dish on bustling weeknights. Its mouthwatering scent was our dinner bell, signaling a meal made with love. Now, armed with a slow cooker, I’m able to recreate this cherished memory for my family, with the added bonus of a fuss-free prep and the alluring fragrance wafting through our home.

Slow-Cooked Beefy Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

1 pound of succulent ground beef

1 onion, finely diced

4 wholesome potatoes, diced

1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup fresh milk

Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded to perfection

2 tablespoons golden bread crumbs

Steps to Comfort:

1. On medium flame, brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet. Ensure all excess moisture is drained.

2. Kickstart your slow cooker magic by layering the diced potatoes, followed by the browned beef-onion mix.

3. In a mixing bowl, blend the mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper into a creamy potion. Lavishly pour this over your beef and potatoes.

4. Let the slow cooker do its magic: low heat setting for a languorous 6-8 hours or high for a swift 4-5 hours.

5. As the finale approaches (about an hour left), rain down the shredded cheese and bread crumbs over the top.

6. Seal it with its lid and wait for the cheese to melt into a bubbly golden layer.

Dive into this hearty casserole while it’s still warm, and let every bite take you down a comforting memory lane. A meal this delightful doesn’t just feed the stomach; it nourishes the soul.

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August 24, 2023
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Saw this at a party. It was so innovative, I had to ask for the recipe

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Krispy Kreme Peach Cobbler. This inventive twist seamlessly blends the iconic peach cobbler’s soulful warmth with the irresistible fluffiness of Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. What emerges is a dish that tantalizes your taste buds while taking you on a nostalgic journey through the annals of Southern culinary artistry.

Born in the heart of the American South, peach cobbler is the embodiment of dessert tradition. Its tender peaches and sweet, spiced filling have graced dinner tables for generations. By introducing Krispy Kreme donuts into the mix, you get a fusion that’s both modern and deeply rooted in comfort food heritage.

While this cobbler stands tall in its decadent glory, there are a few ways to elevate its sumptuousness:

Vanilla Embrace: There’s a simple pleasure in pairing warm cobbler with a cold scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. As the ice cream melts, it creates a silky river that mingles with the peachy goodness, creating an explosion of flavor.

Whipped Cream Wonderland: Enhance the cobbler’s richness with a generous dollop of hand-whipped cream. Its velvety texture combined with the doughy softness of the donuts is pure bliss.

Powdered Perfection: For an elegant finish, sprinkle a gentle dusting of powdered sugar over the top. It adds a touch of sophistication and a hint of extra sweetness.

Relish the Krispy Kreme Peach Cobbler as the crowning jewel of your meal. Its layers of taste and tradition make it more than just a dessert; it’s an experience, best savored with those you hold dear. Embrace this sweet symphony and let it serenade your senses.

Ingredients:

1 box Krispy Kreme donuts (quantity adjusted as desired)

32 ounces of frozen peach slices

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 stick of unsalted butter

A sprinkle of cinnamon (adjust to taste) and a hint of nutmeg

2 tablespoons cornstarch

A splash of water

Continue reading ingredients & instructions on the next page

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August 24, 2023
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