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October 2022

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Wings

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This Easy Teriyaki Chicken Wings recipe is made using the best homemade sauce and glaze prepared with soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and more. Bake or air fry the wings to perfection and then drizzle them in sticky sauce.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 40 Minutes |  Serves: 8

Ingredients

1kg chicken wings
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

 

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

½ cup soy sauce
2-3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar I used unseasoned.
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon if using ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken
1 tablespoon water

Method

Baked Wings

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
  2. Season the chicken wings with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings to the pan.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes and then flip the wings.
  5. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle the teriyaki throughout.
  7. Optional (add the wings back to soak in the sauce): Place the sauced chicken wings back onto the sheet pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes (same temperature). Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 75 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.

Air Fryer Wings

  1. Season the chicken wings with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. If necessary, spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Add the chicken to the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry for 15 minutes at 200 degrees.
  4. Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle the teriyaki sauce throughout.
  6. Optional (I like to add the wings back to soak in the sauce): Place the sauced chicken wings back into the air fryer. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 75 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.

Prawn and Mango Rolls

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Summer flavours abound in these fresh and light lettuce rolls. Filled with mango, prawns, chilli and mint, they are perfect for sharing. Serve with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Cook Time: 10 Minutes |  Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 large iceberg lettuce
500g cooked prawns, shelled
1 large mango, stone removed and cut into 2 centimetre cubes
1 small red chilli, seeds removed, finely diced
8 mint leaves, finely diced
3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method

  1. Wash lettuce and break apart. You will need leaves to roll the filling in so try to keep larger leaves intact.
  2. Put chopped mango into a small bowl with chilli and mint and stir to combine.
  3. To assemble lay a lettuce leaf on a flat surface, and place a 2-3 prawns and some of the mango mix on top. Roll lettuce leaf to form a parcel, tucking in the ends and then cut in half. Use a toothpick to secure.
  4. Sprinkle rolls with sesame seeds and serve.

Chilli Prawn Linguine

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Pasta is always a great go-to mid-week meal because it is quick to make and universally loved. This Chilli Prawn Linguine will only take 30 minutes to prepare and it tastes fantastic. The beauty of this dish is that you can increase the amount of chilli that you use if you like things a bit spicier, or reduce it if you prefer a more mild flavour.

Cook Time: 30 Minutes |  Serves: 4

Ingredients

400 g linguine
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
½ small red chilli, seeds removed
6 medium tomatoes, deseeded and finely chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
700 g fresh prawns, peeled (leave tails intact) and deveined
Large handful of rocket and lime wedges to serve

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook linguine following the packet directions, until it is al dente. Drain, keeping ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute then add fresh prawns. Cook for a further 2 minutes and add tomatoes and cooking liquid then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add linguine and cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes or until the linguine is well coated.
  4. Serve immediately topped with rocket and lime wedges on the side.

Spicy Yoghurt Chicken

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Roast chicken doesn’t have to be boring if you get creative. This spicy yoghurt marinated chicken will have you craving more.

Cook Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes |  Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 whole chicken

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil with the yoghurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper to combine.
  3. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and rub generously with the yoghurt mixture.
  4. Roast until the chicken is evenly golden and cooked through. Serve warm with a leafy green salad.

Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)

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Moqueca (pronounced “mo-KEY-ca”) is a traditional Brazilian fish dish that has a fantastic depth of flavour. Similar in taste to a Thai red curry but with a milder flavour it is quick and easy enough to make for a mid-week meal. We have used barramundi but you can use any firm fish to make Moqueca, including salmon, pink ling, trout, bream or trevalla.

Cook Time: 35 Minutes |  Serves: 4

Ingredients

700 g barramundi
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 lime
1 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 small brown onion, finely diced
½ tsp salt
1 cup diced carrot
1 red capsicum, diced
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 ½ tsp brown sugar
1 ½ tsp cumin powder
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 cup fish or chicken stock
410 g can crushed tomatoes
400 mL can coconut milk
½ cup chopped coriander or parsley

Method

  1. Pat fish dry with paper towel and then chop into 5 centimetre pieces. Add fish to a bowl with ½ teaspoon salt, lime zest and juice, and pepper. Mix to combine and coat the fish. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add fish and cook until just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium high and add remaining olive oil to the same frying pan. Add onion and salt and sauté for 2 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent, then reduce heat to medium and add carrot, red capsicum, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add brown sugar, cumin, paprika, fish stock, tomatoes, and coconut milk and stir. Cover and simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Return fish to the stew and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Taste sauce and add additional salt, pepper or lime juice if desired.
  6. Garnish with coriander or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Honey and Whiskey Glazed Ribs

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These Glazed Ribs are just the right blend of sticky, sweet and spicy and are quite easy to make; you can make the sauce in advance and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Cook Time: 5 Hours |  Serves: 6

Ingredients
2 tbsp white sugar
2 kg pork baby back rib rack
250 mL apple juice

For the rub
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tbsp ground mustard powder
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp onion powder
2 tbsp paprika
1 ½ tbsp table salt
½ tbsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tbsp cumin

For the sauce
½ cup honey
½ cup whiskey, plus 1 tbsp
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp molasses
¼ cup tomato sauce
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 tsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sriracha
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 110C.
  2. Mix the rub ingredients together and sprinkle onto each side of the ribs, pressing to ensure they are well-coated.
  3. Lay two large pieces of foil on a baking tray and add half the ribs, meat side up. Fold one piece of foil to create a pocket around the ribs, leaving one side open. Pour half the apple juice into the foil, then seal the foil. Securely wrap with the remaining layer of foil and repeat with remaining ribs. Coo k in the oven for 4 ½ hours.
  4. Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining all ingredients, except 1 tbsp of whiskey, in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture has reduced by a third, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp whiskey.
  5. Turn grill onto medium-high heat (approx. 220C).
  6. Line a tray with fresh foil and place a wire rack on top. Remove the ribs from the foil pocket and place on the wire rack, bone side up. Coat ribs with half the sauce, place under the grill and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce starts to bubble and darken in colour. Flip the ribs over, glaze with remaining sauce and cook until the sauce starts to bubble and darken. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.