Bok Choy Salad

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 medium head bok choy/ pak choi, diced
• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
• 5 tablespoons (75ml) olive oil
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 90g packet Chinese instant noodles with seasoning
• 60g blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

[ Bok Choy Salad ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins

1.

Combine bok choy and spring onions; cover and chill.

2.

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and noodle seasoning packet. Refrigerate until chilled.

3.

Break noodles into small pieces and combine with almonds and sesame seeds.

4.

Before serving, combine the bok choy and noodle mixtures. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Cajun Blackned Chicken

Ingredients

Serves: 2

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil

[ Cajun Blackned Chicken ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 15 mins

1.

Preheat oven to 180 C. Mix together all of the spices. Rub one side of chicken breasts with spice mixture.

2.

Heat oil in a cast iron pan over high heat.

3.

Place chicken in hot pan, seasoned side down, and cook for 1 minute. Turn, and cook 1 minute on other side.

4.

Place breasts on a lightly greased baking tray. Roast for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Beef or Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• 4 tablespoons (60ml) soya sauce
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) white wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 200 ml (3/4 cup) olive oil
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

[ Beef or Chicken Marinade ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Extra time: 3 hours 50 mins

1.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Place desired meat in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before barbecuing or grilling.

Crumbed Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

Serves: 5

• 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 90g grated parmesan
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets

[ Crumbed Parmesan Chicken Breasts ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1.

Preheat oven to 180 C.

2.

In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian herbs. Dip chicken breasts in egg, then in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place coated chicken on a baking tray or dish.

3.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning chicken over after 15 minutes.

Basil Chicken with Vermicelli

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 250g vermicelli pasta
• 2 teaspoons (10ml)olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2,400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 4 boneless chicken breasts fillets - cooked and cut into cubes
• 1 small bunch fresh basil, rinsed, leaves chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes (optional)
• 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

[ Basil Chicken with Vermicelli ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1.

Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, and set aside.

2.

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the onions and garlic until onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and optiional chilli. Reduce heat to medium, cover frying pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3.

Toss sauce with pasta to coat and heat through. Serve with Parmesan.

Tam's Batchelor Bruschetta

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 6 slices of your favourite bread
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, approx
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Olive oil
• handful of basil or parsley, torn
• salt & pepper to taste

[ Tam's Batchelor Bruschetta ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 6 mins | Extra time: 9 mins

1.

Finely chop tomatoes and place in a bowl, add enough olive oil to just cover tomatoes. Add the basil or parsley stir it all together then add salt & pepper to taste.

2.

Toast the bread then rub each slice with the garlic - on one side only.

3.

Add tomato mixture to each slice of toast - the side infused with garlic - and serve. Voila!

Beer Can Chicken

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 280g butter
• 2 tablespoons garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 can beer
• 1 whole chicken

[ Beer Can Chicken ]

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Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 3 hours

1.

Preheat barbecue for low heat.

2.

In a small frying pan, melt 1/2 the butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt and pepper.

3.

Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking tray. Set chicken on beer can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.

4.

Place baking tray with beer and chicken on the prepared barbecue. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 80 C.