Summer Berry and Honey Frozen Yoghurt Treats

Summer Berry and Honey Frozen Yoghurt Treats

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: Overnight

Ingredients

2 cups Jalna Lactose Free Natural Yoghurt
2 tbs honey
2 tbs water
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup chocolate, roughly chopped

Method

In a mixing bowl, combine Jalna Lactose Free Natural Yoghurt, honey, and water. Stir until well mixed.

Add raspberries, blueberries, and half of the chopped chocolate to the yoghurt mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Pour the mixture into a tray or shallow dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining berries and chocolate over the top.

Place the tray in the freezer and freeze overnight.

The next day, remove the frozen yoghurt from the freezer. Break it into pieces, serve, and enjoy.

Olive Oil Chicken Shawarma

Olive Oil Chicken Shawarma

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ marinating time)
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

50ml Squeaky Gate Extra Virgin Olive Oil
500g Jalna Greek yoghurt
½ tsp Coles sea salt
8-12 chicken thigh fillets
2 lemons
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp cayenne or chilli powder
2 bay leaves
Coles black pepper
4 pitta bread

Method

Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. 

Whisk the lemon juice and oil together then add the garlic, spices and bay leaves. 

Mix thoroughly and pour over the chicken, rubbing in using your hands.

Leave to marinade in the fridge, covered for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. 

Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before cooking.

To cook the chicken, heat a grill or grill pan over a medium heat, grill the chicken, turning frequently, for around 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. 

Remove from the barbecue and leave to rest for a few minutes, before slicing up, seasoning with salt and pepper, and serving with yoghurt and grilled pitta. 

Japanese Milk Buns

Japanese Milk Buns

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes 9 buns
Prep Time: 30 mins + (2 hours resting time)
Bake Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Tangzhong
2 tbs strong white bread flour
100 ml (1/3 cup plus 1 tbs) Norco full cream milk

Milk Bread Dough
350 g (2 1/3 cups) strong white bread flour
1 tsp instant dried yeast
1 tsp fine salt
55 g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
1 egg
125 ml (1/2 cup) Norco full cream milk, warmed to 37°C
50 g Norco unsalted butter, softened

Egg Wash
1 egg
1 tbs Norco full cream milk

Method

To make the Tangzhong, whisk 2 tablespoons of strong white bread flour with 100 ml (1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon) of Norco full cream milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Continue whisking until it thickens into a smooth paste that holds lines when whisked. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

For the dough, combine 350 g (2 1/3 cups) of strong white bread flour, 1 teaspoon of instant dried yeast, 1 teaspoon of fine salt, and 55 g (1/4 cup) of caster sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook. Add 1 egg and the cooled Tangzhong, then gradually pour in 125 ml (1/2 cup) of warmed Norco full cream milk to form a sticky dough. Add 50 g of softened Norco unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, fully incorporating each addition before adding the next. Knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a tea towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in size. Once risen, gently deflate the dough and divide it into 9 equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball by pulling the edges into the centre and pinching them underneath. Arrange the dough balls in a square baking pan lined with baking paper.

Cover the pan with a tea towel and let the buns rise again in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until they are touching and have doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of Norco full cream milk to make an egg wash and brush it over the buns. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow the buns to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve the soft, fluffy buns with butter and enjoy!

Turmeric & Wild Ginger Mussels with Thai Basil

Turmeric & Wild Ginger Mussels with Thai Basil

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the mussels
2 tbs vegetable oil
2 tbs Ayam fish sauce
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup Ayam coconut cream
500 g mussels, cleaned
1 tbs thick tamarind water
1 bunch Thai sweet basil, torn

For the paste
5 long red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 tbs coriander roots, chopped
10 g fresh red turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried turmeric)
10 g krachai (wild ginger)
1/2 tsp Coles sea salt

To serve
1 lime, cut into wedges
Coriander or Thai basil flowers

Method

Using a food processor, blitz the chillies, garlic, coriander roots, turmeric, and wild ginger into a smooth paste. Alternatively, this can be done with a mortar and pestle.

Heat the vegetable oil in a hot wok, then add the paste, scraping and stirring until it turns golden brown.

Deglaze the wok with fish sauce, vegetable stock, and half the coconut cream. Stir well to combine, then add the mussels, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and gently shake the wok to ensure the mussels cook evenly. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Add the tamarind water, Thai sweet basil, and the remaining coconut cream. Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Serve the mussels with lime wedges and garnish with coriander or Thai basil flowers for a fragrant and fresh finish.

Thai Shredded Chicken Lettuce Cups

Thai Shredded Chicken Lettuce Cups

Recipe by Brent Draper

For the lettuce cups
2 cups Coles shredded chicken breast
1 carrot, grated
1 Lebanese cucumber, julienned
1/4 cup Coles mint leaves
1/2 cup Coles coriander leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
Crushed peanuts, for garnish
1 Coles cos lettuce

For the Thai peanut sauce
1/3 cup peanut butter
Small knob of ginger, grated
2 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs honey
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbs hot water
1 lime, juiced
2 bird’s eye chillies, finely chopped
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Method

Break apart the cos lettuce, reserving the larger leaves to serve as cups, and slice any smaller leaves.

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated carrot, julienned cucumber, mint leaves, coriander leaves, bean sprouts, and sliced lettuce. Mix well to combine.

To make the peanut sauce, blitz the peanut butter, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, hot water, bird’s eye chillies, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.

Spoon the chicken salad into the reserved cos lettuce cups. Garnish with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately with lime wedges for extra zing.

Cucumber salad with Olive Oil & Orange Vinaigrette

Cucumber salad with Olive Oil & Orange Vinaigrette

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time)

Ingredients

1 red onion, sliced into very thin rounds
1 orange
3 tbs red wine vinegar
2 Lebanese cucumbers
½ bunch dill, finely chopped
3 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
120 g feta
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper

Method

Place the onion rings in a bowl and gently separate them with your fingers. Add a pinch of sea salt.

Cut the skin off the orange and segment it, setting the segments aside. Add the red wine vinegar to the bowl with the onion, along with any remaining juice from the segmented orange. Mix to coat and set aside for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with a generous pinch of sea salt, and stir to combine. Leave to drain in the sink for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, stir the chopped dill through the cucumber slices.

Lift the onion rings out of the vinegar mixture and arrange them on a large plate with the cucumber rounds.

Using the remaining onion and orange juices, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the mustard, then whisk to combine. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Add more olive oil if needed.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and crumble the feta on top before serving.

Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast Tacos

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 chorizo sausages
2 tbs chipotle in adobo sauce
4 Coles Free Range eggs
4 small tortillas
50 g feta, crumbled
Fresh coriander, chopped
Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Method

Peel the chorizo sausages from their casings and place the meat in a bowl. Add the chipotle in adobo sauce and mix well.

Heat a grill or pan and drizzle with oil. Add the chorizo mixture, breaking it up as it cooks.

In a separate pan, heat oil and crack in the eggs. Cook to your preferred doneness.

Once the chorizo is cooked, remove it from the heat. Remove the eggs from the pan.

Heat the tortillas briefly on the grill or in a pan until warm.

Assemble the tacos by adding the cooked chorizo to each tortilla, topping with an egg, crumbled feta, and chopped coriander.

Toum

Toum

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
½ tablespoon salt
1 ½ cups Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
Coles paprika, for garnish

Method

Place the garlic cloves and salt into a food processor and process for one minute until the garlic becomes finely minced.

With the food processor running, drizzle in two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, then stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue adding another tablespoon or two until the garlic starts looking creamy.

Once the garlic is emulsified, add in more oil in a steady stream, alternating with the lemon juice. Keep going until all the oil and lemon juice is incorporated. The toum will become creamy and smooth, with a consistency like mayonnaise.

Serve the toum in a dish and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Kitchen Garden Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Kitchen Garden Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Recipe by Michael Weldon and Macario Onwibiko

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 nectarines, sliced
4 plums sliced
2 spring onions, sliced and refreshed in ice water
4 baby carrots, sliced thinly
2 beetroots, shaved
6 cherry tomatoes
Assorted herbs and flowers

Dressing 
1cup Yoghurt
2tbs olive oil
1 lemon, juice
1/4cup water
1tbs horseradish, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
Coles sea salt

Method

In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the salad ingredients to ensure they are evenly distributed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, water, horseradish, and garlic until well combined. Season with sea salt to taste, adjusting as needed.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat evenly.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with extra fresh herbs and edible flowers for a vibrant, garden-fresh finish.

Summer Cherry & Overnight Oats

Summer Cherry & Overnight Oats

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: Overnight soaking time (minimum 6 hours) / Cook time optional (if warming)

Ingredients

50 g pitted cherries
1 tsp honey
¼ cup chopped almonds
40 g Red Tractor Australian instant oats
150 ml Norco full cream milk

Method

In a jar, combine all the ingredients and stir well. Secure the lid and store in the fridge overnight to allow the oats to soak.

For a warm option, transfer the mixture to a pot and heat over medium-low heat until warmed through. Serve hot on a cool morning.

Roasted capsicum hummus with charred zucchini

Roasted capsicum hummus with charred zucchini

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 large red capsicums
1 can Coles chickpeas
2 tbs tahini
1 lemon
Zest of lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Coles paprika
1 tsp Coles cumin
3 green zucchinis
3 cubes ice
1 bunch dill
Coles sea salt and pepper

Method

On a gas stove flame or barbecue, place capsicums directly over the heat and grill until charred.

Cut zucchinis into 2cm batons, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in a hot pan and cook until charred.

Remove the charred skin and seeds from the capsicums, then place them into a food processor. Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, juice of one lemon, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, paprika, cumin, and three cubes of ice. Blitz on high for 2–3 minutes until smooth, then set aside.

Finely chop the dill.

To serve, spread a large smearing of capsicum hummus on a plate, arrange the charred zucchinis on top, and garnish with chopped dill, lemon zest, pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Beet & Cucumber Raita

Beet & Cucumber Raita

Recipe by Anjali Pathak

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ medium beetroot, peeled and grated (approximately ½ cup)
½ cucumber, grated (approximately ½ cup)
Coles sea salt, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
¾ cup thick Greek yoghurt
Zest and juice of ½ orange

Method

Toast the cumin seeds in a small frying pan over gentle heat, allowing them to cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Combine the grated beetroot and cucumber in a bowl, adding a good pinch of salt. Scrunch the mixture together, squeeze out the excess juice, and discard.

Stir in the fresh mint, Greek yoghurt, orange zest, and juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.

Grind the toasted cumin seeds and mix them through the raita before serving. Enjoy!

Calamari Fritti & Karkalla Chilli Tartar

Calamari Fritti & Karkalla Chilli Tartar

Recipe by Nornie Bero

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1.5kg whole squid
1½ cups flour
3 tbs semolina
2 tbs saltbush
2 tbs sea salt
1 tbs pepperberry
3 tbs oregano
1 tbs ground aniseed myrtle
Sunflower oil, for frying

Karkalla Chilli Tartar
250g mayonnaise
140g labneh
½ cup karkalla, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbs capers, chopped
1 tbs Dijon mustard
Dash of olive oil

Chilli Sauce
3 tbs chilli flakes
¼ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1 tbs ginger powder
1 tbs garlic powder
2 litres sunflower oil

Method

Slice the squid down one side to open it. Use a butter knife to score the inside of the squid in a lattice pattern. This helps tenderise the squid and ensures the coating sticks well.

In a bowl, combine the flour, semolina, pepperberry, oregano, ground aniseed myrtle, saltbush, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.

Coat all the squid pieces evenly with the flour mixture and let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the seasoning. Shake off any excess flour before frying.

Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot to 180°C. Fry the squid in small batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 40 to 50 seconds until golden and crisp. Remove the fried squid and place it on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Slice the fried squid into 3cm pieces for serving.

For the karkalla chilli tartar, mix the mayonnaise, labneh, diced karkalla, lemon juice, crushed garlic, capers, Dijon mustard, and a dash of olive oil in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.

To make the chilli sauce, place the chilli flakes, macadamia nuts, ginger powder, garlic powder, and sunflower oil in a small pot. Heat the mixture gently for 7 minutes, then set it aside to cool completely.

Just before serving, drizzle the cooled chilli sauce over the karkalla tartar.

Serve the crispy calamari on a platter alongside the karkalla chilli tartar and enjoy this fresh, flavourful dish perfect for any occasion.

Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes 20
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet of large spring roll wrappers
Neutral cooking oil, for deep frying

For the filling
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
Handful of curry leaves
½ tsp Coles ground cumin
½ tsp Coles ground turmeric
1 tsp Coles chilli flakes
1 boiled potato, mashed
2 small green chillies, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
Fillet of Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice
Juice of ½ a lemon

To coat
3 eggs
2 cups Coles breadcrumbs

Method

Make the filling in advance to allow it to cool. Place a frypan over medium heat and add in the oil. Next, add in the curry leaves and fry for 10 seconds before adding the onions. Fry until translucent.

Add in the spices, potato, chillies, and tomato, and mix to incorporate for a few minutes. Break the Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice fillet up using the back of a fork and add it to the pan. Mix to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and add in the lemon juice.

Set the filling aside until it cools and is ready to wrap.

Once the filling has cooled, start wrapping. Place a spring roll wrapper onto a flat, clean surface. Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom of the wrapper closest to you and roll away, tucking in the sides as you go to enclose the parcel. Wet the edges with water using your fingertips to seal. Repeat until all the filling is used.

Heat enough oil in a wok or pot to deep fry the pan rolls to 170°C.

Prepare your dredging station by cracking and beating the eggs in one bowl and placing the breadcrumbs in another. Dip each pan roll into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs.

To cook, carefully place each pan roll into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Olive Oil Grossini

Olive Oil Grossini

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes approximately 20 grissini
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 90 minutes rising time)
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon Coles honey
¾ cup warm water
Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
2 ¼ cups Coles flour
1 ½ teaspoons Coles sea salt
¼ cup fine semolina flour

Method

In a stand mixer, combine the yeast, honey, and warm water in the mixer bowl. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes, until bubbly.

Add the olive oil, bread flour, and sea salt, and mix slowly with the dough hook until everything comes together.

Continue kneading with the dough hook for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Remove the dough from the mixer and knead by hand briefly to bring it together; it will be sticky.

To prove the dough, place it in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and rest for 20 minutes. The dough will rise slightly.

Press the dough into a 30cm by 20cm rectangle on an oiled tray, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until well risen.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C and line two large baking sheets with baking paper.

To shape the grissini, remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the dough with semolina.

Using a knife, pizza wheel, or bench scraper, cut the dough into 20 strips, about 1 ½ cm thick and 20cm long. Stretch and pull each strip into long, thin breadsticks. You can twist them for a different look, and roll them in extra semolina if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway if needed for even browning.

Allow to cool before serving—the grissini will become crunchier as they cool.

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

8-10 Coles cos lettuce
60ml Coles traditional mayonnaise
1 tsp Sriracha (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
300g cooked and peeled prawns, chopped into 2cm pieces
½ small Lebanese cucumber, diced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and chives until well combined.

Add the chopped prawns, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange the cos lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.

Scoop the prawn cocktail mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.

Garnish with additional Sriracha, chives, or lemon zest if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Sweet & Savoury Labneh Toast

Sweet & Savoury Labneh Toast

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cook Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

1 cup Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt
4 slices of sourdough bread
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tbs capers
A few sprigs of fresh thyme
¼ cup mixed berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
1 tbs honey
Cracked Coles black pepper, to taste
Coles sea salt, to taste

Method

Place the Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt into a piece of cheesecloth or a clean Chux cloth. Squeeze gently to remove excess liquid, forming a thick labneh consistency. Set aside.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil onto the sourdough slices and toast them in a pan over medium heat until golden and charred on both sides. Remove from the pan and spread a generous layer of labneh onto each slice.

In the same pan, add the shallots and cherry tomatoes. Cook over medium heat until the shallots soften and the tomatoes blister, about 5 minutes. Add the capers and fresh thyme, seasoning with sea salt and cracked pepper to taste.

Top one slice of labneh toast with the berry mixture and drizzle with honey. On another slice, spoon over the blistered tomato, shallot, and caper mixture.

Serve immediately.

Spicy Prawn Rolls

Spicy Prawn Rolls

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

400g Coles raw prawns peeled
4 Coles brioche classic rolls
90g Norco unsalted butter
1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small bunch parsley, chopped
½ long red chilli, sliced
½ teaspoon Coles cumin
½ teaspoon Coles turmeric powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

In a saucepan on high heat, add the butter, and allow it to melt. Then, add the garlic, chilli, cumin, turmeric, and some pepper, cooking for about 30–40 seconds.

Add in the prawns and cook until they are just cooked through. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, add the parsley, and season with salt to taste.

Prepare the brioche classic rolls by slicing them through the middle; you can cut a V-shaped chunk out to allow for more filling.

Roughly chop some parsley and add it to the pan with the prawns. Load up the rolls with the juicy, buttery prawn mixture and consume immediately! Garnish with extra parsley, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.

Spicy Pork & Oat Meatballs

Spicy Pork & Oat Meatballs

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 1 hour

Ingredients

1 cup Red Tractor Organic Rolled Oats
1 cup Coles chicken stock
1 onion, diced and caramelised
1 garlic clove, grated
1 red chilli, diced
1 green chilli, diced
1 tsp fennel seeds
¼ bunch of parsley, chopped
1 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

To Serve
Parmesan cheese, grated
Additional fresh chillies, sliced
Extra parsley, chopped

Method

Warm the chicken stock over medium heat and add the Red Tractor Organic Rolled Oats, then remove from heat and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the pork mince, caramelised onion, diced chillies, chopped parsley, toasted fennel seeds, and the soaked oats. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat, wet your fingers, and begin to roll out the meatballs. Add the meatballs to the hot pan and cook for a few minutes on all sides until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a plate and garnish with sliced fresh chillies, chopped parsley, and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top for an added touch of flavour.

Creamy Lemon Risoni

Creamy Lemon Risoni

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

2 tbs Norco salted butter
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
250g San Remo risoni pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2½ cups Coles vegetable stock
½ cup pouring cream
½ cup grated Coles Parmesan
2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbs Coles toasted pine nuts
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the risoni and vegetable stock.

Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked to your liking.

Stir in the cream, grated Parmesan, and parsley. Add the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste.