8-Hour Smoked Beef Short Ribs with Slaw

8-Hour Smoked Beef Short Ribs with Slaw

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 2 short ribs roasts, 3 rib, trim convective and excess fat

• 1 tbs sea salt

• 1 tbs pepper 

Slaw

• ½ Coles white cabbage, grated

• 1 carrot, peeled, grated

• ½ cup greek yoghurt

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tbs Coles apple cider vinegar

• 4 pickles, thinly sliced

• pickle juice (from jar of pickles)

• salt to taste

Method

• Heat your offset smoker with your favourite cooking wood until you have a clean blue smoke coming out of the smoker and the temperature is around 150 degrees (C).

• Season the ribs generously with the salt and pepper. Place into the oven and cook for 6 hours until the beef has a dark bark forming and begin pulling away from the bone. At this stage if the beef is pretty tender wrap in butchers’ paper to help hold the moisture in for the final cooking. Cook for another 2-3 hours until the meat is falling apart tender but still have enough texture to it hold together when bitten. 

• Allow the meat to rest for 15-20 minutes.

• Combine all slaw ingredients together and stir until combined.

• Carve the ribs and serve with slaw and a BBQ Sauce if you’re that way inclined.

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Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

•  1 free range whole chicken 

• 1 x can beer 

• 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil 

• 1 tsp fennel seeds

• 1 tsp cumin seeds 

• 1 tsp paprika (not smoked) 

• 1 heaped tsp brown sugar 

• sea salt to taste

Method

• Pre-heat the smoker with woodchips to 120 degrees (C). Place the fennel and cumin seeds in a mortar and pestle and bash up into a fine powder. Mix with the paprika, sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix the extra virgin olive oil through until you have a wet paste. 

• Open the can of beer and remove around ¼ of the beer (optional: pour into a glass to drink). Rub the spiced oil all over the chicken, making sure to get into all of the cavities. 

• Slide the chicken onto the beer can so it looks like it is sitting upright. Place into the smoker and close the lid. Cook between 3-5 hours, or until the chicken is browned all over and cooked through. You can check the juices run clear from the thickest part of the thigh. 

• Remove from the smoker an allow to rest under foil for 10 minutes before serving. 

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Whole Snapper with Jalapeno Sauce

Whole Snapper with Jalapeno Sauce

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  1.5-2 kg Coles deli whole snapper, gutted and scaled 

Jalapeno Sauce 

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbs pickled jalapenos

• 1 tbs pickled jalapeno liquid

• 1 fresh Coles jalapeno

• 1 tbs Coles dijon mustard

• ½ tsp sea salt 

• ½ bunch coriander

• ½ bunch basil

• sea salt

Garnish 

• fresh basil leaves

• fresh coriander leaves

Cooked using The Ziggy available at Barbeques Galore

Method

• Pre-heat BBQ on medium-high setting.

• Score the whole fish diagonally ½ cm into the flesh. Sprinkle salt and rub it into the skin on both sides.

• Place the fish on the grill skin side down with the lid down for 7 minutes so that it cooks it through like an oven. Once the skin is crispy and golden carefully flip the fish and continue to cook the fish further, 2 spatulas will make this job easier. 

• In a mason jar add the extra virgin olive oil, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, dijon mustard and sea salt. Using a stick blender, blend until the sauce is combined and emulsified. Once emulsified add the herbs and blend into a paste.

• Serve the fish on a large platter with the jalapeno sauce brushed over the top and garnish with herb leaves.

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Yoghurt Marinated Lamb Cutlets with Chopped Salad

Yoghurt Marinated Lamb Cutlets with Chopped Salad

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  16 Coles lamb cutlets

Marinade 

• 1 cup Greek yoghurt

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 bunch coriander

• 1 tbs garam masala

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 2 tbs olive oil

Chop Salad

• 2 Coles baby gem lettuce, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 cucumber, chopped

• 1 red onion, chopped

• ½ lemon, juice

• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

• sea salt to taste

• lemon wedges, to serve

Cooked using The Ziggy available at Barbeques Galore

Method

• Combine the marinade ingredients together in a bowl and stir until the mixture is smooth.

• Place lamb chops within marinade and allow them to marinate for at least an hour or up to 12 hours.

• Heat the BBQ to a medium-high heat. Brush the grill with olive oil. Place the chops on the grill and cook, turning every minute until done to your liking. Once cooked rest the chops for a few minutes.

• In a bowl mix together all the salad ingredients until coated evenly in the dressing. 

• Serve the lamb chops with the salad on the side and a wedge of lemon. 

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Yoghurt Braised Pork Tostada

Yoghurt Braised Pork Tostada

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  5oo g pork shoulder, large dice

• 1 cup Jalna Greek yoghurt

• 5 garlic cloves crushed

• 2 tbs Coles apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbs smoked paprika

• 1 tbs cumin powder

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• 2 avocados

• 1 lime

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• salt

• 1 onion, diced

• ½ bunch coriander

• pickled jalapenos 

• 100 g Coles deli mild feta crumbled

• 8 corn tortillas, fried in oil into crisp

Method

• Pre-heat an oven to 160 degrees (C).

• In a large oven tray combine the pork, yoghurt, vinegar, garlic and spices with a pinch of salt. Massage the ingredients into the pork to marinate. Cover with foil and place into the oven. Cook for 1.5-2 hours until the meat is falling apart tender. 

• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Place into a hot skillet over high heat with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Pull apart with forks into bite sized pieces.

• In a bowl, using a whisk mash the avocado, ½ lime juice and salt together into a chunky paste. 

• Spread the toasted tostada with avocado. Top with the pork then garnish with onion, coriander, jalapeno and feta cheese. 

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Spicy Cauliflower with Dukkah Yoghurt

Spicy Cauliflower with Dukkah Yoghurt

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

•  1 Coles purple cauliflower, leaves intact, cut into florets

• 3 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• juice & zest of ½ lemon 

• sea salt to taste 

• 1 cup Jalna Greek yoghurt 

• 3 tsp dukkah

• 2 tbs chilli oil

• ¼ cup coriander sprigs to garnish 

• ¼ cup Coles mint leaves to garnish 

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees. Cut the cauliflower into florets, including some of the tender outer leaves. Toss the cauliflower in the olive oil, half the lemon juice and season with sea salt. Place onto a line oven tray and roast in the oven for 25 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and toss with lemon zest and remaining juice.

• Mix the dukkah into the yoghurt and spread onto the base of a serving plate.

• Place the roasted cauliflower on top of the dukkah yoghurt and spoon over the chilli oil.

• Garnish with mint, coriander and a little extra dukkah before serving. 

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Lobster Fra Diavolo

Lobster Fra Diavolo

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  1 Coles deli lobster, meat picked from shell, tail piece diced

• 3 tbs butter

• 1 brown onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• 1 tbs tomato paste

• 1 tin of tomatoes

• 500 g San Remo spaghetti no. 5

• 1 Coles long green chilli, sliced

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Garnish

• ¼ bunch parsley chopped

• 1 lemon

Method

• In a large pot of rapidly boiling water cook the pasta following the instructions on the pack. 

• In a large saucepan over a medium high heat melt the butter then add the extra virgin olive oil, onion and cook until it begins to soften. Add the garlic and chilli flakes, cook for a further minute. Add the tomato paste and fry off then add the tin of tomatoes with half a tin of water. Season with sea salt and cook down gently to thicken the sauce.

• When the pasta is cooked transfer the pasta from the water into the tomato sauce, mix together to coat the pasta in the sauce. Add the lobster meat and gently fold through the sauce. Remove from heat and serve straight away. 

• Garnish with chopped parsley, long green chilli and lemon zest. 

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BBQ Salmon Cutlets with Spicy Slaw

BBQ Salmon Cutlets with Spicy Slaw

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  4 Coles deli salmon cutlets

Marinade

• 1 lemongrass stick, sliced thin

• 1 thumb sizes piece of ginger

• 2 red chillies, roughly chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

• 2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped

• 1 tbs fish sauce

• 1 tsp Coles brown sugar

• small bunch coriander leaves and stems

• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Spicy Slaw

• ½ green cabbage, shredded

• 2 carrots grated

• 3 spring onions, sliced thinly & diagonally

• ¼ cup Coles mayonnaise

• ½ lime, juice 1 lime

• 1 tbs chilli sauce

• ½ bunch coriander, chopped

• sea salt pinch to taste

• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 

Garnish

• ½ bunch coriander

• ½ bunch Coles Vietnamese mint

• 1 large red chilli, sliced

Cooked using The Ziggy available at Barbeques Galore

Method

• Light your BBQ and get it smoking hot.

• In a mortar and pestle (or blender) combine all the marinade ingredients, apart from the fish sauce. Smash in mortar and pestle until combined into a chunky paste. Add in the fish cause and extra virgin olive oil and stir in.

• Spoon the marinade over the salmon cutlets and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hrs to marinate.

• In a bowl combine all the slaw ingredients and mix until the salad is coated in the mayonnaise and chilli sauce.

• Brush your BBQ grill with a tea towel to make sure it’s clean then brush with some olive oil. Place the salmon cutlets on the BBQ, one side for 7 minutes then 2 minutes on the other side or cooked until your liking.

• Serve the salmon cutlets on top of the slaw garnished with fresh herb leaves and chilli.

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Cauliflower Dahl with Beetroot Raita

Cauliflower Dahl with Beetroot Raita

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

•  400 g can Coles chickpeas, drained 

• 2 tsp ground turmeric 

• 1 medium sized cauliflower

• sea salt to taste 

• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 

• 1 tsp garam masala 

• ½ can (200 ml) Coles coconut cream 

• ½ large lemon 

• 1 medium fresh beetroot, washed, grated

• 1 cup Jalna Greek yoghurt 

• crispy papadums to serve 

Spice Mix

• 100 ml extra virgin olive oil 

• 20 Coles fresh curry leaves

• 1 small brown onion, diced

• 2 tbs fresh ginger, finely chopped 

• 1 tsp Coles mustard seeds

• 2 tsp whole cumin seeds

• 1 long green chilli, finely chopped 

Method

• Place 3 cups of water, chickpeas and turmeric into saucepan over a medium heat. Bring up to a simmer and leave to cook for 5-6 minutes. 

• Meanwhile using the largest side of a box grater, grate the cauliflower into a large bowl. If some large chunks that fall in leave them as they are - they are great for texture. Add the cauliflower to the pot and leave to simmer for 10 minutes then add in the peas and garam masala. Simmer for a further 7 minutes or until the peas are soft. 

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the curry leaves for 20 seconds, or until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on kitchen paper. Place the pan back on the heat and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes before adding in the ginger, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and green chilli. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant. Add half the spice mixture into the cauliflower along with a pinch of salt and lemon juice. Stir and turn off the heat.

• Place the grated beetroot into the remaining spice mix and stir through the hot pan to soften slightly. Swirl the beetroot through the yoghurt with a few curry leaves. 

• Place the cauliflower dahl into shallow serving bowls. Top with a spoon of beetroot raita and scatter with fried curry leaves. Serve with papadums on the side. 

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Whole Cauliflower Cheese

Whole Cauliflower Cheese

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

•  1 large whole Coles white cauliflower, leaves attached

• 60 g butter 

• ½ brown onion, grated 

• 60 g Coles plain flour

• sea salt to taste

• black pepper to taste 

• 2 tsp Coles dijon mustard 

• 600 ml Coles full cream milk 

• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated 

• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 

• fresh thyme or chives to garnish

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees (C).

• Bring a large pot of salted water up to the boil. Trim the bottom off the cauliflower so it sits flat then cut a cross with a small knife into the stem - this helps the stem cook evenly. Place the cauliflower into the pot upside down and cook for 10 minutes to start the cooking process. Remove the cauliflower and drain off any excess water. Place the cauliflower into a high-sided pot that can go in the oven. 

• Meanwhile heat the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add in the onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes then add in the flour and cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 3-4 minutes to cook the raw flavour out the flour. Whisk in the mustard and slowly pour in the milk, working out any lumps as you add the milk. Once the mixture looks smooth, add in the cheeses and melt them through the sauce. 

• Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower and roast in the oven for 40 minutes, basting the cauliflower with the sauce every 10 minutes. 

• Remove from the oven and carefully place into a serving dish. Garnish with herbs and serve. 

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Burnt Cabbage with Anchovy Butter

Burnt Cabbage with Anchovy Butter

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

•  ½ Coles savoy cabbage, cut in half

• ½ Coles red cabbage, cut in half

• 150 g butter, room temp

• 1 small jar of anchovies

• 1 lemon, zest

• 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked

• extra virgin olive oil

• butter

• sea salt

Method

• Heat a BBQ with a flat plate until it begins to smoke. Drizzle the cabbage with olive oil, place on the BBQ with the cut side facing down and press down. Wait till the cabbage is burnt before turning. Cooking it slowly, this will take a while and it is how we get a soft and gooey texture in the centre of the cabbage. Shut the lid of the BBQ whilst the cabbage cooks for about 20 minutes or until it feels tender and soft.

• In a mortar and pestle, combine the anchovies, lemon, parsley and a small pinch of salt. Add the butter and mix until the butter is combined. Keep at room temperature.

• Once the cabbage is cooked cut the quarters into half and arrange on a platter. With a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, brush the cabbage pieces with butter then let it melt into the cabbage. Repeat this process again once more before serving. Serve warm with your favourite roast meat.

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Fragrant Prawn & Zucchini Soup

Fragrant Prawn & Zucchini Soup

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 8 xl Coles deli raw green king prawns with shells on (shells reserved for stock)

• 2 heaped cups Coles zucchini noodles

• ¼ cup coriander, leaves picked (in iced water) 

• 1 tbs chilli oil to serve 

• 1 lemon to serve 

Fragrant Stock

• 1 ltr good quality chicken stock 

• 1 tbs fresh ginger, finely sliced into rounds 

• 1 clove garlic, sliced 

• ½ star anise

• ½ cinnamon stick

• 1 tbs fish sauce 

• 2 tsp white sugar

• 2 tsp sesame oil 

• 1 white onion, thinly sliced, reserving ¼ for serving (in rings)

Method

• Place all the stock ingredients, plus the prawn shells in a large saucepan over a medium/high heat. Bring up to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes for the aromatics to infuse the stock. Remove any impurities from the top of the stock with a spoon as it cooks. 

• Strain the aromatics from the stock and place back onto a medium heat and bring up to a simmer. 

• Place the peeled prawns into the stock and remove from the heat. Allow the prawns to gently poach for 4 minutes, or until cooked through. 

• Place the zucchini noodles into the bottom of serving bowls and place over the cooked prawns. Ladle over the hot stock and scatter with coriander leaves and chilli oil. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. 

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Fideua - Pasta Paella

Fideua - Pasta Paella

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

Stock

• 1.5 ltr stock (vegetable optional)

• 10 mussels

• 12 Coles deli prawn heads and shells

• 1 tin of Coles tomatoes

• fennel scraps

• onion scraps

Seafood

• 2 pieces of Coles deli barramundi, diced

• 12 prawns heat and shell removed

• 10 mussels

• 1 squid tube cut into rings

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 fennel head diced

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 jar of piquillo peppers, drained and chopped

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 500 g San Remo Spaghetti no. 5, broken into 4

• ½ bunch parsley

• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

• In a large pot boil the stock ingredients together to extract as much flavour as possible. Then strain and keep the stock warm.

• In a paella pan or large flat frypan, fry off the onion and fennel in extra virgin olive oil with pinch of salt. Once soft add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the capsicum, cook for a couple of minutes until the capsicum starts to breakdown.

• Add the smoked paprika and pasta into the pan, fry off. Add the stock and simmer until the stock hydrates the pasta. Add in the seafood and some parsley, cook until the seafood is ready.

• Serve with extra parsley and lemon wedges. 

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Cabbage Steak Meuniere

Cabbage Steak Meuniere

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 medium-large Coles white cabbage (drumhead, savoy or sugarloaf)

• sea salt and black pepper to taste 

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Meuniere Sauce

• 75 g butter 

• 1 tbs baby capers, rinsed, dried 

• ¼ cup flaked almonds 

• 2 tbs parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve

• 1 lemon

Cooked using The Ziggy available at Barbeques Galore

Method

• Cut two 1-inch thick steaks from the middle of the cabbage so the core holds them together-reserving the outer parts for another recipe.

• Heat a BBQ plate or large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Drizzle the oil over the cabbage and season with sea salt. Cook on one side for 8-10 minutes, or until the cabbage has some nice charred colour. Turn the cabbage over and splash over 1-2 tsp of water or additional extra virgin olive oil on each steak to help them steam through. Cook for a further 6 minutes on the second side, or until the outside is charred and the center core is tender. 

• Place a fry pan onto a medium heat and add in the butter. Once the butter starts to foam, add in the capers and almonds and allow them to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the almonds have browned. Add in a few strips of lemon zest and 2 tbs of lemon juice to stop the butter cooking. Stir in parsley and remove from the heat. 

• Place the cabbage onto serving plates and spoon over the sauce and garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

• Serve with crusty bread and a fresh green salad. 

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Acqua Pazza Poached Fish

Acqua Pazza Poached Fish

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 4 pieces of Coles deli snapper or barramundi

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 400 g tin Coles diced tomatoes

• 1 chilli, sliced

• 1 yellow capsicum, diced

• 2 tbs capers

• ½ bunch of parsley, chopped including stem

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• sea salt

• lemon wedges, to garnish

Method

• In a large frypan with a lid, heat up a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, cook until the onion begins to soften. Add the garlic, chilli and capsicum, cook for 30 seconds or until it begins to soften. Add the diced tomatoes and stir through. Add the parsley with stems, capers and a cup of water. Bring to a simmer.

• Add the fish on the top of the sauce and place the lid on the pan. Steam for 6-8 minutes or until the fish is cooked. To serve, ladle the sauce at the bottom of a deep dish, place the fish gentle on top and garnish with a little more sauce and lemon wedge. 

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Charred Chicken with Hot & Sour Dressing

Charred Chicken with Hot & Sour Dressing

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1.6 kg Coles free range whole chicken, butterflied

• 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder 

• 1 tsp ground white pepper 

• 1 tsp sea salt flakes 

• 1 chicken stock cube 

• 2 tsp Coles brown sugar 

• 1/3 cup (80ml) Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil, additional to coat chicken and to brush on grill plate

Dressing

• 3 whole spring onions

• 2 whole long red chillies 

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced 

• 1 tsp ginger, julienne 

• 2 tsp Coles rice wine vinegar 

• 2 tsp Coles asia soy sauce 

• 1 tsp Coles asia sesame oil 

• 1 tsp brown sugar 

Cooked using The Ziggy available at Barbeques Galore

Method

• To butterfly the chicken, place the chicken breast side down on a board and cut down either side of the backbone. Remove the backbone and store in your freezer to make stock at a later time. Gently press down on the centre of the breast to flatten the chicken. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken and leave to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. 

• Heat a grill plate on medium heat and brush the grill with a little extra virgin olive oil to ensure the chicken does not stick. Mix together the 5 spice powder, pepper, sea salt, stock cube and 2 tsp of the brown sugar in a bowl.

• Grill the chicken skin side up for 15-20 minutes, ensuring it is not on the direct heat or flaring up too much. Turn the chicken over and grill for a further 15 minutes, or until cooked through-you can test this with a meat thermometer or cut into the thickest part of the thigh to see if the juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes. 

• Meanwhile brush the spring onions and chillies with a little oil and grill for 5-6 minutes, or until charred and tender. Remove from the grill and slice into rings. 

• Heat the remaining oil in a small pot until nearly smoking. Place the garlic and ginger in a heat proof bowl and pour over the hot oil to scald. Mix through the spring onions, chillies, vinegar, soy, sesame oil and remaining sugar. Stir and taste for balance of hot, sour, sweet and salty.

• Cut the chicken into portions and place onto a serving tray along with any juices. Spoon over the spring onions dressing and serve warm. 

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Tri Colour Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Penne

Tri Colour Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Penne

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 500 g San Remo penne, no. 18

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, diced

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• 2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves picked and diced

• ½ Coles yellow cauliflower, diced

• ½ Coles green cauliflower, diced

• ½ Coles purple cauliflower, diced

• 150 g Coles blue cheese

• sea salt

• olive oil

Method

• Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add a good pinch of salt and the diced cauliflower, blanch for 1 minutes. Remove from the boiling water.

• Add the pasta to the pot and cook following back of pack instructions. 

• In a large frypan over a medium heat warm a drizzle of olive oil, add the onion with a pinch of salt. Fry until the onion softens then add in the garlic and chilli flakes, fry off for a minute or so. Add in the cauliflower and fry off until caramelized. 

• Add in the rosemary and a ladle of the pasta water. When the pasta is cooked add into the frypan with the blue cheese. Add the and another ladle of water and cook until the blue cheese melts.

• Serve straight away with a bit of extra blue cheese sprinkled over the top. 

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Spaghetti with Chicken & Turkey Ragu

Spaghetti with Chicken & Turkey Ragu

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 500 g San Remo spaghetti no. 5

• 1 onion, diced finely

• 2 carrots grated

• 1 celery sticks, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced

• 300 g Coles chicken mince

• 300 g turkey mince

• 2 sprigs of thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tbs tomato paste

• 2 tins of tomatoes

• ½ cup Coles full cream milk

• 1 tsp black pepper

Garnish

• ¼ bunch parsley, chopped finely 

• parmesan cheese

Method

• Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, the onion and a pinch of salt to the pan, cook until the onion softens. Add the carrots, celery and garlic, cook till it begins to soften. Add the mince and brown off. 

• Add the tomato paste and fry off. Add the thyme and bay leaves. Add the diced tomato and milk. Bring up to the boil then reduce to a low simmer. This is where you can choose how long your cook the ragu for, the longer and slower you cook it for the more flavour the sauce will have and the more tender it will be. Cook for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for more flavour. 

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water following the pack instructions.

• Taste the sauce and adjust to your liking. Once the pasta is cooked add to the sauce along with the cheese and parsley. Add a spoon of the pasta water, stir the mixture with a spoon to make the sauce coat the pasta.

• Serve topped with extra chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.

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Roman Artichoke Salad with Parmesan & Pepper

Roman Artichoke Salad with Parmesan & Pepper

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 6 medium sized fresh artichokes 

• 2 lemons 

• 2 tbs flat leaf parsley 

• 1 tbs mint, leaves picked 

• 2 cloves garlic

• sea salt to taste 

• ½ cup (125ml) Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• 25 g parmesan cheese, peeled from a block with a veg peeler 

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 

• 1 cup Coles vegetable stock

Method

• To prepare the artichokes, fill a large bowl with water and squeeze in one of the sliced lemons. Remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes and peel the outer layer from the stems. Cut off the top of the artichoke and remove the silky hairy middle with a spoon. Place into the lemon water immediately to stop them going brown and repeat with all artichokes then set aside.

• Place 1 tsp lemon zest, parsley, mint and garlic onto a chopping board. Chop into a fine paste and add into a bowl. Mix through a pinch of sea salt, 25ml of extra virgin olive oil and set aside.

• Stuff the tops of the artichokes with the parsley mixture, pushing down in between the leaves. Place the stuffed artichokes and the stems into a medium pot upside down-Placing them close together stops them opening up too much. Add in the stock and 80ml of extra virgin olive oil. Cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes, or until tender. 

• Place the cooked artichokes onto a serving platter along with some of the cooking juices. Shave over the parmesan cheese and top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper.

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Silverbeet & Brussels Sprout Avocado Caesar

Silverbeet & Brussels Sprout Avocado Caesar

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 bunch silverbeet leaves, roughly chopped

• 3 cups Coles brussels sprouts, finely shaved 

• 1/3 cup whole roast almonds, sliced  

• 6 red radish, sliced into thin rings on a mandolin 

• 1 large avocado, peeled, cut into 6 wedges 

• 30 g parmesan cheese, peeled with a vegetable peeler 

Avocado Caesar Dressing

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded

• 2 good quality anchovy fillets 

• 1 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• juice and zest of 1 lemon 

• 1 clove garlic, peeled

• 1 heaped tsp Coles dijon mustard 

• 1 tbs worcestershire sauce 

• 1 tsp Coles finest pure Canadian maple syrup (or honey) 

• sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste 

Method

• Place all the avocado caesar dressing ingredients into the base of a high-speed blender. Blitz until smooth and creamy, adding a dash of water if the mixture needs loosening. Set aside.

• Remove the stems from the silverbeet, roughly slice the green leaves and place into a large mixing bowl. Slice the brussels sprouts and add in with the silverbeet along with half the almonds, half the radishes and half the parmesan.

• Pour in a couple of tbs of the avocado dressing into the salad and gently toss to coat everything.

• Place the salad onto a serving platter and top with avocado wedges, remaining radishes, almonds, parmesan shavings, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper. 

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