Egg Tartine

Egg Tartine

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

•  4 large free range eggs 

• 1 tbs golden shallot, finely diced 

• 1/4 cup celery, finely diced – reserve the pale inner leaves for garnish 

• 2 tbs baby cornichons, diced, plus 6 whole to serve 

• 2 tbs Coles whole egg mayonnaise 

• 2 tbs Jalna Greek yoghurt 

• juice & zest of ½ small lemon, plus extra zest to serve 

• 1 tbs dill, chopped, plus extra to garnish 

• sea salt and pepper for seasoning 

• 4 large slices rye or sourdough bread 

• 1 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

Method

• Bring a pot of salted water up to the boil and cook the eggs for 8 minutes. Place the eggs into a bowl of iced water and peel once cool enough to touch. Chop the eggs into a rough dice and place into a large bowl. 

• Add in the shallot, celery, cornichons, mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice, zest, dill, sea salt, cracked black pepper and mix well to combine.

• Drizzle the bread with the oil and grill in a hot dry non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side, or until slightly charred. 

• To serve, spoon the egg mixture onto bread and garnish with extra lemon zest, dill sprigs, sliced cornichons and a drizzle of olive oil. 

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Carrot Salad with Passionfruit Dressing

Carrot Salad with Passionfruit Dressing

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of slim carrots, split lengthways and tops removed, carrot top leaves reserved and rinsed

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Carrot Top Sauce

• ½ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• ½ bunch parsley

• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 pinch of pepper

Passionfruit dressing

• 3 passionfruits, juice

• ¼ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp seeded mustard

• 1 pinch of salt

Garnish

• ¼ cup chopped smoked almonds

Method

• Pre heat an oven to 200 degrees (C).

• Spread the carrots over an oven tray, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with cumin seeds and a pinch of salt. Place in the oven and roast till the carrots soften slightly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

• In a jug or jar combine the carrot tops, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Stick blend until smooth. 

• In a bowl combine the juice from the passionfruits, extra virgin olive oil, seeded mustard, salt to taste and whisk together.

• To serve, spread the carrot top sauce on the base of the plate. Top with the carrots then spoon over the dressing. Garnish with the almonds.

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Grilled Zucchini with Charred Herb Salsa

Grilled Zucchini with Charred Herb Salsa

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 5 medium green zucchini, or yellow or a mix, sliced lengthways into 2-3 mm strips

• ½ cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil 

• sea salt to taste 

• 1 Coleslong red chilli 

• 150 g Colessoft goat’s cheese 

• 2 tbs pepitas, toasted

Charred Herb Salsa

• 1 bunch each coriander, parsley, mint & chives

• 1 long green chilli 

• 1 small clove garlic 

• juice and zest of 1 lemon 

• 1 tsp Coles honey 

• 2 good quality anchovy fillets *optional 

Method

• Pre heat a BBQ grill plate to a medium heat. Toss the sliced zucchini and long red chilli in 35 ml of the oil and season with a pinch of sea salt. Grill the zucchini and chilli on the BBQ for 2 minutes each side, or until some char marks are on the outside, but the zucchini is still holding together. Remove from the BBQ and set aside on a tray to rest. Chop the charred red chilli and set aside.

• Prepare ½ bunch of each of the herbs and drizzle with a little oil. Place the herbs and green chilli over the hottest part of the grill and cook for 2 minutes, or until slightly smoking. Roughly chop the charred herbs and chilli and place into the jug of a stick blender. Add in the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, anchovies, remaining fresh herbs, remaining oil and a pinch of salt. Blitz until the mixture is smooth and green. 

• Arrange the grilled zucchini onto a large serving platter. Dollop over the herb salsa, goat`s cheese, pepitas, reserved chopped red chilli and a few fresh mint leaves. 

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Zucchini & Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Zucchini & Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 

• 1 cup Colesplain flour 

• 1 cup Coleswholemeal plain flour 

• 1 tsp baking powder 

• 1 tsp bi carb soda 

• sea salt to taste 

• 1 tsp mixed spice 

• 1 cup Coles brown sugar 

• 3 large free range eggs 

• 1 cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• 1 tbs lemon zest

• 3 tbs lemon juice 

• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 

• 2 ½ cup finely grated zucchini, drained of excess moisture 

Glaze

• 1 cup Coles icing sugar, sifted 

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 3 tbs lemon juice 

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees (C). Prepare a 25 cm cake pan or 10 cup bundt tin by rubbing with a little oil and lightly dusting with flour. Grate the zucchini and place into a sieve over a large bowl. Gently press out any excess moisture and set aside.

• Mix both the flours, baking powder, bi carb, salt and mixed spice in a bowl. Gently stir through the dry ingredients, pecans and the zucchini until mixed through evenly.

• In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla for 4-5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients bowl and gently fold through into a chunky batter.

• Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean from the thickest part of the cake. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool completely. 

• Whisk the icing sugar, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice together until you have a runny glaze, adding a little extra lemon juice if it needs loosening. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and serve.

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Cheese & Vegemite Breakfast Oats

Cheese & Vegemite Breakfast Oats

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

Porridge

• 2 tbs butter

• 1 brown onion, diced

• 1 cup Red Tractor oats

• 1 cup Coles full cream milk

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup Coles tasty cheese, shredded

• 2 tbs vegemite

Poached Eggs

• 4 free range eggs

• vinegar, a dash to poach the eggs

Garnish 

• 2 spring onions

• butter

Method

• In a large saucepan fry the onion off in butter until soft and slightly golden. Add the oats, milk and water, cook gently until the oat begin to thicken. Add the cheese and vegemite, continue cooking until the oats have reached a loose porridge consistency. 

• In a pot of gently boiling salted water drop the eggs and poach for 4 minutes, until the white is set but the yolk is gooey. 

• Serve the oats in a bowl with an extra dollop of butter, the fired egg and some spring onion on top.

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Caesar Devilled Eggs

Caesar Devilled Eggs

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 12 free range eggs

• ½ cup Coles mayonnaise

• 5 anchovies, chopped finely

• ¼ cup parmesan

• ½ lemon juice

• 5 drops of tabasco

• ½ bunch chives, sliced thinly, to garnish

• extra finely shaved parmesan, to garnish

Method

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently shake each egg for 5-10 seconds then lower into the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Then remove the eggs and place straight into ice water to stop the cooking. 

• Peel the eggs and cut in half with a sharp knife. Clean the knife between each cut. 

• Carefully scoop the egg yolks from the whites into a bowl.

• To the egg yolks add the mayonnaise, anchovies, parmesan, lemon juice and tabasco. Mix together until all combined into a thick creamy mixture that can be pipped. Add mixture to a piping bag.

• Pipe the dressed yolk filling into the egg whites and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with some chives and grate over some fresh parmesan.

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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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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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Spiced Zucchini Pickles

Spiced Zucchini Pickles

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 6 medium sized zucchinis (green or yellow or a mixture) 

• 1 medium brown onion, peeled, sliced into thin wedges 

• 1 long red chilli, seeded, sliced 

• 1 heaped tbs sea salt flakes 

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar 

• 1 cup Coles caster sugar 

• 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds 

• 1 tsp whole fennel seeds 

• ½ tsp turmeric 

Method

• Slice the zucchini into thin rounds using a mandolin or food processor. Place them into a bowl with onion, chilli, salt and 2 cups chilled water. Stir to combine and set aside for 30 minutes to tenderise the zucchini.

• Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, fennel seeds and turmeric in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar and then bring up to a simmer (not boil) to infuse the spices. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely (hot pickling brine will make the pickles soggy).

• Drain the zucchini mixture and shake off any excess water. Place them into sterilised jars and then pour over the pickling liquid, topping up with a little water if required to completely cover the zucchinis. 

• Seal the jars and refrigerate overnight before using.

  *Pickles will keep when stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. 

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Strawberry & Yoghurt Shortbread Pots

Strawberry & Yoghurt Shortbread Pots

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 10 shortbread biscuits

Basil Oil

• 1 cup olive oil

• 1 bunch basil, blanched for 10 seconds

• 1 tsp Coles caster sugar

Strawberry Gel

• 200 g strawberries, blended and sieved to remove seeds

• 100 g Coles caster sugar

• 2 g agar agar

• ½ lemon, juice

Balsamic Strawberries

• 2 punnets strawberries, diced

• 2 tbs Coles finest balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbs Coles caster sugar

• pinch of black pepper

• 2 cups Jalna sweet and creamy yoghurt, spooned into a piping bag

• basil leaves, to garnish

Method

• To make the basil oil. Blend the basil, olive oil and sugar for 1 minute until the basil is broken up. Leave to steep for 20 minutes then strain through a cheese cloth.

• In a small pot combine the strawberry puree, sugar and agar agar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Pour into a baking tray and allow to set and cool. Add the set strawberry gel into a jug and blend with a stick blender into smooth. 

• In a bowl combine the diced strawberries, balsamic, sugar and pepper. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.

• To assemble, start with a layer of short bread crumb in the base then top with a drizzle of basil oil. Top with yoghurt and then a layer of the strawberry gel. Top that with another layer of yoghurt and then balsamic strawberries. To finish sprinkle over some more short bread, a grizzle of basil oil and some fresh basil leaves.

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Beetroot Carpaccio with Anchovy Mayonnaise

Beetroot Carpaccio with Anchovy Mayonnaise

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

Base

• 4 medium sized beetroot, trimmed 

• 2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• 2 sprigs thyme, use the leaves only

• sea salt, to taste  

• 1 tbs chives, finely chopped

Anchovy Mayonnaise

• 1 free range egg yolk

• 1 tsp Coles dijon mustard 

• zest and juice of a small lemon  

• ¾ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 6 Coles finest cantabrian anchovies, leave a little oil on them

• 1 heaped tsp capers, rinsed

• pinch sea salt

Garnish

• micro parsley

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees (C). Place the beetroot into individual pieces of foil and drizzle with a little olive oil, sea salt and thyme. Wrap up tightly, place on a tray in the oven and roast for 45 minutes, or until cooked through. Set aside an allow to cool in the foil. 

• Carefully place the egg yolk into the jug of a stick blender. Add in the mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovies, capers and a pinch of salt. Place the top of a stick blender over the egg yolk and blitz until the mixture comes together in a smooth creamy mayonnaise. Taste for seasoning and adjust of required. Set aside. 

• Remove the beetroots from the foil and slip the skins off. Using a mandolin, slice the beetroot into 2-3mm rounds. Arrange the sliced beetroot onto a large serving plate. Drizzle over some of the anchovy mayonnaise, a little extra oil and garnish with micro parsley. 

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Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Recipe By Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation

Ingredients

• 4 handfuls of mixed salad greens, torn

• ó medium watermelon, cut into 3 cm cubes

• 1 small red onion, peeled and finely sliced

• 100 g Coles feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• ó tsp cracked black pepper

Method

• Prepare all of the ingredients based on the instructions in the ingredients list.

• Gently mix all the ingredients, except the oil and pepper, in the large bowl.

• Just before serving, toss the oil through the salad mixture.

• Divide among serving platters and grind pepper over the top to serve.

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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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Lime Pickle Ceviche with Mini Pappadums

Lime Pickle Ceviche with Mini Pappadums

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 2 tbs Patak’s lime pickle

• 1 lime, juiced

• ½ cup coconut water

• ¼ bunch coriander, stem chopped and leaves picked

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 300 g fresh kingfish (sashimi grade)

• 1 red onion, sliced thinly

• 1 avocado, diced

• 2 Coles jalapenos, diced

• 2 sprigs curry leaf fried

• 1 pack Patak’s mini pappadums

Method

• In a mixing bowl combine the lime pickle, lime juice, coconut water, coriander stem and pepper, whisk together.

• In a large bowl combine the kingfish, onion, jalapeno and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Add the dressing and mix to coat the fish evenly in the dressing. Leave in the fridge for 10 minutes to lightly cure.

• Add the avocado and coriander leaf into the bowl mix together. 

• Serve topped with fried curry leaves and pappadums on the side to scoop the ceviche into when eating. 

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Purple Piccalilli

Purple Piccalilli

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 50 g salt

• 1 ltr water

• 1 Coles purple cauliflower, broken up into small florets

• 1 zucchini, large diced

• 100 g green beans, cut into 5cm lengths

• 4 small red onions, cut into wedges

• 1 beetroot, cut into large dice 

Pickling Liquid

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup Coles white vinegar

• 1 beetroot grated

• 1 tbs coriander seeds

• 1 tbs mustard seeds

• 1 tsp black pepper kernels

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• ¼ cup caster sugar

To Finish 

• 50 g butter

• 50 g Coles plain flour

• 1 tsp mustard powder

Method

• Combine cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, onion and beetroot in a large glass bowl, and coat in salt. Allow to rest for 2 hours.

• In a saucepan, combine the pickling liquid. Over a medium head bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes then allow to cool to room temperature and strain.

• In a colander, rinse the vegetables from excess salt.

• Bring a large saucepan to a simmer then add in the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to become tender. 

• In a saucepan over a medium heat, melt the butter then add the flour and cook off until it has the texture of wet sand. Pour in half the pickling liquid and stir until the mixture is smooth, add the rest of the liquid. Add the vegetables into the sauce mixture and mix to coat all the vegetables in the pickling sauce. Add in ½ cup water. Cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables soften, then spoon into sterilised jars. Leave the piccalilli for a week for the flavours to cure and the vegetables to pickle. Serve with cheese boards, on sandwiches or with roast meats and store refrigerated once opened.

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Strawberry, Black Pepper and Balsamic Jam

Strawberry, Black Pepper and Balsamic Jam

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 800 g strawberries, quartered

• 400 g Coles sugar

• 1 lemon, juice

• 2 tbs Coles finest balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbs black pepper

Method

• Place the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar and black pepper in a large saucepan. Place over a medium heat and gently cook until the sugar is dissolved.

• Turn the heat up slightly to bring the jam mixture to a gently bubble, cook until the jam thickens. You can test the thickness by dropping a spoon of the jam onto a chilled plate and hold the plate vertical - if the jam sets then your jam is ready to go. 

• Pour your jam into a sterilized jar and seal the lid tight. Leave the jam to cool, then store the jam in the fridge until you want to use it. 

  *For those with less of a sweet tooth, use half the sugar listed above.

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Oat and Nori Crumbed Fish Fingers with Sesame Slaw

Oat and Nori Crumbed Fish Fingers with Sesame Slaw

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 2 Coles deli barramundi tail pieces, cut into fingers

• 1 cup Red Tractor rolled oats

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 2 nori sheets, cut into small pieces

• 2 tbs sesame seeds

• 1 cup flour

• 4 free range eggs, whisked

• extra virgin olive oil, for shallow frying

Slaw

• ½ cup Coles mayonnaise

• 1 tbs tahini

• 1 tsp Coles Asia sesame oil

• 1 tbs soy

• 1 tbs mirin

• ¼ Chinese cabbage, shaved

• ¼ red cabbage, shaved

• 2 carrots, shredded

• 1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted

• 1 tbs black sesame seeds, toasted

• 1 lemon, zest

Method

• Combine the oats, breadcrumbs, nori and a pinch of salt into a bowl, and the sesame seed.

• Set up a crumbing station, flour then eggs and finishing off with the oat crumb. Dust the fish in flour then coat in egg then stick the oat crumb to the egg. Repeat this until all fish fingers are coated.

• Mix together all the slaw ingredients in a bowl until all combined.

• Heat 1 cm of oil in a fry pan. Cook the fish fingers until the crumb is golden and the fish is cooked through.

• Serve the fish on top of the slaw with a wedge of lemon.

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Baby Gem Lettuce, Egg & Crispy Onion Salad

Baby Gem Lettuce, Egg & Crispy Onion Salad

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 3 Coles baby gem lettuce, washed and cut into halves lengthways

• 4 free range eggs

• sea salt and black pepper to taste 

• 4 red radish, thinly sliced into rings 

• 2/3 cup Coles buttermilk 

• ½ small lemon, juice and zest

• 1 small brown onion, peeled, sliced into rings 

• ½ cup Coles plain flour 

• 1 cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil for frying, plus a little extra to serve 

• 2 tbs parmesan cheese, grated fresh from a block 

• ¼ cup chervil or chives, finely chopped 

Method

• Cook the eggs in a pot of salted boiling water for 7 minutes. Remove the eggs and place them into a bowl of iced water to stop them cooking. Peel and set aside. 

• Heat the oil in a small pot to 180 degrees (C). Place the onion rings into a bowl and cover with the buttermilk. Place the flour into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Drain the onion from the buttermilk with a slotted spoon. Dust the onion rings with flour and set the buttermilk aside for the dressing. Fry the onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Remove from the oil and drain on a wire wrack over kitchen paper.

• Mix the reserved buttermilk with lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. 

• Cut the baby gem lettuce in random pieces lengthways, some in half and some in quarters and arrange onto a serving platter. Slice the eggs and place them onto the platter. Scatter over parmesan cheese, radishes, fried onion and herbs. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and black pepper over the salad. Place the buttermilk dressing into a bowl and serve with the salad.

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Raw Root Vegetable Salad with EVOO and Grapefruit Dressing

Raw Root Vegetable Salad with EVOO and Grapefruit Dressing

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

Dressing

• ½ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 grapefruit, juiced

• 2 sprigs tarragon, leaves picked

• 1 tbs Coles dijon mustard

• pinch of sea salt

• pinch of black pepper

Olive Oil Croutons

• 200 g stale sourdough torn into bite sized pieces

• Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 

• sea salt

Salad

• 1 head of fennel, shaved

• 1 bunch of radish shaved

• 2 carrots, sliced thinly

• 2 beet roots, sliced thinly

Garnish 

• chives

• tarragon

Method

• Drizzle the bread in extra virgin olive oil and season with salt, lay on a skillet and cook until crispy and golden, cook to room temp.

• In a jug combine the dressing ingredients, blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

• Spread the fennel, radish, carrot and beets over a serving platter, stacking and layering for height. Dress with generous amount of the dressing making sure each vegetable pieces is dressed. 

• Garnish with the croutons, chives and tarragon.

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Cherry & Dark Chocolate Panettone Tiramisu

Cherry & Dark Chocolate Panettone Tiramisu

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 500 g mascarpone 

• 5 free range eggs, whites & yolks separated (make sure they are very fresh) 

• 100 g Coles caster sugar 

• 1 cup good quality strong espresso coffee 

• 400 g panettone, sliced 2cm thick 

• 1 x 680g jar morello cherries, drained 

• 75g 70% dark chocolate, for grating

• Optional: 20 good quality fresh cherries to garnish 

Method

• Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks with a pinch of sea salt. Soften the mascarpone with a whisk or spatula and then mix into the egg yolks until smooth and combined. 

• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together with an electric whisk until light, pale and fluffy. Gently fold the egg whites through the eggs yolk mixture to make a thick golden dollop cream.

• Layer some of the cream mixture onto the base of a rectangular ceramic serving dish. Place a layer of the panettone on top of the cream and spoon over some of the espresso mixture to soak in. Add in a layer of the drained cherries then another layer of the cream mixture. Continue layers of panettone and coffee again until all gone, finishing with a layer of the cream on the top. 

• Top with fresh cherries then grate over a generous layer of chocolate on the top and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving.

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