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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Caper and Anchovy Olive Oil Dip

Caper and Anchovy Olive Oil Dip

Recipe by Michael Weldon

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

Ingredients

1 cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 head garlic
½ cup Coles roasted pistachio nuts
½ cup Coles roasted cashews
10 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp Coles capers
½ bunch parsley
½ bunch chives
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 bunch baby carrots, trimmed
1 bunch baby cucumbers, trimmed
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
1 Coles Finest Laurent Bread loaf, sliced

Method

In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and garlic cloves. Place over low heat and fry the garlic until softened, then leave it in the oil to cool completely.

Using a mortar and pestle, crush the pistachios and cashews. Add the anchovies with their oil, capers, and lemon juice, and gently break them up. Stir in the cooled garlic cloves along with some of the garlic-infused oil from the pan.

Roughly chop the parsley and chives, and fold them into the mixture. Add lemon zest and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, just enough to create a dip-like consistency. Taste and season with salt if needed.

Serve the dip in a bowl alongside baby carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and grilled sourdough toast.

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Pretzel Bites

Pretzel Bites

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves – Makes approx. 20 pieces
Prep Time – 20 mins
Cook Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Coles self-raising flour (extra for dusting)
1 cup Jalna Farm to Pot Greek Yoghurt
½ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon bi-carb soda
½ cup melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Coles white sesame seeds
Coles sea salt for sprinkling

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the self-raising flour and Jalna Farm to Pot Greek Yoghurt.

Mix on low speed until combined, then knead on medium speed for about 3 minutes until a dough ball forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more self-raising flour as needed.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle the top with flour, knead a few times, and form the dough into a ball. Divide the dough into four wedges.

Roll each piece into a long rope and cut each rope into approximately 12 small segments.

Dissolve the bi-carb soda in the boiling water and dip each dough segment into the mixture. Place the dipped dough segments onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Bake for 7–10 minutes or until golden brown.

Once out of the oven, brush the pretzel bites with melted butter, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds and salt.

Serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!

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Bircher Muesli

Bircher Muesli

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins (plus overnight soaking)

Ingredients

4 cups Red Tractor Australian Rolled Oats
2 cups Coles unsweetened oat milk
2 cups apple juice
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup dried apricots
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Coles cinnamon
1 apple, shredded or grated

To serve:
Extra Coles unsweetened oat milk for thinning oats
½ cup shaved coconut, toasted
¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1 apple, sliced
½ cup dried apricots, sliced

Method

Soak the Red Tractor Australian Rolled Oats in the apple juice and oat milk, along with the dried apricots, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and shredded apple. Leave to soak overnight in the refrigerator.
Loosen the oats to your liking with extra oat milk before serving, and top with toasted coconut, toasted pumpkin seeds, apple slices, and sliced dried apricots.

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Grilled Pears with Marscapone and Spiced Honey

Recipe by Brent Draper

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

Ingredients

3 ripe Coles pears, cored and sliced
1 cup Coles mascarpone
1 cup Jalna Farm to Pot Greek Yoghurt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
2 tbs Coles honey
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Fresh herbs, to garnish (e.g., mint or basil)

Method

In a medium pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of honey with the ground cardamom and ground cinnamon, stirring until the honey is warm and the spices are fragrant, which takes about 1-2 minutes.

Add the sliced pears to the pan, stirring gently to coat them with the honey and spices. Allow the pears to sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelised. Remove from heat and let the pears cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, combine mascarpone, Jalna Farm to Pot Greek Yoghurt, and the scraped seeds from the vanilla bean, mixing until smooth and creamy. Divide the mascarpone-yoghurt mixture among serving bowls, topping each with the warm, spiced pears. Drizzle with the remaining honey and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

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Oat & Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Oat & Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cook Time – 30 mins

Ingredients

Dry ingredients
1 ½ cups plain flour
½ cup Red Tractor Australian Rolled Oats
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp bi-carb soda
Coles sea salt

Wet ingredients
4 overripe/brown bananas, mashed
2 tbsp peanut butter
150g butter
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two loaf tins with baking paper.

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and allow it to brown slightly. Add the brown sugar and peanut butter, and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the mashed bananas. Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste, and blend until smooth with a stick blender.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together to form a batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tins, then bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and a cake tester comes out clean.

Allow to cool, then enjoy.

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Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
Extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
1 lemon, rolled and sliced
Fresh herbs of your choice (thyme, rosemary, oregano)

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Season generously with Coles sea salt and Coles black pepper. Prepare the lemon by rolling it to release the juices, then slice it and place the slices inside the cavity of the chicken. Stuff the chicken with fresh herbs of your choice, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top.

Roast the chicken for 30 minutes at 220°C, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and cook for a further hour.

Allow the chicken to rest before carving and enjoy!

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Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Recipe by Nornie Beer

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 20 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

500g macadamia nuts
Water, for boiling
1 tablespoon white miso paste
Sea salt, for seasoning
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ bunch parsley
1 garlic clove
½ cup fresh saltbush
½ bunch chives, thinly chopped
½ tablespoon white pepper
1 daikon
1 bunch radishes
1 bunch Dutch carrots
2 cups Coles apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Coles sea salt flakes

Method

Start with the pickling mix. In a pot, simmer water, apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar. Prepare 2–3 sterilised jars by placing coriander seeds, pepperberry, saltbush, mustard seeds, garlic, and vegetables equally into each jar.

For the dip, place the macadamia nuts in a small pot and cover with water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside, reserving the liquid.
In a blender, combine the boiled macadamias, reserved macadamia liquid, miso, sea salt, lemon juice, garlic, white pepper, and parsley. Blend until smooth. Your macadamia dip is now complete.

Tip: To turn this dip into a macadamia "cheese," place a sieve lined with muslin or a clean cloth over a bowl. Pour in the blended mixture, tie it up, and place in the fridge overnight to firm up.

For the pickles, pack the vegetables into the sterilised jars and pour the pickling juice over the top. Cover the jars tightly. The pickled vegetables can be stored for a few months.

To serve, spread the macadamia dip onto a serving platter and top with the pickled vegetables. Garnish with crispy saltbush for an extra crunch.

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Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

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

Ingredients

250ml Squeaky Gate extra virgin oil
2 punnets cherry tomatoes
1 loaf Coles Finest by Laurent sourdough Vienna, diced into chunks
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons baby capers
1 Coles burrata cheese, mashed into a creamy curd
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
Squeaky Gate red wine vinegar

Method

PIn a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Add the tomatoes to a smoking hot frying pan or griddle and cook until blistered and slightly softened. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl with the sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and capers.

Soak the diced sourdough bread in extra virgin olive oill in a large bowl. Drizzle some extra olive oil into the frying pan, add the soaked bread, and fry until golden brown.

Add the fried bread to the bowl with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar, then combine gently.

In a separate bowl, break up the burrata cheese.

Serve the tomato mixture on a platter, topped with dollops of burrata, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

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Fluffy Spelt Scones

Fluffy Spelt Scones

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves – 8
Prep Time – 30 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

2 cups Coles Organic Spelt wholemeal flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup cold Norco unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
¼ cup Coles dried apricots, chopped
¼ cup Coles raisins
¾ cup Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt (or more if needed)

To Serve

½ cup dollop cream
¼ cup raspberry jam (or any jam of your choice)

Method

Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

In a food processor, combine the spelt flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold unsalted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (this can also be done by hand).

Mix in the dried apricots and raisins. Create a well in the centre of the dry mixture and add the Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt. Use a spatula to mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for about 30 seconds until smooth.

Pat or roll the dough into a circle about 1.5 cm thick and cut it into 8 triangles using a floured pastry cutter.

Place the scones on the prepared baking tray and spread a little yoghurt on top.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly browned.

Serve warm with dollop cream and raspberry jam, along with extra Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt if desired. Enjoy!

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Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

3–4 carrots
1 can chickpeas
1 bunch mint
1 bunch coriander
1 red onion
1 jar dukkah
1 small tub Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt
1 tablespoon tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sumac
Pomegranate molasses, to drizzle
Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper

Method

Preheat the BBQ or oven to 150°C. Slice the carrots into 1–2 cm chunks. Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cook the carrots until they begin to char. Transfer the carrots to the oven or BBQ and continue cooking until tender.

While the carrots cook, combine the Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and ground coriander in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then set the mixture aside.

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to a large bowl with the cooked carrots, chickpeas, mint, and coriander. Toss well to combine.

To serve, spread the yoghurt mixture onto a plate, top with the carrot salad, and finish with dukkah, sumac, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Enjoy!

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Crispy Anchovy & Sage Fritters

Crispy Anchovy & Sage Fritters

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves – 4 as a snack (makes 12)
Prep Time – 15 mins, plus resting time for the batter
Cooking Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

• 24 large sage leaves

  12 best quality anchovy fillets

  1 lemon, half sliced into thin rounds, half to serve

  Sea salt

  Black pepper

  Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil for deep frying (around 600ml)

  Soda water batter

  150 g Coles plain flour

  1 tsp baking powder

  1 egg, beaten

  120 ml iced soda water

For the batter, mix together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center and whisk in the egg and soda water until you have a smooth batter. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Thin the batter with a little extra soda water if it thickens too much while resting.

Heat the oil over medium heat to 180 degrees C. Place the sage leaves on a clean tray and top with an anchovy fillet. Gently sandwich a sage leaf on top to hold it in place, then dip it into the batter and allow any excess to drip off. Coat the lemon slices in batter, then fry the sage fritters and lemon in batches for 1-2 minutes, being careful as the oil will spit a little.

Drain with a slotted spoon and place them onto kitchen paper to drain off excess oil.

Season with a pinch of salt, cracked black pepper, and place them onto a serving plate. Serve while hot with lemon wedges on the side.

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Parmesan Potatoes with Yoghurt

Parmesan Potatoes with Yoghurt

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 750 g small chat potatoes, halved

  2 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  1 cup finely grated parmesan (powder style)

  1/2 tsp garlic powder

  1/2 tsp Coles dried oregano

  1/2 tsp Coles paprika

  Pinch of Coles sea salt

  Pinch of Coles black pepper

  Yoghurt Sauce

  1 cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt

  1/4 cup finely chopped chives

  Pinch of Coles sea salt

  Pinch of Coles black pepper

  Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  In a bowl, mix the parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, and paprika.

  Grease a baking dish with the olive oil.

  Sprinkle the parmesan mixture evenly over the dish using your hands.

  Place the halved potatoes cut side down on top of the parmesan mixture, pressing firmly.

  Drizzle the top of the potatoes with a little more olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  Bake the potatoes for 35-40 minutes or until they are soft and the parmesan crust is deep golden.

  Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them stand for 5 minutes.

  While the potatoes are resting, prepare the yoghurt Sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl.

  Use a wooden spoon to separate a few groups of potatoes, then flip them upside down so that the cheese side is facing up. Transfer them to a serving platter.

  Serve the Parmesan potatoes with the yoghurt Sauce and sprinkle some extra chopped chives on top.

  Enjoy the potatoes as a snack or as a side dish!

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Fried Chicken Bao’s with Spiced envy Apple Sauce

Fried Chicken Bao’s with Spiced envy Apple Sauce

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

• 300g Chicken Thighs cut into strips

  1cup buttermilk

  1tsp smoked paprika

  1tsp cumin

  Dusting

  2 cups plain flour

  1tsp smoked paprika

  1tsp cumin powder

  1tsp onion powder

  1tsp garlic powder

  1tsp black pepper

  Apple Ketchup

  1 brown onion, diced

  2 garlic cloves, sliced

  2tbs apple cider vinegar

  1cup apple paste

  ¼ cup ketchup

  1tbs tabasco sauce

  Pinch of salt

  1 cucumber, shredded

  1 carrot, shredded

  ½ bunch coriander

Method

• In a bowl mix together the buttermilk, smoked paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Add in the chicken and marinate for 2 hours – overnight.

  In a saucepan fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add in the vinegar and cook until it reduces to a syrup. Add in the apple paste, ketchup and tabasco, cook for 5 minutes on medium until the liquid thickens. Allow to cool.

  In a bowl mix the dust coating for the chicken together. Add in the chicken and press the flour to the chicken to coat. Leave the to sit for 10-15 mins so the dust gets sticky.

  Heat a saucepan of oil to 180deg c. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.

  In a steamer basket over a wok, steam the bao buns until light and fluffy.

  To assemble add the cucumber, carrot and coriander into the bao buns. Add the chicken and top with the apple ketchup.

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