Table of contents for June 2023 in Taste.com.au

in the slow cooker easy vego low cal GF low fat easy easy easy GF easy low cal & cosy easy low cal easy 30 mins easy vego easy easy GF only $4.90 a serve! easy GF easy vego…

Slow-cooking this Northern Thai dish makes the chicken oh-so tender. Our version has a little kick and oodles of noodles - both crispy and silky smooth! Michelle Southan let’s go! 1 tbs vegetable oil, plus extra, to deep fry 2 tbs Valcom Red Curry Paste 2 tsp ground turmeric 375ml (½ cups) Massel Organic Liquid Chicken Stock 2 tbs fish sauce 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets, quartered 300g pkt fresh Singapore egg noodles 250ml (1 cup) coconut milk 1 bunch baby pak choy, quartered 300g pkt Qiushi Hot Pot Egg Noodles ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 long fresh red chilli, thinly sliced Fresh coriander sprigs and lime cheeks, to serve slow cooker creamy chicken with slurpy thai noodles serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 4 hours 50 mins…

Mexican sausage rolls They’re quick, easy flaky goodness! Made these for my work Christmas party and they were definitely a hit. @JXVNNE Adult kids and grandkids demolished these. Just making another batch now. Maybe I’ll actually get to try one this time. @MUM282 Quick Japanese chicken curry Smother it in sweet, tangy katsu. Easy and tasty curry. Has become a regular meal for us. Leftovers reheat well. @PINKY19 This was so easy to make and absolutely delicious. @JOXO Delicious. One of my go-to dishes. @NICOLETTEADAM Sticky upside-down pear & gingerbread cake Your afternoon treat is sorted. Made the house smell amazing while cooking and turned out absolutely delicious. Very simple to make, I love a melt and mix cake. @NERISSH This was easy and tasted great. I served it warm…

spinach & ricotta cannelloni serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 4 hours 5 mins E V LC 1 tbs olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 700g btl Mutti Passata Tomato Purée 2 tbs shredded fresh basil leaves 250g pkt frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 220g fresh ricotta 1 egg 12 instant dried cannelloni tubes 120g pkt baby rocket 50g shaved parmesan product watch The fresh, rich flavour of Mutti Passata is perfect for slow cooking. 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Stir through the passata, basil and 250ml (1 cup) water. Bring to the boil. Season. Remove from heat. 2 Combine the spinach,…

With this final issue of the magazine, the sense that this is the end of an era is taking a while to sink in. But, the thing that keeps coming to me is gratitude… for all the people who’ve made the mag great. And more than anyone, that started with you, our dear tasties. The hunger you’ve shown for all things taste, including 10 years of the magazine and 16 years of the website, has been our fuel. We wouldn’t be who we are without you. That’s why we’ve devoted the final pages of this last issue to you (see p134-135). I also want to acknowledge the dream team. Although taste is most famous for the wonderful world of food it creates, our real strength is our people – the…

Love your kitchen spick-and-span? You’re going to love this month’s prize: a year’s worth of Finish products, valued at $496! How do you win? Make our jam-packed slow cooker creamy chicken noodles so good it’ll have bowls licked clean, then take a pic and send it our way. Wipe the floor with your amazing entry and this prize pack is yours! It includes six packs of the new Ultimate Plus All In 1 dishwasher tabs in Lemon Sparkle, six 500ml bottles of Rinse & Shine Aid and seven 250ml bottles of Dishwasher Deep Cleaner. So, swoop in with your star soup by sharing a pic with us. Fill your bowl to the brim with those spicy, crispy, fresh and fragrant elements - I’m looking for a real beauty! SEND IN…

SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO Yes, you’re reading right! Layer potato mash, bacon and avo, then drizzle over a creamy dressing for a surprisingly good spin on potato salad. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO Filled with nuts, currants and coconut, these irresistible morsels are soaked in syrup. The batter is super simple thanks to the pancake mix bottle -you’re welcome! SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO Mint Slice base, peppermint cheesecake filling and Flake bar topping are a slice of heaven in our books. And zero cooking required, you only need the fridge.…

MATCHA cupcakes Make it matcha! Using your favourite vanitla cupcake recipe (or even a packet mix), make a batter for 12 cupcakes. Stir through 1 tbs matcha powder then bake following the recipe. For the icing, beat 250g chopped, room temperature butter and 2 tsp vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add 3½ cups icing sugar mixture, beating until combined. Beat in 2 tbs matcha powder and 2 tbs milk. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes. Decorate with green Smarties.…

taste life Kangarilla Road 2021 Fiano, $25 If you’re yet to try fiano, the Italian white that’s made a comfortable home in the warmer climes of Australia, now’s your chance! This one is dry yet generous, with citrus and stone fruit flavours, and a classically creamy, medium-weight palate. DRINK IT WITH mild curries, creamy seafood. CREAMY FRUITY & FRESH Hither & Yon 2022 Tempranillo, $33 This McLaren Vale version of a classic Spanish variety has all the delicious, dark forest berries and spice you associate with reds from this region, but with soft tannins, herbal notes and a high-kick of acid. It’s the ultimate food-friendly wine partner. DRINK IT WITH spicy pork, casseroles. JUICY PURPLE FRUITS Calabria 2020 Alternato Sangiovese, $45 Heard of chianti? It’s the famous Tuscan dry red…

Michelle Q How do I bring butter up to room temperature quickly? A lot of people think that when baking you can just get butter out of the fridge and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to bring it up to room temperature. However, this has its flaws as butter heats from the inside out when in the microwave. You end up with melted butter, which cannot be whipped until light and fluffy (what you need for the best baking results). To tackle this quickly, and especially in the winter cold, use a box grater to grate the butter onto a plate or board. The butter has more surface area and will soften faster, so leave it for a couple of minutes, then it’ll be ready to…

thousand layer lemon meringue crepe cake serves 10-12 | prep 45 mins (+ 4 hours chilling & cooling) | cooking 1 hour 10 mins 250ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice 8 eggs 270g (1¼ cup) caster sugar 35g (¼ cup) cornflour 600ml ctn thickened cream 300g (2 cups) plain flour 750ml (3 cups) milk Edible gold leaf, to decorate (optional) meringue 4 egg whites 270g (1¼ cup) caster sugar 1 Place the lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until it just comes to the boil. Remove from heat. 2 Use a balloon whisk to whisk 4 eggs and 215g (1 cup) sugar in a bowl until well combined. Add cornflour and whisk until combined. Slowly pour in the hot lemon juice, whisking constantly until smooth. Pour…

For almosta decade,the dazzling dishes on the cover became works of art, encouraging Literally tens of thousands of entries over the years, from first timers to avid cooks. Take a stroll with us down memory lane and feast your eyes! THE TASTE ETHOS Each and every taste magazine cover was as much about the wow factor as it was a fun challenge for our readers - an event in themselves! Do you remember our debut cover (above)? A mouth-watering mud cupcake, adorned with choc and salted caramel-drizzled popcorn and peanuts! Big shout out to Michelle Southan, our taste cover girl, who retested recipes up to 10 times to get them just right!…

pasta with bite The struggle is real! But with our mate Al Dente here, cooking pasta never sounded so good. Yes, this slightly sinister looking fellow is a floating pasta timer, who, when dropped into the pot with your pasta, will play songs like ‘That’s Amore’ or, more fittingly, The Godfather theme to let you know the pasta is cooked al dente. Find Al Dente at yellowoctopus.com.au for $39.99. PEELIN’ good Glide through vegie peeling duties with this handy, always sharp tool. Each time the case opens and closes, the blade sharpens thanks to its built-in ceramic sharpener. Designed in Australia and crafted from Japanese stainless steel, it’s cleverly built for both left- and right-handed users. $17.95 at dreamfarm.com.au. cult FAVE When this classic fluffy and moist banana cake was…

BEST OF JUNE fruit grapefruit lemon packham pear pineapple quince tamarillo vegies buk choy broad beans fennel mushroom radish herbs dill mint parsley rosemary spices ginger SCAN THE QR CODE FOR THE FULL RECIPE beetroot & lentil dip Not only does beetroot have that dazzling purple that makes a dish pop, it also has amazing health qualities. If you’re looking to boost your fibre, folate and iron intake (and a host of other minerals, vitamins and benefits), eat the sweet beet. Our beetroot and Lentil dip is easy to whip up for arvo snack time. Blitzed with a can of lentils, spices and garlic, it’s healthy, vego and delish! Make it vegan by replacing the Greek yoghurt with a dairy-free alternative. GINGER KNOW-HOW Ginger has been harvested in places such…

SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO easy air fryer nutella brownie serves 8 | prep 20 mins (+ cooling) | cooking 40 mins E 1 Lightly grease a 20cm (base size) round cake pan. Line the base with baking paper. 2 Use a balloon whisk to whisk together flour and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the egg and Nutella. Use a large metal spoon to stir until combined. Transfer to prepared pan and smooth the surface. 3 Preheat air fryer at 160°C for 5 minutes. Place the pan in the air fryer and cook for 40 minutes or until crumbs cling to a skewer inserted into the centre. Set aside to cool completely. 4 Dust with cocoa, if using. Cut the…

Tracy let these meatballs simmer away in her slow cooker for the ultimate tender and juicy experience! The Worcestershire adds depth of flavour and the cream in the final 30 minutes is what makes the sauce so velvety! Serve with rice or mashed potatoes. This recipe came about after one Taco Tuesday. Dani stir-fried leftover Mexican mince with leftover brown rice to create her ‘whatever Wednesday’ dish! Finish it off with what you have handy, like fresh diced tomato, avocado, coriander and salsa. Will disappear in seconds! slow cooker swedish meatballs serves 4 | prep 20 mins | cooking 6 hours 40 mins E LC 500g pork and veal mince 1 small brown onion, very finely chopped 35g (1/2 cup) fresh breadcrumbs, made from day-old bread ½ tsp ground allspice…

TO THE CORE Don’t you hate it when that one person in your family takes all the gooey, crunchy good bits from the ice-cream? Well, now you’ll never miss out! In Peters new ice-cream tubs there’s a core of pure indulgence in the form of three favourite Cadbury chocolate bars. We’re talking Caramello, Dairy Milk and Caramilk – no boring bits here! Find them at Coles for $12. FEELING FRUITY Strap in, you’ll only find fruit in the ingredient list of these school time snacks – and the kids won’t even notice! The Carman’s Fruit Straps are all natural and come in four varieties including Apple & Strawberry and Apple & Blueberry. Pick up a box of five twin packs from $5 and fall in lunch box love! Legendairy Take…

for more info * Yates Dwarf Peas Greenfeast seed is available at selected retail outlets and through the Yates Shop, yates.com.au/product * Got a gardening question? Head to yates.com.au * For more help on growing vegies, join the Yates Garden Community at yates.com.au/garden-community EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR TASTE: The first 100 readers to join will receive a free packet of seeds. Use promo code: TASTE2023. T&Cs apply, see yates.com.au There are several different types of peas. ‘Shelling peas’ are grown for the small green peas inside the pods. They’re easy to grow from seed and dwarf varieties don’t take up too much space. One of the benefits of growing your own is that you can pick them when they’re super tender and sweet. They’re a healthy snack for kids too – they’ll…

cut above the rest You’re going to want to sharpen your competition entering skills for this prize – it’s a Japanese knife, worth a whopping $359.95! The Kaiden Shinka 210 Gyuto has been designed for professional chefs, but is perfect for budding home cooks too. It’s a multipurpose master, slicing through food with absolute ease. Go to chefsarmoury.com. brew-tiful Coffee lovers, listen up! Whether you’re home or out camping, all you need are coffee, water, a stove and this Bialetti Moka to make rich, Italian-style espresso. We’ve got one of these elegant coffee maker sets – including two mugs – to give away. Made in Italy, the Bialetti Moka 6 Cup Nera brews the smoothest, cafe-like crema on your espresso. See more at alternativebrewing.com.au/collections/bialetti. red hot! Win this one and…

thank you for… Being there From our first issue, with magazines flying off the shelf, we knew we had readers like no other. Your feedback, passion and enthusiasm for cooking have made what we do a pleasure. thank you for… Sharing OMG! From that killer recipe review, to all the pics sent in of what you’re cooking, you’ve constantly made our day. And the creativity you’ve shown has often been out of the box. A very tiny box in the case of Ellie, aka @saturdaylollipop, who blew our minds with her hand-sculpted versions of our covers in miniature! thank you for… COOK the cover Launched with the first issue, Cook the Cover has always been more than just a monthly competition. For many readers it was a fully fledged event…