Table of contents for Issue #42 2022 in Eat Well

A molote is a filled, corn-based pastry usually served as an appetiser or snack in Mexican cuisine. It consists of a dough made from cornflour, sometimes blended with mashed potatoes, that is filled with various ingredients such as chicken, potatoes and mushrooms, and then fried in oil. In some areas molotes are rolled into cigar shapes or ovals, in others they are formed into half-moons similar to empanadas. Of course, the ingredients you put in a molote are up to you — ham and pineapple molotes are just one newer version. However you fill them, molotes served with cheese, lettuce and salsa make a light but delightful meal.…

Slow-cooker meals allow you to maximise time and nutrition and with our low-cost ideas, you can save money too. Preparing meals in a slow cooker or crockpot allows you to combine a range of flavours and nutrients all in the one pot, with the real advantage being that you can prepare a big batch and then stash the excess in your fridge or freezer for later in the week. Try our budget but delicious slow-cooker ideas like: slow-cooked baked beans; pumpkin and lentil soup; chicken cacciatore; pumpkin, thyme and lemon risotto; vegetarian chilli; slow-cooked shredded chicken tacos; herbed lamb shank with caramelised onion; or braised lamb with pumpkin. Slow-Cooked Butter Chicken Drumsticks Recipe / Sammy Jones When making this recipe, if your slow cooker is big enough, double the batch…

Chris’ Dips Stir, spread, dip or dollop with Chris’ Homestyle Avocado Dip. Creamy, delicious and gluten free, it’s perfect for enjoying any time. Why not spread some on a sandwich, or dip in with some crackers for a snack? Choose Chris’ Avocado Dip for it’s Australian family-owned and -made. W: chrisfoods.com.au Eatrite Only the highest-grade wholegrain brown rice is used for milling into a rice flour retaining all the essential nutrients, fibre and complex carbohydrates. Lightly steamed and oven baked to golden perfection with natural seasonings and whole white sesame seeds, Eatrite wholegrain brown rice crackers are completely free of cholesterol, MSG, gluten, preservatives and are low in GI, oils and salt. Sushi-Inspired Salmon Appetisers Are you crazy about Japanese food? Japanese cuisine is all about umami flavours, which basically…

Tropical Overnight Oats Recipe / Morlife Serves: 2 1 cup rolled whole oats 1 cup coconut milk ½ cup coconut yoghurt, extra for serving 2 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp Morlife Complete Gut Restore Tropical Mango 200g seasonal tropical fruit (banana, papaya, mango) 1. Place oats, milk, yoghurt, chia seeds, maple syrup and Complete Gut Restore into a bowl. Mix together until well combined. 2. Transfer mixture to serving bowls or jars and place in the refrigerator overnight, or for 1-2 hours. 3. To serve, place a spoonful of coconut yoghurt on top of oats. Arrange slices of seasonal fruit and enjoy! Berry Melon Icy Poles Recipe / Morlife Makes: 8 × 100mL icy poles 2 tbsp Morlife Complete Gut Restore Berry Melon 400g watermelon, freshly…

Tell us about your journey into the food world. It began at a very early age. My folks ran pubs in and around London for nearly 40 years and cultivated a strong food element into their business. This wasn’t typical for pubs of this era; it is now, but back then pub food was a packet of pork scratchings and peanuts. I grew up with the smells of steak and kidney pies, oxtail stew and beef and ale casseroles. They were busy pubs too, so often I would have to jump in the kitchen to make my own dinner and I began to experiment with food from when I was 12 years old. I was lucky to be exposed to offal and fridges full of fresh produce at such a…

Protein is a substance that humans require for optimal wellbeing. But with so many protein sources available, it can be hard to find the most nourishing option. Whey protein is one of the main proteins found in dairy products and provides a generous amount of the essential amino acids required for proteins to function adequately in the body. It’s also a high source of minerals, vitamins and calcium. In addition to supporting general health, whey protein is a common supplement used to help improve athletic performance and support nutritional deficiencies. It is most commonly consumed in powder form and can be added to liquids or shakes, soft foods, or blended to make smoothies or breakfast bowls. We chat with some Australian artisans to learn about the most sustainable whey protein…

“Coconut oil is a healthy choice to use for cooking at high temperatures as it won’t turn to a harmful trans-fat.” Nootropics are a group of substances that enhance cognition, increase focus, and boost memory and learning. Specific nutrients, antioxidants, amino acids and other compounds found in foods and herbs are classified as nootropics. Researchers have found that nootropics benefit brain function by improving brain energy and blood flow, supporting the production of key brain neurotransmitters (serotonin, acetylcholine, dopamine) and reducing brain oxidative stress and inflammation by reducing cell-damaging free radicals. Incorporating the following wholesome foods rich in nootropic nutrients in meals is an excellent way to improve brain function and health, as well as lower the risk of age-related chronic diseases such as dementia. Wild salmon Wild salmon is…

It’s amazing how such different people can co-exist and be shaped under the one roof. When it comes to cooking in our house, this truth is on full display. Both my wife and I are, to put a charitable spin on it, well-intentioned amateurs in the kitchen: we mean well but cooking is not our premier skill. One daughter enjoys healthy food but finds the entire process of cooking too messy to endure. Our other daughter, on the other hand, loves the whole event that is cooking. This daughter has embraced Food Technology at high school with gusto and regularly brings home delicious morsels for us to sample. Recently, she insisted on cooking a meal for us based on a recipe she had learned at school and it was a…

When you think of beet you normally think of the root. In fact, it is a plant often referred to as “beetroot”. However, beets are a member of the same family as Swiss chard and, like chard, the leaves are perfectly edible and a healthy option. Attached to the beet leaves is a round or oblong root, which is typically a reddish-purple colour due to the health-promoting pigments, but beets also come in varieties that feature white or yellow roots. The Romans were the first to cultivate beet, but it was 2000 years before this vegetable became really popular. Early in the 19th century it was discovered that beets were a concentrated source of sugar and the first sugar factory was built in Poland. Then, when access to sugar cane…

Cooking styles and fashions change with the times, but while those dishes your parents and grandparents used to make might be off trend, they were usually tasty and often comforting. Here we revisit some old-style dishes and reimagine them with healthy ingredients while maintaining the comfort factor. Get into some retro cooking style with our: veggie shepherd’s pie with pea mash; cauliflower mac and cheese; healthy bread and butter pudding; apricot chicken traybake; re-imagined lamb roast; golden dumplings; or Gran’s fruit loaf. Veggie Shepherd’s Pie with Pea Mash Recipe / Lisa Guy This lovely vegetarian dish is a healthy alternative to the traditional meat-based shepherd’s pie. Mushrooms contain the antioxidant mineral selenium and some vitamin D, which play a role in strengthening our immune function and protecting us from chronic…

The British tradition of high tea began in the mid-1700s as an afternoon meal that was served between 3 and 4 o’clock. It was initially a meal for the working man that was eaten standing up or sitting on tall stools, hence “high tea”. Tea with cake, scones and cheese on toast would have been consumed. Around 1865, however, a change came about when the 7th Duchess of Bedford, Anna Russell, transformed High Tea into more of a social event for ladies whose gentlemen companions were otherwise occupied. It was at this time that the more indulgent portions of High Tea came into fashion, such as cream, jam, cakes and pastries. It is all very delightful but also not very healthy, so we have come up with some better options…

Crustless Quiche Recipe / Kfibre Serves: 4 ½ cup chopped broccoli ½ cup leek Salt & pepper 1½ cups grated cheese ¼ cup gluten-free self-raising flour 1 tbsp Kfibre 4 eggs 1½ cups milk ½ cup sliced zucchini Parsley, to garnish 1. Heat oven to 200°C and grease a 30cm baking dish 2. Place broccoli, leek, flour, Kfibre, cheese salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Scatter over the base of a greased baking dish. 3. Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables and top with sliced zucchini. Bake for 40-45 mins until golden and puffy. Rhubarb Berry Crumble Recipe / Kfibre Serves: 12 3 cups rhubarb, diced 2 cups strawberries, sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 1…

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe / Naomi Sherman Stir-fry is a huge favourite in our house, but I loathe the hour of prep time it takes to cut up all of those vegetables for a “quick meal”, not to mention remembering to buy them all! Using a bag of stir-fry vegetables and frozen pineapple means you can have this delicious sweet and spicy stir-fry on the table in a fraction of the time — without a four-page shopping list! Serves: 6 Sauce ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup hot water ¾ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce ¼ cup rice-wine vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 4 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp minced garlic 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks ½ cup chicken broth 1 tbsp cornflour Stir-Fry 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp…

June, Melbourne, AU Melbourne Good Food Month goodfoodmonth.com/Melbourne June 9–12, Noosa, AU Brookfield Show Society Food and Wine Event 2022 brookfieldshowground.com.au June 10–29, Geelong, AU Tastes of Central Geelong geelongaustralia.com.au/events June 12, Gold Coast, AU Taste Festival Southport Yacht Club events.destinationgoldcoast.com June 15–22, Tasmania, AU Dark Mofo darkmofo.net.au June 18, Hunter Valley, AU Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival huntervalleywinefestival.com June 24–26, Sydney, AU The Good Food & Wine Show goodfoodshow.com.au/Sydney June 25, Gladstone, AU Crow Street Food & Music Fest gladstone.qld.gov.au/events June 25–July 3, Queensland, AU Scenic Rim Eat Local Week eatlocalweek.com.ai July, Global Plastic-Free July July, Global Dry July dryjuly.com July 2, Queensland, AU Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival eatlocalweek.com.au/winter-harvest-festival July 2–3, Sydney, AU Sydney Gluten Free Expo 2022 glutenfreeexpo.com.au/sydneyexpo July 3, Queensland, AU Indigenous Wild Foods &…

Lee Holmes Lee Holmes’ food philosophy is all about S.O.L.E. food: sustainable, organic, local and ethical. Her main goal is to alter the perception that cooking fresh, wholesome, nutrient-rich meals is difficult, complicated and time-consuming. Lee says, “The best feeling I get is when I create a recipe using interesting, nourishing ingredients and it knocks my socks off. Then I can’t wait to share it with my community and hear their experiences.” After being diagnosed with a crippling autoimmune disease in 2006, Lee travelled the world discovering foods that could be used to heal her body at a cellular level. After finding many nutrient-rich and anti-inflammatory foods and changing her diet, Lee recovered. Her mind alive with ideas for new recipes, she wanted to share her creations with the world,…

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Caciocavallo literally translates to “horse (cavallo) cheese (cacio)” or “cheese on horseback”. The name derives from the Italian tradition of tying cheese forms together in pairs and hanging them over a wooden board to dry age. After ageing, caciocavallo takes on a salty flavour and is great when enjoyed with a full-bodied wine, grated on top of your favourite dishes or sliced and pan fried to enhance the flavours. Made using only the best-quality farm-fresh milk sourced in Victoria, That’s Amore Cheese produces award-winning Italian-style cheeses that are proudly free of preservatives and artificial colours. For more information visit thatsamorecheese.com.au Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta & Caciocavallo Recipe / Dario di Clerico for That’s Amore Cheese Serves: 4 800g Brussels sprouts, halved 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 150g flat pancetta, cut into…

Pork & Spring Onion Dumplings with Spicy Dipping Sauce Recipe / House of Goodness Serves: 2 1 x packet Pork and Spring Onion Dumplings Sauce 1 tsp garlic, grated 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 bunch coriander, coarsely chopped 1 tsp rice vinegar 2 tsp gluten-free soy sauce 2 tbsp coconut aminos 1-2 tsp chilli oil ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes 1. Pan-fry dumplings according to packet instructions. Cooked from frozen in under 10 mins. 2. To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Tofu & Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings with Miso Ginger Broth Recipe / House of Goodness Serves: 2 1 x packet Tofu and Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings Baby spinach Enoki mushroom Broth 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, sliced 1 small thumb ginger, thinly…

Vegan Mushroom Fettuccine with Spinach & Walnuts Recipe / Explore Cuisine Serves: 4 1 box Explore Cuisine Edamame & Mung Bean Fettuccine 4 tbsp vegan butter, divided 1 large shallot, diced, or 1 small brown onion 2 cloves minced garlic 3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms ¾ cup vegetable broth ¾ cup plain vegan creamer/heavy cream/vegan alternative ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 3 cups spinach ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice ½ cup toasted walnuts (reserve half for topping) 120g vegan ricotta 1. Bring large pot of water to a boil with 1-2 tsp salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Add 2 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for about 5 mins until softened. Add additional 2 tbsp…

Who else needs a holiday? For now, all we can do is imagine a week in Tuscany, enjoying beautiful fresh food from a local farmhouse and learning to paint. It was this exact idyllic setting in which chef Amber Guinness spent her childhood. In Arniano, a gorgeous 18th-century farmhouse in Tuscany, Guinness learned to cook and paint. It was there, in 2014, that she established The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting course and immersive art and food experience that has become a dream travel destination. In her latest cookbook, A House Party in Tuscany: Recipes, Stories and Art from Arniano, you’ll find 75 original recipes including classic dishes and cocktails, seasonal menu suggestions, tips on hosting and entertaining and a “recipe” for starting an oil painting. Scattered through the…