It is incredibly cold in Sydney right now, and I am preparing for the Pasta & Focaccia Cooking class tomorrow. A lot of baking and prepping ahead of time to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. I have 2 spots left and a great last-minute discount if you want to come long!
Only one day until the next Pasta & Focaccia Cooking Class in Sydney tomorrow! Spend a morning learning to make pasta and focaccia from scratch and then an afternoon of dining on all the delicious food we cook with wine and Tiramisu. And then take home your very own Focaccia loaf that you make on the day. Bring a friend or two; it promises to be a good time.
For my newsletter readers, I have a special 40% off all tickets for this weekend only. Use the code “40PASTA” at checkout.
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Today, I have a couple of really helpful roundups of my most popular recipes.
I love cooking noodles and stir-fries. My incredible collection of easy noodle recipes is my go-to for family dinners during the week. They are easy and quick to cook in woks (I have about 5 woks in different sizes!). Plus these noodle recipes are simply delicious and packed with protein, vegetables and tasty Asian stir-fry sauces.
I love a good summer salad. There is something so wonderful about tossing a big bowl of chopped fresh salad vegetables, grilled seafood or chicken and herbs with a scrumptious salad dressing and enjoying it with friends in the bright summer sun while sipping a chilled wine. My super popular and delicious summer salad recipes will make you the star of every gathering, I promise!
Steal My Meal Plan!
Lately, work and life have me really busy. Living with two other adults working multiple jobs and studying, there is very little time to cook during the week for any of us.
I find meal prepping for 2 hours at the weekend a LIFESAVER! A big hearty salad with dressing, a couple of stir-fries and fried rice, a soup, some snacks like muffins or patties, overnight oats set in pots, healthy balanced smoothies in jars and a cheeky loaf cake. All ready in the fridge before the week starts! I have done all the work; you just need to download my meal plan and all PDFs and shop and cook. Try the meal plan and reduce your weekly stress!
Butter Chicken & Rice Traybake
Make cool nights comforting and warm with this easy, hearty, Butter Chicken & Rice Traybake. Made with juicy chicken drumsticks, fragrant spices and aromatic rice, this is a super delicious fusion of Butter Chicken & Chicken Biryani! Serve with pappadums and minted yoghurt. Perfect family dinner! Save the recipe and add to your weeknight cooking roster.
Serves 4
8 chicken drumsticks
¼ cup Greek yoghurt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sugar
½ cup butter chicken paste
1 tbsp oil
2 cups basmati rice, washed, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken stock
¼ cup cream
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cardamom
½ cup frozen peas
2 French shallots, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh coriander, to serve
1 red chilli, thinly sliced, to serve
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Add Lilydale free range chicken drumsticks to a bowl with Greek yoghurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ginger, sugar and butter chicken paste. Mix well and chill for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken drumsticks to the pan and cook for3-4 minutes on each side until seared and golden. Remove from heat.
Add rice to a 32cm X 22cm X 7cm rectangular baking dish. Add chicken stock, cream, turmeric, cardamom and frozen peas. Place marinated chicken over the rice mixture. Top with shallots. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard the foil. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for a further 15 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with red chilli on the side.
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