Recipes
Mediterranean Picnic Cob
This tasty picnic cob is made the night before required and can be adjusted to your taste and limited only your imagination
This tasty picnic cob is made the night before required and can be adjusted to your taste and limited only your imagination. This Mediterranean version is packed with grilled and roasted vegetables, layers of salami, ham, and soft goat’s cheese sourced from your favourite Deli. This loaf is also a great school box lunch option.
Recipe by Ang Quinlan from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1 round cob loaf
6 slices salami (from Deli Planet)
6 slices leg ham (from Deli Planet)
3 large slices roasted capsicums, finely sliced (from Deli Planet)
6 slices roasted eggplant (from Deli Planet)
1 packet goats’ cheese
3 cornichons sliced
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup sundried tomatoes
1 tablespoon spiced saucy jam (see website for recipe or a chutney, available from Deli Planet)
Equipment
WOODEN BOARD
Recipe
Slice the top off the cob loaf. Scoop out the soft bread leaving a thin shell. Spread spiced saucy jam or chutney of your choice over the bread.
Layer the cob with the meats, cheese, spinach, and roasted vegetables. Replace the top of the loaf and press down. Wrap the cob firmly in cling wrap.
Weigh down the cob with a wooden board (needs to be pressed) and refrigerate overnight.
Slice into thick wedges and serve.
Asparagus and Pesto Omelette
Looking for a healthy and quick meat free meal? Look no further than this asparagus and pesto omelette!
Looking for a healthy and quick meat free meal? Look no further than this asparagus and pesto omelette! With Aussie asparagus in its peak during Spring, you will love this 15-minute recipe either for breakfast or the too-tired-to-cook weeknight dinner.
Recipe by Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgia Houston from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1 / 2 large bunch of Aussie asparagus, sliced in half lengthways
3 large free-range eggs
75g fresh pesto
Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
Dukkah, to sprinkle
Fresh coriander leaves, to sprinkle
Cracked black pepper and sea salt, to season
Equipment
Small-medium frypan
Small bowl
Recipe
Heat grill to high. In a small-medium frypan, add the asparagus and drizzle over olive oil. Season with cracked black pepper and sea salt and cook until softened.
In a small bowl, crack the eggs and whisk with 1/2 the pesto. Set aside some asparagus for topping and with the remaining spread out and pour over the egg mixture. Cook for a few minutes on the stovetop and then finish under the grill.
Once ready, fold over to form an omelette. Drizzle the remaining pesto over the omelette and sprinkle with dukkah and coriander.
Chocolate Pots
Who among us does not love a deliciously creamy chocolate mousse!
Who among us does not love a deliciously creamy chocolate mousse! Well, these delightful and easy chocolate pots fit the bill. They are smooth and ever so chocolatey with a hint of chewy nougat. They are simply divine, take no time at all to make and look sensational in a jar or retro teacup to serve!
Recipe by Ang Quinlan from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
600 ml thickened cream
360-gram bar of Toblerone
Pinch of salt
Equipment
Saucepan
Serving Jars or Teacups
Recipe
Place cream and Toblerone in a saucepan over low heat mixing until thoroughly combined.
Add a tiny pinch of salt and mix well.
Pour mixture into serving jars or teacups as desired.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serving suggestions:
· Add whipped cream and chocolate chards
· A shot of coffee and top with chocolate-coated coffee beans
· Persian fairy floss or
· Hint of orange liqueur or Baileys Irish cream.