Spicy Tuna Pizza

Ingredients

120g high-protein flour 120g plain flour 1¼ tsp instant yeast granules 1 tbsp olive oil 150ml lukewarm water ½ tsp salt 1 tsp castor sugar

Topping

1 quantity pizza sauce 1 can chilli tuna, well drained Some red and green capsicum, cut into rings Some black and green kalamata olives, sliced thinly Some onion half rings 150g grated mozzarella cheese Coarsely ground black pepper

Method

Sift both flours into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add yeast, olive oil, water, salt and sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes or until dough is smooth. Cover the dough with a piece of cling film wrap and leave aside to rise for 35-40 minutes.

Roll out the dough to release air bubbles then place on a lightly floured tabletop. Roll out the dough to fit a lightly greased pizza pan. Brush the surface with a little olive oil and spread pizza sauce on the base.

Sprinkle over with a thin layer of mozzarella cheese. Spread tuna over and arrange capsicum, onion rings and olives around and sprinkle over with remaining mozzarella cheese. Add a dash of black pepper. Bake in preheated oven at 200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and serve immediately.

Satay Pizza

Ingredients

250g plain flour 1 tsp instant yeast granules 1 tsp castor sugar ½ tsp salt 160ml lukewarm water 1 tbsp olive oil

Topping

3 sticks satay meat, sliced 2 fresh white button mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp satay sauce 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp chilli sauce Dash of ground black pepper Some onion rings Some red and green capsicum slices 130g grated mozzarella cheese 20g grated cheddar cheese

Method

Sift flour into a mixing bowl. Mix in salt, sugar and yeast. Stir in the water and olive oil. Mix into a sticky dough.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured tabletop. Knead for about 10 minutes or until very smooth and elastic.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a round shape. Place on a slightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with a dry tea-towel to rise in a warm place for 30-35 minutes or until it has doubled in size.

Combine satay sauce with tomato puree, chilli sauce and a good dash of ground black pepper. Stir to mix.

Roll out dough thinly to fit a lightly greased pizza pan. Prick the base of the dough with a fork.

Spread the base of pizza dough with the combined sauce. Arrange topping ingredients over and sprinkle liberally with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Bake the pizza in preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes or until the pizza dough is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Spaghetti with Meat Balls

Ingredients

(a) For spaghetti

300 g spaghetti
1 litre (5 cups) water
5 g (1 tsp) vegetable oil

(b) For meat ball

100 g lean beef, minced
100 g (6 slices) wholemeal breadcrumbs
60 g (1) egg
90 g (1) onion, diced
30 g (3 pips) garlic, chopped
3 g (1 tsp) parsley
3 g (1 tsp) ground pepper
salt to taste

(c) For spaghetti sauce

750 g (5) ripe tomatoes, diced
180 g (2) onions, diced
30 g (6 pips) garlic, chopped
150 g (1/2 cup) tomato sauce
30 g (2 tbps) brown sugar
3 g (1 tsp) oregano
3 g (1 tsp) salt
20 g (2 tbsps) vegetable oil
150 g cheese, diced
450 ml (2 1/2 cups) water
6 g (2 tsps) ground black pepper

Method

(a) To prepare spaghetti

1. Bring water to boil, add spaghetti and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
2. Drain and place under running water for a few seconds.
3. Mix with a little oil to prevent spaghetti from sticking.

(b) To prepare meat balls

1. Mix all ingredients. Shape into small balls.
2. Bake in an oven at 170oC for 30 minutes or until cooked.

Note: Bredcrumbs can be made from bread pieces which are then toasted until crisp.

(c) To prepare spaghetti sauce

1. Saute onion and garlic. Stir for a few minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano and water.
3. Bring to boil. When cooked, lower the heat. Add cheese and mix well.
4. Add meat balls to sauce.

Source : Nutriweb

CHICKEN CHOP

Bahan-bahan:

1 ekor ayam sederhana besar, dibersihkan dan dipotong 6
Tepung gandum, utk menyalut ayam
2 biji telur, utk mencelup ayam

Bahan perap :

2 sudu besar rempah kari
1 sudu besar sos tiram
1 sudu besar cili kisar
1 sudu kecil serbuk lada hitam
1 sudu besar minyak masak

Cara-cara:

1. Gaulkan ayam dengan bahan perap selama 3 jam.
2. Golekkan ayam ke dalam tepung gandum.
3. Kemudian celupkan ke dalam telur yg telah dipukul.
4. Goreng ayam (Deep fry) hingga garing.

Bahan hiasan:

Broccoli, dicelur
Carrot, dicelur
Baby Corn, dicelur
French fries
Coles slaw

SOS LADA HITAM

1 bawang besar, dicincang halus
3 bawang putih, dicincang halus
3-4 sudu besar serbuk lada hitam
2 sudu besar sos tomato
3 sudu besar kicap
3 cawan air rebusan daging
2 sudu besar tepung jagung, dibancuh dgn sedikit air
1 1/2 camca teh garam
1 sudu besar gula
minyak utk menumis

Cara-cara:

1. Tumis bawang besar & bawang putih hingga layu dan wangi.
2. Masukkan air rebusan daging.
3. Masukkan sos tomato, kicap, lada hitam dan tepung jagung. Kacau sebati.
4. Masukkan garam dan gula.

Cold yoghurt salad

Ingredients

4 cups plain yoghurt
2 medium cucumbers, finely chopped
4 tbs lemon juice
4 tbs finely chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree into a smooth paste.

2. Keep chilled and serve with any type of fish - baked, broiled or fried.

Note: This sauce is excellent when served on hot summer days.

Potato gratin

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
250ml whipping cream
50-60g cheddar or gruyere cheese, grated
salt and paper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 175ºC. Lightly grease four ½ cup (125ml) capacity souffle dishes.

2. Fill with alternating layers of potato and onion with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

3. Combine the cream and cheese and season, then pour into the dishes. Place on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.

4. Remove from the oven and keep warm until serving time.

BBQ-ed chicken wings

Ingredients

25 pairs chicken wings
2 cups chilli sauce
1 carrot
2 stalk celery
2 stalks leeks
15 cili padi
3 tbsp English mustard
10 cloves garlic
5 onions
10cm cinnamon stick
10 star anise
5 cloves
10 cardammoms

Method

1. Blend carrot, leek, celery, cili padi, onions and garlic together.

2. Add sweet chilli sauce and other spices. Blend well.

3. Clean and pat dry chicken wings. Cut into two pieces at joint if preferred. Marinate 24 hours or overnight at least.

4. Grill or roast (about 15 minutes in oven) till done.

Note: If you don't have an oven or a grill, you may want to try frying them.

Coleslaw

Ingredients

1 carrot, finely shredded 2 cups finely shredded cabbage 150ml sour cream 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt or to taste A good dash of pepper Method Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. Add the cabbage and carrot and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

MACARONI & CHEESE

Ingredients :

110 g macaroni
1.25 litre water
50 g butter
40 g flour
425 ml fresh milk
175 g Cheddar cheese ~ grated
4 pieces chicken fillet ~ grilled and chop finely
50 g mushroom ~ sliced
1 onion ~ chopped
butter
salt
black pepper ~ crushed
2 tomatoes ~ cut to small pieces

Method :

1. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to water and bring to boil.
2. Pour in the macaroni and boil for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain.
3. In another pot, melt 50g butter and add in flour. Stir for about 1 to 2 minutes and pour in the milk, bit by bit. Cook for about 6 minutes.
4. Add in half the grated cheese and let it melt in the sauce.
5. Add in salt and black pepper to taste.
6. In a small pan, melt a bit of butter and saute chopped onion and mushroom till soft.
7. Mix well macaroni, sauce, onion, mushroom and chicken.
8. Pour into a well greased 1.25 liter casserole. Sprinkle the balance cheese and arrange the tomatoes on top.
9. Grill in the oven till golden brown on top.

Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients:

9 lasagna strips

4 C. mixed fresh vegetable (cauliflower florets, thinly sliced carrots, small strips green pepper, etc.)

1/4 pkg. Knorr's leek soup (dry)

1 (18 oz.) jar (or homemade) meatless spaghetti sauce

12 oz. low-fat, part skim milk Ricotta cheese

Recipe Method:

Preheat oven to 400° F. Boil lasagna strips less than
full cooking time on package.

Mix vegetables with soup. In 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish, spread small amount of sauce. Put 3 strips of lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the cheese on the lasagna and pour 1/2 of the vegetables on top. Pour more sauce on top of the vegetables. Repeat lasagna, Ricotta, vegetables and sauce. End with lasagna. Pour rest of sauce and cheese on top. Marble with rubber spatula.

Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until top browns.

Can be made ahead, covered with foil and left in warm oven for several hours before serving.

Serves 6.

Resource: thatsmyhome.com