Junket tablets contain rennet, which helps form milk curds to make cheese. You can buy junket tablets at most major supermarkets.
Do not leave the barbecue unattended, as seafood is a delicate protein and requires attention. Depending on the seafood quality, thickness and type of barbecue used, grilling time may differ.
Make up to the end of step 7 then wrap individually in cling film. Keep chilled for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight. When ready to serve, continue with recipe.
To make Worcestershire sauce, refer to recipe on Cookidoo®.
Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
★ 4.67If ground fennel is unavailable: place nutmeg, fennel seeds, paprika, salt and pepper and grind 1 min/ speed 10 before starting meatball recipe and omit adding these ingredients when asked in recipe.
Bruschetta
★ 4.544If the plum tomatoes are too acidic, adding a small amount of caster sugar will balance the flavour of the topping.
Arancini
★ 4.511Part of traditional southern Italian cuisine for centuries, arancini are large rice balls that are stuffed with a savoury filling then coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Fillings vary from region to region but one of the most popular is a rich meat ragù with peas. Arancini that are formed with mozzarella in the centre are called arancini di riso al telefono due to the mozzarella forming a long string like a telephone line when broken apart.
If you don't have a disposable piping bag, pour the béchamel sauce into a moistened baking dish (to prevent it from sticking) and leave to cool. Then shape the croquettes using 2 spoons and dip them in the beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
Instead of grating the carrots using the Thermomix®, you may want to cut them into flowers.
Char siu bao pork buns
★ 4.265Serve these buns with Chinese black vinegar or soy sauce.
Precooked maize flour, also known as precooked cornflour, is cooked, ground cornflour that is used in recipes such as arepas. It is available from online retailers and some large supermarkets.
If using premade or store-bought balsamic reduction: replace balsamic vinegar and brown sugar with 8 oz of water to steam the eggplant.
If you do not have a vacuum sealer, use the water displacement method: Fill a large container or bowl with water. Place scallops, side by side, into a zip lock bag and seal, leaving a gap of approximately 1 inch open. Slowly submerge bag into the water (pressure from the water will force the air out), sealing bag closed just before it is completely submerged. We recommend using high quality zip lock bags. Look for bags made without BPA (Bisphenol A), which are widely available from major retailers. Polythene bags are not suitable for cooking food.
Duck foie gras
★ 4.01Use a frozen de-veined foie gras, taking care to allow it to defrost beforehand in the refrigerator.
Mini Burger Sliders
★ 4.01Burger patties can be pan fried or grilled to your preference.
Mini Burger Sliders
★ 3.85Burger patties can be pan fried or grilled to your preference.
Prawn wontons
★ 3.312Look for dumpling flour or Hong Kong flour in Asian food stores for best results.
Croquettes can be frozen at the end of step 17. You will need to allow croquettes to thaw for 2-3 hours before frying as per recipe.
Use Vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) or capsule (NOT a GEL capsule). Vitamin C is an antioxidant and will keep the dressing green.
Crab Tortelloni, Red Mullet
★ 3.33Pastry and filling is enough for a standard 12 hole muffin pan with holes approximately 2.9 inches round, 1 inch high. Different dimensions will result in more or less than 12 pieces.
Serve this colourful chicken galantine with its zesty sauce as a starter with salad, at a picnic, at a buffet, or in a sandwich. Making your own cold cuts means you know exactly what you are feeding your family and friends, and you can also leave out or add ingredients to your liking.