Whole Wheat Pie Crust
This is a basic whole wheat pie crust. If substituting white all-purpose flour, omit the baking powder. Shortening is used here because its high fat content makes for a crispy crust, but a solid margarine may also be used. If using for a dessert, add 1 tablespoon sugar. Make one-and-a-half times the recipe for a […]
POTHERB AND GOAT CHEESE PIE WITH A POTATO CRUST
I like to serve egg-rich vegetable pies for lunch or for a light dinner. I place heaping wedges onto plates with a scoop of one fermented vegetable or another, depending on what sits in our refrigerator. From time to time I substitute thinly sliced potatoes for a floury crust. It makes for a charming, rustic […]
FISH PIE
I can never understand why most fish pie recipes require you to precook the fish in milk, then subject it to 30 minutes in the oven. No wonder the fish is often chewy or turned into mush. A nicer—and much quicker—way is to bake it from raw ingredients. Invest in a bottle of Noilly Prat—that, […]
RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE
If there is one thing you Americans know how to do, it’s how to make great cheesecakes. This is my take on dense, creamy, classic New York–style cheesecake. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS Butter, for greasing 20 ounces (2½ cups) cream cheese, at room temperature ¾ cup sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour […]
CHICKEN AND AUTUMN VEGETABLE PIES
I’ve always loved serving individual pies. It instantly elevates a casual family dish into something a bit smarter, but without really increasing the work. The twist here is that the lids are cooked separately from the pie filling. If serving more than two or three people, simply double the quantities for the filling, but the […]
Cottage Pie
Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 1¼ cups Ensure® Vanilla powder 2 onions, diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 4 stalks celery, diced 2 red capsicums, diced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2½ cups passata ½ cup frozen peas ½ cup tinned corn 800g potato, peeled and cut into large chunks 1kg beef […]
Carrot Layer Cake
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS What’s a collection of great carrot recipes without a carrot cake? This one is a showpiece: a sleek, stacked, dressed-up version of carrot cake with thin layers of light cake and a tangy cream cheese filling and frosting. We baked our cake in a rimmed baking sheet, sliced it into four […]
ASPARAGUS GOAT CHEESE TART
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS This beautiful tart takes just minutes to assemble and makes for an impressive brunch dish, appetizer, or even a simple light lunch or dinner. We experimented with several different crusts, trying a pie shell, a tart shell, and parbaked puff pastry. The buttery, flaky puff pastry was absolutely irresistible, and so […]
Simple Chocolate Cake
This is the easiest chocolate cake ever. If you’re looking for a simple yet tasty dessert, it’s the recipe to turn to. And if you use coconut oil and vegan chocolate chips in the ganache, you can make the cake vegan-friendly too. Makes one 13-x 9-inch cake; 18 to 24 servings Prep time: 25 minutes […]
Portuguese Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel)
For the best flavour, choose a floral-tasting honey for this traditional cake from the island of Madeira. Makes one 8-inch Bundt cake or 8-x 4-inch loaf; 10 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp […]