[the convection oven bible]
serves 6 - 8 servings 

ingredients
curried cheese sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp curry powder/paste
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 paprika

asparagus and eggs
  • 750g asparagus, trimmed,cooked and cut i 1-inch pieces
  • 8 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
instructions
  • to prepare the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.add flour and curry powder and cook, stirring for 3 minutes
  • whisk in mustard and milk. bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove from heat and stir in cheddar, salt and paprika.
  • spread asparagus in a lightly greased 12 by 8-inch baking dish. slice eggs and arrange over asparagus. spoon sauce over eggs. sprinkle top with bread crumbs and parmesan.
  • convection bake in preheated 160degC oven for 30 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
 
 
01 May 2009 @ 05:44 pm
[the convection oven bible]
serves 6

ingredients
  • 2 bunches broccoli (about 500g each, cut into 5cm pieces)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

instructions
  • in a lage bowl, toss broccoli with oil, salt and pepper, adding more oil if desired. transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • convection roast in a preheated 190degC oven for 20 minutes, or until just tender and light golden

salad (4 - 6 servings):

ingredients
  • 1 bunch roasted broccoli, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeze
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney
instructions

in a large bowl, combine brocoli, cheese, bacon, cranberries and nuts.
in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mango chutney.
toss broccoli with dressing and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
 
 
01 May 2009 @ 05:31 pm
[the convection oven bible]
makes about 1 3/4 cups

ingredients
  • 2 cored and diced tomatoes
  • 1 peeled and diced avocado
  • 1 chopped green onion
  • 1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp lime/lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

instructions

combine.
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01 May 2009 @ 05:20 pm
the convection oven bible
serves 4

ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 black pepper
  • 4 175g boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
instructions
  • in a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and sesame seeds. in a separate shallow dish, combine mustard, honey, oil, salt and pepper.
  • roll chicken breasts in mustard mixture, then in bread crumbs, pressing crumbs onto chicken. place breasts, not touching, on a parchment-lined baking sheets
  • convection roast in a preheated 190degC oven for 20 - 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear

 
 
01 May 2009 @ 04:42 pm

the convection oven bible
serves 4  - 6

ingredients
  • 1.5lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped mango chutney
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise, sour cream or unflavoured yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 bsp chopped fresh cilantro/basil
instructions
  • in a bowl, combine shrimp, ol, crry powder, salt and pepper. toss to coat shrimp thoroughly.
  • arrange shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet. convection bake in a preheated 230degC oven for 5 - 7 minutes or until shrimp are pink and just cooked. stir once during baking.
  • meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chutney, mayonnaise, mint and cilantro. drizzle over cooked shrimp and toss to coat. serve hot, cold or at room temperature.
 
 
28 May 2008 @ 12:22 am
betty crocker one dish meals
serves 4 

ingredients

  • 4 cups  water
  • 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 3 tbsp butter/margarine
  • 3 tbsp AP flour
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh/1 tsp dried chervil leaves
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1.25 cups shedded sharp processed american cheese
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp butter or margerine, melted

instructions

  • heat oven to 375*F. heat water and potatoes to boiling 2.5-quart saucepan; reduce heat to medium. cook uncovered 8 - 10 minutes or just until potatoes are tender; drain. set aside.
  • while potatoes are cooking, cook ground beef and celery in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown; drain. remove beef mixture from skillet; set aside.
  • melt 3 tbsp butter in same skillet over medium heat. stir flour, chervil, mustard, salt and pepper into butter. cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly; remove from heat. stir in milk. heat to boiling, stirring constantly. boil and stir 1 minute. stir in cheese until melted. stir in 3 tbsp parsley.
  • layer half of the potatoes in ungreased 2-quart casserole. layer with beef mixture and remaining potatoes. pour cheese sauce over potatoes. bake uncovered 20 - 25 mins or until bubbly.
  • mix bread crumbs, 1 tbsp parsley and 2 tsp melted butter; sprinkle over potatoes. bake about 5 mins longer or until crumbs are brown and crisp. let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

 

 
 
28 May 2008 @ 12:12 am
betty crocker one dish meals
serves 4 

ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive/vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 4 or 5 small red potatoes, sliced (2 cups)
  • 1 cup 1-inch pieces green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

instructions

  • heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. cook onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring frequently. stir in potatoes; reduce heat to medium-low. cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  • stir green beans, italian seasoning and garlic salt into potatoes. cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and potatoes are light brown.
  • stir in tomatoes. cook 3 - 5 mins, stirring occasionally and gently, just until hot. sprinkle each serving with egg.
 
 
27 May 2008 @ 11:51 pm
betty crocker one dish meals
serves 4

ingredients

  • 1.5 cups frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots/other combination
  • 1.5 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 to 3.75cups uncooked egg noodles (6/7oz)
  • 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken/turkey
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp AP flour

instructions

  • heat broccoli mixture, mushrooms, onion, broth, marjoram, pepper and noodles to boiling in 10-inch skillet. reduce heat to low.
  • cover and simmer about 8 minutes, stirring occassionally until noodles and vegetables are tender.
  • stir in chicken. mix sour cream, water and flour, stir into chicken mixture. heat to boiling. boil and stir for 1 minute.
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