Appetizer of the Month
Lemony White-Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained, 2 tablespoons liquid reserved
- ¼ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- Coarse salt
Directions
- Puree beans, tahini, lemon juice, oil, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, adding reserved bean liquid as needed to thin hummus to attain desired consistency. Season generously with salt.
Meal of the Month
Cheesy chicken tray bake with leek and bacon
Classy and EASY!
- 2 x 180g tub cheesy garlic & herb dip
- 150 g Coles Australian Made Thin Sliced Streaky Bacon, finely chopped
- 4 (about 200g each) chicken breast fillets
- 3/4 cup (75g) coarsely grated mozzarella
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 120g pkt Coles Australian 4 Leaf Salad
Let's Make It!
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease an 8-cup (2L) ovenproof dish. Spread one tub of the dip over base of the prepared dish.
- Step 2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, for 2 mins or until browned. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle half the bacon over the dip in the prepared dish.
- Step 3 . Add chicken to the frying pan. Cook for 2 mins each side or until browned. Season. Arrange over bacon mixture in the dish. Spread with remaining dip and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake for 25 mins or until mozzarella is golden brown and chicken is cooked through. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.
- Step 4 . Sprinkle chicken mixture with the spring onion and remaining bacon. Serve with the salad leaves.
Drink of the Month
FRIENDSGIVING MARTINI
Friendsgiving time is here!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 to 3 oz. Fulton’s Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur, well chilled
- 1 ½ oz. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, well chilled
- whipped cream
- pumpkin pie spice
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Pour a few tablespoons of brown sugar and ½ tsp. of pumpkin pie spice onto a small plate; mix thoroughly. On another small plate, pour a few tablespoons of maple syrup. Dip martini glass rim into maple syrup, then immediately into brown sugar/spice mixture. Pour vodka and liqueur into a shaker and mix well. Pour into rimmed glass. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve.