Headlines for February 22nd, 2012

Bacon, egg and feta tarts

Ingredients4 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 tbs olive oil 150g chopped bacon 100g marinated feta, drained, crumbled 4 eggs 2 tbs grated parmesan Wild rocket, to serveMethodPreheat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with cooking paper. Using a saucer as a guide, cut circles about 13cm diameter from each pastry sheet. Transfer to the ...

Chocolate ganache cake

Ingredients500g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped 125g unsalted butter, chopped 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar 4 eggs 1 tbs plain flour Coloured chocolate Easter eggs, to serve (optional) Chocolate ganache 200ml pure (thin) cream 200g good-quality dark chocolate, choppedMethodPreheat oven to 200°C. Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform cake pan. Place the chocolate, butter and ...

Pumpkin soup with a twist

Ingredients3/4 medium sized butternut pumpkin, skin and seeds removed, chopped 2 medium potatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1-1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder salt and cracked black pepper 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup full cream chilli powder to taste, if desiredMethodPlace pumpkin, potatoes, onion, curry powder and stock in a large slow bakeer. Season with ...

Chocolate port mousse

Ingredients125g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 200ml fresh orange juice 1 tbs honey 2 eggs, separated 2 1/2 tbs port 2 1/2 tsp gelatine powder 310ml (1 1/4 cups) pouring cream, whipped Whipped cream, extra, to serve Grated dark chocolate, to serveMethodPlace the chocolate, orange juice and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 4 ...