Monday, February 14, 2011

Baked Bean, Bacon & Egg Rolls



INGREDIENTS

4 ciabatta rolls
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 rashers rindless bacon, quartered
220g can baked beans
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 small eggs
½ cup grated parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, to serve

METHOD

Preheat grill to high. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
Slice tops from rolls, one-quarter of the way down, and reserve. Scoop out centre and set aside (see tip).
Heat oil in a small frying pan on high. Cook bacon for 1 minute each side, until crisp.

Meanwhile, place beans and tomatoes in a medium microwave safe jug. Cook on high (100% power) for 1 minute, until bubbling, stirring once.
Line each roll with 2 pieces bacon. Pour hot bean mixture evenly into rolls. Crack 1 egg into each. Cook, one at a time, in the microwave oven on high (100% power) for 45 seconds.

Arrange on tray. Grill for 2 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over cut side of roll tops. Place on tray with rolls and grill for a further 2 minutes, until egg is set and cheese is melted. Serve rolls sprinkled with parsley. Use the cheesy lids for dipping.

TOP TIP

Place the soft centre of the rolls in a food processor and process to form crumbs. Freeze.

Save on cooking time by replacing the bacon with sliced ham

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Simple Chocolate Cake



Ingredients:
3 TBS Butter
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup Milk
2 1/4 level TBS Coco
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 Cup Flour S/R

Method:

Add to Mixer. Cream Butter and sugar then add Eggs, Vanilla and Milk. Add Coco and Flour and mix until its all come together. Place in oven on 180 for around 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, let cool; Ice cake and decorate.

Tip
Prick the center of the cake with a wood skewer and touch the bottom of the cake tip. Rwemove the skewer and if its clean, your cake is cooked.

Simple Chocolate Icing

Ingredients

225g unsalted butter, softened
50g cocoa powder
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
225g icing sugar
1 tablespoon milk (if needed)

Preparation method
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the milk, and beat on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the milk only if the icing is too stiff