Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Carrot Cake - RECIPE



Carrot Cake is a classic, cafe-style dessert. A moist, fluffy cake is smothered in a rich layer of vanilla cream cheese frosting. Easy enough to make at short notice and impressive enough to serve at any function - give it a go!

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RECIPE FACT SHEET
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

CAKE:

300g of Grated Carrots (about 4 small carrots)
1 1/2 Cups of Self Raising Flour
1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup of Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract / Essence

FROSTING:

250g Cream Cheese (soft)
1/2 Cup of Icing Sugar (aka Powdered Sugar / Confectioners Sugar)
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract / Essence


SERVES 6 - 8

Preparation Time: About 15 minutes
Cooking Time: About 1 hour

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
(Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)

More cooking videos at:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Tracks:
"Bright Wish" and "Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Cheese and Bacon Bites - RECIPE



Cheese and Bacon Bites are an easy and delicious party food. Cheese, bacon, spring onions and flour are combined with egg and mustard to create a flavour-packed sensation that can be made in minutes - Give it a go!

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NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES iBOOKSTORE:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/id478668494?mt=11

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RECIPE FACT SHEET
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

200g Diced Bacon (or ham, cooked chicken breast etc)
2 Cups of Grated Cheddar Cheese
3 Diced Spring Onions (aka green onions, shallots, scallions etc)
1 Cup of Self Raising Flour
2-3 Teaspoons of Mild French Mustard
1 Egg
1/2 Cup of Milk

Preparation Time: About 10 mins
Cooking Time: About 15-20 minutes per tray

MAKES ABOUT 20 - 50 BITES (depending on size)

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
(Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)

More cooking videos at:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Track:
"Bright Wish" and "Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Rock Cakes - RECIPE



Rock Cakes are an old-fashioned sweet treat. Flour and butter are combined with milk, egg and dried fruit to create a thick, sticky batter. Lovingly baked, the Rock Cakes are golden and crisp on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside - give it a go!

ONE POT CHEF COOKBOOK - NOW AVAILABLE:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/16675027

NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES iBOOKSTORE:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/id478668494?mt=11


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RECIPE FACT SHEET
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

2 Cups of Self Raising Flour
1/3 Cup of Caster Sugar (Superfine White Sugar)
100g Butter
1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
3/4 Cup of Milk
1 Egg
1/2 Cup of Sultanas / Raisins
1/2 Cup of Chopped Dried Apricots

TIP: Use your favourite dried fruits instead of the ones indicated, if you prefer ;)


MAKES ABOUT 12 ROCK CAKES

Preparation Time: About 10 minutes
Cooking Time: About 15- 20 minutes per batch

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
(Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)

More cooking videos at:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Tracks:
"Bright Wish" and "Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

The BIG Catch Up + YouTube Next Chef



ONE POT CHEF COOKBOOK - NOW AVAILABLE:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/16675027

NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES iBOOKSTORE:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/book/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/id478668494?mt=11

MY WEBSITE:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Track:
"Stringed Disco"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

One Pot Chef is YouTube's Next Chef!

I'm proud to announce I have been chosen to be a part of the YouTube Next Chef Program! Full details are on the official YouTube Blog here:

http://t.co/RiPMKqxa

This is my YouTube Next Chef introduction video, in which I explain what my cooking channel is all about, my hopes for the future and how YouTube Next Chef will help me to become a better video maker:

Impossible Quiche - RECIPE



Impossible Quiche is a short-cut version of the classic dish. Eggs, milk, ham, cheese, onion and flour are combined in a pie plate and bake to create a delicious, golden meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve hot or cold with a side salad. Perfect for a lazy Sunday breakfast or lunch - Give it a go!

ONE POT CHEF COOKBOOK - NOW AVAILABLE:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/one-pot-chef-kitchen-companion/16675027

NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES iBOOKSTORE:
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RECIPE FACT SHEET
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

4 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups of Milk
1 1/2 Cups of Grated Cheddar Cheese
150g Shaved Ham (shredded)
1/2 Cup of Self Raising Flour
1 Brown Onion (diced)
Salt and Pepper (to season)

Preparation Time: About 5 mins
Cooking Time: About 45 minutes

Serves 4 - 6

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
(Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)

More cooking videos at:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Track:
"Bright Wish" and "Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Pumpkin Pie - RECIPE



Pumpkin Pie is a classic American dessert. Freshly steamed and pureed pumpkin is combined with spices, sugar, cream and eggs to create a velvet-smooth pie filling. Poured into a crushed cookie base, this sweet and rich dessert is guaranteed to keep everyone happy - give it a go!

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RECIPE FACT SHEET
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

500g Pumpkin (peeled, deseeded, chopped and steamed until soft)
250g Pack of Plain Sweet Cookies (crushed)
150g Butter (melted)
1 1/2 Cups of Cream (any cream suitable for whipping)
4 Eggs
1 Cup of Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons of Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon of Ground Ginger
1/2 Teaspoon of Nutmeg


SERVES 8 - 10

Preparation Time: About 30 minutes
Cooking Time: About 50 minutes

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
(Look up Google for a conversion chart if using Imperial)

More cooking videos at:
http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Music Tracks:
"Bright Wish" and "Peppy Pepe"
by Kevin MacLeod
http://incompetech.com
Royalty Free Music - Used with Permission under Creative Commons license.