Taste.com.au October 2019

just like Elton, Mariah and Whitney, salad is the backup singer that became a superstar, and it’s one of the great transformations of the food world. It wasn’t long ago that salad for dinner was strictly for supermodels. The rest of us called it ‘rabbit food’ and it was well down the top 40 list. Now it’s shot to number 1 and it gets bigger every year. Salads are our go-to family fave. Salad season starts in earnest now, so this issue – our Green Label Edition – we’re dishing up a range of amazing new riffs on salads, guaranteed to be the stars of spring and summer. For me, a great salad is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, chewy, smooth and crunchy. It’s got a just-right drizzle of sauce…

Basic beef burgers A foolproof recipe just like the good old Aussie milk bar burger. How to: prepare salmon How to achieve cripsy-skinned restaurant-style salmon at home. Condensed milk fudge swirl brownie Try not to drool as you watch this gooey gorgeous brownie method! How to: prepare pineapple Check out our tried and tested prep that is so simple to do. Pie maker hash browns You will never go back once you taste the fresh potato difference. How to: pack lunches for school Heaps of tips to help avoid sandwiches that go soggy!…

nacho bowl with fajita chicken makes 1 bowl | prep 30 mins (+ 30 mins marinating) | cooking 55 mins 2 chicken tenderloins1 tsp fajita spice mix2 tbs olive oil1/2 red onion, cut into wedges1/2 red capsicum, deseeded, coarsely chopped125g can black beans, rinsed, drained2 tsp fresh lime juice100g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 5mm-thick slices1/2 baby cos lettuce, thinly shredded1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced4 small cherry tomatoes, halvedSour cream, to serve1/2 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons, to serveFresh coriander sprigs, to serveThinly sliced fresh jalapeño chilli, to serve nacho bowl170g pkt Doritos Nacho Cheese corn chips160g (2 cups) shredded 3 cheese blend 1 Place tenderloins in a glass or ceramic bowl. Sprinkle with spice mix and 2 tsp of the oil. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge…

tip 1 When lining your ovenproof bowl with foil press into the sides of the bowl to make it as smooth as possible. This will help stop the foil getting stuck to the side of your corn-chip structure. tip 2 Spread the bag of corn chips on a tray, so you can sort through them easily. When you make the first layer, lift the chips and make sure some cheese goes between each corn chip. tip 3 To make the second layer, secure corn chips in between the layer of chips on the side of the bowl. Then sprinkle more cheese in between those chips. You can use broken corn chips to fill holes. tip 4 The final layer is the trickiest stage. Try different chips to fit the spaces best. Make sure when you sprinkle over…

“Gouda is made traditionally with fresh cow’s milk, is soft and creamy, with balanced intensity.” Feed a party of 10 in half an hour with this impressive spin on an old favourite. This healthy alternative is the perfect solution to keep friends and family satisfied. Eggplant bases provide an opportunity to showcase the delicious, sweet tomatoes accompanied by the melting, creamy Frico Gouda cheese. Frico Gouda is ripened for up to 4 weeks, the natural maturing provides a balanced intensity. The perfect partner for this tasty snack. EGGPLANT PIZZAS SERVES 10, PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES 2 large eggplants, sliced 2.5 cm thick1 jar tomato pizza sauce20 slices Frico Gouda cheese120g cherry tomatoes, sliced1 cup fresh spinach1 teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon chilli flakes Preheat oven to 220°C. On two baking trays arrange…

the Kenwood Cooking Chef combines the functions of a blender, food processor, stand mixer and induction cooker in one amazing kitchen appliance. It boasts 20 preset cooking programs that simplify a wide range of dishes, including patisseries, sauces, casseroles, stir-fries, tempered chocolate and much more. It also has a quick recipes function, so you can make everyday meals in 30 minutes. Plus, it has high precision control, 1500 watts of power and stainless steel bowl tools with a 10-year guarantee! Make our loaded nacho salad bowl on the cover, share a picture with us and you could win a KCC9040S Cooking Chef, valued at $1899. "Make a sturdy corn chip bowl brimming with salad and grilled chicken, and you’re in with a chance!"matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES BY 16…