Taste.com.au October 2021

Healthy for me, healthy for us, healthy for the planet. That’s been my mantra for a while now. It seems we’re in a new era of nurturing, and in a beautiful twist, science is showing us the diet that’s best for us is also the best for the planet. All those nourishing wonderfoods we’re loving right now - such as whole grains, fruit, veg, nuts and olive oil – turn out to have the lowest environmental impact. Ain’t nature marvellous? In this issue, cover to cover, we’ve painted taste green (and purple, and orange...), and it’s never been tastier. From the larger-than-life Giant Frypan & Haloumi Fritter cover star (page 14), to the super-quick, low-cal rainbow stir-fries on page 78 and the healthier comfort dinners (page 43). We’ve even painted your garden…

One-pan creamy chicken Florentine Ready in just 25 minutes. ★★★★ I really love this meal – the chicken is crispy and the rest is super creamy – YUM! @JOSEPHNEFERG I added onion, mushrooms, fresh thyme and sage and garnished with chopped parsley. Really yummy meal. @BORNSANDY2 Gaytime truffles A super-easy bite-sized dessert. ★★★★ Tosted super delicious! Hubby’s new favourite treat! @AILEY Everyone loved them – kids and adults. Went so quickly. @CLEVERK They really do taste like Golden Gaytimes! @NITTOLOR Cheesy French onion pasta bake The ultimate crowd-pleaser. ★★★★ Yum! So tasty! I added chicken and cauliflower. I also froze it after cooking and still tastes delish afterwards! ©CHILL91 This recipe was amazing, I read all the reviews then tweaked it to create my own version. An amazing winter warmer! @JENNIFER SEND US YOUR PICS #cookedwithtaste tastemag@news.com.au…

For a healthier and budget-friendly meal, try our corn chip-crumbed cheesy chicken parcels. They’re light on the oil, so better-for-you. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO. Use up your vegie crisper pumpkin and zucchini stash in these secretly healthy, hidden-veg, muffins – perfect for lunch boxes. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO. This dressing is a great way to use up leftover jam. We used raspberry, but other fruit jams like strawberry or plum work just as well. SCAN THE QR CODE TO WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO.…

“This is a great use-it-up recipe. Swap the zucchini for carrot or grated pumpkin, and top the fritter with ham, crispy bacon or leftover roast chook. Finish with any fresh greens you have on hand. Yum!Michelle Southan let’s go! giant frypan haloumi & zucchini fritter serves 4 | prep 15 mins | cooking 10 mins Q E LC 500g zucchini1 bunch chives, finely chopped100g haloumi, coarsely grated75g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour2 eggs, lightly whisked2 tbs olive oil150g pkt hot smoked salmon85g (1/3 cup) creme fraiche60g baby rocket1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 Coarsely grate the zucchini. Use clean hands to squeeze out the excess liquid. Place in a large bowl. Reserve 1 tbs chives. Add remaining chives to the bowl. Add haloumi and stir to combine. 2 Add the flour to the bowl and stir to…

Win this month’s Cook the Cover comp and you’ll be sipping freshly brewed coffee every morning. with the Breville Barista Express. Aptly named, this clever kitchen gadget has the functionality to grind and brew your coffee beans into beautifully brewed espresso in less than a minute. It also has an easy-to-use milk frother so you can nail smooth, silky lattes in a matter of seconds. To be in the running, snap and send us a pic of your giant haloumi & zucchini fritter. “I want to see a nice, even, golden crust with crispy, craggy edges. And a good dollop of something creamy!”matt preston CELEBRITY JUDGE SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES BY 10 OCTOBER two ways to enter email it: Send a photo of your creation, with your name, address and telephone number to us…