Monthly Archives: November 2015

25
Nov

Sarah, Gisborne.

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My incredibly fussy eater (Miss 3 year-old at the time) LOVED these silver beet fritters. 2-3 eggs mixed with about half a cup of flour/s.r flour and approx. half a cup of milk. Whisk together to get rid of the lumps and add a couple of finely chopped silver beet leaves (stalks removed), mixture will seem […]

25
Nov

Silver beet and young tums?

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Young Mum has a conundrum, one many families will relate to. “We have silver beat growing all year round. It’s easy to grow, and free which is even better, but unfortunately it’s not a favourite with our young children. Can anyone help me with ways to introduce silver beat into our meals in a way […]

25
Nov

Nikita, Taupo.

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I like to chop up my silver beet really fine and add it to homemade meatballs or beef patties. Also boil it up and puree it with my stick mixer and a bit of margarine then freeze it in portions to add to spaghetti bolognese, lasagne mince, or pasta sauce. Sounds yum! – Oily Rag […]

25
Nov

Marie, Rotorua.

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Silver Beet is our favourite vegetable. Wash well, chop very roughly and steam. Do not boil or overcook. Add a sprinkle of sugar and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Delicious.

25
Nov

Valerie, Taupo.

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Here’s a tip for using duck eggs. Make Scotch pancakes/pikelets. You will need: • 2 duck eggs • 4 tablespoons white sugar • 3 cups self-raising flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar • Full milk – to mix Beat the eggs. Add the sugar and beat. Add the Baking […]

25
Nov

Pseudonym, Napier.

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To make banana ‘ice cream’, cut up ripe bananas into chunks and freeze them. Take them out of the freezer and straight into the food processor and pulse till smooth and creamy, then serve. You would never be able to tell that it was just frozen banana. It has a beautiful creamy consistency. My kids […]

25
Nov

Melanie KB, Auckland.

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Here’s an easy super cheap ice cream recipe. Freeze leftover ripe bananas in slices or chunks. Blend in a food processor until ice cream consistency. Add flavouring ideas – like shredded coconut, a splash of cream or coconut milk, a spoonful of Milo or cocoa, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate chips. Give it one more blast […]

25
Nov

BW, Auckland.

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This ice cream recipe doesn’t cost much and it’s easy to make. The kids would love to get involved too. Use 3 bowls. Place four egg whites in the first bowl. Beat till stiff then add ¼ cup of sugar and beat again. In the second bowl beat 4 egg yolks with another ¼ cup […]