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Mozzarella Sticks

Medium
Stir the bread crumbs, Parmesan and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6

Crisp Mozzarella Sticks

Easy
Pulse the melba toasts in a food processor to make semi-coarse crumbs; transfer to a medium bowl or dish. Mix in the breadcrumbs, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the cayenne if using.Whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, garlic and
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Tenderstem Broccoli with Chillied Bacon Lardons, Mozzarella and Basil Dressing

Easy
Ideally you want to cook this in a non-stick or heavy based fry-pan – you will need one with a lid. Heat up the fry-pan and add the bacon and ½ teaspoon of the oil. Cook over a moderate heat, stirring often, until the bacon becomes a little crispy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Mozzarella in Corrozza

Easy
Slice the mozzarella and divide among 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread. Whisk the eggs with the milk in a small casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a casserole dish. Dust the sandwiches
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Homemade mozzarella

Medium
1) Push the cheese curd through a china cap or large strainer several times, breaking it up into small pieces. Place the broken up cheese curd into a pan with warm water, enough to cover. Knead the curd with your hands. 2) Pour out 75 percent of
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
1

Deep-fried stuffing on a stick

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C/Gas 5. Grease a 23-by-33 cm baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. 2) Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Transfer to a plate, while spooning off the excess gr
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
12

Catfish sticks

Easy
For the sauce: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until serving. For the catfish sticks: 1) In a measuring glass, mix together the buttermilk, eggs, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour into a large plastic bag, then add the
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta

Easy
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook, without stirring, until golden, about 2 min
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6

Wild Mushroom Arancini with Mozzarella

Medium
This was invented as a way of using up leftover risotto from the night before. It is what the Italians call arancina, which means orange in reference to the shape of the risotto ball. It is absolutely delicious; the crisp outer coating, soft risotto
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Thin crusted focaccia pizza with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella

Medium
1) Preheat a convection oven to 170C/Gas Mark 3 or a regular oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. 2) To make the dough: In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the water, 75ml of olive oil, yeast and honey. Allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes. Add the flour
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Mozzarella and prosciutto roll

Easy
1) From the fresh mozzarella, home made or store bought, slice off a piece and using a rolling pin, roll it out into a smooth flat piece, about 1-cm thick. 2) Place the prosciutto and fresh basil on the mozzarella and season with black pepper. Ro
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

Mozzarella grilled cheese

Easy
1) Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined but still rough-textured. If you have a panini press, turn it on to warm up; otherwise, set
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
2

Parmigiano Reggiano Chicken Parmesan with Mozzarella

   Slice the mozzarella and dress it with oil, salt, pepper, oregano and a pinch of dried chili. Put aside.     In a dish, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon zest. Shell the eggs, put them in another dish and beat with a fork.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Sausage Pancakes-on-Sticks

Medium
Cook the breakfast sausage links in a cast-iron skillet, turning occasionally until done. In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, cornmeal and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Add the eggs, vanilla and water, adding more water as needed for
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
18

Flamin' Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Hearts

Medium
Special equipment: a 2 1/2-inch-wide heart-shaped cookie cutter and a deep-frying thermometer Put the unwrapped mozzarella blocks in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm. Meanwhile, pour the cheese-flavoured snacks into a food processor and pulse unti
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
12

Crunchy monkey peanut butter-banana sticks

Easy
1) Heat the peanut butter in the microwave on high for 20 secs to loosen it, then stir honey into it. Place the granola into a food processor and lightly process to crush up the granola, nuts, and sultanas. Peel and cut each banana in half across the
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Open-Faced Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Sandwich

Medium
Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball of mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly with 1/8 cup pesto. Place 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella si
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
10

Mozzarella salad

Easy
1) Halve the mozzarella and tomatoes and combine in bowl with spring onions and herbs. Dress salad with vinegar, olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Mozzarella pillows

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper. 2) Place the marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency, about 30 minutes. There shoul
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
16

Penne Tricolore with Summer Vegetables and Mozzarella

Easy
1. Wash the rocket and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. 2. Cut the red pepper into cubes. 3. Wash and finely slice the fennel and the spring onion. 4. Mix the fennel and the red peppers in a bowl, season with lemon juice, 2 tbsp of olive oil, sa
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Honey whole-wheat pretzel sticks

Medium
1) Preheat the oven to 210°C/ gas mark 7. 2) Combine yeast, honey and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let sit for five or six minutes, or until mixture begins to foam. While yeast mixture is sitting,
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
16

Bucatini all'amatriciana with spicy smoked mozzarella meatballs

Easy
For the sauce:1) In a large heavy frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 5 to 7 mins. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and reserve. Add the onion and cook for 5 m
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Serves
4

Tomato and mozzarella tarts

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside. 2) On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 7.5-cm round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking tray. Prick th
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
8

Asparagus and Mozzarella Salad

Medium
1. Grill asparagus in griddle pan, then season with salt. 2. Add slices of cheese to gently melt, then remove melted cheese from pan. 3. Leave the asparagus to cook for a few more minutes, then remove from pan, slice in half and dress with olive oi
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
2

Prosciutto and Mozzarella Panini

Easy
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to blend. Arrange the slices of bread on a flat work surface, and using a brush, spread the vinaigrette evenly over one side of each slice. Divide the mozzare
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Parmesan chicken sticks

Easy
1) Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice each diagonally into 4 or 5 large strips. 2) Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water on a second plate. Combine the breadcrumbs and parme
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
-

Tenderstem and Mozzarella Pizza

Easy
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C, 400°F or gas mark 6. Prepare the pizza dough according to the packet instructions, giving you 2 x balls of dough. Roll each one out on a lightly floured surface then sit onto lightly floured baking sheets, turni
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

Fried cinnamon sticks

Medium
1) Preheat fryer, or heat oil in large pot to 176 degree C. 2) Cut long 2.5-cm strips from cinnamon bun dough. Wrap dough around skewers. Place doughnuts into fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping to fry both sides. Place doughnuts aside ont
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
24

Mozzarella stuffed chicken sausage balls, tomato-basil sauce, cacio e pepe potatoes and roast broccolini

Easy
Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 1) Quarter baby potatoes and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil then salt water and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. 2) Place a nonstick baking tray alongside a mixing bowl. Remove 12 pieces of bite-
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad

Easy
1) Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. 2) Drizzle with olive oil. 3) Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Garlic Cheese Bread Sticks

Easy
Set an oven rack on the bottom position and preheat the oven to 200°C.Melt the butter in a pan with the garlic and bring to a simmer. Brush the garlic butter over the bread, lay slices of the mozzarella on top and sprinkle with the chopped parsle
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Fried Mozzarella Sandwich with Tapenade

Easy
1. Slice the mozzarella into strips and sandwich with a few basil leaves, salt and pepper, between two pieces of bread. 2. Press the bread together to hold in the filling then dip in the milk, then the flour, and finally the egg. Put about an inch
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta

Easy
Preheat oven to 190C°C/ gas mark 5. In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, one cup of basil leaves, olive oil and two cloves of garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper. On a baking sheet,
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
36

Chicken Baked in Cornflake Crumbs

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. 2. Shake the hot sauce into the buttermilk and pour into a shallow dish. Place the cornflake crumbs in another shallow dish. Dip each piece
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
4

Smoked Mozzarella and Ricotta Fritters

Medium
For the fritters:1) Line a baking tray with baking paper.2) In a small bowl combine the ricotta, smoked mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Put the panko in another bowl. In a third bowl lightly beat the eggs and put the flour in a fourth bowl.3) Scoop a 1
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Fried Elvis Banana On A Stick

Easy
Special equipment: a deep-frying thermometer; 8 wooden skewers or ice pop sticks Method:      Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 370 degrees F in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.      Meanwhile, cook th
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Pizza

Easy
You will need a very large baking tray, or a 30cm pizza plate. 1. Mix the flour, salt and yeast together in a large bowl and make a well in the middle. 2. In a jug, mix the water and oil together, then pour this into the well of the flour mixt
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Fat Darrell Sandwich

Easy
For the Lady and Sons chicken fingers: 1) Sprinkle chicken tenders with house seasoning. Dredge chicken in flour; dip into buttermilk and back into flour. 2) Preheat oil to 180 degrees C. Fry fingers in deep hot oil 5 to 7 minutes or until golden b
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
3

Mozzarella, raspberry and brown sugar panini

Easy
1) Preheat the panini press.2) Using a pastry brush, brush the bread on both sides with the oil. Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with the raspberry jam. Sprinkle the rosemary over the jam. 3) Cut the mozzarella into 8 slices. Place 2 slices of
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Spaghetti with asparagus, smoked mozzarella and prosciutto

Easy
1) Cook the asparagus in a large pan of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about two to three minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus from the boiling water to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking. When cool, strain, cut
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Bufala mozzarella with alici di menaica

Easy
To make the parsley vinaigrette: 1) In a bowl, whisk together the parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more lemon juice. To make the salad: 2) Put the eggs in a medium sa
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Serves
6

Hash Brown, Tomato and Mozzarella Quiche

Easy
Special equipment: a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Coat a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish with 2 teaspoons of the oil. 2. Toss the hash browns, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
70 mins
Serves
4

Mozzarella and Guacamole Stuffed Dough Balls

Easy
1. To make the dough, take a large bowl and mix together the flour and yeast. Make a well and add the butter, milk, water, salt and sugar. Stir to combine. 2. Pour the mixture onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes to work that gluten. I
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
10

Whole-Grain Salami and Mozzarella Pizza

Medium
Set a pizza stone or a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat to 220°C.Divide the pizza dough into 2 balls. Put one ball on a heavily floured surface and roll and shape into a thin 11-inch circle with a thicker edge. Transfer to
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
-

Mozzarella Gobi Koftas with Sweet Potato Raita

Easy
To make the koftas: 1) In a medium-size bowl add the cauliflower, cheese, flour, yoghurt, garam masala and salt. Mix well and then roll the cauliflower mixture into balls about the size of golf balls. 2) Place a large non-stick skillet over a med
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
-

Vietnamese Spiced Prawn Fritters on Lemongrass Sticks

Easy
In a food processor add the Thai shallots, spring onions, grated ginger, birds eye chilli, garlic, palm sugar, shrimp paste, fish sauce, soy sauce and half the prawns and blitz with the 2 tbsp of corn flour. Give a quick blitz in the food processo
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Pasta with Roasted Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Easy
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender wit
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Pasta spirals with sauteed vegetables, olives and smoked mozzarella

Easy
1) Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packet. 2) Meanwhile, for the vegetable sauce heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic and saute for 1 minute. 3) Add the carrots
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Antip-achos Italian nachos and fish stick parm

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. 2) Heat a small sauce pot over with oil over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed pepper flakes and cook 1 to 2 mins. Stir in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer a few minutes. 3) Arrange the fis
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Roasted Turkey Lasagne

Easy
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Heat the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 teaspoo
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Serves
8

Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad with Kiwi-Lime Vinaigrette

Easy
1. First make the dressing. Purée the kiwi fruit and sieve to remove the seeds. Whisk together the kiwi purée, lime zest and juice, honey, olive oil and vinegar, and season to taste. 2. Arrange the strawberries and mozzarella on four serving plates,
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Mango on a stick

Easy
1) Holding the mango vertically, stem end down, push chopsticks carefully but firmly upward right into the pit or as close to the pit as possible. Peel the mango, using the chopsticks to sturdy your grip. Working from bottom to top starting at the ma
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
4

Strawberry Sticks

Easy
Thread 3 berries on each soaked wooden skewer. Braai for 3-4 minutes turning until charred and slightly soft. Serve with brownies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
2

Roasted Cauliflower Lasagne

Medium
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Toss the cauliflower in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast, tossing once, until tender and golden brown in spots, 30 to 35
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Neapolitan thin crust pizza

Medium
To allow for more space, remove the top rack from the oven. Place the pizza stone, if using on the lower rack. Cook's Note: A baking tray can be used if you do not have a pizza stone but you do not have to preheat it. Preheat the oven to 200&d
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Strawberry and mozzarella salad

Easy
1) In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Place the lettuce onto 4 salad plates. 2) Toss the strawberries with the remaining dressing and place 1/4 of the
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Fruit-stacked sticks

Easy
1) Cut pineapple half lengthwise. Cut the half into quarters lengthwise. Cut the quarters into 6 chunks, making 24 pieces. Trim the ends off the orange and remove the peel. Cut the orange into 6 wedges then cut wedges in half horizontally. Stack 8 pi
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

Easy
Slice the tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the salad on a serving platter or individual plates in an alternating pattern, with two to three slices of tomato for every piece of cheese. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Lamb cutlet wraps

Medium
1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Quickly brown the trimmed cutlets in a dry pan so they are evenly browned. 2) Roll out the pastry and cut it into six 15-cm squares. Mix the cheese with the tomato, rosemary and garlic and place a little in the centre
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6

Crispy White Pizza

Easy
Preheat the oven to 190°C.Put the tortilla on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake in the oven until slightly crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Leave the oven on.In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the mozzarella cheese. Set asid
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
1

The Ultimate Lasagne

Easy
1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 2. Cook the lasagne sheets in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Drain the sheets thoroughly and coat with olive oil to keep
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
90 mins
Serves
8

The ultimate lasagne

Easy
Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 1) Cook the lasagne noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. 2) Drain the noodles thoroughly and coat with olive oil
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
90 mins
Serves
8

Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Easy
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat bottom and sides of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with butter. Arrange the bacon on an aluminum foil lined sheet pan and bake until crisp, about 22 minutes. Allow to cool and coarsely chop. Put the chicken and beer
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
8

Mini Lamb Satay Sticks

Easy
You will also need: Mini wooden kebab skewers, that have been soaked in cold water for 20 minutes. Put the lamb cubes in a large bowl; add the garlic, ginger, seasoning and half the satay sauce. Mix together. Preheat the grill to moderate. Thre
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
12

Baked Mexican Cheese Sticks

Easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
4

Skewered mozzarella balls in romaine

Medium
Preheat outdoor barbecue to medium heat or preheat oven grill. 1) Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Blanch the romaine in the salted water for about 30 seconds, or until the central rib is just tender enough to bend. Remove and plunge into ice
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serves
4

Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs

Medium
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to 175°C. Place 1 sheet of filo on a dry work surface. Place one slice of cheese about 12cm from the top of the narrow end of the sheet. Fold the top of the narrow end over the cheese, le
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta

Easy
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Arrange the bread slices on two heavy and large baking sheets. Brush 3 tablespoons oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Wrap one curly endive and
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
6

Stick-to-the-ribs barley and currant cakes

Easy
1) In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons oil. Add garlic, shallot, thyme and barley; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Mix well. Add chicken stock and bring mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 30 minute
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Chicken satay sticks with wasabi mayonnaise

Medium
1) Preheat the broiler.2) In the bowl of a food processor, place chicken, coconut, chopped coriander, egg, sugar, zest, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and spice paste. Process until well combined and divide into 8 equal portions. 3) Moisten hands with wate
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
4

Penne with baby mozzarella, tomatoes, and herbs

Easy
1) Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain. 2) Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the oregano and thyme sprigs. Chop them together with th
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Penne with Baby Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Herbs

Easy
Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the oregano and thyme sprigs. Chop them together with the garlic
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Doughnut Sticks with Spiced Chocolate Dip

Easy
For the Doughnuts: 1) Bring water and butter to a simmer. 2) Once the butter has melted use a wooden spoon to beat in the flour and continue to cook on the stove top until the mix comes off the sides of the pan and has a shine to it. 3) Transfer t
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Tom Kerridge's BBQ Meatball and Mozzarella Sub

Medium
1. Place all the ingredients for the meatballs into a mixing bowl. Season the mixture well and mix the meat with your hands for a few minutes.  2. Then divide the mixture into 16 even sized balls. Place these balls on a tray and set aside in the frid
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Portobello stuffed with sausage, spinach and smoked mozzarella

Medium
1) Preheat the griddle to medium-high. Brush the sausages and onion slices with olive oil and place on the griddle. Cook until browned on all sides. 2) Transfer the sausage and onion to a frying pan, add the wine and cook until the wine is complete
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
4

Chicken souvlaki sticks with yoghurt dipping sauce

Easy
1)Soak skewers in water for about 30 minutes. 2) Preheat barbecue or grill pan to medium-high heat. 3) Combine the zest and juice of 2 lemons, oregano, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a dish. Paste the garlic by mashing it with coarse salt t
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Third place: pecan chicken sticks with collard couscous

Easy
Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. French the legs of chicken. 1) Brush chicken legs with 2 tablespoons syrup, and season with salt and pepper. Place into a zip-top plastic bag and shake with ground pecans, flour and Cajun seasoning to coat. 2) In an
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Third Place: Pecan chicken sticks with spring green couscous

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 170C/Gas mark 4. French the legs of chicken. 2) Brush chicken legs with 2 tbsp syrup, and season with salt and pepper. Place into a zip-top plastic bag and shake with ground pecans, plain flour and cajun seasoning to coat. In a
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-

Hoisin BBQ steak-on-a-stick with pineapple salsa (kids in the kitchen)

Easy
1) Preheat griddle. 2) Combine tomato ketchup and hoisin sauce in a bowl. Reserve some of the sauce in a small bowl and set aside. 3) Cut beef steak into 2.5cm pieces. Thread beef pieces evenly onto 4 (25 to 30-cm) metal skewers. Season kabobs even
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
-

Tri-Color Penne Pasta Salad with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

Easy
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta one minute less than required, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on sheet tray to cool down. 2. Pre-heat the oven to 220?C, toss carrots and parsnips with 2 tablespoons
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
6

Fresh Mozzarella and Stacked Heirloom Tomato Salad with Green Chile-Cilantro Oil and Chipotle Vinegar

Easy
Place a tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Season with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of cheese and repeat to make 3 layers, like a Napoleon with 3 tomato slices and 2 slices of cheese. Drizzle with the Green Chile-Cilantro Oil and Chipotle Vinega
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Fresh mozzarella and stacked heirloom tomato salad with green chilli cilantro oil and chipotle vinegar

Easy
1) Place a tomato slice on each of 4 plates. Season with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of cheese and repeat to make 3 layers, like a Napoleon with 3 tomato slices and 2 slices of cheese. Drizzle with the green chilli-cilantro oil and chipotle vin
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Pasta-rella Highlander style

Easy
1) Slice the cheese into 1cm by 1cm by 15cm long sticks and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolks and water. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning. 2) Set out the pasta sheets and brush both sides with the egg wash.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Serves
4

Dressed Up Caprese

Easy
1. Layer up with alternating slices of mozzarella, tomato and basil leaves to create 3 towers in the centre of the plate2. Using cocktail sticks, skewer the cherry tomatoes, bocconcini balls and basil leaves together and arrange around the towers.3.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
6

Giant Cupcake Bouquet

Medium
Use a basic vanilla sponge cake for the cupcakes and allow to cool before starting. You'll need a large ceramic flower pot (the top should measure 14") A polystyrene ball (If you are doing this in a smaller pot just get a poly ball a couple of
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes

Easy
1) Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil added to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the packet. Drain well and allow to cool. 2) Place the pasta in a bowl and
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
6

Pull-Apart Touchdown Cupcakes

Medium
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.Combine the butter, granulated sugar, sour cream, vani
Prep Time
120 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
24

Chorizo & Spud Quesadillas

Easy
Dice the potatoes into 1cm chunks. Cook the onion until soft, add the garlic and cook for a further three minutes. Mix in the chorizo and potato, turn up the heat and fry for another five minutes. Mix in the thyme and season. Assemble all the rest of
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2

Grilled chicken cutlet parmigiana

Easy
For the sauce:1) Add 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil to a medium pot on the stove over medium heat. Add garlic, crushed red chilli flakes and chopped onions. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes and heat through, 2 minutes. Wilt in the basil
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Baked Chicken Parmesan

Easy
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. 2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with three baking dishes or pie plates. In the first, mix the flour w
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Treacle Tart

To make the pastry, put the flour, butter and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Use the pulse button to avoid over-working the mixture. Add the water and whizz again for 2-3 seconds until the ingredients begin to
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce

Medium
1) Lightly oil a 30cm x 20cm x 5cm baking dish and set aside. Lightly oil the baking tray and set aside. 2) Partially cook the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tender but still quite firm to the bite, about 4 to 6
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
8

Omelette Stack Cake

Easy
1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the sliced onions. Fry until soft and starting to caramelise, about 10 mins. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the green vegetables. Simmer for a couple of minutes until
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

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