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Jam Donuts

Place all ingredients except the extra flour into a mixing bowl and mix on a medium speed for 5 minutes, spray the inside of a medium bowl and put the dough inside. Place in the oven on the proving function on level 1 for 45 minutes. Once the dough has doubled in size remove from the oven and place on a lightly floured surface. Knock the air out and roll until the dough is 2 cm thick (it might help to coat your fingers with spray oil as the dough can be sticky). Using a medium to large cookie cutter cut into rounds and place on a universal tray lined with a sheet of baking paper. Place back into the oven and prove for a further 30 minutes before moving across to Circotherm® at 200 degrees with a high level of steam. Bake for a further 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Once cool, heat the jam a little and put into the piping bag and inject the donut with the jam. Spray each donut with oil and coat in the caster sugar. Serve.

Chickpea and Lentil Curry

Curry For the curry, strain the chickpeas and run under cold water for one minute. Place all ingredients except the lime juice into a non-perforated tray and put into the oven on FullSteam at 100 degrees for 30 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir and serve. Rice Add all ingredients together and place in a non-perforated tray on FullSteam at 100 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir and serve.

3 Ways to boost your entry in our 50 Best Home Cooks competition

The NEFF Kitchen is a place of discovery. It’s where everyday Australians use their appliances to create culinary masterpieces for their family and friends to enjoy. Made with love, these delicious meals keep people coming back for seconds and thirds. Weather it’s spinach and ricotta cannelloni or a steamed vanilla layer cake, we all have a secret recipe that guests adore. And it’s time that dish was recognised for the show stopper it really is. So, dust off your apron, pull out your camera and submit your entry to NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks competition. With a chance to win over $25,000 worth in prizes you would be crazy not to put your best dish forward, so here are three simple tips to boost your entry to this year’s 50 Best Home Cooks Competition. Channel your inner photographer Unfortunately, we can’t try your dish. This means you need to make it look as amazing as it tastes. The good news is that you don’t need to be a professional food photographer to make us drool. And with today’s technology, you can take a beautiful photo using your smartphone. Our biggest tip? Try using natural light when possible. And if you have shaky hands a tripod can help your photos come out nice and sharp so we can really see the details. From styling your food with leafy greens to using natural lighting, small touches can make a big difference. Click here to check out Australian food blogger, Sneh Roy’s tips for taking award winning food photographs. Research trends so you can put a twist on a classic dish NEFF’s 50 Best Home Cooks are decided by public vote which means everyone has an equal chance of taking the crown. But voting is limited to one vote per person which means your dish needs to stand out against the crowd. The best way to do that is to research food trends and try something a little different, that you might not find in a regular cook book. From a Cherry Ripe Layer Cake to Hasselback Pumpkin Salad, you can be as creative, wild and passionate as you like. And the best part is that you can explain the story behind the dish in it’s description which will make it even more compelling to voters. Share your submission far and wide When you submit your entry to our 50 Best Home Cooks competition, you will receive a URL that you can share with your family and friends via Facebook or email. This link will take them to your entry page where they can see a photo of your meal and a short description of why you love cooking the dish. The more people that cast a vote, the better, so you can also share the article in local and special interest community groups. Don’t be afraid to post it more than once, in the lead up 3rd July 2019 when voting closes. Good luck!

The ultimate NEFF guide for cooking lamb

Whether it’s carving a roast on the dinner table or eating cutlets around the barbeque, lamb has a long tradition of bringing people together. Australians love our lamb and we find a way to serve it in any season – but many people are not sure how to get the most out of this popular meat. With the help of NEFF appliances and some delicious recipes from The NEFF Kitchen, we can help you to find a new appreciation for this flavoursome meat. First things first: Get to know your cuts of lamb… Lamb is known for being tender, full of flavour, and high in protein. But the texture flavour and preparation methods will vary from cut to cut. Lambchops are best served pink and cooked on a grill, while shoulder cuts are great for stews and slow roasts. Click here to find out more about different cuts of lamb Once you’ve decided which cut of lamb you’d like to use, it’s time to choose a recipe. From Mediterranean pizzas to Greek souvlakis, there are a number of different ways you can cook your lamb to suit your guests and event. Here are some of our all time favourite recipes… Slow roasted leg of lamb Lamb is one of our favourite winter roasts here in The NEFF Kitchen. Cooked with Circotherm the meat is wonderfully tender, making it a great comfort food for the colder months. Click here for the NEFF recipe.   Lamb souvlaki with garlic yoghurt sauce Souvlakis are a delicious Greek street food, served with garlic sauce and wrapped in fresh pita bread. Great for eating on the go, they’re easy to prepare and cook using your oven’s grill function. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Lamb Josh Rogan An aromatic meat dish, lamb josh rogan is an Indian curry made with tender meat and fragrant spices. Cumin, coriander and turmeric combine to create a tantalising curry to accompany your tender lamb. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Middle Eastern Lamb Pizzas Want to mix things up and try something new? Why not indulge in these delicious middle eastern pizzas that you can whip up using your NEFF oven. A great finger food, these pizzas are perfect for entertaining guests, and a great way to use your leftover lamb. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Moroccan Shanks As the weather starts to cool down you may find yourself reaching for hearty comfort food. One dish that immediately comes to mind is tender lamb shanks. Served on a bed of couscous and steamed vegetables, these tender lamb shanks are impossible to resist. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Cooking lamb with NEFF No matter which recipe you choose to cook, it’s important to ensure you are using the right appliances. Some NEFF oven features that will help you achieve the perfect lamb are: MultiPoint MeatProbe When it comes to cooking meat, temperature really does matter, but it can be hard to know when your lamb is cooked without cutting it in the centre. Luckily, a wide range of NEFF ovens are equipped with a MultiPoint MeatProbe that monitors the core temperature of your meat and controls the over temperature accordingly. Click here to learn more about NEFF’s MultiPoint MeatProbe. Baking and Roasting Assistant Our Baking and Roasting Assistant serves up cooking suggestions at the touch of a button. It recommends the ideal heating mode, temperature and time for a range of dishes to ensure your meal is cooked to perfection. In the roasting category of this feature you can choose the ‘leg of lamb’ option to get a tender and delicious cut of meat every time. Click here to see NEFF ovens with the Baking and Roasting Assistant. Here are some other articles that you may find handy in the pursuit of the perfect lamb. How to carve lamb roasts Why you should let your lamb rest before serving Lamb marinades that are sure to be a crowdpleaser Quick lamb recipes you can make in less than 30 minutes

3 of our favourite apple pie toppings

Winter dessert trends come and go, but there is one recipe that never goes out of fashion – the traditional apple pie. That combination of buttery pastry with the sweet sharpness of stewed apples makes for a dessert that the whole family will love. But why not shake things up by experimenting with a few different toppings that will give the classic dessert a fun twist? From homemade vanilla ice-cream to crème anglaise, here are three great apple pie accompaniments to serve with your dessert this winter: Crème Anglaise Crème Anglaise is a French pouring custard made from sugar, eggs, vanilla and hot milk. Served warm, the creamy accompaniment will seep into the pasty and ooze through the filling for a surge of flavour. While traditionally quite a sophisticated dish, crème anglaise is easy to make in your NEFF Steam Oven. Simply place all ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisk until combined, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Then give a quick stir and drizzle over your steaming hot pie. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Home-made Ice Cream Ice-cream is certainly the most popular choice when it comes to apple pie toppings. But you don’t have to buy it from a supermarket to impress your guests. Made from only four ingredients that you already have in the kitchen, home-made ice-cream is easy to whip up the night before and store in the freezer, ready for the next day. Mix things up by adding some chunky chocolate pieces or nuts to give your classic vanilla that extra bit of flavour! Whipped Cream Don’t like mixing cold ice-cream with your warm apple pie? A dollop of fresh whipped cream strikes the perfect balance, cutting through the sweetness with a light and fluffy texture. Classic whipped cream is an essential recipe that every home cook needs in their arsenal. Give it a twist by adding some unique flavours such as honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness! Click here for the recipe. No matter what you choose to top your apple pie with, the all-time classic dessert will not disappoint. Try our ultimate apple pie recipe, infused with apricots, candied ginger and cinnamon – a delicious dessert to warm up the family home this winter. Click here for our apple Pie recipe.

Quick Beef Stroganoff

Preheat a non-stick pan on Induction level 8. Add half the oil then fry the shallots & garlic until lightly golden. Add the mushrooms to the pan & continue to cook until the mushrooms are soft & tender. Remove & keep warm. Add the remaining oil to the pan then add the steak & stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until brown & just cooked, remove from pan. Deglaze the pan with the red wine then stir in the sour cream, parsley, mushroom mixture and meat. Season with salt & pepper. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables.

10 recipes you can make in bulk and freeze

Batch cooking, which is also sometimes referred to as bulk cooking or meal prepping, is a great way to enjoy delicious and satisfying meals without having to invest a lot of time – plus you get the benefit of a great meal at the time too.  If you’re the type of person who doesn’t always have the time or energy to cook, or you want to make sure there’s always food on hand for the whole family, batch cooking is a great way to cut down on time, save money, and make sure there’s always a quick, healthy meal in the house to eat.  Kitchen appliances for batch cooking  Before we get into the all-important recipes, did you know that your choice of kitchen appliances can actually make your batch cooking efforts even more effective?   For example, NEFF ovens with CircoTherm® allow you to cook on all four levels of your oven simultaneously without the flavours mingling. That can double your recipes and allow you to mix and match your batches.  Additionally, using a NEFF CircoTherm® oven with FullSteam or VarioSteam can help you to cook or reheat your batches without them drying out especially poultry and breads. The use of steam allows for a much more gentle heating cycle at restaurant quality while preserving texture, nutrition and moisture when it is needed.   We’re such big fans of batch cooking, we’ve brought together some of our favourite freezer-friendly recipes to make in bulk:  Soup recipe perfect for freezing  Minestrone soup  A warm bowl of soup is just what you need when it gets chilly out. If you make a big batch, you can store extra servings in airtight containers and heat them up whenever you need.  Click here for the recipe.  Pumpkin soup  This easy-to-store meal is another perfect cure to the winter blues. Even if you’re too busy to cook, batch-cooked pumpkin soup is sure to hit the spot.  Click here for the recipe.  Potato and leek soup with Thai spice  This twist on a classic soup is perfect for cold winter nights and it heats up like a dream. Swapping regular potatoes for the sweet variety and adding in some warming capsicum give the soup a beautiful base to elevate the Thai-style spices.  Click here for this recipe.    Main meals and serious sides  Homemade chicken and mushroom pies  Traditional chicken and mushroom pies are perfect to defrost and heat up after a long day in the office. And as a bonus, it’s great to take to work or pack as lunch for the kids the next day.  Click here for the traditional recipe with golden pastry cooked using a NEFF oven.  Spinach and ricotta cannelloni  If you’re craving something Italian-inspired, you can grab this delicious dish out of the freezer whenever you want.  Click here for the recipe.  French onion quiche with gruyere  Quiche is one of those meals perfect for any time of day. This jazzed up quiche can be easily made in advance and enjoyed later for breakfast, dinner, or a quick lunch at work or school.  Click here for the recipe.  Cheesy Potato Bake  You can’t go wrong with comfort food. This ultra-cheesy potato bake makes a dreamy side dish for pies and roasts, don’t be surprised if you find yourself eating it straight from the pan.  Click here for the recipe.  Tomato and basil linguini  This dinnertime staple is easy to make and even easier to pull out of the freezer to heat up. Either freeze the sauce on its own and cook fresh pasta, or undercook your linguini by about 2 minutes to allow room for it to soften further.  Click here for the recipe.  Roast Pumpkin Arancini  Get more bang from your buck with one risotto recipe, by sculpting your leftovers into these moreish arancini balls. We recommend allowing them to thaw before reheating in the oven. A similar approach to making arancini can be followed with any leftover risotto you have on hand.  Click here for this recipe.    Breakfasts and desserts  Banana bread  Figuring out what to eat for breakfast can be hard, so it’s best to take the thinking out of it. You can store banana bread in the freezer for up to 3 months and have a delicious baked treat whenever you want.  Click here for some great banana bread recipe variations.  Sticky date pudding  Want an irresistibly rich and delicious dessert that you can take out of the freezer, warm up and serve to your guests? Paired with sweet caramel sauce, this sticky date pudding is sure to impress.  Click here for the recipe.  The ultimate apple pie  Sometimes you just need something sweet. Bake a couple of these apple pies and freeze them for later. You can bring them to a dinner party or pull one out of the freezer when you need a treat.  Click here for the recipe.  Banana Breakfast Bars  These on-the-go breakfast treats can be frozen for up to 1 month in an airtight container. They’re perfect for when you’re short on time and want to make sure you have a nourishing breakfast, or as a cheeky treat when you need extra energy.  Click here for this recipe.  Bagels  Weekend brunch-lovers, have we got one for you. Making your own bagels is a little bit life changing. Aside from bragging abilities, you are ready for everything from a light lunch to a big brunch. Freezing a handful of these (tightly wrapped individually) means you just need some cream cheese and you’re ready to go.  Click here for this recipe.  Can any recipe be frozen?  Generally speaking, you can freeze pretty much any recipe. However, not all recipes hold up as well in those freezing conditions. Soups, heated sauces (like Bolognese or pesto), breads, meat dishes, and baked dishes all hold up pretty well. If wanting to freeze pasta or rice, we recommend under-cooking them a little bit so they don’t turn to mush. Finally, anything you would normally serve fresh or cold (think mayonnaise or leafy greens) are best fresh. 

5 chef hacks for home cooks

Chefs make cooking look easy. Their toast doesn’t burn, nothing seems to stick to the pan, and some of them seem to be able to juggle three courses at once – without setting anything on fire. How do they do it? Here in the NEFF kitchen, our chefs will be the first to tell you that behind every true culinary master (or novice) is a long list of tricks up your sleeve! Here are 5 of our favourite chef hacks to help you step up your home cooking game this winter – straight from the experts themselves: Keep your chopping board steady Before you start slicing and dicing your winter vegetables this year, make sure that your chopping isn’t going anywhere. A sturdy surface can make all the difference to your cutting technique, and all you need is a damp cloth underneath the board to keep it in position while you work. A damp paper towel will do the trick too! Warm your plates Want to serve up something that feels professional? Simply warming up your plates in the NEFF Warming Drawer will keep your food warmer for longer, and retain the flavours and textures of your culinary creations. There’s nothing worse than a luke-warm soup. Carve across the grain Want meat that melts in your mouth? No matter how well you cook each cut, slicing with the grain of the meat makes for a rubbery texture that doesn’t do your flavours and cooking techniques justice. However, when you carve across the grain you’re shortening the muscle fibres, and keeping the mouthfuls tender. Steam just about everything How do those chefs get such tender, light and moisture-filled bakes? With a bit of steam, that’s how. It can be near impossible to retain enough moisture in every dish without ruining the cooking times and flavours – but with a steam oven like NEFF’s VarioSteam function, the tech is doing this part for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment No chef got to where they are today simply by following the rules. While following a recipe is a sure way to produce a delicious dish, don’t feel constrained if you have a better idea. Want extra fluffy biscuits? Add an extra egg yolk. Want to spice up your chocolate cake? Add a pinch of chilli. You may just discover a new family secret Learn more from the NEFF home economists here.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Pumpkin and Blue Cheese Sauce

Gnocchi Place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and combine. Set aside for 30 minutes then cut the dough into 4 pieces, lightly flour the bench and roll each piece into 1 cm round logs then cut into 2-3 cm pieces. Place onto baking paper on the large steamer tray. Put into the oven on FullSteam for 10 minutes then remove and place on a tray to cool. Coat with olive oil to prevent sticking. If you do not have a steam oven you can bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the gnocchi in they’ll sink to the bottom initially, before popping up when they’re almost ready. For the sauce Select induction or FlameSelect® level 8. Place a large frying pan down and add 50 ml olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until lightly coloured then add the blue cheese and cream, increase cooktop to level 9 to bring it to a boil. Stir constantly until the cheese dissolves then add the grated pumpkin and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Add the cooked gnocchi, once heated through add the basil. Stir and serve.