Sunday, June 20, 2010

Mango Baked Cheesecake with toasted Almonds Glazed with Apricot Jam

Mango cheesecakeMango Baked Cheesecake with toasted Almonds Glazed with Apricot Jam
When I was a little girl, ever holidays my family would go an visit my Nana's .
On arrival my Nana would have a Fresh Baked Cheesecake really for all of us to eat .
Since then I Love baked Cheesecake !!
When it's my Birthday I always eat cheesecake for breakfast ...
Now This Mango Baked Cheesecake with Mango on top & Mango in the filling with a sprinkle with toasted Almonds, Glazed with Apricot jam Taste divine !!!
This Picture is my older Daughter's Birthday cake the last pieces , she would like My Baked Cheesecake all the Time now.
I wish to dedicated This Mango Baked Cheesecake to my Nana Irene .. Love You Soo Much Nana .

3x250g cream cheese
6 eggs
250ml  cream
1 lemon zest &juice
1 teaspoon ginger, grated ( out of a jar)
1 cup castor sugar
1 pkt x 250g ginger nut biscuits
1 teaspoon ginger powder
100g butter ,melted
1/4 cup Almond flakes
about 2 tblsp Apricot jam
Method :

  • Line base of 20cm round springform cake tin . Spray the tin with vegetable oil.
    Place Biscuits in food processor, process for 30 seconds or until finely crushed, add the melted butter &ginger powder & process until well combines . Spoon into prepared tin, press firmly over base and sides. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until firm.
  • To Make The Filling: Preheat oven to moderate 180*C / 360*F. Using food Processor, process cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lemon zest & juice , 2 mango slices beat until smooth.
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well each addition.
    Add sour cream & beat until well combine.
  • Pour mixture into prepare tin,bake 45 mins or until cheesecake is just firm to touch.
    Remove from oven. Add the warm jam , using an pastry brush.
    Note: Half way through the cooking about 30 mins or just just firm add the rest of the mango slices on top of the cheesecake & then almond flakes ( if place the mango an it sink not ready at all to put the mango on.) EnJoy !!
  • 3pktsx 250g Cream cheese
    250g light sour cream
    6 eggs
    1 tin x mango slice

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

95% Fat Free Hamburger

P101062095% Fat Free Hamburger
Feel Like a Burger tonight for dinner ???
Check out this burger so enriched with flavours & healthy too.
There are about 7 vegetables & don't forget the goodness of the
fresh herbs as well.
Yes mum the kids can have a cheese burger if they want too, Because all the vegetables are in the Meat Patties ..You have to love that !!
You must remember the antioxidants in the beetroot
+ taste of the beetroot enhances the meat patties .
Here In Australia we can eat kangaroo mince which is 95% fat free & taste better than beef.
But you guys can always change to an good lean Mince Of your choice , but you are missing out on Good Kangaroo Meat burger .


What more free Chef Recipes Mum Home Recipes


1kg mince kangaroo or mince of our choice .
1 med brown onion ,peeled
200g mushroom
1 med carrot, peeled
100g cauliflower
1 med zucchini
1 x350g tin sliced beetroot,drain & puree
Fresh Basil , good hand full.
Fresh Parsley , good hand full
Fresh Garlic Chives, good hand full.
1 to 2 sml red chillies
1/3 cup Home made Wickedly Rich Tomato Sauce
or a really good tomato sauce
2 eggs
3 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
salt & pepper
Plain flour to roll the meat patties.
Method


  • Add All vegetable to blender , onions, mushrooms carrot,cauliflower, zucchini, Beetroot,chill & Herbs.
    Blend add the vegetables to one large bowl & add mince , breadcrumbs & eggs.

  • Add Wickedly Rich Tomato Sauce,season & mix all the ingredients well, rolled into patties then flour.

  • Heat up some oil & shallow fry the patties.
    Cook the patties until brown, place on tray & in a oven about 160*C until patties are cooked in the middle.

  • On an hot plate add tomatoes which are cut in half, cook on both sides.
    Cook Onion & eggs Toasted the bread bun.

  • Place a slice cheese on the meat patties remove the patties when cheese has melted.

  • Now stack your burger, Meat on the bottom first more sauce then the tomato , egg & onions.
    Add salad to your choice . But I like mixed letters or baby spinach & rocket add mayo on the salad if you want to. EnJoy !!