{"id":250,"date":"2015-03-26T15:42:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-26T03:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macnut.co.nz\/shop\/?page_id=250"},"modified":"2015-04-02T11:55:26","modified_gmt":"2015-04-01T23:55:26","slug":"recipes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.macnut.co.nz\/recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Macadamia Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Handy Hint:<\/b><\/strong> \u00a0 to enhance the flavour of the fabulous macadamia nuts<\/em> in your cooking, always roast the nuts before adding them to any of your favourite recipes.\u00a0 This doubles the rich, nutty taste of the macadamia nut.\u00a0 We recommend cooking them for approx. six minutes in the oven (preferably on fan bake) at 160\u00b0<\/span>C to 180\u00b0<\/span>C making sure you stir them frequently.\u00a0 They should be a light caramel colour when ready.<\/p>\n The following macadamia recipes are all ‘tried and true’ by our staff here at MacNut Farms, and each staff member has kindly contributed their favourite gourmet delight!\u00a0 These recipes are all very easy to make, ideal for the busy cook with a hectic lifestyle.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Christmas Recipes<\/span>:<\/b><\/strong> \u00a0Show a little bakery creativity by using your favourite nuts to make friends and family delicious Macadamia Nut Christmas gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n Or – <\/span>Twist the Classic, infuse the traditional Christmas Turkey with a subtle, delicious Moist Macadamia flavour, using the world‘<\/span>s finest nuts as the key ingredient in your stuffing.<\/p>\n Click the links below for e<\/span>asy to make Christmas slices, Turkey stuffing, Choc wedges and Truffles<\/p>\n Jane<\/span>‘s Macnut<\/span> <\/a>Flourless Chocolate<\/span> Cake<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Read our Health Watch article for the benefits of Mac Meal<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 175gms plain chocolate – melted Cream butter and sugar, add egg yokes one at a time. add ground macadamias and brandy. M<\/span>elt c<\/span>hocolate and add to mixture. whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, fold into mixture.<\/p>\n Bake at 190\u00b0<\/span>C for 15 mins then <\/span>reduce to 175\u00b0<\/span>C for 30 mins.<\/span><\/p>\n Serve warm, sprinkled with icing sugar, a dollop of cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macnut <\/a>Burgers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n These can be made with a choice of Chicken, beef or lamb mince.<\/span><\/p>\n 750gms<\/span> l<\/span>ean mince (depending on preference) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. <\/p>\n Macadamia & Banana <\/a>Pancakes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 2 (very) ripe bananas Mash bananas in a large bowl with a fork until well mushed. Add the eggs and mix all together. Blend it with the other items, mixing well.<\/span><\/p>\n Use a large frypan with stove element set to medium heat.\u00a0 Put some butter in the pan to prevent sticking. Using a spoon, place about four piles in pan (not one large pancake). After the first batch is done, turn element down to prevent burning.\u00a0 Always use more butter before each batch – just enough to cover the pan.<\/span><\/p>\n Makes approx 16 pancakes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Rob’s Macnificent Macadamia Bran & Raisin Muffins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 2 cups bran Add: Do not over-mix batter. \u00a0 Three-quarters fill greased, deep muffin tins.\u00a0 Sprinkle brown sugar of the top of muffins.\u00a0 Bake at 180\u00b0<\/span>C for 20 minutes approx.<\/span><\/p>\n Rob thinks these muffins are YUMMY cut in half and lavished with butter.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>Anne’s Sumptious, Moist Macadamia Banana & Blueberry Muffins<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Dry ingredients: Wet ingredients: 1 egg Add butter to brown sugar and mix.\u00a0 Add 1 egg and mix.\u00a0 Add dry ingredients except icing sugar until wet and fold in blueberries and macadamias.\u00a0 Do not over mix.\u00a0\u00a0 Three-quarter fill deep greased muffin tins.\u00a0 Bake at 220<\/span>\u00b0<\/span>C<\/span> for 30 minutes.\u00a0\u00a0 When out of oven let sit in pans for five minutes to settle before turning them out.<\/span><\/p>\n Turn out and sprinkle icing sugar over the muffins – making the even more irresistible!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Linda’s Luscious Macadamia Orange Cake<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n 1 orange Cut whole orange into pieces, place in blender with raisins, and blend to a fine consistency.\u00a0 Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla and soda dissolved in warm water.\u00a0 Food in dry ingredients and all spice, and lastly add macadamias and blended orange.\u00a0\u00a0 Stir until well mixed and pour into medium sized cake tin.\u00a0 Bake 180\u00b0<\/span>C for 40 minutes approx.<\/span><\/p>\n For dessert serve cake warm, and replace vanilla exxence with Grand Marnier, Cointreau or any orange liqueur.\u00a0 Serve with whipped cream.\u00a0 Alternatively serve sprinkled with icing sugar or ice with cream cheese icing.<\/span><\/p>\n Cream Cheese Icing<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n 100gms cream cheese Beat together, spread on cake and sprinkle with roasted chopped macadamia nuts and orange zest.\u00a0 For a gourmet-looking cake use 1\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd quantity of the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Viviene’s Vivacious Macadamia Crab Balls<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 250gms cream cheese Let cream cheese soften to room temperature.\u00a0 In a bowl mix cheese with chopped spring onion, parsley and lemon juice.\u00a0 Add chopped crab meat into cream cheese mixture.\u00a0 Roll mixture into small balls and then roll in finely chopped Macadamia nuts to coat\u00a0 Refrigerate until serving time.<\/span><\/p>\n These are great served as an appetiser at a dinner party – toothpicks are an ideal tool to eat these with.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Ross’s Wicked Macadamia Pesto Sauce<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves Blend or process basil, macadamias, garlic, vinegar and cheese until well combined.\u00a0\u00a0 With motor operating, gradually pour in oil to give a thick, smooth consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n This sauce is delicious poured over salads, meats etc and can be stored in a fridge for two weeks (approx) – but in Ross’s house it’s never there that long!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fruit & Nut Chocolate <\/a>Wedges<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 200g c<\/span>ooking c<\/span>hocolate Break cooking chocolate into top of double saucepan and melt over simmering water. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n Quickly spread mixture evenly over base of foil-lined 18cm round tin. Refrigerate until set. Cut into thin wedges.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Macadamia Rocky<\/a> Road Slice<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 125g Wheat Digestive biscuits roughly crushed Combine biscuits, marshmallow, cherries, peanuts and shredded coconut in a large bowl. <\/p>\n Chocolate Fruit & Macadamia Truffles<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 125g p<\/span>lain sweet biscuits, crumbed Combine biscuit crumbs, coconut, sultanas, nuts, cooking chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well. <\/p>\n\n
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\n175gms butter
\n175gms castor sugar
\n175gms macadamia meal \u00ef\u00bf\u00bd blitzed in food processor
\n6 eggs separated
\n1 tablespoon brandy
\nPinch of salt<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n1 teaspoon chilli sauce
\n2\/3 cup finely chopped Macadamias (macadamia meal is ideal)
\n1 clove garlic
\n1 onion finely chopped
\n3 tbs<\/span> finely chopped mint (for lamb)
\n3 tbs<\/span> finely chopped fresh thyme (for chicken)
\n3 tsp finely chopped fresh basil (for beef)
\n1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
\n1 egg
\nsalt and pepper<\/p>\n
\nDivide mixture into 6-8 patties, depending on the size of the bread buns you are using. Wet hands with water and shape the mixture into patties. Place on a tray. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
\nShallowfry, or barbequepatties.<\/p>\n
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\n2 eggs
\n1\/2 cup macadamia meal [more on macadamia meal<\/a>]
\n1\/8 tsp baking soda<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n2 tablespoons golden syrup or honey
\n1 1\/2 cups milk
\nSoak these ingredients for five minutes<\/span><\/p>\n
\n2 eggs
\n1 cup of sugar
\n1 1\/2 cups of self-raising flour
\n50gms raisings or finely sliced apricots
\n100gms Macadamia Nuts roasted and chopped
\n2 teaspoons baking soda
\n1 tablespoon brown sugar<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>1\/2<\/span> cup plain flour
\n<\/span>1\/2<\/span> cup wholemeal flour
\n1 cup bran
\n<\/span>1\/2<\/span> cup brown sugar
\n2 tsp baking powder
\n2 tsp cinnamon
\n1 cup Macadamia chip roasted and chopped
\n1 tblsp icing sugar (for topping)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n50gms melted butter
\n3-4 mashed bananas<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1 cup blueberries
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\n1 cup sugar
\n2 eggs
\n2 cups flour
\n1\/2 cup butter
\n1 tsp vanilla essence or 1 tbspn Grand Marnier
\n1 tsp allspice
\n1\/2 tsp salt
\n1 tsp baking soda
\n1\/2 cup of warm water
\n1 cup raisins
\n1 cup roasted macadamia nuts chopped (not too fine)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n50gms butter
\n2 cups sifted icing sugar
\n1 tps vanilla essence
\norange zest
\nchopped nuts<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n1 finely chopped spring onion
\n1 tblsp parsley, chopped
\n1 tblsp lemon juice
\n250gms crab meat (frozen crab sticks)
\n\u00bd cup finely chopped Macadamia nuts<\/span> (mac meal is ideal)
\nDash of Tabasco sauce<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n1\/2 cup toasted macadamia nuts, chopped (mac meal is ideal)
\n2 cloves garlic, crushed
\n1 tblsp balsamic vinegar
\n1\/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
\n1\/3 cup olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n2 tsb chopped glace ginger
\n1\/2 cup chopped glace cherries
\n1\/2 cup Highlander Sweetened Condensed Milk
\n1\/3 cup toasted and chopped Macadamia Nuts<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n100g Allens\u00ef\u00bf\u00bd Marshmallows, halved
\n1 cup Roasted unsalted Macadamia nuts (chopped)
\n100g g<\/span>lace cherries, halved
\n1 cup shredded coconut
\n375g pkt d<\/span>ark c<\/span>hocolate, melted
\n60g Kremelta, melted<\/span><\/p>\n
\nCombine d<\/span>ark c<\/span>ho<\/span>colate and Kremelta. Pour over biscuit mixture and mix together well.
\nPress mixture firmly into foil-lined 9cm x 22cm loaf tin.
\nRefrigerate until firm. Cut into slices to serve.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n1\/2 cup coconut
\n1\/2 cup sultanas
\n1\/2 cup Macadamia, finely processed
\n200g c<\/span>ooking c<\/span>hocolate melted
\n395 g can Highlander Sweetened Condensed Milk
\n200g c<\/span>ooking c<\/span>hocolate melted, extra<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPress mixture into 25cm x 30cm foil-lined tray. Refrigerate until firm.
\nCut truffle mixture into desired shapes, using different-shaped cutters.
\nSpread truffle shapes with extra melted cooking chocolate. Refrigerate until set.<\/span><\/p>\n
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