Sweet treats to make Mum's day - 9th MAY

Delicious Italian Amaretti

Give Mum an extra special Mother's Day with these delicious Italian delights

If there's one thing the Italians know, it's how to celebrate and give thanks with good food!  With Mother's Day nearly upon us, why not do the same for your mum, with these traditionally-Italian Amaretti - or almond flavoured biscuits for the uni-linguial.

This Amaretti recipe makes the perfect gift for Mum - it's thoughtful, heart-felt and made especially for her.  Better still, this gift gives Mum something to enjoy throughout the day.

Amaretti originated in Venice over 400 years ago. The Italian word "amaro" means 'bitter' so the literal translation of 'Amaretti' is 'the little ones', which describes how they were originally flavoured with almonds.

Over the year, these tasty Italian treats have been perfected, resulting in this scrumptuous, modern recipe.  With a crisp biscuity exterior and a slightly chewy centre, a few of these indulgent Amaretti makes a gift guaranteed to impress every mum!

Mother's Day isn't about money or extravagent gifts but is a time to thank our mums for everything they do for us and to show them how much we care.

Taking just 15 minutes to prepare, this recipe is perfect for those with a tendency to be 'surprised' by Mother's Day each year and forget gifts for their poor mums. By combining eggs with just five other ingredients, these Amaretti are quick and simple to prepare, and well worth the time in the kitchen. 

Say 'ti amo Mamm' with these delicious Amaretti - yes, that's Italian for 'I love you Mum!'

Amaretti

Serves: 5 or 20 biscuits
Cost per serve: $1.18
Preparation Time: 15 minn
Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:
125 g Ground almonds
1 cup Sugar
2 Egg whites
½ tsp Vanilla
2 drops Almond essence
20 Blanched almonds

Method:
1. Combine ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, vanilla and almond essence in a mixing bowl.
2. Beat mixture with electric whisk on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
3. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes while you prepare baking trays with non stick baking paper and pre heat oven to 180 C.
4. Spoon mixture into a piping bag with a 1 cm plain tube.
5. Pipe mixture onto the baking paper in a circular motion to form a biscuit.
6. Place one blanched almond on top of each biscuit and bake for about 12 - 15 minutes or until tops are lightly brown.
7. Remove from the oven, leave to cool for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool.

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YumYumTaste - Poached Egg and Roast Vegetable Pasta

Poached Egg and Roast Vegetable Pasta

300g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 red capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces
3 Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthways
Spray olive oil
400g penne or spiral pasta
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 eggs
50g baby spinach

1. Preheat the oven to 200 deg and line two baking trays with non stick baking paper.  Arrange the vegetables in a single layer onto the tray and spray with oil.  Bake for 50-60 minutes, unitl tender and slightly caramelised.

2. Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water until al dente.  Drain and return to the pan.  Drizzle with extral virgin olive oil, and season to taste.  Fold through the vegetables and spinach.  Put the lid on the pan to wilt the spinach and to keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, heat about 5cm water in a large saucepan or deep frying pan.  Add a dash of vinegar and bring to a simmer.  Carefully crack the eggs into a cup one at a time and slide into the water.  Cook gently for 3 minutes, unitl the whites have set.

4. Divide the pasta mixture between serving bowls.  Lift the eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon.  Top each bowl with a poached egg, and pierce so the yolk flows to create a sauce.  Season with black pepper.
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#ISYS100MQ - YumYum Taste - Vegetarian - Student Survival Guide

It's always hard to move out of home, especiall when you are a full ime student. More often than not the cupboards are lined with convenience food like packets of chips and two-minute noodles, which hardly makes for a balanced diet!

That's why the Australian Egg Corporation has come up with six simple, healthy and most importantly, inexpensive recipe ideas for students looking to survive uni on a budget.

These delicious recipes will keep you going through breakfast, lunch and dinner with two easy ideas for each meal. Better yet, all of these great dishes make at least two serves; perfect for sharing with flat mates.

By combining a range of fresh ingredients with nurient dense eggs, these recipes each contain at least 11 different vitamins and minerals and are a great source of  protein and omega 3s.

Not only are these recipes both nutritious and delicious, they have also been proven to be much healthier than the traditional student staple - fast food.

For all six recipes as wel as comparison with similar meals from fast food restaurants, click on the link http//media.eggs.org.au/media-release.aspx?id=1676

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