Tuesday 26 April 2011

Fajita Steak and Blue Cheese Salad


Fajita flavoured steak with rich creamy blue cheese and mushrooms. Serve on a bed of green salad.


Ingredients
  • 4 sirloin steaks, cut into strips
  • 300g button mushrooms, halved
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 sachet Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 150g blue cheese, cubed
  • 1 x 145g watercress, spinach and rocket salad

Method
  1. Coat steak and mushrooms in oil and Fajita Seasoning Mix.
  2. Heat a heavy based frying pan until very hot.
  3. Add steak and mushrooms and fry over high heat for about 2 minutes or until browned and cooked to your taste.
  4. Add cheese, quickly stir and serve immediately with watercress salad.

Monday 25 April 2011

King Prawn Fajitas


A fresh take on making Fajitas using king prawns and a crunchy coleslaw.

Ingredients
  • 500g raw peeled King prawns
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 red and 1 orange pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 sachet Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
To serve:
  • Discovery Chilli and Jalapeño Tortillas,
  • Discovery Salsa, shredded Iceberg, coleslaw

Method
  1. Coat prawns, onion and peppers in oil and seasoning.
  2. Heat a heavy based frying pan until very hot.
  3. Add prawns and vegetables and cook over high heat for just cooked and browned.
  4. Serve with warm Tortillas, Salsa, lettuce and coleslaw

Enchiladas


Enchiladas are one of Mexico's definitive dishes. The name covers a type of dish, and literally means 'filled with chilli'. This is a classic recipe, but try filled with beans, cheese, chicken or roasted vegetables. Just roll up in a tortilla, smother with sauce, top with cheese & bake in the oven.

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 350g lean minced beef
  • 1 jar Discovery Chilli Season & Sauce
  • 1 pack Discovery Flour Tortillas
  • 1 jar Discovery Enchilada Season & Sauce
  • 50g Cheddar cheese, grated

 Method
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil and fry mince with seasoning from both caps until browned.
  2. Add sauce and 200ml water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes until mince is tender and thick.
  3. Fill tortillas with chilli, roll up pancake-style and arrange in a large ovenproof dish.
  4. Pour Enchilada sauce over tortillas, sprinkle with cheese and cook in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned and bubbling.
  5. Serve immediately.

Chipotle Prawns


Mexico is surrounded by 6,300 miles of coastline so, unsurprisingly, fish and seafood are used in abundance. This creamy, lightly spiced dish is simplicity itself to make served with rice and a crisp green salad.

Ingredients
  • 400g raw peeled king prawns
  • 2 tbsp Discovery Chipotle Paste, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Splash of brandy (optional)
  • 284ml double cream
  • To serve: rice and a green salad
Method
  1. Coat prawns in chipotle paste and oil.
  2. Heat a large frying pan until very hot, add prawns and fry over high heat until well browned and nearly cooked.
  3. Add a splash of brandy, if using, flame the pan, then pour in the cream.
  4. Bring to the boil and simmer until lightly thickened.
  5. Serve over rice with a crisp green salad

Cajun Chicken


The Cajun culture is synonymous with the love of food and being surrounded by family. The flavours are deep and the vegetables commonly used are onions, peppers and celery with hints of thyme and oregano. This is one meal that creates

Ingredients
  • 1 jar of Discovery Cajun Season & Sauce
  • 350g thinly sliced chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • To serve: Discovery Tortillas, rice or pasta, and Discovery Soured Cream and chopped fresh coriander

Method
  1. Sprinkle the seasoning over 350g thinly sliced chicken breast and mix with 2 tbsp. oil.
  2. Heat a heavy based frying pan until VERY hot, then add the chicken and stir fry until well browned and fully cooked.
  3. Empty contents of the jar into the pan with the cooked meat.
  4. Stir and bring to the boil for one minute only.
  5. Serve immediately with tortillas, rice or pasta, and Discovery Soured Cream and chopped fresh coriander.

All In One Prawn Fajitas


We created our All in One Fajitas recipe to help fajita-making even more convenient. Rather than frying off the ingredients separately, you cook the prawns and then add the veggies. You get the same great fajita flavour in half the time! Experiment with steak, chicken and any of your favourite vegetables.


Ingredients
  • 450g raw peeled King prawns
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 sachet Discovery Seasoning Mix
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green and 1 red pepper, sliced
  • To serve: 1 pack Discovery Tortillas, Discovery Salsa, Soured Cream, Guacamole and sliced Jalapeños

Method
  1. Coat prawns in oil and Seasoning Mix.
  2. Heat a heavy based frying pan until very hot and add prawns.
  3. Fry for about 1 minute until well browned.
  4. Add onion and peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.
  5. Serve with warm Tortillas, Salsa, Soured cream, Guacamole and Jalapeños, roll up and enjoy

All in One Chicken Fajitas


We created our All in One Fajitas recipe to help fajita-making become even more convenient. Rather than frying off the ingredients separately, you cook the chicken first for 3 minutes and then add the vegetables.


Ingredients
  • 450g boneless chicken, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 sachet Discovery Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green pepper and 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 pack Discovery soft flour Tortillas
To Serve:
  • Discovery Salsa
  • Discovery Soured Cream Topping
  • Discovery Guacamole
  • Discovery sliced Jalapeños

Method
  1. Coat chicken in oil and seasoning mix.
  2. Heat a heavy based frying pan until very hot and add chicken.
  3. Fry for about 3 minutes until well browned.
  4. Add onion and peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
  5. Serve with warm Tortillas, Salsa, Soured Cream, Guacamole and Jalapeños, roll up and enjoy!

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