by capedemo | Mar 22, 2021 | Cooking with Cape Demo
Take your taste buds on a trip to Greece with this tender pork gyros recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 2.6kg pork leg roast, bone in
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 4 oregano sprigs
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
- 2 celery sticks, sliced
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 x 1kg packet frozen oven-baked chips
- 1 cup (280g) Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 16 small pita pockets
- 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 x 200g grape tomatoes, quartered
- 100g baby spinach
- 1/2 cup (75g) pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- Lemon wedges, to serve
- Extra virgin olive oil, to serve
METHOD
- Combine pork, peeled garlic, oregano sprigs, stock, celery, bay leaves and salt and pepper in large saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Boil, covered, for 10 mins. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered for 2 hours or until pork is tender. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 mins to rest. Remove pork from saucepan. Discard stock mixture. Remove and discard pork rind. Coarsely shred pork.
- Cook chips following packet instructions.
- Combine yoghurt, crushed garlic and dried oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread yoghurt mixture over one half of each pita bread. Top with onion, tomato, spinach, olives and pork. Drizzle with more yoghurt. Fold pita pocket over to enclose. Serve with chips, lemon wedges and a drizzle of oil.
Original recipe from Taste.au
by capedemo | Mar 8, 2021 | Cooking with Cape Demo
Homemade Stove Top Pizza Calzone, fast easy and the perfect way to make pizza especially in the Summer, add your favorite toppings to make this your new amazingly delicious cheesy pizza.
Ingredients
- See Recipe for Best Pizza Dough here
- FOR THE TOPPING (for each Pizza or Calzone)
- 10 cherry tomatoes or 10 mini Roma (seeding and quartered, or half of a can of chopped tomatoes nothing added)
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 grams)
- 1/2 cup grated firm mozzarella or more if desired (100 grams)
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped pancetta if desired (10 grams)
- cup *1/4 cooked mushroom slices 1/2 – 1 pepper chopped (25 grams)
- 2 tablespoon grated fresh parmesan (only to the Calzone) (16 grams)
- *I sautéed the mushrooms and chopped peppers with a little olive oil, oregano, salt parsley and a little water, cook on medium heat until water has evaporated and mushrooms and peppers are lightly browned.
Instructions
- In a small bowl toss together the chopped tomatoes, salt, oregano, chopped basil leaves and olive oil. Set aside.
- Lightly grease a 24 centimeter heavy-duty frying pan. (or 3 if you are doing them together, dough will keep overnight in the refrigerator)
- FOR THE PIZZA
- Line the bottom of the pan with 1/3 (or less) of the dough. Heat on low – medium heat covered for approximately 10 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip it over.
- On the browned side add the tomato mixture, pancetta, mushrooms and mozzarella.
- Cover and continue to cook on low to low/medium (more low then medium) heat for another 15 minutes. Uncover lower heat and continue for approximately 5 minutes. Check it after 10 minutes making sure it doesn’t burn.
- FOR THE CALZONE
- Line the bottom of the pan with dough, cover half the dough with the tomato mixture, pancetta, mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan, fold the other half over, pinch the sides closed so none of the filling escapes, cook covered on medium heat 15-20 minutes on each side. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- **Check your heat, remember not too high or it will just burn and not cook completely.
Original Recipe by An Italian In My Kitchen
by capedemo | Feb 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking to buy a washing machine, it’s important to know your needs and what kind of machines are out there. So before you go out to bring home a washer, here are 10 things you should know about the machine you’re buying.
- Is it a semi-automatic or fully-automatic machine? This will depend on what your needs and budget restrictions are. See more about the difference between semi-automatic washing machines and fully-automatic washing machines in these articles.
- Wash settings. Many fully-automatic washing machines offer various programs for different washes, like delicate wash or wool wash. Some can be customised, and you can even save your favourite settings so you have them on hand. What kind of features are you looking for?
- Spin cycle. Depending on the fabric and the type of clothes you want to wash, the spin cycle, denoted by the revolutions per minute (rpm) is important. Delicates should only be spun on a cycle of 300-500rm, while more robust items can go to 1000rpm.
- Efficiency. How efficient is your washing machine when it comes to saving power and water? An economical washing machine means savings in the long run.
- Size. Top load machines tend to be narrower than front load fully-automatic washing machines. Do you need to put your washing machine in a tight corner? Or can you afford the extra space and you need a larger washing machine for larger loads, which brings us on to the next point.
- Load capacity. If you have a large family you’ll want a washing machine which can take larger loads, as opposed to a person with a small family or a single person.
- Does it have a dryer? If you live a busy life and you don’t have time hang out the washing, a washing machine with an inbuilt dryer might be a suitable option for you.
- Material of the drum. The material of the washing machine drum can come in varieties, such as plastic, stainless steel or even porcelain enamel, with steel being the more expensive version and the most durable. Also, enamel is perhaps less durable than the other materials, even if it’s cheaper.
- Is it a top or front load? There are various pros and cons for top and front load machines, you can read about the difference between a top or a front load machine in this article.
- Does it have pre-soak? If you have kids who like to get messy, or you have a many tough stains, you might want to invest in a washing machine with a pre-soak cycle.
Keep these points in mind when browsing for a washing machine. You can also reach out to the Cape Demo team to find out which scratch and dent washing machines we in stock and which will suit your needs the best.
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Article sourced from Ariel.
by capedemo | Feb 15, 2021 | Cooking with Cape Demo
Best Pizza Dough, an easy, homemade pizza dough recipe that will become your favorite go to for pizza night. Thick or thin crust you decide.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lukewarm water (470 grams)
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 1/4 cups all purpose flour or bread flour (680 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand up mixer (or a large bowl if you knead by hand) add warm water then add yeast and sugar, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir to combine. Continue with Machine or Hand.
MIXING BY MACHINE
- Add the olive oil, flour and salt, with the hook attachment start to combine on low speed, scrape the hook and then raise to medium speed and knead for approximately 5 minutes or until you have a smooth elastic dough (scrape the hook halfway through kneading).
MIXING BY HAND
- Add the olive oil, flour and salt, then with a fork mix until the dough starts to come together. On a lightly floured surface remove dough from the bowl and knead until dough is smooth and elastic approximately 10 minutes (if dough is really sticky add a little extra flour).
- Place in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a large clean kitchen towel, leave in a warm draft- free place until doubled in bulk, approximately 2 hours.**
- Pre heat oven to 250° celsius. Punch dough down a few times and divide into 3 balls, let dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Place dough in desired pizza or cookie sheets (lightly oiled) and fit dough into desired shapes (using your clean hands).
- Top with your favourite toppings (without the cheese), bake for approximately 15-20 minutes (until crust is golden) and then top with grated mozzarella cheese and bake for three more minutes or until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
- **At this point, dough can also be refrigerated, place in plastic bag, remove air and tie securely up to 24 hours.
Notes
If using instant yeast instead of active dry use 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast. In the bowl of the mixer add the flour, yeast and sugar and combine, then add the water and oil, start to mix with the dough hook and add the salt, continue to knead for about 8-10 and continue with the recipe.
If you have a fan-assisted oven, then you can lower the oven temperature by 20 degrees C.
Original Recipe By An Italian In My Kitchen.
by capedemo | Jan 27, 2021 | Cooking with Cape Demo, Uncategorised
If you want your oven to last for years to come, it’s important to take care and maintain the oven – including all of its components. In this article, we’re sharing a few oven maintenance tips to help you take care of your own.
Clean Your Oven Regularly
Experts say that you should give your oven a thorough cleaning at least twice each year. Of course, if you use it daily, you may want to increase that cleaning routine to, say, every couple of months. Leaving burnt food to continue to re-burn with every use will eventually cause your oven to work less efficiently. Not to mention that the continuous smell of burnt food every time you use it will eventually start affecting the taste of your new meal.
Don’t Remove Your Oven’s Knobs
These knobs are directly connected to your oven’s control system. When you remove them to spray cleaner on them, you are actually putting yourself at risk of electrocution. As tempting as it is to clean them this way, don’t. Leave your knobs right where they are.
Inspect and Replace Your Gas Line
Every time you purchase a new oven, you should always update your gas line, too. It seems like a logical thing to do, right? After all, a fresh line means less chance of a leak down the road. But, here’s the thing – what if you have invested in a well-working oven and you don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon? If you have had your oven for a while, you may want to take the time to inspect the line. If it looks at all worn, replace it.
Check Your Burners Regularly
If you see any debris on it, any deformities, or a spot that glows a little bit brighter than the rest, you are going to want to replace it. It can spark and create a flame as it shorts out. Generally, it’s a rather minor issue. However, it can result in heavy damage to the appliance. As soon as you notice this, stop using your oven and replace the burner/element.
Take Care When Baking
If you are baking a full casserole or pie, for example, consider putting a larger baking sheet underneath it. This will catch anything that may leak out or boil over.
If you do notice spills, though, when you are done baking, you should always wipe down the inside of the oven as soon as it cools. This reduces a bigger mess later.
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Racks
It is easy to focus on the bottom and sides of your oven and for good reason – that is usually where all the food is. But, it is not the only place. In order to reach the bottom, it has to go through the racks. So, be sure to give them as much attention as the rest of the oven when cleaning.
Inspect Your Door Gaskets
This is the rubber piece that runs along the oven door that helps seal in the heat. Over time, this gasket can begin to deteriorate, allowing heat to seep through, and resulting in your oven not heating properly.
Make a point to regularly inspect your oven’s gasket and replace it if necessary so that your oven may operate efficiently.
Conclusion
Your oven is an investment and you should treat it as such. This means performing routine maintenance that will give you the best performance for an extended amount of time. So, take the time to regularly clean your oven and prevent future messes.
Original Article By Thor Kitchen.
