Winter Recipes That Are Easy to Whip Up
It’s cold outside! Now’s the perfect time to tuck in at home with a cosy and comforting treat. Whether you’re warming up with cups of tea, craving a hot piece of toast or want to quickly whip up a snack, we’ve got the latest small appliances that we think you’ll love to have.
From our friends at Russell Hobbs and George Foreman, below we’ll share this winter’s must-have kitchen small appliances and recipes that you can try out at home.
Russell Hobbs’ Distinctions 2-Slice Toaster – Ocean Blue
Retro inspired, this Russell Hobbs 2-slice toaster is compact in size yet big on power with its six browning settings. Use the Lift & Look function to check your toast mid-cycle and stay on track with the LED dial with countdown illumination. Built with a brushed Stainless Steel body and stunning Ocean Blue accents.
Russell Hobbs’ Distinctions 1.5L Kettle – Ocean Blue
Designed to be bundled with Russell Hobbs’ Distinctions 2-slice toaster (Ocean Blue), this kettle delightfully boils water to prepare tea, coffee, instant noodles and so much more! Create up to 6 cups of tea with the 1.5L capacity, with its Rapid Boil function helping you to enjoy boiled water, faster.
George Foreman’s Immersa Grill Medium
This George Foreman grill is no ordinary grill. Make your creations in next to no with the grill’s fast pre-heating, spacious grill plate and snug drip tray that collects grease. And when cooking is all done, just unclip the control panel and fully immerse and wash the cooking parts in the sink or dishwasher for fuss-free cleaning.
Winter Warmer Recipes to Try
Stay in and create some winter comforts that the whole family will love. These recipes might just become a new favourite that you and your household can enjoy this winter and beyond.
Lemon Berry Breakfast Toast
– make it with the Russell Hobbs Distinctions 2-Slice Toaster
Tart flavours and sweetness combine in this fantastic breakfast combo.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2x Sourdough bread slices, toasted
- Goat’s cheese
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Mint, finely chopped
- Honey
Method
- Spread your toasted sourdough with goat’s cheese and top with berries, lemon zest & mint. Add a light drizzle of honey to finish.
- Serve and enjoy whilst warm.
Modified recipe by Russell Hobbs
Ultimate Grilled Veggie Sandwich
– make it with the George Foreman Immersa Grill Medium
Healthy and guilt-free, this sandwich is great for lunches and dinner alike.
Serves 1
Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cooking Time: 15-20 mins
Ingredients
Veggies
- 1 zucchini, sliced lengthways
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 1 long red capsicum, chopped into strips
- 1 yellow capsicum, chopped into strips
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Sandwich & Fillings
- Honey & chopped spring onions
- Long ciabatta roll, toasted
- Pesto
- Beetroot dip
- Tasty cheese, grated
- Avocado, sliced
- 1 radish, sliced
- ½ tbsp tahini, drizzled
- ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar, drizzled
Method
- Add all your veggies to a large bowl. Toss with oil, salt, pepper & garlic powder. Grill until tender, turning occasionally.
- To build your sandwich, spread pesto on one side of your roll & beetroot dip on the other. Add grilled veggies in turn on each side of your roll. Top veggies with cheese, avocado & radish. To finish, drizzle with tahini & balsamic vinegar.
Recipe by George Foreman
Grilled Puffed Pizza Bites
– make it with the George Foreman Immersa Grill Medium
A quick snack that features classic pizza flavours.
Serves 1
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of frozen puffed pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Pepperoni & salami slices
- 1 tbsp salted butter, melted
- Tomato ketchup (to serve)
Method
- In the bottom two corners of your puffed pastry, add a dollop of tomato paste, a sprinkle of Italian herbs, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, parmesan cheese, salami and more mozzarella cheese. Feel free to tailor the filling to your liking!
- Fold the top part of the pastry over your two pizza stacks and cut in half to make two pizza bites. Fork down the edges to seal the pastry and brush with melted butter.
- Add your pizza bites to the grill and cook until the outsides are golden. Enjoy with tomato sauce.
Winter Cold Remedy Tea
– make it with the Russell Hobbs Distinctions 1.5L Kettle – Ocean Blue
This tea packs all the goodness from three types of citrus fruits, perfect for cold winter days or when you’re feeling unwell.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 2cm piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
- 3 lime slices
- 1 orange, sliced
- 3 lemon slices
To Serve
- Honey
- Lemon & lime slices
Method
- Add all ingredients to your infuser basket and add to boiling water. Allow to brew for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve with lemon & limes slices. Add honey to taste.
- Sip whilst warm.
Spiced Christmas Tea
– make it with the Russell Hobbs Distinctions 1.5L Kettle – Ocean Blue
Enjoy a touch of Christmas in the chilly Australian winter with this Spiced Christmas Tea.
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 black tea bags
- 3/4 cup of orange juice
- 3 star anise pods
- Sugar to taste
- Water – enough to fill your mug!
Method
- Pop your ingredients into a mug and pour hot water over them.
- Filter out the star anise and cloves after allowing the other ingredients to dissolve. Remember to add your desired amount of sugar!
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