Judy Phillips Food

15/01/2024

Unbearable, heartbreaking
This should be compulsory listening for
Put her and her girlfriend in Gaza. Shame on the Albanese government. More interested in votes than humanity.

‎Show Honestly with Bari Weiss, Ep The Silence of the Feminists - 14 Jan 2024

10/10/2023

25/12/2022

Cooking is all about people.

Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together.’ Guy Fieri, Restaurateur and TV host.

To connect and celebrate is a fundamental human need. Every culture in the world has its own traditions and celebrations. While the ways in which we ritualise these moments are incredibly diverse, the reasons are often the same. One of my favourite things to do for my family is to cook a big meal for a celebration - and when I say big, I really mean it. Now that our already large family has expanded even further with marriages and the arrival of grandchildren, every reason to celebrate becomes a feast for the masses. Gathering for special occasions bonds us together and creates so many lasting memories. As a Jewish family, celebrating the traditional holidays connect us to our culture, instilling a sense of meaning and significance to our lives.

I wish you all a fabulous time with your loved ones over the festive season.

23/12/2022

I love dining in Israel, as these days it’s such a melting pot of cuisines and ideas. That’s where I first tasted this refreshing soup, which is a modern invention. You might think it sounds a little weird to combine melon and tomato but honestly, this soup has A delicious sweetness and incredible flavour. I serve it in drinking glasses as a starter, so people can walk and mingle while they’re sipping it. You could even put a slug of vodka in it if you like!

21/12/2022

I can’t remember where this recipe came from or how it got its name - other than it being an accurate description. What I do know is that it’s a relatively simple cake that’s great if you need a moreish sweet for a lot of people. It can also be made dairy free by replacing the butter with vegan cultured butter.

Ingredients:
6 eggs, separated1 cup (260g) caster sugar160g butter, melted1tsp lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juice1⁄3 cup (80g) self raising flour1⁄3 cup (80g) plain flour2 tbsp apricot or raspberry jam160g almond meal

Method:
Preheat a fan-forced oven to 160°C. Grease and flour a 30 x 25cm rectangular cake pan. In a large bowl, mix together three of the egg yolks (discard or use the remaining three yolks for something else), 100g of the caster sugar, butter, lemon zest and juice. Once combined stir in both flours. Pour the batter into the cake pan and using a palette knife, gently spread a thin layer of the jam across the top. If the jam is too thick, dilute with a little lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until it starts to look like foam, then slowly whisk in the remaining 160g caster sugar. Continue to whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold in the almond meal and spread meringue across the top of the batter. Bake for 55 minutes or until the meringue is golden in colour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the cake pan before cutting into square slices to serve.

16/12/2022

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24/11/2022

Most recipes for hummus require you to soak the chickpeas overnight and then boil them for around 45 minutes, which is not ideal when you’re busy and not planning 24 hours ahead for your next dinner. This version saves time by using canned chickpeas which are a really great product. This may not be 100% “authentic” hummus, but it’s way better (plus cheaper and healthier) than most of the pre-prepared versions you can buy in the super - market.

Here's our 'cheat' hummus recipe.

Ingredients:
2 x 400 g (14 oz) cans chickpeas
250 g (9 oz) tahini
80 ml (2 . fl oz/1⁄3 cup) lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
100 ml (3 . fl oz) water, or as required
sweet paprika, for sprinkling
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted, to garnish
seeds from 1⁄4 pomegranate, to garnish
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Method:
Mix all ingredients.
Bake it in the oven until it smells good.

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18/11/2022

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15/11/2022

What we eat has a profound impact on not just our physical, but also our mental health.

Our modern Western diet gives most of us access to unlimited food, high in fat and sugar, resulting in instant gratification, triggering feelings of pleasure. These highs, however, are short-lived and we often find our mood plummeting alongside our blood sugar levels soon after.

Studies show that a diet high in processed food and refined grains is likely to cause depression over time, than a diet rich in vegetables and lean protein.

It’s not just a healthy diet that promotes happiness – our senses play an important part too. The aroma and visual delight of food can create powerful memories. There is magic in the way certain food can take me back to my happiest memories Recreating these special moments elevates my mood, especially when surrounded by friends and family.

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08/11/2022

I often eat this salad for dinner as it’s filling and nutritious on on its own. Sometimes I serve it with a simply cooked piece of protein, such as a chicken breast or barramundi fillet, especially if Rob is home for dinner too.

Ingredients:
200g baby Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1⁄3 head broccoli, chopped into florets
1 eschalot, sliced
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1⁄3 cup (30g) frozen edamame beans, defrosted
1⁄2½ cup quinoa, cooked according to packet instructions
One large handful spinach leaves
2 tsp assorted seeds (pumpkin, sunflowers, linseed, etc),lightly toasted

Dressing
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp tamari soy sauce
1 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Preheat a fan-forced oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with
baking paper. Scatter the Brussels sprouts, broccoli florets, eschalots and garlic
across the baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil. Using your hands, turn the vegetables so they are coated with the olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the outer Brussels sprouts leaves are crispy. Add the roasted vegetables to a large salad bowl along with the edamame, spinach leaves and quinoa. Add the dressing to the salad, toss to combine and serve.

Dressing
To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a microwave proof sealable container and cook on high for 30 seconds to break down the miso paste. Shake to combine and set aside.

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31/10/2022

How do you maintain your emotional wellbeing when everything changes?

This is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. Unsurprisingly, I found some of the answers in my kitchen.

Exploring my recipes through the prism of emotional wellbeing has been a fascinating process. I acknowledge that it’s been a journey for me to get to this point, and I have reached it from a position of privilege. The fact is, we can only begin to focus on our emotional wellbeing once our basic physical needs are met. Putting it simply, it is thanks to the generation who came before me that I’m able to look further into what it means to be self-fulfilled.

I invite you on this journey with me to finding and maintaining balance.

27/10/2022

My wellbeing is at it’s best when I’m regularly enjoying different types of exercise. In addition to keeping my body fit and strong, being active helps me bring balance to my moods and keeps my stress levels in check.

It’s important to support your exercise routine with the right nutrition to fuel your body. For me this means lots of fresh fruit and vegetables - just as long as there’s lots of different herbs and spices to keep the tastebuds happy too.

I have a whole section dedicated to this in my book "A Balanced Life".

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