Middle Eastern Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt & Pickled Onion

Step 1 To pickle the onion, place the honey and salt in a jar and pour over the hot water. Stir to dissolve and then add the red wine vinegar and chilli flakes. Mix again and then add the sliced red onion. Press into the liquid and then leave to sit for 30 minutes in […]

Donna Hay’s Butter Chicken Burger

Step 1 To make the patties, place the mince, breadcrumbs, butter chicken paste, coriander and onion in a bowl and mix to combine. Divide the mixture into 4 patties. Step 2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan or barbecue over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4–5 minutes each side or until cooked […]

Beef Stroganoff with Pasta Pappadelle

Step 1 Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan until hot then add the beef strips. Cook for 3-4 minutes until beef is well browned. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms and cook for a further 3 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are softened. Step 2 Add a squeeze of lemon juice, the […]

Butter Chicken Curry

Step 1 Prepare Yogurt Marinade. Combine all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and add chicken. Toss well to coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight if possible. Step 2 When ready to cook, heat ghee in a wok or deep sided non-stick frying […]

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Smoked Bacon & Croutons

Step 1 Place pumpkin, onion, water and stock powder in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook partially covered for 10-15 minutes, or until pumpkin is soft. When cooked remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Using a food processor or stick blender puree the pumpkin until silky […]

Falafel Poke Bowl with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Step 1 Prepare falafel balls by placing drained chickpeas together with the remaining falafel ball ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Using a tablespoon, form mixture into balls and place onto a tray. Meanwhile, heat oil to 170°C in a wok or deep fryer and batch cook the falafel balls for […]

Fish Tacos with Tangy Slaw

Step 1 Place fish strips in a shallow dish and sprinkle over enough seasoning mix to coat the fish. Toss fish to coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes. In the meanwhile prepare batter. Place flour, a pinch of salt and any remaining spice mix in a bowl and whisk in soda water to […]

Greek Barbecue Corn & Almond Salad

Step 1 Brush corn cobs with oil and wrap securely in foil. Cook on a barbecue grill plate or in a frying pan for approximately 10-15 minutes turning frequently until corn is cooked and has a few charred marks on the kernels. Remove from foil to cool slightly then slice the kernels off the cob […]

Mexican Meatball Bake

Step 1 Place Italian sausage mince and beef mince together in a bowl. With wet hands roll the mince into 1⁄3 cup size balls and place on a paper lined tray. Continue until all the mixture is used. Step 2 Heat oil in a large frying-pan and cook the meatballs until well browned. Transfer meatballs […]

Succulent Lamb Souvas with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Step 1 Combine marinade ingredients together in shallow ceramic baking dish. Thread lamb onto metal skewers and place in marinade turning skewers to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight if possible, turning skewers from time-to-time. Step 2 Prepare Greek Style Yogurt Sauce. Mix ingredients in a small bowl […]

Donna Hay’s All-in-One Crispy Baked Tacos

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). STEP 2 Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil and place them in a deep baking dish. Arrange them together, side-by-side, to form rustic cup-like shapes. STEP 3 To make the filling, make a small cut in each cherry tomato, squeeze out and discard the seeds. Roughly […]

Donna Hay’s Grilled Chicken Tikka with Sumac Yogurt

STEP 1 To make the tikka curry paste, place the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander seeds, salt, paprika and chilli powder in a bowl and mix to combine. STEP 2 Preheat oven grill (broiler) to high. STEP 3 In a large bowl, place the chicken, tikka curry paste, salt and pepper and […]

Donna Hay’s Pan Kale and Feta Quiche

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). STEP 2 To make the pastry, place the flour, parmesan, yogurt and oil into a bowl and mix to combine. Roll the dough out between two sheets of non-stick baking paper until 2–3 mm (1/16–⅛ inch) thick. Loosen the pastry on the paper so it’s not stuck to it, then […]

Carbonara

STEP 1 Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add bacon* and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until bacon* is crispy. Drain on paper towel. STEP 2 Whisk egg yolks, FUGY and three-quarters of the parmesan together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. STEP 3 Boil salted water, and […]

Greek Chicken Salad

STEP 1 Grill chicken on a medium heat grill pan, until cooked through, put aside. STEP 2 Add the lettuce to a large bowl. Top with the sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese. Season with dried oregano plus salt and pepper.  Add a generous serving of FUGY.   Post a photo on Instagram or […]

Chicken Taco

STEP 1 Start with the chicken, add all spices plus salt and pepper into a large bowl, mix until well combined. Add in chicken and mix until they are well coated in spice mix. Set aside in fridge. STEP 2 To grill corn, brush each cob in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. […]

Turmeric lamb skewers

STEP 1 Prepare the marinade for the lamb. STEP 2 Whisk the yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, coriander, garlic, turmeric, cumin, sea salt and black pepper together in a large bowl. Chop the lamb into 3-4cm pieces and toss them into the marinade, stirring to coat them completely with the marinade. Cover the bowl, and […]

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

STEP 1 To make the spice mix, lightly toast the whole spices in a dry pan over a medium heat until fragrant, then finely grind in a mortar or spice grinder, adding the ground turmeric. STEP 2 To make the curry. Heat the oil in a heavy- based saucepan on a medium heat. Add onion […]

Thai Prawn Salad with Sriracha Yogurt

Introduction/ Tips Flavour, spice and everything nice! This salad has the perfect combination of exotic flavours to have your taste buds tingling. Enjoy the fresh prawns and colourful ingredients for a big batch to entertain or throw together for a lunch time favourite. The sriracha mixed with the Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt gives a […]

Southern Baked Chicken with Lemon Aioli

Introduction/ Tips We know you’re craving succulent, crunchy and golden chicken – so look no further.  Chicken marinated in Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt (FUGY) with Cajun seasoning is a simple yet boldly tasting dish ready for the dinner table. Tailor this dish to your pleasing and your desired heat – we recommend using a […]

Moussaka Stuffed Eggplants

STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced). Cut eggplants lengthwise and using a spoon scoop out the flesh from the eggplant halves leaving a 1cm thick border on the eggplant. Finely chop the eggplant flesh and set aside. STEP 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over low-medium heat. Add onion […]

Lamb Shanks Tagine with Raisins and Chickpeas

STEP 1 Combine yogurt and spices in a large bowl and spread over lamb shanks. Place onions into the base of the slow cooker pot. Top with yogurt coated lamb shanks. Pour stock over onions and place pot in the refrigerator to marinate overnight. STEP 2 Place slow cooker pot into the slow cooker and […]

Korean Fried Wings with Kimchi Yogurt

STEP 1 Combine yogurt and kimchi. Divide mixture in half. Marinate wings in one half of kimchi yogurt mix for 30 minutes or overnight, if time permits. STEP 2 Place rice flour in a bowl and season with salt. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cold water until a smooth batter forms. Remove chicken wings from […]

Harissa Roasted Chicken with Minted Yogurt

STEP 1 Remove the backbone from the chicken using poultry scissors. Turn chicken over and press on the breastbone to flatten. Alternatively, ask your butcher to do so. Using a sharp knife, cut deep slashes into the breast and legs of the chicken. Combine yogurt, harissa, garlic and honey and season to taste. Spoon over […]

Garlic Flatbreads with Fried Egg, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

STEP 1 Mix flour and Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt together in a medium bowl until mixture forms a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Divide mixture into quarters and roll out into an oval shape about 3mm thick. STEP 2 Heat a char-grill pan over medium-high […]

Fish in Yogurt Curry

STEP 1 Combine garlic, ginger, spices and yogurt in a large bowl until smooth. Add the fish and toss to coat. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, if time permits. STEP 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over low-medium heat. Add onions, cinnamon and cardamom and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly until […]

Chipotle Chicken Nachos

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced). Combine yogurt and chipotle powder. Divide mixture in half. Marinate thighs in one half of yogurt mix for 30 minutes or as time permits. Place chicken in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper. STEP 2 Combine black beans and nacho topping […]

Charred Corn with Miso Yogurt

STEP 1 Heat a char-grill pan over medium – high heat. Spray corn with cooking oil spray and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning regularly, until corn is charred and tender. STEP 2 Combine yoghurt, miso paste and lime juice. Season to taste. Serve charred corn with miso yoghurt.

Carrot Red Lentil and Yogurt Soup

STEP 1 Heat oil a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and coriander and cook for 3 minutes or until just soft. Add carrots, lentils and stock and bring to the boil. STEP 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until carrot is soft. Process soup with a […]

Moroccan Lamb

STEP 1 To get started on this tasty Moroccan Lamb recipe, remove lamb from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide frypan and seal lamb on all sides. Remove and set aside. STEP 2 Mix spices with garlic and remaining oil to make a […]

Hot and Spicy Beef Vindaloo

STEP 1 To get started on this delicious beef vindaloo recipe, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion for a few minutes to soften. Add meat and cook for 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add curry paste and fry for a few minutes until fragrant. STEP 2 […]

Tandoori Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Raita

STEP 1 To make Raita, combine Farmers Union Greek Style Natural Yogurt with cucumber, salt and 1 tablespoon chopped coriander. Combine lettuce and carrot together. STEP 2 Mix chicken mince, spring onion and tandoori paste together with your hand until well combined and form into 4 large oval shaped burgers. Cook burgers in an oiled […]

Sweet Potato Fritters with Coriander Yogurt

STEP 1 Combine sweet potato, spring onion, cumin, flour, salt, pepper and eggs together.   STEP 2 Shallow fry small spoonfuls of mixture in hot oil for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.   STEP 3 Meanwhile, combine Farmers Union Greek Style Natural Yogurt with coriander and season to taste. […]

Summer Smoked Salmon and Avocado Fettucine

STEP 1 Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Meanwhile, mash half the avocado and combine with Farmers Union Light Greek Style Natural Yogurt, dill and salt. Dice the remaining avocado. STEP 2 When cooked, drain the pasta and return the hot pasta to the pot. Stir in spring […]

Korma Chicken Curry Pappadams with Mango Chutney Yogurt

STEP 1 Heat oil in a frypan and quickly fry pappadams one at a time, holding them down with a pair of tongs so that they spread out forming a shell shape. Drain on absorbent paper.   STEP 2 Combine Farmers Union Greek Style Natural Yogurt and mango chutney together.   STEP 3 Heat vegetable […]

Tom Yum

STEP 1 To start this great Tom Yum recipe, heat the tom yum paste in a medium sized wok for a few minutes to release the flavour. Add stock, ginger, lemongrass, chilli, lime leaves and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add prawns and green beans. Gently poach for about 5 minutes […]