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Reciptes of the week

Protein-Packed Learning

This term our Year 7 and 8 Food Technology students have been cracking into all things eggs! Through a series of hands-on lessons, they explored the versatility, nutritional value, and cooking science behind this everyday ingredient.

Students began with the fundamentals, mastering techniques for preparing scrambled

and fried eggs while developing core skills in timing and temperature control.

They then progressed to omelettes, experimenting with fillings such as spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and capsicum to create colourful, nutritious meals. The highlight of the unit was preparing Eggs Benedict, where students learned the delicate process of poaching eggs to perfection, crafting hollandaise sauce, and assembling the dish with toasted English muffins, sautéed spinach, and crispy bacon.

Throughout the unit, students developed confidence in the kitchen, strengthened their knife skills, and demonstrated teamwork and creativity in presenting their dishes. It has been an egg-citing journey that highlighted how one simple ingredient can be transformed in so many delicious ways.

Congratulations to all students for their enthusiasm and effort — the results were truly egg-straordinary!

Ms Olivia Andrew

Food Technology Teacher

Ms Ramsden's Xmas Crackers

Starting to think about Christmas gifts? Our food technician, Ms Joanne Ramsden, has come up with a beauty to try at home. Dress up these Christmas crackers however you like!

You’ll Need:

1/3 cup Sesame seeds ½ cup flax or Linseeds

½ cup pumpkin seeds

½ cup Sunflower seeds

1 tbsp black chia seeds

1 tbsp fennel Seeds

1/3 cup cornflour, gluten free

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

¾ cup boiling water

Salt flakes

Equipment:

Large mixing bowl

Large baking tray

2 sheets of baking paper

Rolling pin

Here's how:

Pre-heat Oven 150 C. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add olive oil, boiling water and stir allow to sit for about 15 mins until it thickens slightly.
Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray and spread out the mixture.
Place the other piece on top and roll out until it covers the whole tray remove the top piece of paper gently and sprinkle with sea salt.
Place in the oven for 45 mins.
Allow to cool and break into irregular pieces, serve with your favourite cheese or dip, or divide into gift bags and gift to friends. Merry Christmas!