Caramel Slice

Makes about 24

250g butter
395g can condensed milk
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons brown sugar
250g packet Marie biscuits, finely crushed

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in condensed milk, honey and sugar. Simmer gently until mixture is well combined and golden.

2. Place biscuit crumbs into a large bowl. Pour butter mixture over biscuits. Mix thoroughly. Firmly press mixture into a baking paper-lined 18 x 28cm slab tin.

3. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Cut into squares before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

(Recipe courtesy of Super Food Ideas - March 2003)

Banana Bread

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 50 mins

Makes: 1 loaf, serves 10

Melted low-fat dairy spread, to grease
265g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour
40g (1/4 cup) plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
125ml (1/2 cup) skim milk
2 eggs, lightly whisked
50g butter, melted, cooled
2 overripe medium bananas, mashed

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush an 11 x 21cm (base measurement) loaf pan with melted dairy spread to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 opposite sides with non-stick baking paper, allowing it to overhang.

2. Sift the combined flours and cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir in the sugar and make a well in the centre. Place the milk, eggs, melted butter and banana in a medium bowl, and stir until well combined. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into slices to serve.

(Recipe courtesy of Australian Good Taste - September 2004)

Avocado Dip with Turkish Chips

450g loaf Turkish bread
olive oil cooking spray

Avocado dip

2 avocados, peeled, stones removed
1 small lime, juiced
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 green onions, thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut bread into 4 pieces. Cut each piece in half through the centre. Roll out each piece of bread with a rolling pin to flatten slightly. Cut into short fingers. Arrange bread on 2 baking trays. Spray lightly with oil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until toasted.

2. Make dip: Use a fork to mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice, tomato, garlic and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Serve with turkish chips

(Recipe courtesy of Super Food Ideas - May 2004)