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7NEWS
14 minutes ago
- 7NEWS
We make potato nachos AKA delicious loaded smashed potatoes three different ways
Annabel Bower is an Australian chef and food stylist that lives in Adelaide. Today, Annabel is cooking 'loaded smashed potatoes'. You boil the potatoes, then smash and bake them and load them with a range of toppings Annabel will demo three different flavours: Mexican, avocado and sour cream; Bacon, cheese and caramelised onion; Basil pesto, bocconcini caprese salad. Loaded Smashed Potatoes Loaded Mexican Smashed Potatoes 1kg baby potatoes Olive oil Sea salt Mexican Toppings 2 avocados (or 300gms store bought guacamole) 1 lime ¼ cup Jalapeno slices 1 cup Sour Cream ½ bunch of Coriander, leaves and stems chopped + extra for garnish 200gm Cherry tomatoes, diced 1 shallot finely diced 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar Manchego Cheese 50gms Paprika Method Steam potatoes in a double boiler on the stove top or in a steam oven at 100 percent steam for 25-30 minutes. Pat off any moisture from the potatoes with paper towel. Line an oven tray with baking paper and drizzle with olive oil. Place potatoes on the tray spaced out evenly. Using a chunky glass, smash down the potato until it is flattened halfway. Use a fork to create more fluffed up bits if you like – more fluff = more crunch! Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast at 230 degrees fan forced for 30 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the toppings. For the guacamole, smash together the avocado and lime juice with a pinch of salt. For the salsa combine the diced tomato, diced shallot, half of the coriander (chopped), red wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil. To assemble, spread ½ a cup of sour cream over the base of a serving platter, sprinkle with paprika. Top with one layer of potato followed by generous dollops of guacamole, salsa, and some jalapenos. Repeat on a second layer with the remaining potatoes, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Sprinkle with jalapenos, paprika, sprigs of coriander and freshly shaved Manchego cheese and an extra sprinkle of paprika. Serve hot or at room temperature. Loaded Caprese Smashed Potatoes 1kg baby potatoes Olive oil Sea salt Caprese toppings 240 grams bocconcini 100gms basil pesto homemade or a good quality bought pesto like Maggie Beer's 1 bunch of fresh basil 250gms Truss tomatoes 8 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto (optional) Balsamic Vinegar to drizzle A good quality Australian olive oil to finish – I love Longtrail Farm's Olive Oil Method Steam potatoes in a double boiler on the stove top or in a steam oven at 100 percent steam for 25-30 minutes. Pat off any moisture from the potatoes with paper towel. Line an oven tray with baking paper and drizzle with olive oil. Place potatoes on the tray spaced out evenly. Using a chunky glass, smash down the potato until it is flattened halfway. Use a fork to create more fluffed up bits if you like – more fluff = more crunch! Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast at 230 degrees fan forced for 30 minutes. On a separate tray place the truss of cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 15-20 minutes of the begin to burst slightly. To assemble spread 1/3 of the pesto on the base of your serving plate. Top with a layer of potatoes followed by ½ of the bocconcini. I like to tear it apart and scatter it evenly. Next add some dollops of pesto, some of the roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Top with the next later of potatoes and repeat loading with bocconcini, pesto, and basil leaves. Place the remaining cherry tomatoes, roasted on the truss on the top of the finished pile. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and some good quality olive oil. Loaded Cheese, Bacon Smashed Potatoes 1kg baby potatoes Olive oil Sea salt Cheese and bacon topping 200grams shortcut bacon, diced 200 grams grated cheese (tasty, Colby, mozzarella, parmesan) ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional) Fresh chives and or BBQ sauce Method Steam potatoes in a double boiler on the stove top or in a steam oven at 100 percent steam for 25-30 minutes. Pat off any moisture from the potatoes with paper towel. Line an oven tray with baking paper and drizzle with olive oil. Place potatoes on the tray spaced out evenly. Using a chunky glass, smash down the potato until it is flattened halfway. Use a fork to create more fluffed up bits if you like – more fluff = more crunch! Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast at 230 degrees fan forced for 30 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the toppings. Over medium heat fry off the bacon until golden and crisp. Set aside on paper towel to drain any fat. When the potatoes are golden and crispy, remove from oven, leaving them on the tray. Sprinkle ½ of the cheese evenly over the top of each potato then sprinkle with the garlic powder if using. Top with bacon followed by the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve on a board topped with freshly cut chives and or a drizzle of your favourite BBQ sauce. Perfect snacks to enjoy during the footy finals!
ABC News
2 hours ago
- ABC News
What does Snoop Dogg's Grand Final invitation say about the AFL's commitment to preventing violence against women? - ABC Religion & Ethics
The AFL Grand Final is one of those sporting events that reaches deep into the cultural psyche of this country. The last Saturday in September is marked by friends and families getting together around the television or, for those able to get a ticket, cramming into the MCG to watch the game together. The pre-game entertainment garners almost as much attention as the final game. And this year is no different. When the AFL announced last week that Snoop Dogg would be the pre-game artist, many of us involved in preventing and responding to men's violence against women and children were aghast and somewhat mystified. His lyrics are explicit in their misogyny and celebration of violence against women. While he has been called out for them by heavyweights of the music business and has described himself as reformed, he still often features these songs in his set lists. The decision from the AFL has prompted Victorian organisations addressing violence, including our own Respect Victoria, to put out a joint statement last Friday questioning this decision and calling for the AFL to rethink it. It's a deeply unsettling decision and has been made at a time when Victorians are mourning five women who have been allegedly killed by men they know in the last four weeks alone. Yes, this is the fatal tip of a national crisis of men's violence that continues to have devastating consequences across the whole Australian community. We also know that the Grand Final is a time when calls to crisis support services and police spike because of increased instances of family violence. In Victoria, police data shows that family violence incidents consistently rise on Grand Final day and the day after, with some services reporting up to 30 per cent increase in demand. This is a predictable and preventable pattern — and one that makes the decision to platform an artist with a history of glorifying violence against women all the more alarming. A general view of the 2024 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 28 September 2024 in Melbourne. (Photo by Adam Trafford / AFL Photos via Getty Images) Over the last week, questions surrounding Snoop Dogg's selection by the AFL have sparked conversations about whether we should sanction an artist that has been called out for his misogyny by the likes of Dionne Warwick and Pharrell Williams, and who fans say has changed his ways. The question being asked online and in the media is: should we give Snoop Dogg a second chance? To us the answer is simple: he continues to profit off a catalogue of songs that espouse violence — especially sexual violence against women. He still performs these songs and they are still highly popular and influential. So, it's not a question of giving him a second chance. The question is: should we give him arguably the biggest platform in the Australian sporting calendar when we are in the midst of a national emergency of domestic, family and sexual violence? The answer is abundantly clear: No, we should not . With so many talented Australian artists who champion respect and equality, this should be an opportunity to showcase performers whose values align with the AFL's stated commitment to ending violence against women. Platforming a performer with a public history of boasting about violence against women directly undermines the AFL's own commendable work in recent years to support violence prevention initiatives. Dr Dre, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg perform during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on 13 February 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images) Sport has enormous power to influence culture. By elevating an artist with a track record of degrading women, the AFL risks sending the message that misogyny is entertainment. The Grand Final regularly attracts a crowd of over 100,000 people at the MCG, and a television audience of millions — that's why the artists we choose for this event matters. When questioned on the choice of entertainment earlier this week, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon described Snoop Dogg as culturally relevant after performing at the Paris Olympics and the Super Bowl. Culturally relevant to whom? In the midst of a national crisis of violence against women, relevance should be measured by the values we want to model for young men and boys, not by global fame built on a history of degrading women and disrespect. For the AFL, this decision damages its credibility. It was only last year that Andrew Dillon declared that 'the only acceptable figure' for violence against women is zero, and that the AFL was committed to doing more to end it. Those words ring hollow when the league's actions point in the opposite direction. The AFL has an opportunity to align its entertainment choices with the culture it claims to champion — this decision misses that mark. It undermines the credibility of the AFL's own public commitments to preventing violence against women. The AFL's decision to platform Snoop Dogg is a grave mistake and should be urgently reconsidered. Actions speak louder than words. It is time for the AFL's actions to match its rhetoric on championing equality and respect. Kate Fitz-Gibbon is Professor (Practice) with the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University and an Honorary Professorial Fellow with the Melbourne Law School at University of Melbourne. She is Chair of Respect Victoria. Helen Bolton is the CEO of Respect Victoria.
ABC News
2 hours ago
- ABC News
What's behind the appeal of hit Netflix show Wednesday?
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega doesn't take the success of the Netflix series for granted. "You go and you do these projects, and you don't know that anyone is going to see them," Ortega told the ABC. "So, for it to have been received in such an overwhelming way is such a great gift. Ortega (Wednesday Addams) was speaking at a fan event at Cockatoo Island over the weekend, where the stars and creators of Wednesday converged on the last stop of their "global doom tour". The former convict gaol and shipyard located in the heart of Sydney Harbour was renamed Wednesday Island for the event with Australian artist Peach PRC taking to the stage. Netflix said Wednesday, which premiered in 2022, quickly became a record-breaking global phenomenon, claiming the top spot on the streaming giant's list of most popular English shows of all time. For Ortega, its appeal may lie in the way the show resonates with outcasts and people who feel misunderstood. "Everyone feels like that," Ortega said. "I've never met a single person [who doesn't feel that way]. "Because at the end of the day, it's you in your head. You don't have anyone else to rely on. "You're the one making these super crucial life decisions. It's internal, and it's just you, and you have to be comfortable and okay with that. "So, I think seeing someone who is so young, so self-assured, and so comfortable with herself — and who doesn't allow external factors or the world around her, no matter how much it may change, to affect or change her as a person — is really reassuring and comforting to see. "You don't have to appeal to everyone." Hunter Doohan (Tyler Galpin) said it's "really cool" to be part of something that touches people so much. "I think that's what's beautiful about the show," Doohan told the ABC. Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair) said the show encouraged people to embrace themselves and find their community. "Everybody, whether they want to acknowledge it or not, has a bit of weirdness and darkness inside of them, and I think Wednesday just sort of celebrates expressing that," Myers said. Gwendoline Christie (Larissa Weems) said she's only ever been interested in stories that represent the differences in our society and the world. "I love being involved in projects that tell very personal stories that are specific and detailed, and about a side of life where perhaps there's a vulnerability," Christie said. "People find a lot of strength in this show together. "There's a great community and there's a great togetherness, and people are able to celebrate their similarities and differences." The Addams family characters, created by Charles Addams, have been re-imagined for a new generation in Wednesday, which is created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville, Spider-Man 2, Shanghai Noon), who were both at the event alongside executive producer and director, Tim Burton (Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands). All three appeared at NIDA in conversation earlier on Saturday about creating the world of Wednesday. Burton told the audience Wednesday reflected how he felt as a teenager and adult. He said the crew approached every streamer and network to get the story out there. Burton also spoke about directing the disembodied hand known as Thing. "First of all, the look was important to me," Burton said. "Because otherwise it's just a hand. "So, that's where all the stitching comes in, where it's like he's lived a life." He said Thing was cast in the same way actors are cast, with Victor Dorobantu landing the role. "He's like the Dustin Hoffman of hands," Burton said to laughter from the crowd. "It was very important not to do CG [Computer-Generated] because he's a character. "He was there on the set, there with the actors, acting with them. "He's equal with all the other actors in the show." Wednesday is on Netflix with season 2, Part 2 available from September 3.
