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Sadly, however, the pressure of a full time job and training often has me feeling rather uninspired when it comes to meals. More and more often I am falling back on the ‘ol reliable dishes to ensure that at least something nutritious reaches the dinner table at a reasonable hour.
So, in both the spirit of adventure, and in an attempt to overcome repetition, let me introduce you to…
… the Mystery Box!
What is it?
The Mystery Box is all about encouraging creativity and variety in the kitchen. From alfalfa to zucchini, the Mystery Box contains unique and varied ingredients that will have you creating exciting home-cooked meals in no time.
While you may have cooked with some ingredients, others you may never heard of (let alone cooked with?!). But don’t be alarmed! Use the opportunity to research the ingredient. Find out how to cook with it, and what flavours work best.
You will have your own collection of new and exciting meals in no time.
How it works?
Follow this link to the index of Mystery Box ingredients. Cut each ingredient out onto an individual card, and place into a box or container.
Voila - you now have your own “Mystery Box”!
When you need a little inspiration at meal time, reach in, take out a card, do your research, then cook away!
The aim is for the chosen ingredient to be a star feature of the meal, but it can be used in any way. The possibilities are endless!
So, are you are ready to join the Mystery Box movement? If so, click on the link below to print off your own ingredient list…
Mystery Box list
I can’t wait to see what creations you come up with using the Mystery Box ingredients! Feel free to send me an email (bakebikeblog@grapevine.com.au) with a link when you do.
Happy Mystery Box Baking :)
Index of Mystery Box ingredients
Follow the links below to see what I cooked using each ingredient chosen from the Mystery Box so far!
A
Alfalfa
All Spice
Almond
***Anchovy
***Apple
***Apricot
***Artichoke
***Asparagus
***Adzuki beans
***Avocado
B
Bamboo shoot
Banana
***Basil
Beans
***Besan
***Black beans
Blackberry
Blueberry
***Bok Choy
***Borlotti beans
Boysenberry
Broad beans
***Broccoli
***Broccolini
Brussel Sprout
Butter beans
C
***Cabbage
Cannellini beans
***Capers
Capsicum
Caraway
***Cardamom
***Carrot
***Cauliflower
***Cayenne Pepper
***Celeriac
***Celery
***Cheese
Cherry
Chervil
***Chickpeas
***Chilli
Chilli pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa
***Coconut
Coffee
Coriander
***Corn
Cornflour
***Cornmeal
Cranberry
Cucumber
Cumin
Curry leaves
Custard apple
D
Dates
***Dill
E
***Edamame
***Egg
***Eggplant
Endive
Eschallot
F
***Fennel
Fenugreek
Fig
Fish
Flaxseed
G
Galangal
Garam Masala
***Garlic
***Ginger
Grape
Grapefruit
Guava
H & I
***Honey
J
Jalapeno
Juniper Berry
K
***Kaffir Lime
***Kidney beans
Kiwi fruit
Kumquat
L
***Leek
***Lemon
***Lemongrass
***Lentils
***Lettuce
Lima beans
Lime
Lychee
M
Mandarin
Mango
***Marjoram
Melon
Milk
***Mint
Miso
Mung beans
***Mushroom
***Mustard
N
***Navy beans
Nectarine
Nutmeg
O
Oats
Okra
***Olive
***Onion
***Orange
Oregano
P
Papaya
***Paprika
***Parsley
***Parsnip
Peach
***Peanut
Pear
***Peas
Pepitas
Persimmon
***Pineapple
***Pinto beans
Pistachio
Plum
***Polenta
Pomegranate
***Potato
***Potato flour
***Pumpkin
Q
***Quinoa
Quince
R
Radicchio
Radish
Raspberry
Rhubarb
Rice flour
Rocket
***Rosemary
S
***Saffron
***Sage
***Seeds
***Sesame seeds
Shallot
***Snowpeas
Sorghum
Sorrell
***Spelt
***Spinach
***Split peas
***Sprouts
Squash
***Strawberry
Sultanas
***Sunflower seeds
Swede
***Sweet potato
T
Tahini
***Tamari
***Tamarillo
***Tamarind
Tapioca
***Tarragon
***Thyme
***Tofu
***Tomato
***Tumeric
Turnip
U & V
Vanilla
W, X, Y & Z
***Wasabi
Watercress
***Watermelon
***Yoghurt
***Zucchini
