A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.
The 57-year-old – who retired from her post as vice-president of international sales for Monster.com – has always loved cooking, so starring on the show was a real dream come true for her.
Now she is providing a weekly recipe for Advertiser readers.
She said: “I’d like to share some recipes which were inspired by my MasterChef experience.
“My recipes use everyday ingredients made into something nutritious and delicious,
“In the current climate, where we are being forced to spend more time at home, whether it’s by ourselves our with our loved ones for our own safety, this is a great opportunity to widen your culinary skills.
“Everyone can cook, so let’s cook together.”
This week's dish: Banana Bread
Heat oven to 180 degrees
Ingredients
½ cup sunflower oil
Cup of sugar
2 eggs (beaten)
3 bananas (mashed with a fork)
2 cups plain flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
3 tsp milk
Method:
1. Grease and line the bottom of two 19cm x 10cm loaf tins
2. Heat the oven to 180 degrees
3. Beat the oil, sugar and eggs together with a hand held mixer
4. Add the mashed bananas to the mixture
5. Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together and then beat it into the banana mixture
6. Finally stir in the vanilla and milk
7. Pour into the baking tins and bake in the over for around 40 mins
8. Before removing from the over, put a skewer in the centre and if it comes out clean your loaves are ready!
9. Remove from the over and place on a wire tray to cool...mine tend not to get the chance to cool!
Karen’s tip – if you want to add some sultanas for additional flavour you can.
This loaf is delicious
with a little cream cheese spread on top.
