The way to Captain Frank’s heart is definitely through his stomach and his most recent food love is savoury slices. It’s a healthy and tasty food option and better yet, with a little preparation it’s a great dish for your boat celebrations.
PUMPKIN & ZUCCHINI SLICE
“So much flavour and such a tasty dish!” – Captain Frank
Serves: 6 Prep: 10 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins
- 200g peeled pumpkin, cut into 1cm cubes
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 corn cob, husk and silk removed
- 1 large zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
- 1 cup coarsely grated gold sweet potato
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 cup coarsely grated cheddar
- 5 eggs, lightly whisked
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbs olive oil
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 20 x 30cm baking pan with baking paper.
- Combine the zucchini, carrot, sweet potato, flour, cheddar, half the corn and half the pumpkin cubes in a large bowl.
- Whisk egg, milk and oil in a small bowl. Add to zucchini mixture. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining corn and pumpkin.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the slice is firm to touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PEA, ZUCCHINI & FETA SLICE
“The perfect way to get all those greens into your body!” – Captain Frank
Serves: 6 Prep: 10 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins
- 2 large zucchinis, coarsely grated
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 60g baby spinach, finely shredded
- 1 tbs coarsely chopped dill
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 cup coarsely grated cheddar
- 100g feta, crumbled
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- 5 eggs, lightly whisked
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbs olive oil
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 20 x 30cm baking pan with baking paper.
- Combine the zucchini, spring onion, spinach, dill, flour, cheddar, half the feta and 1 cup of peas in a large bowl.
- Whisk egg, milk and oil in a small bowl. Add to zucchini mixture. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining peas and feta.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the slice is firm to touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SHARE YOUR SLICE FAVOURITES
Slices are a great addition to a menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can certainly alter a recipe to include your favourite ingredients or what’s in season. Because they can be enjoyed either warm or at room temperature they are a great idea for boat menus!
Include these slice options or any other favourites in your next party menu and share your ideas with Captain Frank and the team. Share your savoury slices on Instagram.
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