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Cheesy Meatball Bake Watch how to make it Ingredients Meatballs1kg beef/lamb mince1/2 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped1 medium sized onion, finely diced2 tsp ginger and garlic paste1 large egg, to bind the mixtureOlive oil, for frying Marinara SauceYou can substitute with a store-bought sauce¼ cup olive oil1 shallot, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 sprigs […]
Ingredients250 ml water, divided7 tsp powdered gelatin420 g caster sugar60 ml glucose syrup15 Ginger biscuits (any round biscuit will do)450g dark or milk chocolate15 ml coconut oil MethodLay out your biscuits on a baking tray. Fit the end of a piping bag with a large round tip – prep these before you start making the […]
Palak Paneer Ingredients500g paneer2 tbsp ghee2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp methi seeds1 tsp ground jeera1 tsp ground dhaniaSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste2 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp ginger, minced2 large tomatoes, pureed2-3 green chillies, crushed800g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped1/4 – 1/2 cup water1/3 cup cream1 tbsp lemon juice MethodMelt 1 tbsp ghee […]
Pasta Alla Vodka RecipeIngredients1 medium onion, finely diced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil200g tomato paste½ tsp red chilli flakes2 tbsp vodka¾ cup cream450g penneSaltFresh basil leaves MethodFill a large pot with water, heat over high, add in a handful of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta […]
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Watch How To Make It Roasted tomato soup Ingredients1kg Roma tomatoes3 cloves of garlic, with the peel on3 – 4 thyme sprigsSalt & pepperOlive oil for roasting2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 cup vegetable stock1/2 cup creamBasil leaves MethodPre-heat your oven to 190C.Wash tomatoes and cut them in half. Spread the tomatoes & garlic cloves onto a […]
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Ingredients8 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 5cm cubes4 tbsp butter¾ cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste½ cup grated Parmesan cheese MethodPlace potatoes in a large pot with 1 tsp salt, and add enough water so it’s 8 – 10 cm above the potatoes.Bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce […]
Watch How To Make It Creamy Mushroom Sauce Ingredients4 tbsp unsalted butter250g button mushrooms, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced250ml vegetable stock200ml cream30g parmesan cheese,finely gratedFresh thymeSalt and pepper MethodMelt butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.Add sliced mushrooms and cook until brown.Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the garlic […]
Watch How To Make It Biscoff Banana Bread Ingredients250g cake flour1 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt1 tsp ground cinnamon115g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature150g brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature80g plain yogurt, at room temperature2 cups mashed bananas1 tsp vanilla extract1/3 cup Biscoff Spread10 Biscoff biscuits MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a […]
Watch How To Make It Creamy lemon butter baked fish Ingredients4 fish fillets4 tbsp unsalted butter1/4 cup cream2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp crushed green chilli1.5 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp Dijon mustardSalt & pepper to tasteCoriander and lemon slices, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 190°C.Place butter, cream, crushed garlic, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and […]
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