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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachio Kataifi Filling Makes 16–18 cookies Ingredients For the Cookie Dough: 258g salted butter 230g brown sugar 110g granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 350g cake flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 300g chocolate chips For the […]
Pornstar Martini (Makes one cocktail) Ingredients50ml Gin or Vodka25ml passion fruit liqueur (e.g., Passoã)25ml passion fruit purée15ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)15ml sugar syrup1 passion fruit (halved, for garnish)Prosecco (served on the side)Ice MethodFill a cocktail shaker with ice.Add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, lime juice, and sugar syrup.Shake vigorously for about […]
Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Chill Time: 4 hours Ingredients For the Caramel: Ingredients For the Caramel: 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar 60ml (¼ cup) water For the Custard: 4 large eggs 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (375ml) evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract […]
Chocolate Lava Cake Chocolate Ganache Centre Ingredients50g dark chocolate chips30ml cream MethodPlace the chocolate chips and cream in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until needed. Chocolate Cake Batter Ingredients100g dark chocolate, […]
Salmon Wellington Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 shallots, finely diced3-4 garlic cloves, minced300g baby spinach150g cream cheese10g parmesan, gratedZest of half a lemon1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 roll puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, for brushing the pastry MethodHeat 1 olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the shallots […]
Mango Sago Recipe Ingredients½ cup sago, soaked for 2 hours before700g mango, cubed (Plus extra for garnish)400ml coconut milk60ml condensed milk, adjust according to your taste150g coconut jelly, optional MethodBring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the sago pearls to the simmering water, and immediately drop the temperature to medium heat. […]
Christmas Bear Butter Cookies Ingredients295g unsalted butter, softened90g icing sugar/powdered sugar2 large egg whites1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 2 tsp vanilla extract For the red hats2g cocoa powderRed food colouring, gel-based DecoratingMelted dark chocolateWhite pearl-shaped sprinkles MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Add the butter and icing sugar to a mixing […]
Crème brûlée French toast recipe For the custard 4 large egg yolks 100g granulated sugar 40g corn flour 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 500ml full cream milk 30g unsalted butter French toast 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 150ml full cream milk or cream 4-6 slices brioche, thick slices Butter, to fry the French toast Extra granulated sugar, for the brûlée Method Making […]
Brown Butter Ice Cream Ingredients 115g Kerrygold butter 7 tablespoons dry milk powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste 1 litre whipping cream 385g sweetened condensed milk Method In a saucepan, add the butter and milk powder. Allow to melt, stirring with a spatula to prevent burning. Leave to simmer on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, […]
Chorizo Jam & Cheddar Jaffles IngredientsChorizo Jam500g fresh chorizo, minced1 large white onion, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced90g demerara sugar3 tbsp red wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 shot of espresso, or very strong coffee 50g Kerrygold butter, meltedWhite sandwich bread200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar MethodTo a large saucepan of medium heat, add the chorizo and allow to fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and […]
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