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3 Cheese Hot Cross Buns Ingredients150ml milk, at room temperature50g unsalted butter1 tsp salt450g white bread flour, plus extra for the crosses7g instant yeast1 large egg20g chives, finely snipped2 tsp Italian herbs50g parmesan, grated60g feta, crumbled100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodIn a saucepan add 80mls of water, the milk and butter. Heat up over low heat […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients200g milk chocolate2 tsp vegetable oil500g strawberries CoatingToasted almonds, crushedDesiccated coconutMilk chocolate drizzleSprinkles MethodLine a tray with baking paper.Place chocolate and oil in a microwave-proof bowl, and microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted.Grip the strawberry by the stem, and dip it into the chocolate until fully […]
Asian Slaw with Sesame Grilled Chicken IngredientsAsian Slaw3 cups red cabbage, finely sliced1.5 cups carrots, grated3 spring onions, finely sliced1/2 cup coriander, chopped20g salted roasted peanuts, to garnish, optional Dressing 2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 tsp red chilli flakes […]
Cabbage & Potato Curry Ingredients4 tbsp oil1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp ginger and garlic paste200g tomatoes, grated1/3 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp curry powder300g potatoes, cubed400g cabbage, washed and slicedSalt to tasteSugar to tasteFresh coriander, for garnish Method Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to […]
Raisin Bread Recipe Ingredients360g cake flour2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast45g crushed oats1 tsp cinnamon powder90g raisins50g brown sugar3/4 cup warm milk30g butter, melted1 1/4 tsp fine salt1/3 cup warm water MethodAdd all the ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer, and knead for 8-20 minutes until a smooth, soft dough has formed. Shape the […]
Date and Almond Chocolate Clusters Ingredients110g Medjool dates, chopped50g sliced almonds, lightly toasted, plus extra for garnish150g dark chocolate, meltedFlakey sea salt MethodAdd chopped dates, toasted almonds, and melted chocolate in a bowl. Mix ingredients until the dates and almonds are coated in chocolate.Line a baking tray or plate with baking paper, and use a […]
Pizza Pinwheels Ingredients 200g canned chopped tomatoes10g fresh basil, roughly chopped1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods Himalayan Salt1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods black pepper1 tsp Lifestyle Foods Garlic Flakes1.5 tsp Lifestyle Foods Air Fryer Spice – pizza seasoning 100g mozzarella, grated or sliced1 roll puff pastry, thawedLifestyle Foods Sweet Chilli Sauce, for serving Method Preheat oven to 180C, […]
Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients600g Boneless chicken thighs, substitute with chicken breast fillets1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp chilli oil2 tbsp corn flourOil, for cooking2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fresh ginger, grated2 green chilli, minced1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced Stir fry sauce1 tbsp soy sauce2 […]
Crispy Potato Bhajias with Spicy Salsa IngredientsFor the potato bhajias300g chickpea flour1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fenugreek leaves, crushed1/2 tsp chilli powder1 red chilli, minced2 tsp salt220 ml water1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped4 large potatoes500ml oil for frying For the salsa1/2 cup chopped onion4 jalapeno, diced400g canned crushed tomato1/4 […]
Roasted Bone Marrow with Salsa Verde Ingredients6-8 beef bones, canoe cutSaltBlack pepperOlive oil100g Salsa verde, to serveFresh coriander, to garnish8 slices crusty bread, toasted MethodPlace marrow bones in a large bowl, add 2-3 tbsp of salt, cover, and place in the fridge overnight to soak.Preheat oven to 230C. Drain the water from the bowl, and […]
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