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Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Filled Easter eggs Ingredients12 Chocolate hollow Easter eggs230g Lancewood Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese200g Milk chocolate + the tops of the chocolate hollow Easter eggs100ml fresh cream1/2 – 1 tsp Espresso powder1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of sea saltCoffee beans or chocolate shavings to garnish, optional MethodPrepare the chocolate hollow Easter eggs by […]
Pickled Fish Ingredients1 cup cake flour1 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp salt1kg hake, cut into cubes1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup water1 cup brown vinegar6 bay leaves2.5 tsp black peppercorns2.5 tsp coriander seeds1 tbsp turmeric powder2 tbsp mild curry powderSalt, to taste4 medium onions, sliced into rings2 tbsp peach jam, substitute with apricot jam½ cup sugarHot cross buns, […]
Pickled Red Onions Ingredients3/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tbsp caster sugar1 tbsp salt2 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp black peppercorns1 large red onion, thinly sliced MethodPlace vinegar, sugar, salt, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan and boil over high heat. Allow to cool. Place the sliced onion in a sterilised jar and pour over the […]
Cornflake Easter Nests Ingredients200 g milk chocolate, chopped2 tbsp golden syrup, substitute with honey50g unsalted butterPinch of salt90 g cornflakes36 mini eggs MethodLine a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.Add the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup (or honey) to a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl.Warm in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely […]
Brie, Mango Chutney & Prosciutto Bites Ingredients1 sheet puff pastry, thawed1/3 cup mango chutney125g Brie6 slices prosciuttoFresh herbs, to garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin tray with baking spray and set aside.Roll out the puff pastry sheet, and slice it into 12 squares.Prick each square with a fork to prevent them from […]
Almond Croissant IngredientsTo assemble8 store-bought croissants, halved horizontally50g sliced almonds For the Frangipane90g almond flour110g unsalted butter, at room temperature90g muscovado sugar2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, substitute with vanilla extract3 tbsp cake flourPinch of salt For the simple syrup60g granulated sugar5 tbsp water MethodMake the sugar syrupIn a small saucepan, […]
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates Ingredients6 medjool dates60 g creamy peanut butter60 g dark or milk chocolate, melted1 tablespoon of chopped nuts for garnishFlakey sea salt MethodSlice the dates halfway lengthwise.Fill the center of each date with a spoonful of peanut butter.Dip each of the stuffed dates into the melted chocolate. Once coated set aside on […]
Brie and Onion Marmalade Tarts Ingredients1 roll puff pastry, thawed100 g Woolworths onion marmalade, substitute with caramelised onions125 g Brie cheese MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin pan with baking spray and set aside. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, and using a sharp knife slice it into 12 rectangles. […]
English Muffins Ingredients1 3/4 cups milk, lukewarm3 tablespoons (43g) butter, melted1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons (25g) sugar1 large egg, beaten4 1/2 cups (540g) bread flour, sifted2 teaspoons instant yeast1/3 cup semolina MethodCombine all the ingredients (except the semolina) in the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, beat the dough on medium-high […]
Egg Boats Ingredients1 baguette4 large eggs100 g bacon slices, fried till crispy and chopped into bits70 g Asiago cheese, substitute with Parmesan or Cheddar2 spring onions, chopped1 tsp red chilli flakesSalt and freshly ground black pepper MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside.Add the eggs, seasoning, cheese, […]
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