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Pesto Cheddar Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Ingredients1 sheet of puff pastry100g basil pesto100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. Roll out the puff pastry. Slice in half so you have two squares.Spread the basil pesto over one-half of the pastry and top with the […]
Cherry Lime Gin Fizz IngredientsCherry syrup2 cups cherries, pitted3/4 cup water1-2 tsp lime zest1/4 cup fresh lime juice3 tbsp honey, adjust according to your taste Ice60 ml gin150ml sparkling waterSugar and lime zest, for the rim of the glassThyme sprigs, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry syrupAdd all the ingredients to a saucepan on medium-high […]
Easy Gingerbread Recipe Ingredients100g unsalted butter3 tbsp golden syrup100g muscovado sugar225g cake flour½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp ground gingerPinch of salt Royal icingEgg white, from 1 large egg225g icing sugar1 tbsp glucose MethodAdd the sugar, butter, and golden syrup to a saucepan, and heat until melted. Set aside to cool for […]
G & Tea Ingredients60ml Gin60ml Rooibos Cordial1/4 cup orange juiceIceTonic waterOrange slices, to garnish MethodAdd gin, rooibos cordial, fresh orange juice, and ice to a shaker. Strain into a chilled glass. Top up with tonic water, and garnish with dried orange slices.
Brandy Snaps Ingredients55g unsalted butter55g demerara sugar55g golden syrup50g cake flour½ tsp ground ginger Filling250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside. Spray baking spray on a wooden spoon handle and set aside. Add the butter, sugar, and golden syrup to a […]
Durban-style fish cakes Ingredients6 tbsp Kerrygold Butter1 kg hake medallionsSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste500g potatoes, boiled1 onion, finely diced2 tsp crushed garlic60g coriander, roughly chopped3 green chillies, finely diced2 tsp cumin powder2 tsp coriander powder2 large eggs Crumbing1 cup flour3 large eggs, lightly whisked1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs250ml vegetable oil Method Season the fish lightly […]
Panettone French Toast Ingredients4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp cinnamon powder60ml pouring creamPinch of salt8 slices panettoneButter, for cookingFresh berries, for serving MethodWhisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, cream, and salt till combined in a shallow bowl. Set aside.Melt a tsp of butter in a large saucepan on medium heat.Gently coat both sides […]
Bombay Crush IngredientsMilk Jelly250ml water125ml milk1 tbsp china grass powder/agar agar Bombay crush4 cups vanilla ice cream, plus extra for serving1.5 cups milk1-2 tbsp rose syrup, or more if needed1/2 tsp ground cardamomPinch nutmeg1 tsp basil seedsCrushed pistachios, for serving, optional MethodMilk JellyAdd the water, milk, and china grass powder, and whisk into a saucepan. […]
1 Biscuit dough, 3 ways! Butter biscuit dough (makes 70 biscuits) Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature60g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract270g cake flour, sifted90g corn flour White chocolate almond coconut biscuits1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped200g white chocolate, melted50g desiccated coconut Chocolate log biscuits60g cocoa powder250g milk chocolate, melted Cardamom rose & pistachio […]
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake – No Bake Ingredients For the lemon curd 4 large egg yolks, save the white for the meringue at the end 140g granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 80ml fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 90g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature For the cheesecake 200g coconut biscuits, blitz until fine crumbs 120g […]
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