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Ghost Cakesicles Ingredients300g Vanilla sponge cake150g white chocolate50ml pouring cream200g milk chocolate MethodTo make the chocolate ganache, add 100g of the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the cream, and microwave at 20-second intervals stirring in between until melted. Set aside to cool. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Microwave the remaining […]
Oreo and Raspberry Chocolate Skulls Ingredients200g milk chocolate, melted100g milk chocolate50ml cream133g Oreo cookies50g raspberry preserve, substitute with caramel MethodMake the chocolate ganache by adding 100g of chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour the cream into the bowl, and microwave at 30-second intervals stirring in between until the chocolate has melted. Set aside to cool.To […]
Wafer Ice Cream Sandwiches Ingredients300g chocolate wafer biscuits1L vanilla ice cream, softened150g milk chocolatesprinkles or cookie crumbs to garnish MethodPrepare a 20×20 cm square baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Place a layer of wafer biscuits at the bottom of the dish.Top with softened ice cream and smooth over with an offset spatula or […]
Biltong, Brie, and Caramelised Onion Tarts Ingredients1 roll of puff pastry, thawed100g caramelised onion chutney125g brie, sliced50g biltong, roughly chopped MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.Cut puff pastry into squares, smear on onion chutney, and add a slice of brie, and a portion of the biltong.Fold one […]
Crumbed burrata Ingredients 4 burrata balls, mini 1 large egg, whisked. Substitute with 1/4 cream 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Salt Black pepper To serve Your favourite pasta! Method Drain the burrata and dab gently with a paper towel, set aside. Season flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each burrata into […]
Smores Dip Ingredients200g milk chocolate150g mini marshmallowsBiscuits, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 180C.Place chocolate in a baking dish, and top with marshmallows.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chocolate has melted and the marshmallows are toasted.Serve immediately, serve with biscuits or fruit for dunking.
Spicy Pineapple Seasoning Ingredients1 large pineapple, sliced into quarters2 tbsp chilli powder2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp salt MethodAdd all your seasonings to a bowl, and mix to combine.Sprinkle over your sliced pineapple and enjoy!
Cheesy Pesto Mielie Bread Ingredients2 large eggs30ml vegetable oil250ml milk, at room temperature4 tbsp basil pesto500g self-raising flourPinch of salt1 red onion, diced410g cream-style sweetcorn100g mature cheddar, grated, reserve half 20g for the topping MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a loaf tin with baking paper and set aside.Whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and pesto […]
Braaibroodjies Ingredients12 bread slices2 tbsp butter100g basil pesto200 g Cheddar cheese, sliced3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced1 red onion, sliced into rings MethodSpread butter on one side of each slice of bread and place half the bread slices butter-side down.Spread basil pesto on 6 of the slices, add the cheese slices, sliced tomato, and then onion. Sandwich […]
Orzo Bolognese Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, sliced finely500g beef mince600g tomato passata2 tsp Italian herb seasoning1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 beef stock cubesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 cups water250g dried orzoParmesan cheese, to garnishFresh basil, to garnish MethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion […]
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