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Naan Ingredients170g Cake flour100g Bread flour1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water70g plain yoghurt30g butter, melted1 1/2 tsp instant yeast1 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt GarnishesMelted butter, to brush over cooked naanFresh coriander, to garnish MethodIn a large bowl combine all the dough ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Knead the dough […]
Korean Strawberry Milk Ingredients500g strawberries, cut in quarters¼ cup castor sugar1 tbsp lemon juice1L coconut milk, sub with full cream milk MethodHeat up a 20cm pan on the stove on medium-high heat. To the pan add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.Allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the strawberries soften, stirring constantly to prevent […]
Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients1/4 cup cake flour1/4 cup castor sugar1.5 tbsp cocoa powder1 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 tbsp chocolate chipsWhipped cream or ice cream, to serveSprinkles, to serve MethodAdd the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a regular-sized mug that is also microwave-safe.Use a fork […]
Tuscan Chicken Orzo Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil500g chicken breasts2 tbsp butter1 large onion, sliced thinly4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 tsp red chilli flakes70g sundried tomatoes250g orzo2 tsp Dijon mustard2 tsp dried oregano3 cups chicken stock250ml cream3 cups baby spinach50g parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup fresh basil, torn2 tsp lemon juice MethodPlace chicken breasts on a cutting board […]
Crispy Basket Tacos Ingredients6 flour tortillas1 tbsp olive oil, sub with cooking spray2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 green bell pepper, cut into cubes500g beef mince1 tomato, pureed1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp chilli powderSalt, to taste400g corn […]
Ricotta, Blueberry & Polenta Cake Ingredients150g cake flour90g Polenta2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt140g unsalted butter, at room temperature190g white sugar2 large eggs, at room temperature250g ricotta cheese2 tsp lemon zest170g blueberriesIcing sugar, for dusting MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a 20cm cake pan with baking paper. Whisk the cake flour, […]
“The Bear” Omlette Recipe with Cream Cheese & Potato Chips Ingredients3 large eggs1 Tbsp butter, plus extra for serving3 Tbsp herbed cream cheeseThinly sliced chives, to serveA handful of crushed, sour cream and chives potato chipsSalt and pepper to taste MethodPlace a fine mesh sieve over a medium-sized bowl, and crack in the eggs.Using a […]
Kuku Paka Ingredients2 tsp garlic, crushedJuice of 1 lemon1/2 tsp salt2 tsp chilli powder1 kg boneless chicken thighs1 large onion1 roma tomato3 green chilliesHandful coriander leaves2 Tbsp Ghee or olive oil1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/2 tsp turmeric powder1.5 tsp coriander powder1.5 tsp cumin powder400ml unsweetened coconut milkBasmati rice, for servingFresh coriander, for serving MethodAdd the […]
Biscoff Stuffed Brioche French Toast Ingredients6 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp cinnamon powder60ml pouring creamPinch of salt1 loaf brioche, cut into thick slices100g Biscoff spreadButter, for cookingWhipped cream, for servingFresh strawberries, for serving MethodWhisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, cream, and salt till combined in a shallow bowl. Set aside.Use a butter knife […]
Creamy Bacon & Gochujang Gnocchi Ingredients500g store-bought gnocchi220g streaky bacon, cut into lardons4 garlic cloves, diced1 tbsp gochujang1 cup vegetable stock200ml cream2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped¼ cup finely grated parmesan MethodPrepare gnocchi according to package instructions.In a large pan on medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy.Add in the garlic and gochujang paste and […]
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