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Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients170g unsalted butter500g marshmallows1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt270g Puffed rice cerealFunfetti sprinkles, plus extra for decorating300g white chocolate MethodLine a 20×30 cm baking pan with baking paper. Set aside.Add melted butter to a microwave-safe bowl, and add in the marshmallows. once melted, microwave at 1-minute intervals mixing in between until melted […]
Chicken Stroganoff Ingredients2 tsp olive oil1 tsp garlic powderSalt and black pepper500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes20g butter1 large onion, chopped250g mushrooms, sliced20g flour500ml chicken stock1 tbsp Dijon mustard150ml sour creamFresh chives, chopped for garnishFluffy rice or pasta to serve MethodAdd chicken cubes to a bowl and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.Heat […]
Candied croissant sandwich Ingredients 2 croissants 1 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp honey 60g burrata Balsamic glaze 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped 4 slices Mortadella Method Flatten your croissants fully with a rolling pin. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pan in medium heat. Place two croissants in the pan and flatten with the back […]
Beef Curry Ingredients1 kg beef shin, cut into pieces2 tbsp olive oil or ghee1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf3 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 large onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons ginger and garlic paste4 teaspoons kashmiri chilli powder4 teaspoons masala1.5 teaspoon dhania powder1.5 teaspoon jeera powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 jam tomatoes, grated or finely chopped4 UTD potatoes, […]
Beef Stroganoff Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil, divided600 g lean beef strips20g butter1 large onion, sliced250g mushrooms, sliced2 tbsp flour500 ml beef stock150 ml sour cream2 tsp Dijon mustardSalt and pepperChopped chives, for garnish MethodSeason beef strips with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Scatter the beef […]
The ultimate BLT Ingredients8 slices streaky bacon, fried till crispy1-2 tomatoesFlaky sea saltFreshly ground black pepperButter lettuce4 slices Sourdough bread, toasted1 tablespoon mayonnaise Method To construct your sandwich, start by smearing a generous layer of mayonnaise onto one slice of the toasted bread. Top with tomatoes slices, season with salt and pepper. Add half the […]
Matar Paneer Pot Pie Ingredients250g paneerVegetable oil for frying1 onion, pureed2 tsp ginger and garlic paste1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder400g Roma tomatoes30g raw cashews200ml waterPinch of sugarSalt to taste100g green peas, frozen or fresh½ tsp garam masala125ml pouring creamCoriander for garnish1 sheet of puff pastry1 whisked egg, […]
Carrot Loaf Cake Ingredients150ml vegetable oil2 large eggs140g Demerara sugar170g self-raising flour2 tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp ground mixed spice1 tsp bicarbonate of soda150g carrots, gratedZest and juice of 1 naartjie50g pecans, chopped, plus a few halves to decorate Cream cheese icing180g cream cheese, softened40g butter, softened60g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extractpinch ground cinnamon, optionalpinch […]
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients200g 70% dark chocolate15g unsalted butter, cold4 large eggs, seperated50g castor sugar250 ml whipping cream, plus extra for decorating MethodAdd the chocolate and butter to a heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time until melted and smooth – allow to cool slightly. Add the cream to a large mixing bowl […]
Pizza Toast Ingredients8 slices of bread, I used sourdough1 cup pasta sauce, store-bought or homemade120g bocconcini or grated mozzeralla100g Salami or mushroomsFresh basil, for garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 200C or air fryer to 180C.Place the bread on a baking sheet topped with baking paper and add a generous spoonful of pasta sauce on each […]
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