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Whipped Pesto Butter Pasta with Burrata Ingredients300g unsalted butter125g Basil pestoSalt, to taste400g bucatini or fusilli lunghiBurrata MethodAdd softened butter, basil pesto, and salt to a food processor. Blitz until the butter mixture has thickened, 2 minutes.Store the whipped pesto butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To make […]
White Chocolate Biscoff Puff Pastry Braid Ingredients400g puff pastry, defrosted100g Biscoff spread150g White chocolate bar1 eggSliced almonds, for garnish1 tsp granulated sugar MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper.Place the thawed puff pastry on the baking paper.Visually divide the pastry into 3 sections. Use a knife to make 10 equal strips […]
Chocolate Oat Muffins Ingredients100g oats, substitute for oat flour or all bran flakes250 ml milk, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract150g cake flour, or all-purpose flour25g cocoa powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt100g granulated sugar60 ml vegetable oil1 large egg150 g dark chocolate chips MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Line a […]
Dalgona Cheesecake (makes 4-6 cheesecakes, depending on the size of your glasses) Ingredients250g medium-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp250ml whipping cream60ml castor sugar1 tsp vanilla extract6 Tennis Classic Coconut Rusks, crushed50ml instant coffee granules50ml water50ml sugar MethodAdd the cream cheese, whipping cream, castor sugar, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Whisk until the […]
Golden Milk Ingredients600ml full cream milk or milk alternative of choice1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/4 tap fresh ginger, grated or 1 tsp ground ginger1 whole cinnamon stick1 pinch ground black pepperHoney, to taste MethodTo a small saucepan on medium heat, add milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and honey. Allow the mixture to simmer […]
Halloumi Fries Ingredients40g cake flour1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp fine salt1 Extra large egg1.5 cups bread crumbs225g halloumi, cut into chipsSunflower oil, for frying2 tbsp chopped coriander, for garnishGarlic mayo, to servePomegranate seeds, for garnish MethodIn a bowl, mix the flour, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.In another bowl, whisk the egg. In […]
Peppermint Crisp Caramel Sandwich Cookies Ingredients200g tennis biscuits200g Caramel treat200g Good quality milk chocolate, melted100g Peppermint crisp chocolate MethodFill a piping bag with a caramel treat. Make a small incision at the tip of the piping bag.Pipe the caramel over the flat side of the tennis biscuit, and sandwich it with another tennis biscuit. Do […]
Roasted Butternut Soup Ingredients1.5 kg Butternut, skin on, sliced in half, seeds removed1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters1 head of garlic3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground4 cups chicken or vegetable stock1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, add more if needed1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 cup creamFinely chopped parsley, for garnishToasted baguette, for dipping […]
Pesto, Sundried Tomato & Parmesan upside-down tarts Ingredients130g basil pesto120g sundried tomato quarters, drained1 sheet puff pastry, thawed30g parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra for garnishFresh basil to garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.Cut the thawed puff pastry into 8 equal rectangles, coat each piece generously […]
Tiramisu Cupcakes IngredientsCupcakes350g white sugar170g unsalted butter, at room temperature3 large eggs, at room temperature3 tsp vanilla extract330g cake flour, sifted2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup full cream milk, at room temperatureCocoa powder, for garnish Espresso chocolate ganache170g good quality dark chocolate170ml pouring cream1 tsp instant espresso powder1 1/2 tbsp Kahlúa Frosting250g mascarpone […]
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