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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 […]
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 […]
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