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Creamy Garlic & Tomato Gnocchi Ingredients500g gnocchi2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil10 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet red pepper, diced500g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1 tsp red chilli flakes250ml chicken stock3/4 cup cream, substitute with coconut creamSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to tasteSugar, add according to taste if the sauce is too acidicFresh basilParmesan, to serve MethodCook […]
Bagel, Egg, and Cheese Sarmie Ingredients4 bagelsOlive Oil8 large eggs100g cheddar cheese, grated1 tsp dried oreganoSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste MethodPreheat your oven, to 180C.Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Slice the bagels in half and place the bagels cut side down on the prepared baking tray.Drizzle with olive oil.Top the […]
Hot Honey Haloumi Toastie Ingredients300g Haloumi cheese1 Tbsp unsalted butter200g crusty bread, slicedOlive oil, for toasting200g Avocado50 ml hot honey MethodHeat a large skillet on medium-high heat, drizzle some olive oil in the pan, and add your sliced bread. Toast on each side, adding extra olive oil if needed. Once toasted remove from the pan. […]
Lasagne Soup Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced500g beef mince1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon red chilli flakes800g store-bought marinara sauce, or make your own using my recipe here750ml chicken stock125ml pouring cream250 lasagne sheets, broken into large pieces150g mozzarella, grated1 sprig of fresh basil, for garnish MethodHeat olive oil […]
Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Fritters Ingredients2 cans of whole-kernel corn, drained2 cups (230g) cake flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar1 tsp smoked paprika1.5 cups milk, at room temperature1 large egg1 cup cheddar, gratedHandful of coriander, chopped2 jalapeños finely chopped2 cups vegetable oil for frying MethodIn a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking […]
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread with Hot Honey Ingredients2 heads of garlicOlive oilSaltBlack pepper150g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 Large Ciabatta loaf2 cups of cheese, I used a mixture of sharp cheddar and mozzarella For the hot honey8 tbsp honey,1 tsp chilli flakes MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the tops of the garlic heads and place them […]
Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients1 tbsp ghee1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick4 cloves1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste2 large onions, thinly sliced8 large tomatoes, pureed15 cashews, raw1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon red chili powder3 tsp Kashmiri chili powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 teaspoon sugar, adjust according to your taste1 tbsp tomato pasteSalt or to taste1/2 cup […]
Banana Muffins Ingredients210g cake flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt85g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature100g white granulated sugar1 large egg, at room temperature345g mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)60g plain yogurt200g milk chocolate chips, substitute with dark chocolate if preferred2 tbsp brown sugar, for topping (optional) MethodPreheat […]
Blinis with cream cheese and smoked trout Ingredients3 tbsp warm water1/2 tsp dry yeast1/2 tsp white sugar100g cake flour1/2 tsp salt1 large egg at room temperature30g unsalted butter, melted and cooled80 ml full cream milk, warmCooking spray, for cooking Cream cheese, to serve200g smoked trout, to serve3 tbsp dill, finely chopped MethodMix the warm water, […]
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