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Potato Rosti Ingredients1kg potatoes3/4 tsp salt1 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp ghee, plus extra for frying MethodPeel and grate the potatoes using a grater.Grab handfuls of potato and squeeze out excess liquid using your hands. This makes the potato crispier.Add melted ghee, salt and pepper and mix till combined.Add 1 1/2 tbsp ghee for each […]
Easter Cookie Truffles Ingredients200g Eet-Sum-Mor biscuits, crushed100g icing sugar150g Medium fat cream cheese, at room temperature120g smooth peanut butter300g dark chocolate, choppedSprinkles, optionalSea salt flakes, optional MethodAdd the crushed biscuits, icing sugar, cream cheese, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or wooden spoon mix until combined. Scoop up a tablespoon […]
Hot Cross Millionaire Shortbread Shortbread 200g cake flour Pinch ground nutmeg 1 tsp mixed spice 150g cold butter, cubed 50g castor sugar 80g cake mix Caramel 300g unsalted butter 200g demerara sugar 2 x 397g tins condensed milk Pinch of salt Chocolate topping 200g dark chocolate, chopped 80g white chocolate, chopped Method Heat the oven […]
Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Filled Easter eggs Ingredients12 Chocolate hollow Easter eggs230g Lancewood Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese200g Milk chocolate + the tops of the chocolate hollow Easter eggs100ml fresh cream1/2 – 1 tsp Espresso powder1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of sea saltCoffee beans or chocolate shavings to garnish, optional MethodPrepare the chocolate hollow Easter eggs by […]
Pickled Fish Ingredients1 cup cake flour1 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp salt1kg hake, cut into cubes1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup water1 cup brown vinegar6 bay leaves2.5 tsp black peppercorns2.5 tsp coriander seeds1 tbsp turmeric powder2 tbsp mild curry powderSalt, to taste4 medium onions, sliced into rings2 tbsp peach jam, substitute with apricot jam½ cup sugarHot cross buns, […]
Pickled Red Onions Ingredients3/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tbsp caster sugar1 tbsp salt2 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp black peppercorns1 large red onion, thinly sliced MethodPlace vinegar, sugar, salt, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan and boil over high heat. Allow to cool. Place the sliced onion in a sterilised jar and pour over the […]
Cornflake Easter Nests Ingredients200 g milk chocolate, chopped2 tbsp golden syrup, substitute with honey50g unsalted butterPinch of salt90 g cornflakes36 mini eggs MethodLine a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.Add the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup (or honey) to a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl.Warm in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely […]
Brie, Mango Chutney & Prosciutto Bites Ingredients1 sheet puff pastry, thawed1/3 cup mango chutney125g Brie6 slices prosciuttoFresh herbs, to garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin tray with baking spray and set aside.Roll out the puff pastry sheet, and slice it into 12 squares.Prick each square with a fork to prevent them from […]
Almond Croissant IngredientsTo assemble8 store-bought croissants, halved horizontally50g sliced almonds For the Frangipane90g almond flour110g unsalted butter, at room temperature90g muscovado sugar2 large eggs, at room temperature1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, substitute with vanilla extract3 tbsp cake flourPinch of salt For the simple syrup60g granulated sugar5 tbsp water MethodMake the sugar syrupIn a small saucepan, […]
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates Ingredients6 medjool dates60 g creamy peanut butter60 g dark or milk chocolate, melted1 tablespoon of chopped nuts for garnishFlakey sea salt MethodSlice the dates halfway lengthwise.Fill the center of each date with a spoonful of peanut butter.Dip each of the stuffed dates into the melted chocolate. Once coated set aside on […]
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