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Brie and Onion Marmalade Tarts Ingredients1 roll puff pastry, thawed100 g Woolworths onion marmalade, substitute with caramelised onions125 g Brie cheese MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin pan with baking spray and set aside. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, and using a sharp knife slice it into 12 rectangles. […]
English Muffins Ingredients1 3/4 cups milk, lukewarm3 tablespoons (43g) butter, melted1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons (25g) sugar1 large egg, beaten4 1/2 cups (540g) bread flour, sifted2 teaspoons instant yeast1/3 cup semolina MethodCombine all the ingredients (except the semolina) in the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, beat the dough on medium-high […]
Egg Boats Ingredients1 baguette4 large eggs100 g bacon slices, fried till crispy and chopped into bits70 g Asiago cheese, substitute with Parmesan or Cheddar2 spring onions, chopped1 tsp red chilli flakesSalt and freshly ground black pepper MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside.Add the eggs, seasoning, cheese, […]
Upside-down banana bread IngredientsFor the banana caramel topping:1 banana, sliced horizontally120g demerara sugar1/4 cup water For the banana bread batter:3 medium-sized bananas115g double cream yogurt2 large eggs100g white sugar50g demerara sugar113g unsalted butter, melted1.5 cups dark chocolate chips1/2 cup roast pecan nuts300g cake flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp cinnamon powder1/4 nutmeg […]
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Spaghetti & Meatballs IngredientsFor the meatballs:1 medium-sized onion, grated1 slice of white bread, cut into 2cm squares500 g regular beef mince1 large egg1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated3/4 tsp salt1 tsp black pepperOlive oil, for frying For the Arrabiata Sauce:4 tbsp olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp crushed […]
BBQ Chicken Skewers and Salad IngredientsFor the chicken:500 g boneless chicken breast fillets1 cup BBQ sauce, I used the Woolworths Braai BBQ sauce8 medium-sized skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes (this prevents them from burning)1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper For the salad:2 ears of sweet corn1 large iceberg lettuce, chopped250 g cherry tomatoes, […]
Croque Madame IngredientsBechamel Sauce125 ml full cream milk125 ml fresh cream30g unsalted butter30 g cake flour1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper, ground1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground Sandwich8 slices crusty bread such as ciabatta200g Emanthler cheese150g smoked gypsy ham30 g Dijon mustard4 large eggs, fried sunny side up MethodBechamel SauceIn a small saucepan add the milk and […]
Hidden heart cake Ingredients90 ml full cream milk, at room temperature6 large eggs, at room temperature4 tsp vanilla extract300 g cake flour, sifted300 g castor sugar8 g baking powderSalt370 g unsalted butter, softenedPink gel food colouring Buttercream100 g unsalted butter, softened200 g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract1 – 2 tbsp milk, if neededPink sprinkles, […]
Aglio E Olio Ingredients300g spaghetti1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 large garlic cloves, thin slivers1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated3 tbsp butterSea saltFresh black pepperJuice of 1 lemon MethodBring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente 8-10 minutes, […]
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