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Let’s talk choux pastry Choux pastry is magical, and all it takes is four ingredients coming together to make delicious eclairs (these are my favourite pastry btw!) If the thought of making eclairs gives you anxiety, I’m telling you to relax – the only thing difficult about making eclairs is choosing what to fill them […]
Peri-Peri chicken strips, and spicy rice IngredientsRice150g uncooked white rice1 tbsp spice for rice Chicken marinade500g boneless chicken thighs60g peri-peri sauce, medium heat1.5 tsp ginger and garlic paste2 tsp peri-peri seasoningjuice of half a lemon1 tsp crushed black pepper1/2 tsp salt1 cup chicken stock, reserved for cooking 2 tbsp EVOO1/2 green pepper, cubed1/2 yellow pepper, […]
Crunchy Potato Wedges with Burrata Ingredients1kg potatoes, cut in quarters3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving3 tsp Rajah flavourful & mild curry powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp oregano1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper120g burrata cheese, at room temperatureFresh coriander to garnish MethodPreheat the oven to […]
Corn ribs Ingredients1kg sweet corn on the cobb6 tbsp EVOO1 tsp Weber flame grilled veggie spice]1 tsp tandoori masala, sub with chilli powder1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp crushed black peppercorns1/2 tsp salt GarnishFresh coriander or spring onion1 round of feta, crumbled Sriracha mayo5 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp sriracha MethodPreheat your oven or air […]
Nasi Goreng Ingredients2 tbsp vegetable oil500g boneless chicken thighs, cubed4 tbsp ketjap asin4 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 tsp crushed red chilli1 large onion, diced450g cold cooked rice, day old2 tsp fish sauce To serveFried eggSpring onion, thinly sliced MethodHeat oil in a large pan over high heat.Add onion, garlic, and red chilli and cook for […]
Meaty Supreme Pizza IngredientsPizza sauce2 tbsp olive oil1 onion (small), finely chopped2 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped 800g tomato, pureed3 tsp Rajah Medium curry powder1 tsp dried oregano3/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp sugar Pizza toppings (Enough for 2 medium-sized pizzas)2 pizza bases150g mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated 30g red onion, thinly sliced100g […]
Everything Bagel Baked Feta Ingredients200g feta blocks4-5 tbsp cake flour1 large egg, beatenEverything Bagel Sprinkle, substitute with white sesame seedsFresh rosemaryHoney, to serve MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Place the cake flour, beaten egg, and sprinkle mixture in seperate bowls.Dry the blocks of feta with a paper towel to remove the excess water.Coat feta with flour on […]
Ingredients 145g unsalted butter, melted 2 cups crushed biscuits 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup chopped almonds 1 can of sweetened condensed milk Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line your baking tray with baking paper. Add melted butter to the pan, ensuring all corners of your baking tray are coated […]
Strawberry Turnovers IngredientsPastry250g cake flour250g Kerrygold salted butter, cold and cubed80ml-120ml ice cold water Pastry cream500ml full cream milk1 tsp vanilla bean paste5 large egg yolks120g castor sugar35g corn flour50g Kerrygold salted butter, cold300g fresh strawberries, thinly slicedIcing sugar for dusting MethodPastry creamAdd the milk and vanilla bean paste to a medium saucepan, place over […]
Gochujang Chicken Pasta Ingredients850g chicken breast, cubed1.5 tbsp soy sauce3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 tsp ground white pepper1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, sliced250g white button mushrooms, sliced250ml sour cream2 tbsp gochujang paste1/2 cup spring onion, sliced250g pasta, prepared according to package instructions MethodAdd the chicken, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper to a large bowl, […]
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