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ChurrosIngredients:120ml water120ml milk1 tbsp sugar113g unsalted butter125g cake flourPinch of salt1 tsp vanilla extract3 large eggscanola oil, for frying Cinnamon Sugar:100g sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon Chocolate sauce:150g dark chocolate100ml cream MethodTo make the chocolate sauce, In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer. Pour the hot cream […]
Kit Kat Lamingtons Ingredients Cake 125 g butter, softened 220g castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 260g cake flour 3.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk Chocolate syrup 4 cups icing sugar, sifted 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp butter 150ml boiling water Coating 2 cups desiccated coconut 2 cups […]
I took my new Philips All-in-One Cooker for a spin this week and the first recipe on my list was a decadent traditional soji. My husband was a little stunned when I told him how I plan on pressure cooking soji However the Philips All-in-One Cooker proved him wrong, with its Rapid Pressure Release, and […]
Watch how to make it Ingredients100g butter135g sugar2 large eggs305g cake flour2 tsp baking powder2 tsp vanilla essence80g pecan nuts80g dried fruit (optional)80g chocolate chips (optional) MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time until combined.Add the cake flour and baking powder and mix […]
Cheesy Meatball Bake Watch how to make it Ingredients Meatballs1kg beef/lamb mince1/2 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped1 medium sized onion, finely diced2 tsp ginger and garlic paste1 large egg, to bind the mixtureOlive oil, for frying Marinara SauceYou can substitute with a store-bought sauce¼ cup olive oil1 shallot, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 sprigs […]
Ingredients250 ml water, divided7 tsp powdered gelatin420 g caster sugar60 ml glucose syrup15 Ginger biscuits (any round biscuit will do)450g dark or milk chocolate15 ml coconut oil MethodLay out your biscuits on a baking tray. Fit the end of a piping bag with a large round tip – prep these before you start making the […]
Palak Paneer Ingredients500g paneer2 tbsp ghee2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp methi seeds1 tsp ground jeera1 tsp ground dhaniaSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste2 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp ginger, minced2 large tomatoes, pureed2-3 green chillies, crushed800g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped1/4 – 1/2 cup water1/3 cup cream1 tbsp lemon juice MethodMelt 1 tbsp ghee […]
Pasta Alla Vodka RecipeIngredients1 medium onion, finely diced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil200g tomato paste½ tsp red chilli flakes2 tbsp vodka¾ cup cream450g penneSaltFresh basil leaves MethodFill a large pot with water, heat over high, add in a handful of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta […]
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Watch How To Make It Roasted tomato soup Ingredients1kg Roma tomatoes3 cloves of garlic, with the peel on3 – 4 thyme sprigsSalt & pepperOlive oil for roasting2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 cup vegetable stock1/2 cup creamBasil leaves MethodPre-heat your oven to 190C.Wash tomatoes and cut them in half. Spread the tomatoes & garlic cloves onto a […]
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