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Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Ingredients8 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 5cm cubes4 tbsp butter¾ cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste½ cup grated Parmesan cheese MethodPlace potatoes in a large pot with 1 tsp salt, and add enough water so it’s 8 – 10 cm above the potatoes.Bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce […]
Watch How To Make It Creamy Mushroom Sauce Ingredients4 tbsp unsalted butter250g button mushrooms, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced250ml vegetable stock200ml cream30g parmesan cheese,finely gratedFresh thymeSalt and pepper MethodMelt butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.Add sliced mushrooms and cook until brown.Add the garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the garlic […]
Watch How To Make It Biscoff Banana Bread Ingredients250g cake flour1 teaspoon bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt1 tsp ground cinnamon115g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature150g brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature80g plain yogurt, at room temperature2 cups mashed bananas1 tsp vanilla extract1/3 cup Biscoff Spread10 Biscoff biscuits MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a […]
Watch How To Make It Creamy lemon butter baked fish Ingredients4 fish fillets4 tbsp unsalted butter1/4 cup cream2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp crushed green chilli1.5 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp Dijon mustardSalt & pepper to tasteCoriander and lemon slices, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 190°C.Place butter, cream, crushed garlic, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and […]
Watch How To Make It
Chicken à la King
Ingredients
1 tbsp cooking oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
250g white button mushrooms, washed and sliced
1 large green pepper, cut into chunky cubes
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp cake flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper and fry for about 4 minutes until golden on either side.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
Next, melt the butter in the pot and sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the crushed garlic and green pepper and fry for another 5 minutes or until tender.
Mix in the cake flour.
Add the chicken, stock, and cream to the pot and allow to simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with rice or a fresh green salad.
I had the most insane popcorn chicken burger the other day and I had to rush home and plan on how to make it for my whole family! You can make this dish using store-bought popcorn or simply just make your own, I love how crispy this turned out – they make a great addition […]
Let’s kick off soup season with a delicious, creamy butternut soup.Served with crispy sage and crusty bread. Watch How To Make It Creamy Butternut SoupIngredients 1kg Butternut, peeled and cubed1 large onion, sliced2 garlic cloves3 cups stock1 cup water1.5 tsp smoked paprikaSalt and pepper to taste MethodPlace the butternut, onion, garlic, stock, and water in […]
A homemade rustic loaf of bread is just so comforting. Paired on its own with lashings of salted butter, or as a toastie with a side of your favourite soup. My go-to bread recipe has and always will be Irish Soda Bread. Simply because there is no kneading required, and you can use buttermilk straight […]
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Carrot cake recipe260g toasted pecan nuts, chopped300g demerara sugar100g white sugar240ml vegetable oil4 large eggs130g crushed pineapple (if using canned pineapple make sure most of the syrup is strained)1 teaspoon vanilla extract315g cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder1 teaspoon […]
Ingredients 165 g semolina110 g nibbed almonds80 g desiccated coconut200 g milk powder2 t cardamom (elachi) powder¼ t nutmeg100 g ghee, melted1 can condensed milkSesame seeds, toasted, for serving (optional)Desiccated coconut, toasted, for serving (optional) Method 1. Toast the semolina, nibbed almonds and desiccated coconut for 10 minutes until fragrant. 2. Remove from the heat […]
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