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 […]
Creamy Butternut Soup
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 […]
Irish Soda Bread
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 […]
The best carrot cake
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 […]
Soji Balls
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 […]
Cajun Prawn Pasta
Cajun Prawn Pasta Ingredients:300g tagliatelle400g prawns, cleaned and deveined1 cup cream1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, adjust to taste6 cloves garlic, minced1/2 Tbsp cayenne pepper3 tsp smoked paprikaBlack pepper, season to tasteSalt, season to taste1/4 Cup Olive Oil Method:Start by boiling the pastaPut a large pot […]
Butter chicken meatball subs
Butter Chicken Meatball subs Ingredients: Meatballs500g chicken mince2 shallots, finely diced3 cloves if garlic, finely diced2 green chilli, finely dicedHandful coriander, choppedSalt and pepperOil, for fryingPesto Princess Butter Chicken Sauce, plus extra for assembly AssemblyFrench loavesMozzarella cheese, gratedFresh coriander for garnish Method: MeatballsMix all ingredients in a bowl and shape into meatballs, fry on medium […]
Moroccan Chicken Couscous Salad
Moroccan Chicken Couscous Salad Recipe Ingredients Couscous Salad 2 cups couscous 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, boiling hot 2 cups roasted pumpkin 1 cup dried Turkish apricots, diced 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 cups rocket, chopped Olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Moroccan chicken 500g chicken thigh, boneless […]
No Knead Hot Cross Buns
No Knead Hot Cross Buns Bun dough 1 tablespoon instant yeast 110g white sugar 125 ml warm water 250 ml milk, lukewarm 600g white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp cinnamon powder 2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp salt 220g) mixed raisins 2 tbsp orange zest 50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs, at room temperature Crosses 1/2 cup white bread flour Water Jam glaze […]
Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
Cookies and cream cheesecake browniesChocolate Brownies150g unsalted butter, 210g Dark chocolate, 150g sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature75g cake flour30g cocoa powder16 oreos MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Add chocolate and butter to a bowl, microwave at 30-second increments until melted, set aside to cool. Mix in the sugar, and beat in the eggs. Sift in the flour, […]
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