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Pickled Red Onions Ingredients3/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tbsp caster sugar1 tbsp salt2 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp black peppercorns1 large red onion, thinly sliced MethodPlace vinegar, sugar, salt, fennel seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan and boil over high heat. Allow to cool. Place the sliced onion in a sterilised jar and pour over the […]
Brie, Mango Chutney & Prosciutto Bites Ingredients1 sheet puff pastry, thawed1/3 cup mango chutney125g Brie6 slices prosciuttoFresh herbs, to garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin tray with baking spray and set aside.Roll out the puff pastry sheet, and slice it into 12 squares.Prick each square with a fork to prevent them from […]
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates Ingredients6 medjool dates60 g creamy peanut butter60 g dark or milk chocolate, melted1 tablespoon of chopped nuts for garnishFlakey sea salt MethodSlice the dates halfway lengthwise.Fill the center of each date with a spoonful of peanut butter.Dip each of the stuffed dates into the melted chocolate. Once coated set aside on […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gochujang Prawns Ingredients500g large prawns, cleaned (keep shells on)100g butter butter4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil6 garlic cloves, finely diced1 tbsp gochujang1/2 cup vegetable stockjuice of half a lemonFresh coriander to garnish MethodHeat the butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat.Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute.Add the gochujang paste and […]
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely sliced3 garlic cloves, minced125 g Sun-dried tomato pesto1 cup fresh cream1/2 cup milk1 tbsp tomato paste1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (extra for serving)Salt and black pepper to taste300 g penne pasta4 cups baby spinach MethodCook your pasta in a large pot of […]
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