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Gunpowder Chicken Wings Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp ground cumin2 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp chilli powder1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda800g chicken wings2 chillies, finely sliced, for garnish10g fresh coriander, for garnishLime, to serveHabanero sauce, to serve MethodIn a small bowl add the cumin, coriander, garlic, chilli powder, and bicarbonate of soda in […]
Biltong, Brie, and Caramelised Onion Tarts Ingredients1 roll of puff pastry, thawed100g caramelised onion chutney125g brie, sliced50g biltong, roughly chopped MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.Cut puff pastry into squares, smear on onion chutney, and add a slice of brie, and a portion of the biltong.Fold one […]
Crumbed burrata Ingredients 4 burrata balls, mini 1 large egg, whisked. Substitute with 1/4 cream 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Salt Black pepper To serve Your favourite pasta! Method Drain the burrata and dab gently with a paper towel, set aside. Season flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each burrata into […]
Smores Dip Ingredients200g milk chocolate150g mini marshmallowsBiscuits, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 180C.Place chocolate in a baking dish, and top with marshmallows.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chocolate has melted and the marshmallows are toasted.Serve immediately, serve with biscuits or fruit for dunking.
Orzo Bolognese Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, sliced finely500g beef mince600g tomato passata2 tsp Italian herb seasoning1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 beef stock cubesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 cups water250g dried orzoParmesan cheese, to garnishFresh basil, to garnish MethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion […]
Naan Ingredients170g Cake flour100g Bread flour1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water70g plain yoghurt30g butter, melted1 1/2 tsp instant yeast1 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt GarnishesMelted butter, to brush over cooked naanFresh coriander, to garnish MethodIn a large bowl combine all the dough ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Knead the dough […]
Korean Strawberry Milk Ingredients500g strawberries, cut in quarters¼ cup castor sugar1 tbsp lemon juice1L coconut milk, sub with full cream milk MethodHeat up a 20cm pan on the stove on medium-high heat. To the pan add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.Allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the strawberries soften, stirring constantly to prevent […]
Crispy Basket Tacos Ingredients6 flour tortillas1 tbsp olive oil, sub with cooking spray2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 green bell pepper, cut into cubes500g beef mince1 tomato, pureed1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp chilli powderSalt, to taste400g corn […]
“The Bear” Omlette Recipe with Cream Cheese & Potato Chips Ingredients3 large eggs1 Tbsp butter, plus extra for serving3 Tbsp herbed cream cheeseThinly sliced chives, to serveA handful of crushed, sour cream and chives potato chipsSalt and pepper to taste MethodPlace a fine mesh sieve over a medium-sized bowl, and crack in the eggs.Using a […]
Creamy Bacon & Gochujang Gnocchi Ingredients500g store-bought gnocchi220g streaky bacon, cut into lardons4 garlic cloves, diced1 tbsp gochujang1 cup vegetable stock200ml cream2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped¼ cup finely grated parmesan MethodPrepare gnocchi according to package instructions.In a large pan on medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy.Add in the garlic and gochujang paste and […]
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