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Candied croissant sandwich Ingredients 2 croissants 1 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp honey 60g burrata Balsamic glaze 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped 4 slices Mortadella Method Flatten your croissants fully with a rolling pin. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pan in medium heat. Place two croissants in the pan and flatten with the back […]
Beef Stroganoff Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil, divided600 g lean beef strips20g butter1 large onion, sliced250g mushrooms, sliced2 tbsp flour500 ml beef stock150 ml sour cream2 tsp Dijon mustardSalt and pepperChopped chives, for garnish MethodSeason beef strips with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Scatter the beef […]
The ultimate BLT Ingredients8 slices streaky bacon, fried till crispy1-2 tomatoesFlaky sea saltFreshly ground black pepperButter lettuce4 slices Sourdough bread, toasted1 tablespoon mayonnaise Method To construct your sandwich, start by smearing a generous layer of mayonnaise onto one slice of the toasted bread. Top with tomatoes slices, season with salt and pepper. Add half the […]
Pizza Toast Ingredients8 slices of bread, I used sourdough1 cup pasta sauce, store-bought or homemade120g bocconcini or grated mozzeralla100g Salami or mushroomsFresh basil, for garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 200C or air fryer to 180C.Place the bread on a baking sheet topped with baking paper and add a generous spoonful of pasta sauce on each […]
Whipped Pesto Butter Pasta with Burrata Ingredients300g unsalted butter125g Basil pestoSalt, to taste400g bucatini or fusilli lunghiBurrata MethodAdd softened butter, basil pesto, and salt to a food processor. Blitz until the butter mixture has thickened, 2 minutes.Store the whipped pesto butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To make […]
Chocolate Oat Muffins Ingredients100g oats, substitute for oat flour or all bran flakes250 ml milk, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract150g cake flour, or all-purpose flour25g cocoa powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt100g granulated sugar60 ml vegetable oil1 large egg150 g dark chocolate chips MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Line a […]
Dalgona Cheesecake (makes 4-6 cheesecakes, depending on the size of your glasses) Ingredients250g medium-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp250ml whipping cream60ml castor sugar1 tsp vanilla extract6 Tennis Classic Coconut Rusks, crushed50ml instant coffee granules50ml water50ml sugar MethodAdd the cream cheese, whipping cream, castor sugar, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Whisk until the […]
Halloumi Fries Ingredients40g cake flour1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp fine salt1 Extra large egg1.5 cups bread crumbs225g halloumi, cut into chipsSunflower oil, for frying2 tbsp chopped coriander, for garnishGarlic mayo, to servePomegranate seeds, for garnish MethodIn a bowl, mix the flour, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.In another bowl, whisk the egg. In […]
Smash Burger Tacos Ingredients500g lean beef mince1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper, ground1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp red chilli flakes5 flour tortillas100g cheddar cheese, grated1 head of butter lettuce, rinsedFresh tomato, thinly sliced MethodAdd the beef mince to a mixing bowl, and add in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and chilli […]
Bagel, Egg, and Cheese Sarmie Ingredients4 bagelsOlive Oil8 large eggs100g cheddar cheese, grated1 tsp dried oreganoSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste MethodPreheat your oven, to 180C.Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Slice the bagels in half and place the bagels cut side down on the prepared baking tray.Drizzle with olive oil.Top the […]
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