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Chocolate Lava Cake Chocolate Ganache Centre Ingredients50g dark chocolate chips30ml cream MethodPlace the chocolate chips and cream in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until needed. Chocolate Cake Batter Ingredients100g dark chocolate, […]
Salmon Wellington Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 shallots, finely diced3-4 garlic cloves, minced300g baby spinach150g cream cheese10g parmesan, gratedZest of half a lemon1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 roll puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, for brushing the pastry MethodHeat 1 olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the shallots […]
Christmas Bear Butter Cookies Ingredients295g unsalted butter, softened90g icing sugar/powdered sugar2 large egg whites1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 2 tsp vanilla extract For the red hats2g cocoa powderRed food colouring, gel-based DecoratingMelted dark chocolateWhite pearl-shaped sprinkles MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Add the butter and icing sugar to a mixing […]
Chorizo Jam & Cheddar Jaffles IngredientsChorizo Jam500g fresh chorizo, minced1 large white onion, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced90g demerara sugar3 tbsp red wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 shot of espresso, or very strong coffee 50g Kerrygold butter, meltedWhite sandwich bread200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar MethodTo a large saucepan of medium heat, add the chorizo and allow to fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and […]
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients1kg roasting potatoes, thinly sliced60g butter250g parmesan cheese, grated500ml cream3 sprigs fresh rosemary1.5 tsp garlic powder50g chicken stock concentrateSalt and black pepper to taste MethodAdd the cream, remaining butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 of […]
Honey Brie Proscuitto Upside Down Tarts Ingredients1 sheet of puff pastry4 tbsp honey8 mini brie rounds8 strips of prosciutto1 egg, whiskedParsley, to garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Roll out the puff pastry and cut 8 rounds, set aside.On the prepared baking tray, dollop 1/2 a tablespoon […]
Biscoff Tres Leches IngredientsFor the cake240g cake flour¾ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt5 large eggs, at room temperature250g granulated sugar120ml milk, at room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract For the milk mixture1 can, 385g sweetened condensed milk1 can, 380ml evaporated milk160ml milk80g Biscoff spread, melted For the whipped cream topping500ml whipping cream2 tablespoons icing sugarMelted Biscoff, for toppingCrushed Biscoff biscuits, for topping MethodFor the CakePreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare […]
Sriracha and sesame-roasted cashews Ingredients250g raw cashew nuts3 tbsp brown sugar, I used demerara2 tbsp sriracha sauce1 tbsp chilli flakes1 tbsp garlic flakes1 tbsp white sesame seeds1 tsp salt MethodPreheat oven to 160°C and prepare a baking tray with baking paper. Place the cashew nuts on the prepped baking tray, spread out in an even […]
Floral Pomegranate Margarita Makes 1 servingIngredientsIce30ml tequila30ml Cointreau30ml lime juice60ml Pomegranate and Elderflower Cordial, I used the Forage and Feast onePomegranate seeds, for garnish MethodRub the rim of your glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim into caster sugar, add ice to the glass, and set aside,Add 4 ice cubes, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, […]
Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Yields 12-14 cupcakesIngredients95g cake flour40g unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp espresso powder2 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, at room temperature100g sugar100g demerara sugar80ml vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract120ml buttermilk, at room temperature Spiced Buttercream230g […]
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