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Cherry Lime Gin Fizz IngredientsCherry syrup2 cups cherries, pitted3/4 cup water1-2 tsp lime zest1/4 cup fresh lime juice3 tbsp honey, adjust according to your taste Ice60 ml gin150ml sparkling waterSugar and lime zest, for the rim of the glassThyme sprigs, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry syrupAdd all the ingredients to a saucepan on medium-high […]
Easy Gingerbread Recipe Ingredients100g unsalted butter3 tbsp golden syrup100g muscovado sugar225g cake flour½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp ground gingerPinch of salt Royal icingEgg white, from 1 large egg225g icing sugar1 tbsp glucose MethodAdd the sugar, butter, and golden syrup to a saucepan, and heat until melted. Set aside to cool for […]
G & Tea Ingredients60ml Gin60ml Rooibos Cordial1/4 cup orange juiceIceTonic waterOrange slices, to garnish MethodAdd gin, rooibos cordial, fresh orange juice, and ice to a shaker. Strain into a chilled glass. Top up with tonic water, and garnish with dried orange slices.
Brandy Snaps Ingredients55g unsalted butter55g demerara sugar55g golden syrup50g cake flour½ tsp ground ginger Filling250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside. Spray baking spray on a wooden spoon handle and set aside. Add the butter, sugar, and golden syrup to a […]
Durban-style fish cakes Ingredients6 tbsp Kerrygold Butter1 kg hake medallionsSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste500g potatoes, boiled1 onion, finely diced2 tsp crushed garlic60g coriander, roughly chopped3 green chillies, finely diced2 tsp cumin powder2 tsp coriander powder2 large eggs Crumbing1 cup flour3 large eggs, lightly whisked1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs250ml vegetable oil Method Season the fish lightly […]
Panettone French Toast Ingredients4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp cinnamon powder60ml pouring creamPinch of salt8 slices panettoneButter, for cookingFresh berries, for serving MethodWhisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, cream, and salt till combined in a shallow bowl. Set aside.Melt a tsp of butter in a large saucepan on medium heat.Gently coat both sides […]
Roast chicken with curry butter Ingredients 1.2-1.5 kg whole chicken, patted dry 100g curry butter1 lemon, quartered5 thyme sprigs1 onion, quartered 250ml chicken stock Method Preheat oven to 180C. Place the rack on the middle shelf.Remove chicken from the fridge for at least 20 minutes before.Smear the curry butter all over the surface of the […]
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread with Hot Honey Ingredients2 heads of garlicOlive oilSaltBlack pepper150g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 Large Ciabatta loaf2 cups of cheese, I used a mixture of sharp cheddar and mozzarella For the hot honey8 tbsp honey,1 tsp chilli flakes MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the tops of the garlic heads and place them […]
Blinis with cream cheese and smoked trout Ingredients3 tbsp warm water1/2 tsp dry yeast1/2 tsp white sugar100g cake flour1/2 tsp salt1 large egg at room temperature30g unsalted butter, melted and cooled80 ml full cream milk, warmCooking spray, for cooking Cream cheese, to serve200g smoked trout, to serve3 tbsp dill, finely chopped MethodMix the warm water, […]
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 […]
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