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Impress your guests with this Classic Garlic & Herb Lamb Crown Roast! Juicy, aromatic, and perfect for Easter or special occasions. Step-by-step recipe included. There’s something about a garlic and herb lamb crown roast that instantly elevates a dinner table. Its elegant presentation, tender juicy meat, and irresistible aroma make it the ultimate centrepiece for […]
Soft chocolate hot cross buns filled with gooey Lotus Biscoff spread. A bakery-style Easter recipe that’s rich, fluffy and unforgettable. If you love traditional hot cross buns but want something richer, softer and unapologetically indulgent, these Biscoff Chocolate Hot Cross Buns are for you. Fluffy spiced dough studded with chocolate chips, baked until golden, then […]
Tandoori leg of lamb roast recipe Ingredients for marinade –2.5kg – 3kg bone in leg of lamb 1 ½ cups yoghurt 6 tbsp lemon juice 6-inch piece ginger, minced 2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste 2 tbsp garam masala 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp chilli powder ½ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp […]
Brie Walnut Stuffed Medjool Dates (Airfryer) Ingredients (12 pieces) 12 Medjool dates, pitted 100g Brie cheese 12 walnut halves (or roughly chopped) 6 streaky bacon rashers, cut in half Toothpicks Honey, for drizzling Optional: flaky salt, black pepper, fresh thyme Method Prep the datesSlice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit (if not already […]
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Tart Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 x 250g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 1 tsp sesame seeds ½ tsp chilli flakes ½ tsp salt 1 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped 200g cream cheese 200g smoked salmon ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp capers Fresh […]
Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: • 1½ tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced • 2 carrots, cut into small cubes • 500g beef mince • 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled • 800g passata • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • […]
Traditional Cape Malay Koesisters (Log-Shaped) Makes about 50 Ingredients For the koesisters: 3 cups (750 ml) milk 60 g butter 2 eggs ½ cup (125 ml) sugar 6 cups (6 x 250 ml) cake flour 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt 1 x 10 g packet instant yeast 1 Tbsp […]
Sticky Rice Salad Sticky Jasmine Rice (Base) Ingredients: 1½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed well 1¾ cups water 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp canola or vegetable oil 1½ tbsp miso paste (white or yellow preferred) 1½ tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1½ tsp rice vinegar 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced ½ tsp […]
Pornstar Martini (Makes one cocktail) Ingredients50ml Gin or Vodka25ml passion fruit liqueur (e.g., Passoã)25ml passion fruit purée15ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)15ml sugar syrup1 passion fruit (halved, for garnish)Prosecco (served on the side)Ice MethodFill a cocktail shaker with ice.Add the vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit purée, lime juice, and sugar syrup.Shake vigorously for about […]
Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Chill Time: 4 hours Ingredients For the Caramel: Ingredients For the Caramel: 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar 60ml (¼ cup) water For the Custard: 4 large eggs 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (375ml) evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract […]
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