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Easter Cookie Truffles Ingredients200g Eet-Sum-Mor biscuits, crushed100g icing sugar150g Medium fat cream cheese, at room temperature120g smooth peanut butter300g dark chocolate, choppedSprinkles, optionalSea salt flakes, optional MethodAdd the crushed biscuits, icing sugar, cream cheese, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or wooden spoon mix until combined. Scoop up a tablespoon […]
Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Filled Easter eggs Ingredients12 Chocolate hollow Easter eggs230g Lancewood Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese200g Milk chocolate + the tops of the chocolate hollow Easter eggs100ml fresh cream1/2 – 1 tsp Espresso powder1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of sea saltCoffee beans or chocolate shavings to garnish, optional MethodPrepare the chocolate hollow Easter eggs by […]
Pickled Fish Ingredients1 cup cake flour1 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp salt1kg hake, cut into cubes1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup water1 cup brown vinegar6 bay leaves2.5 tsp black peppercorns2.5 tsp coriander seeds1 tbsp turmeric powder2 tbsp mild curry powderSalt, to taste4 medium onions, sliced into rings2 tbsp peach jam, substitute with apricot jam½ cup sugarHot cross buns, […]
Cornflake Easter Nests Ingredients200 g milk chocolate, chopped2 tbsp golden syrup, substitute with honey50g unsalted butterPinch of salt90 g cornflakes36 mini eggs MethodLine a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.Add the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup (or honey) to a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl.Warm in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely […]
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 […]
Brie and Onion Marmalade Tarts Ingredients1 roll puff pastry, thawed100 g Woolworths onion marmalade, substitute with caramelised onions125 g Brie cheese MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a muffin pan with baking spray and set aside. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, and using a sharp knife slice it into 12 rectangles. […]
It is officially picnic season, and to celebrate I’m sharing my rosemary and parmesan cracker recipe with you. These crackers are so crunchy and light, and the flavour is absolute bliss thanks to a not-so-secret ingredient, Rajah Mild and Spicy Curry powder. Rajah Mild and Spicy curry powder has a unique blend of high-quality spices […]
Everything Bagel Baked Feta Ingredients200g feta blocks4-5 tbsp cake flour1 large egg, beatenEverything Bagel Sprinkle, substitute with white sesame seedsFresh rosemaryHoney, to serve MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Place the cake flour, beaten egg, and sprinkle mixture in seperate bowls.Dry the blocks of feta with a paper towel to remove the excess water.Coat feta with flour on […]
Malva Pudding Fudge Sundae IngredientsFrozen custard500 ml whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks500 ml store bought custard Fudge Sauce200 g store-bought Fudge50 g Kerrygold salted butter3/4 cup fresh cream1/3 cup Amarula (optional)Pinch of salt Malva Pudding1 cup full cream milk1 cup flour3⁄4 cup brown sugar1⁄4 tsp salt1 tsp bicarb of soda1 tsp baking powder30g Kerrygold […]
Ingredients200g Bakers Ginger Nuts biscuits, crushed115g Full fat cream cheese, at room temperature1 tsp Vanilla bean pasteCaramel chocolate drops (I love the Katetin’s brand) MethodPlace biscuits crumbs in a medium-sized bowl, add in the softened cream cheese and vanilla bean paste, and mix until combined.Roll into tablespoon-sized balls. Place the balls on a lined baking […]
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