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Juicy, herby, and made for dunking. These are the kind of meatballs you make when you want maximum flavour with minimal fuss. Greek-style kofta meatballs, packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil, cooked until golden on the outside and juicy in the middle — and absolutely begging to be dipped into something creamy. They’re […]
Homemade Russian Dressing Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp prepared horseradish (or 2 tsp if you prefer it mild) 1 tbsp finely chopped gherkins or dill pickles 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but adds depth) 1 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar Salt and black pepper to taste […]
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 […]
Duchess Potatoes Ingredients1 large bulb of Garlic1kg potatoes75g butter2 tbsp cream60g mature cheddar, gratedSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 large egg yolksFresh parsley, for garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic head and place them on a sheet of foil.Drizzle generously with olive oil. Wrap the foil and place it on a […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Curry Butter Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta100g curry butter, at room temperature200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar cheese, grated fresh herbs, to garnish Method Preheat oven to 220C, and prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise and place cut side up on the baking sheet.Add the curry butter and […]
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 […]
Chicken Stroganoff Ingredients2 tsp olive oil1 tsp garlic powderSalt and black pepper500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes20g butter1 large onion, chopped250g mushrooms, sliced20g flour500ml chicken stock1 tbsp Dijon mustard150ml sour creamFresh chives, chopped for garnishFluffy rice or pasta to serve MethodAdd chicken cubes to a bowl and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.Heat […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Ingredients500g baby potatoes, washed1 tsp salt2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil100g finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltFresh coriander, to serve MethodPlace baby potatoes in a large pot, and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes. […]
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