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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 […]
Pumpkin Fritters Ingredients 125 g of cooked pumpkin, pureed 113 g self-raising flour 25 g castor sugar or swop for light brown sugar 1 large egg 60 g milk 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder Oil for frying Butterscotch Sauce 100g muscovado sugar 125 ml pouring cream 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 35g unsalted butter Pinch of salt Method […]
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 […]
Chocolate Kataifi Chocolate Burfee IngredientsKataifi topping30g ghee or unsalted butter150g kataifi pastry300g white chocolate, melted Pistachio Burfee180g castor sugar280ml water50g ghee or unsalted butter80g pistachio paste400g full-fat milk powder1.5 tsp ground elachi200g ground roasted pistachios Methodfor the Pistachio BurfeePrepare a 23×23 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside.In a large saucepan on medium […]
Burfee Popcorn Ingredients300g caramel popcorn, store bought150g white chocolate3 tbsp Klim1 tsp elachi powderNibbed almonds, to garnish MethodPlace the caramel popcorn on a baking tray prepared with baking paper, and set aside.Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 15-second intervals until fully melted.Add the Klim and elachi powder to the melted chocolate and […]
Wedding style soji Ingredients 250g Butter 180g semolina 1 litre full cream milk 250g condensed milk, adjust sweetness to your liking 1 tsp elachi powder 1 large cinnamon stick 1 tsp egg yellow powder To serve 1 tin Nestles Cream Slivered almonds Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a large pan on medium heat, add […]
Spiced Milk Tart Ingredients Base:200g Tennis biscuits1 tsp Osmans Taj Mahal cinnamon powder150 g butter, melted Filling:1 litre full cream milk3 large eggs, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar1/2 tsp Osmans Taj Mahal ginger powder1 tsp Osmans Taj Mahal cinnamon powder2 Osmans Taj Mahal cloves, ground2 ½ tbsp flour2 ½ tbsp cornflourPinch of salt1 tbsp […]
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 […]
Red Curry Soup with Chicken Potstickers Ingredients1 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic minced2 tsp crushed ginger50g red curry paste1L chicken stock400ml coconut milk1 tbsp fish cause, adjust to your taste2-3 tbsp sugar, adjust to your tasteFresh lemon juice30 chicken potstickers, store bought -Prepared according to package instructionsCrispy fried onions, to garnishSliced […]
Fish Curry Ingredients4 tbsp olive oil½ tsp methi seeds1 tsp jeera seeds1 tsp mustard seeds2 onions2 sprigs curry leaves5 cloves garlic, minced6 large tomatoes4 green chillies4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp masala1½ tsp coriander powder1½ tsp cumin powder2 tsp tomato paste1 ½ kgs fresh fish, cleaned and sliced2 tbsp tamarind paste, adjust by adding more […]
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