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Hidden heart cake Ingredients90 ml full cream milk, at room temperature6 large eggs, at room temperature4 tsp vanilla extract300 g cake flour, sifted300 g castor sugar8 g baking powderSalt370 g unsalted butter, softenedPink gel food colouring Buttercream100 g unsalted butter, softened200 g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract1 – 2 tbsp milk, if neededPink sprinkles, […]
Romany Creams Cheesecake Truffles Ingredients200 g Romany Creams biscuits, substitute with chocolate sandwiched cookies120g medium-fat cream cheese200g milk chocolate, melted OptionalSprinkles MethodPrepare a 20x 20 cm square cake tin with baking paper and set aside.Place biscuits in a food processor and pulse till the biscuits resemble crumbs.Add in the cream cheese and pulse till combined […]
Saffron rice and Meatballs Ingredients500g lean beef mince2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin powderSalt and black pepper to taste1 large egg3 tbsp dried bread crumbsOlive oil, for frying Saffron rice1 medium onion, chopped1 cup basmati rice, rinsed1 1/2 cups vegetable stockZest of 1 small lemon1/2 tsp turmeric powderA pinch […]
Turkish Eggs (Cilibir) 1 cup labnehSalt to taste5 tbsp unsalted butter4 large eggs, at room temperature5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 tsp chilli flakes½ tsp smoked paprikaFresh dill for servingToasted baguette for serving MethodAdd salt to the labneh, mix well and set aside.Fill large saucepan three-quarters full with water on medium-high heat until the water is […]
Vermicelli Kheer Ingredients50 g ghee80 g vermicelli5 elachi pods2 cinnamon stick80 g sago, soaked for 30 minutes in water1 litre full cream milk290 g canned dessert cream385 g canned condensed milkPistachios and dried rose petals to garnish MethodMelt the ghee in a large pan over medium heat, add the vermicelli, elachi, and cinnamon sticks and […]
Garlicky Smashed Potatoes Ingredients1kg baby potatoes5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, crushed1 Tbsp coriander, choppedSalt and black pepper to taste30g mozzarella, grated MethodPlace potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil. Allow to cook for 20-25 minutes or until just fork-tender, drain the potatoes. Arrange potatoes onto a baking […]
Blueberry tea-infused cheesecake Ingredients130 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature40 g castor sugar75 ml fresh cream1 Woolworths Blueberry infusions tagged tea bagszest of 1 medium-sized lemon40 g Tennis Biscuits, crushed25 g butter, melted MethodAdd the cream cheese, cream, castor sugar, half the lemon zest, and half the contents of the tea bag into a […]
Honeycomb Ingredient200 g honey (Substitute with golden syrup)200 g caster sugar200 g glucose1 ½ t bicarbonate of soda100 g dark chocolate, melted MethodLine a 25 x 25 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside. Place the sugar, honey, and glucose in a large saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir, allow the mixture […]
Thick hot chocolate Ingredients60 ml full cream milk1 teaspoon maizena100 g good quality dark chocolate, chopped2 tbsp sugar2.5 tbsp cocoa powder250 ml full cream milkWhipped cream to servechocolate shavings to serve MethodIn a small bowl whisk 60 ml milk with the maizena until smooth, and set aside.Add the milk to a small saucepan on medium […]
Dark Chocolate, Pear & Olive Oil Cake Ingredients250ml EVOO135g muscovado sugar1 tbsp vanilla bean paste3 large eggs1 tsp cinnamon powder240g cake flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp salt250g pears, cubed180g dark chocolate, finely chopped MethodPreheat your oven to 180C.Prepare a 23cm cake tin with baking paper and baking spray then set aside.Add […]
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