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Roasted Butternut Soup Ingredients1.5 kg Butternut, skin on, sliced in half, seeds removed1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters1 head of garlic3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground4 cups chicken or vegetable stock1/2 tsp cinnamon powder, add more if needed1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 cup creamFinely chopped parsley, for garnishToasted baguette, for dipping […]
Tiramisu Cupcakes IngredientsCupcakes350g white sugar170g unsalted butter, at room temperature3 large eggs, at room temperature3 tsp vanilla extract330g cake flour, sifted2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup full cream milk, at room temperatureCocoa powder, for garnish Espresso chocolate ganache170g good quality dark chocolate170ml pouring cream1 tsp instant espresso powder1 1/2 tbsp Kahlúa Frosting250g mascarpone […]
Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll Ingredients6 eggs, at room temperature150g castor sugar50g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powder60g flour, sifted25g cocoa powder, siftedPinch of salt Cream filling/topping350 ml whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract or paste2 tablespoons icing sugar – adjust to your taste120g fresh strawberries to decorate Ganache150g good quality dark […]
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 […]
Tuna and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells Ingredients260g Conchiglioni pasta2 tins tuna, drained1 tbsp olive oil200g baby spinach1 medium onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp capers, minced250g fresh ricottaZest one small lemon1 large egg20g fresh basil50g parmesan, grated, plus extra for servingSalt, to tasteBlack pepper. to taste500g store-bought pasta sauce MethodPreheat oven to 200C.Prepare pasta as […]
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. […]
Creamy Garlic & Tomato Gnocchi Ingredients500g gnocchi2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil10 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet red pepper, diced500g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1 tsp red chilli flakes250ml chicken stock3/4 cup cream, substitute with coconut creamSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to tasteSugar, add according to taste if the sauce is too acidicFresh basilParmesan, to serve MethodCook […]
Bagel, Egg, and Cheese Sarmie Ingredients4 bagelsOlive Oil8 large eggs100g cheddar cheese, grated1 tsp dried oreganoSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste MethodPreheat your oven, to 180C.Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Slice the bagels in half and place the bagels cut side down on the prepared baking tray.Drizzle with olive oil.Top the […]
Hot Honey Haloumi Toastie Ingredients300g Haloumi cheese1 Tbsp unsalted butter200g crusty bread, slicedOlive oil, for toasting200g Avocado50 ml hot honey MethodHeat a large skillet on medium-high heat, drizzle some olive oil in the pan, and add your sliced bread. Toast on each side, adding extra olive oil if needed. Once toasted remove from the pan. […]
Lasagne Soup Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced500g beef mince1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon red chilli flakes800g store-bought marinara sauce, or make your own using my recipe here750ml chicken stock125ml pouring cream250 lasagne sheets, broken into large pieces150g mozzarella, grated1 sprig of fresh basil, for garnish MethodHeat olive oil […]
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