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Tuna Pasta Bake Ingredients200g penne pasta1 tbsp EVOO2 tsp crushed garlic1 medium onion, diced800g roma tomatoes, pureed1 tbsp dried oreganoSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste250g tuna1 cup baby spinach150g mozzarella cheese, grated MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Prepare your pasta per package instructions.Heat an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add EVOO to the pan along with the […]
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 […]
Jalapeno Corn Bread Ingredients1 tbsp butter, melted for the cake pan/skillet225 g cake flour150 g polenta100 g sugar2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt250 g creamed corn (canned)125g unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs, whisked185 ml milk, at room temperature1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced MethodPreheat oven to 190C.Brush a 25cm cake tin or skillet with 1 tbsp […]
Cheesy Mushroom Pasta Ingredients200 g spaghetti2 tbsp EVOO40g butter300g Portabellini mushroomsSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste3 sprigs of thyme1 tsp crushed garlic1/2 cup freshly grated parmesanFlat leaf parsley, to serveParmesan shavings, to serve MethodBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook per packet instructions. Reserve […]
Marshmallows Ingredients21 g gelatin1 cup water, divided300 g (1 1/2 cups) white sugar310 g (1 cup) glucose1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp vanilla bean pasteIcing sugar MethodCombine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and set aside. Combine the sugar, glucose, salt, and the remaining […]
Chicken Breyani Ingredients For the chicken: 3 whole green cardamom (elachi) pods 2 cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves ½ tsp black peppercorns 3 cloves Vegetable oil 1½ kg Woolworths chicken thighs and drumstick pieces, skinned 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste 2 tablespoons Woolworths Breyani spice mix 4 tsp chilli powder […]
Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake Ingredients For chana magaj 500 g Woolworths chickpea flour 500 g Woolworths ghee 500 g Woolworths icing sugar 275 g full cream milk powder 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 100 g roasted pistachios, ground For Masala Chai Spiced Cake 250g Woolworths cake flour, sifted ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 […]
Naan Khatai Ingredients227 g Ghee165 g Castor Sugar2 tbsp semolina325 g Cake Flour plus 2 tbsp extra1 tsp baking powder1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda2 tsp cardamom powderRaw Almonds, to decorate MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside.Combine the ghee and the sugar and cream with a […]
Ghee Ingredients500g unsalted butter MethodPlace butter in a medium-sized pan and allow to melt over medium-low heat. Tip** Allow simmering for 15 minutes in total. At around 5-6 minutes you will notice the melted butter will start to foam. By 10 minutes most of the foam should be gone. The ghee is ready once all […]
Kofta Style Beef Cheese Burgers IngredientsFor the patty500 g beef mince,1 onion, grated2 tsp ginger and garlic paste1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped2.5 tsp cumin powder2.5 tsp coriander powder2.5 tsp smoked paprika2 tsp cinnamon powder2 tsp Rajah Mild Masala1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 black pepperOlive oil, for frying4 slices of mature cheddar cheese For the […]
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