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Blueberry Croissant Pudding Ingredients 5 large eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups full cream milk 1/3 cup castor sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 6 croissants, sliced in half 100g lemon curd 80g salted butter, thinly sliced 1 cup blueberries Whipped cream for serving Method Grease a rectangular baking dish with […]
Kit Kat Lamingtons Ingredients Cake 125 g butter, softened 220g castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 260g cake flour 3.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk Chocolate syrup 4 cups icing sugar, sifted 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp butter 150ml boiling water Coating 2 cups desiccated coconut 2 cups […]
I took my new Philips All-in-One Cooker for a spin this week and the first recipe on my list was a decadent traditional soji. My husband was a little stunned when I told him how I plan on pressure cooking soji However the Philips All-in-One Cooker proved him wrong, with its Rapid Pressure Release, and […]
Victoria Sponge Cake Ingredients 160g unsalted butter, softened 160g self-raising flour 160g caster sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 200ml fresh cream 100g strawberry jam 2 tbsp icing sugar, extra for dusting 250g fresh strawberries, optional Method Pre-heat the oven to 170°C. Prepare 2 20 cm round baking tins with baking […]
Spiced chocolate brownies of my dreams! I actually had this idea sometime last year but I never really got to around to creating them. This year I told myself that I was going to make more time for the things I love and recipe development is definitely on the top of my list. However I […]
If you’ve ever wanted to recreate those thin, delicate, café-style crêpes at home — this is the recipe. These classic French crêpes are light, buttery, and perfectly soft with just the right amount of golden edges. Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, a Mother’s Day treat, or a weekend indulgence, this easy crêpe recipe will […]
A soft, warmly spiced loaf infused with rich carrot halwa, finished with a light, tangy crème fraîche frosting. Think gajar ka halwa meets carrot cake, but more refined, less sweet, and incredibly moist. Ingredients Carrot Halwa Base 300g finely grated carrots 1 tbsp butter or ghee 120ml milk 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste) ½ […]
Coconut Barfi Bites Ingredients270g desiccated coconut385g sweetened condensed milk2 tsp ground cardamomPinch of salt300 g good quality milk chocolate, choppedFlakey sea salt, optional MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix till combined. Scoop out 1 tbsp of the coconut […]
There is no real story behind this recipe, well except that it is my current go-to when I’m in the middle of home-schooling, deadlines and trying to keep myself from starving 😅. I use frozen veggies which usually consists of broccoli and sweet peppers with the addition of eggs, cream and cheese. Is it even […]
Biscotti is my absolute favourite winter treat, it’s crunchy and packed with delicious peanut butter and milk chocolate chips – DROOL! It’s sweet, nutty, and lovely to have with a warm mug of coffee after a long, draining day, because cookies make everything better, right? Ingredients: 140g unsalted butter 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups […]
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