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Aglio E Olio Ingredients300g spaghetti1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 large garlic cloves, thin slivers1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated3 tbsp butterSea saltFresh black pepperJuice of 1 lemon MethodBring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente 8-10 minutes, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Granadilla & Coconut Loaf Cake Ingredients220g EVOO180g granulated sugar1 tbsp vanilla paste3 large eggsZest 1 large lemon280g cake flour20g desiccated coconut1 tsp of baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt225g double cream yogurt¾ cup of granadilla pulp, plus extra for topping250g mascarpone, at room temperature MethodPreheat your oven to 180°C. prepare your loaf pan […]
Pastry Cream Ingredients500ml full cream milk1 tsp vanilla bean paste6 large egg yolks135g castor sugar35g corn flour50g butter, cold MethodAdd the milk and vanilla bean paste to a medium saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. […]
Boerie Pasta (tomato-based) Ingredients250 g fusilli pasta1 tbsp olive oil800 g boerewors, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno, finely diced, substitute with any chilli you have on hand800 g pureed Roma tomatoes or tomato passata1.5 tsp smoked Spanish paprikaSalt and pepper to taste2 cups rocket, substitute with baby spinach MethodCook […]
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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