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Chocolate Espresso Martini Ingredients 30ml vodka 30ml chocolate liqueur 30ml Kahlua 1 shot espresso Ice Chocolate shavings, for garnish Coffee beans, for garnish Method Add ice, vodka, chocolate liqueur, Kahlua, and espresso to a shaker. Shake for a minute. Pour into a martini glass, garnish with chocolate shavings and 3 coffee beans and serve immediately. […]
Crumbed burrata Ingredients 4 burrata balls, mini 1 large egg, whisked. Substitute with 1/4 cream 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Salt Black pepper To serve Your favourite pasta! Method Drain the burrata and dab gently with a paper towel, set aside. Season flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each burrata into […]
Candied croissant sandwich Ingredients 2 croissants 1 tbsp salted butter 1 tbsp honey 60g burrata Balsamic glaze 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped 4 slices Mortadella Method Flatten your croissants fully with a rolling pin. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a pan in medium heat. Place two croissants in the pan and flatten with the back […]
The ultimate BLT Ingredients8 slices streaky bacon, fried till crispy1-2 tomatoesFlaky sea saltFreshly ground black pepperButter lettuce4 slices Sourdough bread, toasted1 tablespoon mayonnaise Method To construct your sandwich, start by smearing a generous layer of mayonnaise onto one slice of the toasted bread. Top with tomatoes slices, season with salt and pepper. Add half the […]
Pizza Toast Ingredients8 slices of bread, I used sourdough1 cup pasta sauce, store-bought or homemade120g bocconcini or grated mozzeralla100g Salami or mushroomsFresh basil, for garnish MethodPreheat your oven to 200C or air fryer to 180C.Place the bread on a baking sheet topped with baking paper and add a generous spoonful of pasta sauce on each […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuna, Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche I love a cool food hack, and this one is a keeper! I love the idea of using a wrap instead of making a crust from scratch. I mean, what a time saver, and believe me when I say it is so delicious! If you thought this couldn’t get any […]
I had the most insane popcorn chicken burger the other day and I had to rush home and plan on how to make it for my whole family! You can make this dish using store-bought popcorn or simply just make your own, I love how crispy this turned out – they make a great addition […]
It’s back to work for me this week, which means I am exhausted and can’t wait for the weekend! Oh, and it’s only Tuesday insert crying face emoji The one thing I am always looking forward to (except the weekend) is the food I’ll be cooking up I know I’m not the only one who […]
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