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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 […]
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 […]
Lamb Biryani IngredientsFor the lamb:3 whole green cardamom (elachi) pods2 cinnamon sticks2 bay leaves½ tsp black peppercorns3 cloves3 onions, finely slicedVegetable oil1½ kg lamb pieces2 sprigs curry leaves1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste4 tsp chilli powder1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder1 tsp turmeric powder3 green chillies, ground3 green chillies, whole400 g jam […]
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