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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. […]
Mini Fruity Pavlovas IngredientsEgg white, from 4 large eggs at room temperature200g castor sugar1 1/2 tsp corn flour1 tsp white vinegar ToppingsSweetened whipped cream250ml Whipping cream20g icing sugar, adjust to your liking1 tsp vanilla extract FruitBlueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango cubes, passionfruit pulpMint sprigs, to garnishIcing sugar, for dusting MethodPreheat oven to 150°C. Prepare a large […]
Duchess Potatoes Ingredients1 large bulb of Garlic1kg potatoes75g butter2 tbsp cream60g mature cheddar, gratedSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 large egg yolksFresh parsley, for garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic head and place them on a sheet of foil.Drizzle generously with olive oil. Wrap the foil and place it on a […]
Spinach and 3 Cheese Ravioli IngredientsFor the fresh spinach pasta200g baby spinach, washed3 large eggs, at room temperature2 tbsp olive oil400g 00 flour For the filling250g ricotta cheese15g cake flour2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped60g Parmesan cheese, grated60g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp saltPinch of nutmeg Method For the fresh spinach pasta […]
Cheesy Pap Balls Ingredients 4-5 cups water1/2 tsp salt300g white maize meal3 tbsp Kerrygold Butter1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, diced1 yellow pepper, diced1 tsp crushed garlic1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder10g fresh coriander, roughly chopped200g Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese, cut into cubes Flour, for coating2 large eggs, whisked1 cup breadcrumbs1.5 cups vegetable […]
Chocolate Pistachio Cookies Ingredients1 box of Nomu MiniMakes Chocolate cookie dough mix90g butter, at room temperature1 egg yolk100g pistachio paste MethodPrepare the cookie dough mix as per package instructions.Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper, place on a baking tray, and refrigerate for 1 hour.Preheat oven to 160C.Remove the tray from the […]
Rocky Road Ingredients200g milk chocolate, roughly chopped200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped200g biscuits, sliced into chunks – I used shortbread but any biscuit will work30g desiccated coconut80g mini marshmallows150g soft chewing jelly sweets40g nuts, roughly chopped MethodLine a 20×20 cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside.place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and […]
Mango Daiquiri IngredientsHalf a mango, plus extra for garnish40 ml white rum1 tbsp sugar30 ml lemon juice30 ml pineapple juiceIceLime slices, to garnish MethodAdd all the ingredients except the garnishes to a blender, and blend till smooth.Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh mango and lime. Enjoy!
Hertzoggie Bars Ingredients360g cake flour2 tsp baking powder40g granulated sugar200g Kerrygold butter, cubed and cold2 large eggs80ml milk500g apricot jam4 large egg whites200g desiccated coconut170g caster sugar MethodPrepare a 38 x 24cm baking dish with baking paper and set aside. To a large mixing bowl add the cake flour, baking powder, and sugar. Add in […]
Ingredients500g cake four, plus extra for dusting7g instant yeast1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp olive oil1/4 tsp salt2 cups lukewarm water200g biltong, roughly chopped200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar50g Kerrygold butter, melted MethodAdd chopped biltong and grated Kerrygold Mature Cheddar to a bowl, mix well combined, and set aside. Sift the four into a large mixing bowl. Add the […]
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