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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 […]
Pesto Cheddar Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Ingredients1 sheet of puff pastry100g basil pesto100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. Roll out the puff pastry. Slice in half so you have two squares.Spread the basil pesto over one-half of the pastry and top with the […]
Easy Gingerbread Recipe Ingredients100g unsalted butter3 tbsp golden syrup100g muscovado sugar225g cake flour½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp ground gingerPinch of salt Royal icingEgg white, from 1 large egg225g icing sugar1 tbsp glucose MethodAdd the sugar, butter, and golden syrup to a saucepan, and heat until melted. Set aside to cool for […]
Brandy Snaps Ingredients55g unsalted butter55g demerara sugar55g golden syrup50g cake flour½ tsp ground ginger Filling250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside. Spray baking spray on a wooden spoon handle and set aside. Add the butter, sugar, and golden syrup to a […]
Durban-style fish cakes Ingredients6 tbsp Kerrygold Butter1 kg hake medallionsSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste500g potatoes, boiled1 onion, finely diced2 tsp crushed garlic60g coriander, roughly chopped3 green chillies, finely diced2 tsp cumin powder2 tsp coriander powder2 large eggs Crumbing1 cup flour3 large eggs, lightly whisked1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs250ml vegetable oil Method Season the fish lightly […]
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