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Raisin Bread Recipe Ingredients360g cake flour2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast45g crushed oats1 tsp cinnamon powder90g raisins50g brown sugar3/4 cup warm milk30g butter, melted1 1/4 tsp fine salt1/3 cup warm water MethodAdd all the ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer, and knead for 8-20 minutes until a smooth, soft dough has formed. Shape the […]
Date and Almond Chocolate Clusters Ingredients110g Medjool dates, chopped50g sliced almonds, lightly toasted, plus extra for garnish150g dark chocolate, meltedFlakey sea salt MethodAdd chopped dates, toasted almonds, and melted chocolate in a bowl. Mix ingredients until the dates and almonds are coated in chocolate.Line a baking tray or plate with baking paper, and use a […]
Pizza Pinwheels Ingredients 200g canned chopped tomatoes10g fresh basil, roughly chopped1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods Himalayan Salt1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods black pepper1 tsp Lifestyle Foods Garlic Flakes1.5 tsp Lifestyle Foods Air Fryer Spice – pizza seasoning 100g mozzarella, grated or sliced1 roll puff pastry, thawedLifestyle Foods Sweet Chilli Sauce, for serving Method Preheat oven to 180C, […]
Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients600g Boneless chicken thighs, substitute with chicken breast fillets1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp chilli oil2 tbsp corn flourOil, for cooking2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fresh ginger, grated2 green chilli, minced1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced Stir fry sauce1 tbsp soy sauce2 […]
Roasted Bone Marrow with Salsa Verde Ingredients6-8 beef bones, canoe cutSaltBlack pepperOlive oil100g Salsa verde, to serveFresh coriander, to garnish8 slices crusty bread, toasted MethodPlace marrow bones in a large bowl, add 2-3 tbsp of salt, cover, and place in the fridge overnight to soak.Preheat oven to 230C. Drain the water from the bowl, and […]
Falafels Ingredients200g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 small onion, peeled and diced3 cloves garlic1/2 bunch coriander1/2 bunch mint1 tsp bicarbonate of sodaZest of 1 lemon1 tsp saltBlack pepper to tasteOlive oil IngredientsAdd your drained soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, bicarbonate of soda, and salt to a food processor and blitz […]
Kimchi Fried Rice Ingredients2 tsp sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced200g exotic mushrooms, sliced thin if neededSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp gochujang1 tsp soy sauce1 cup kimchi3 cups cooked day old, coldSpring onion, sliced for garnishSesame seeds, for garnishFried egg, to serve Method Begin by straining the kimchi and reserving the […]
Harissa Honey Chicken Rice Bowls Ingredients1-2 tbsp olive oil4 chicken breast fillets1 large onion, sliced3 tbsp harissa2 tbsp water1 tbsp honey1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin powderSaltBlack pepperHandful coriander, chopped Serve withYellow ricePickled cucumberRoasted chickpeasChopped tomatoesFlatbreadCrumbled feta MethodCut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add it to a bowl with the sliced onions. Add the […]
Moscow Mule IngredientsIce45ml vodka15ml fresh lime juiceGinger beerFresh lime slices, for garnish]Mint sprig, for garnish MethodFill a copper mug with ice, and add vodka and lemon juice.Top up with ginger beer. garnish with fresh lime slices and mint sprig. Enjoy!
Passionfruit Coconut Margarita Ingredients60ml Tequila30ml coconut cream2 tbsp passion fruit pulp15ml fresh lime juice15ml passion fruit cordial MethodAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, and shake.Strain into a short glass filled with ice.Garnish with passionfruit and edible flowers. Enjoy!
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