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Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll Ingredients6 eggs, at room temperature150g castor sugar50g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powder60g flour, sifted25g cocoa powder, siftedPinch of salt Cream filling/topping350 ml whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract or paste2 tablespoons icing sugar – adjust to your taste120g fresh strawberries to decorate Ganache150g good quality dark […]
Smash Burger Tacos Ingredients500g lean beef mince1 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper, ground1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp red chilli flakes5 flour tortillas100g cheddar cheese, grated1 head of butter lettuce, rinsedFresh tomato, thinly sliced MethodAdd the beef mince to a mixing bowl, and add in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, and chilli […]
Tuna and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells Ingredients260g Conchiglioni pasta2 tins tuna, drained1 tbsp olive oil200g baby spinach1 medium onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp capers, minced250g fresh ricottaZest one small lemon1 large egg20g fresh basil50g parmesan, grated, plus extra for servingSalt, to tasteBlack pepper. to taste500g store-bought pasta sauce MethodPreheat oven to 200C.Prepare pasta as […]
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Ingredients500g baby potatoes, washed1 tsp salt2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil100g finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltFresh coriander, to serve MethodPlace baby potatoes in a large pot, and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes. […]
Creamy Garlic & Tomato Gnocchi Ingredients500g gnocchi2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil10 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet red pepper, diced500g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1 tsp red chilli flakes250ml chicken stock3/4 cup cream, substitute with coconut creamSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to tasteSugar, add according to taste if the sauce is too acidicFresh basilParmesan, to serve MethodCook […]
Hot Honey Haloumi Toastie Ingredients300g Haloumi cheese1 Tbsp unsalted butter200g crusty bread, slicedOlive oil, for toasting200g Avocado50 ml hot honey MethodHeat a large skillet on medium-high heat, drizzle some olive oil in the pan, and add your sliced bread. Toast on each side, adding extra olive oil if needed. Once toasted remove from the pan. […]
Lasagne Soup Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced500g beef mince1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon red chilli flakes800g store-bought marinara sauce, or make your own using my recipe here750ml chicken stock125ml pouring cream250 lasagne sheets, broken into large pieces150g mozzarella, grated1 sprig of fresh basil, for garnish MethodHeat olive oil […]
Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Fritters Ingredients2 cans of whole-kernel corn, drained2 cups (230g) cake flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar1 tsp smoked paprika1.5 cups milk, at room temperature1 large egg1 cup cheddar, gratedHandful of coriander, chopped2 jalapeños finely chopped2 cups vegetable oil for frying MethodIn a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking […]
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread with Hot Honey Ingredients2 heads of garlicOlive oilSaltBlack pepper150g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 Large Ciabatta loaf2 cups of cheese, I used a mixture of sharp cheddar and mozzarella For the hot honey8 tbsp honey,1 tsp chilli flakes MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the tops of the garlic heads and place them […]
Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients1 tbsp ghee1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick4 cloves1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste2 large onions, thinly sliced8 large tomatoes, pureed15 cashews, raw1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon red chili powder3 tsp Kashmiri chili powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 teaspoon sugar, adjust according to your taste1 tbsp tomato pasteSalt or to taste1/2 cup […]
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