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Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Chill Time: 4 hours Ingredients For the Caramel: Ingredients For the Caramel: 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar 60ml (¼ cup) water For the Custard: 4 large eggs 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (375ml) evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract […]
Salmon Wellington Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 shallots, finely diced3-4 garlic cloves, minced300g baby spinach150g cream cheese10g parmesan, gratedZest of half a lemon1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 roll puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, for brushing the pastry MethodHeat 1 olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the shallots […]
Crème brûlée French toast recipe For the custard 4 large egg yolks 100g granulated sugar 40g corn flour 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 500ml full cream milk 30g unsalted butter French toast 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 150ml full cream milk or cream 4-6 slices brioche, thick slices Butter, to fry the French toast Extra granulated sugar, for the brûlée Method Making […]
Chorizo Jam & Cheddar Jaffles IngredientsChorizo Jam500g fresh chorizo, minced1 large white onion, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced90g demerara sugar3 tbsp red wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 shot of espresso, or very strong coffee 50g Kerrygold butter, meltedWhite sandwich bread200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar MethodTo a large saucepan of medium heat, add the chorizo and allow to fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and […]
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients1kg roasting potatoes, thinly sliced60g butter250g parmesan cheese, grated500ml cream3 sprigs fresh rosemary1.5 tsp garlic powder50g chicken stock concentrateSalt and black pepper to taste MethodAdd the cream, remaining butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 of […]
Wedding style soji Ingredients 250g Butter 180g semolina 1 litre full cream milk 250g condensed milk, adjust sweetness to your liking 1 tsp elachi powder 1 large cinnamon stick 1 tsp egg yellow powder To serve 1 tin Nestles Cream Slivered almonds Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a large pan on medium heat, add […]
Sticky Date and Pecan Pudding Ingredients 250g pitted dates, roughly chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250 ml boiling water 40g brown sugar 80g unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 185g cake flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup raw pecans Butterscotch Sauce 200g muscovado sugar 250 ml pouring cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 70g unsalted butter Pinch of salt Ice cream, to serve […]
Self-Saucing Butterscotch pudding Ingredients 50g muscovado sugar 180g cake flour 2.5 tsp baking powder 100g unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, at room temperature 60ml NESTLÉ Cremora Original 1/2 cup warm water 4 tbsp golden syrup Butterscotch sauce 150g muscovado sugar 2 tbsp cornflour 500ml boiling water Vanilla ice cream, to serve Method Preheat oven to 180°C, and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and […]
Chocolate Coconut Flapjacks Ingredients 230g unsalted butter 130g brown sugar 160g golden syrup Pinch of salt 300g oats 60g desiccated coconut 150g milk or dark chocolate, melted 50g white chocolate, melted Method Preheat the oven to 180°C, and prepare line a 20x20cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside. To a mixing bowl, […]
Fig Gorgonzola and Caramelised Onion Flatbreads Ingredients Flatbreads170g water, lukewarm1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp salt255g bread flour, plus extra for dusting1 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp instant yeast Toppings160g fresh figs, thinly sliced80g gorgonzola, crumbled100g caramelised onion, sub with onion marmaladeFresh rocketBalsamic glaze Method FlatbreadsAdd all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. […]
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