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Malva Pudding Fudge Sundae IngredientsFrozen custard500 ml whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks500 ml store bought custard Fudge Sauce200 g store-bought Fudge50 g Kerrygold salted butter3/4 cup fresh cream1/3 cup Amarula (optional)Pinch of salt Malva Pudding1 cup full cream milk1 cup flour3⁄4 cup brown sugar1⁄4 tsp salt1 tsp bicarb of soda1 tsp baking powder30g Kerrygold […]
Taco Rice Bowl Ingredients1 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, finely sliced500g beef mince1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp garlic powder2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp chilli powder2 tsp smoked paprika1 tbsp tomato pasteSalt and pepper to taste To serveRicePlum tomatoesBlack beansAvocadoTortilla chipsLime slicesFresh coriander to garnish MethodAdd oil to a large pan on medium-high […]
Pressure Cooker Butternut Risotto Ingredients30g butter1 onion, diced3 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp sage leaves, chopped (Substitute with oregano)1 1/2 cups arborio rice700g cubed butternut (Substitute with pumpkin)1/4 cup chicken stock3 1/2 cups chicken stock1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated (plus extra for serving)Salt & pepper to taste GarnishCrispy bacon bitsGrated parmesan MethodSelect the saute function on […]
Blueberry crumble Blueberry filling 80g salted butter 700g blueberries 1 tbsp corn flour 70g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Crumble 90g rolled oats 70g cake flour 50g brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon powder pinch of nutmeg 80g salted butter Method Preheat the oven to 180C. To make the crumble, combine the oats, cake flour, […]
Ingredients Blueberry jam 800g blueberries , washed 350g granulated sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp vanilla extract 230g cream cheese 60g castor sugar 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 sheets of all-butter puff pastry 1 large egg whisked, for egg wash Method Blueberry Jam Put the […]
Blueberry Croissant Pudding Ingredients 5 large eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups full cream milk 1/3 cup castor sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 6 croissants, sliced in half 100g lemon curd 80g salted butter, thinly sliced 1 cup blueberries Whipped cream for serving Method Grease a rectangular baking dish with […]
Kit Kat Lamingtons Ingredients Cake 125 g butter, softened 220g castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, room temperature 260g cake flour 3.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk Chocolate syrup 4 cups icing sugar, sifted 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp butter 150ml boiling water Coating 2 cups desiccated coconut 2 cups […]
I took my new Philips All-in-One Cooker for a spin this week and the first recipe on my list was a decadent traditional soji. My husband was a little stunned when I told him how I plan on pressure cooking soji However the Philips All-in-One Cooker proved him wrong, with its Rapid Pressure Release, and […]
Victoria Sponge Cake Ingredients 160g unsalted butter, softened 160g self-raising flour 160g caster sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 200ml fresh cream 100g strawberry jam 2 tbsp icing sugar, extra for dusting 250g fresh strawberries, optional Method Pre-heat the oven to 170°C. Prepare 2 20 cm round baking tins with baking […]
Coconut Barfi Bites Ingredients270g desiccated coconut385g sweetened condensed milk2 tsp ground cardamomPinch of salt300 g good quality milk chocolate, choppedFlakey sea salt, optional MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix till combined. Scoop out 1 tbsp of the coconut […]
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