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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 […]
If you’ve ever wanted to recreate those thin, delicate, café-style crêpes at home — this is the recipe. These classic French crêpes are light, buttery, and perfectly soft with just the right amount of golden edges. Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, a Mother’s Day treat, or a weekend indulgence, this easy crêpe recipe will […]
A soft, warmly spiced loaf infused with rich carrot halwa, finished with a light, tangy crème fraîche frosting. Think gajar ka halwa meets carrot cake, but more refined, less sweet, and incredibly moist. Ingredients Carrot Halwa Base 300g finely grated carrots 1 tbsp butter or ghee 120ml milk 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste) ½ […]
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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