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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 […]
Banana Muffins Ingredients210g cake flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt85g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature100g white granulated sugar1 large egg, at room temperature345g mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)60g plain yogurt200g milk chocolate chips, substitute with dark chocolate if preferred2 tbsp brown sugar, for topping (optional) MethodPreheat […]
Blinis with cream cheese and smoked trout Ingredients3 tbsp warm water1/2 tsp dry yeast1/2 tsp white sugar100g cake flour1/2 tsp salt1 large egg at room temperature30g unsalted butter, melted and cooled80 ml full cream milk, warmCooking spray, for cooking Cream cheese, to serve200g smoked trout, to serve3 tbsp dill, finely chopped MethodMix the warm water, […]
Easter Cookie Truffles Ingredients200g Eet-Sum-Mor biscuits, crushed100g icing sugar150g Medium fat cream cheese, at room temperature120g smooth peanut butter300g dark chocolate, choppedSprinkles, optionalSea salt flakes, optional MethodAdd the crushed biscuits, icing sugar, cream cheese, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. Using a spatula or wooden spoon mix until combined. Scoop up a tablespoon […]
Hot Cross Millionaire Shortbread Shortbread 200g cake flour Pinch ground nutmeg 1 tsp mixed spice 150g cold butter, cubed 50g castor sugar 80g cake mix Caramel 300g unsalted butter 200g demerara sugar 2 x 397g tins condensed milk Pinch of salt Chocolate topping 200g dark chocolate, chopped 80g white chocolate, chopped Method Heat the oven […]
Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Filled Easter eggs Ingredients12 Chocolate hollow Easter eggs230g Lancewood Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese200g Milk chocolate + the tops of the chocolate hollow Easter eggs100ml fresh cream1/2 – 1 tsp Espresso powder1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of sea saltCoffee beans or chocolate shavings to garnish, optional MethodPrepare the chocolate hollow Easter eggs by […]
Pickled Fish Ingredients1 cup cake flour1 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp salt1kg hake, cut into cubes1/2 cup vegetable oil1 cup water1 cup brown vinegar6 bay leaves2.5 tsp black peppercorns2.5 tsp coriander seeds1 tbsp turmeric powder2 tbsp mild curry powderSalt, to taste4 medium onions, sliced into rings2 tbsp peach jam, substitute with apricot jam½ cup sugarHot cross buns, […]
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