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Long Island Iced Tea Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients1 cup ice cubes15ml gin15ml tequila15ml vodka15ml white rum10ml Triple Sec15ml lemon juice, freshly squeezedLemon wedges, for garnishCola MethodAdd ice to a tall glass, and add the gin, tequila, vodka, rum, Triple Sec, and lemon juice. Use a tall spoon to stir.Top up with Cola, garnish with lemon […]
Floral Pomegranate Margarita Makes 1 servingIngredientsIce30ml tequila30ml Cointreau30ml lime juice60ml Pomegranate and Elderflower Cordial, I used the Forage and Feast onePomegranate seeds, for garnish MethodRub the rim of your glass with a lime wedge, dip the rim into caster sugar, add ice to the glass, and set aside,Add 4 ice cubes, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, […]
Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Yields 12-14 cupcakesIngredients95g cake flour40g unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp espresso powder2 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, at room temperature100g sugar100g demerara sugar80ml vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract120ml buttermilk, at room temperature Spiced Buttercream230g […]
Sassy Mango Lassi Ingredients5 saffron threads1/4 cup milk, warmIce150g mango, cubed250ml double cream yoghurt2 tbsp pistachios, plus extra for garnish1/2 tsp cardamom powder30 ml chai syrup60ml white rum MethodAdd saffron threads to a small bowl with the warm milk. allow to sit for 10 minutes.Add the ice, mango, yoghurt, pistachios, chai syrup, and white rum […]
Chocolate Cherry Trifle (makes 4 mini trifles) Ingredients Cherry Jam500g fresh cherries, pitted1/4 cup caster sugarJuice of half a lemon1 tsp corn flour Chocolate BrowniesI used this recipe 1L First Choice Velvet Chocolate, cold250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar100g dark chocolate, gratedFresh cherries, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry jamAdd pitted cherries, lemon juice, and […]
Chocolate Espresso Martini Ingredients 30ml vodka 30ml chocolate liqueur 30ml Kahlua 1 shot espresso Ice Chocolate shavings, for garnish Coffee beans, for garnish Method Add ice, vodka, chocolate liqueur, Kahlua, and espresso to a shaker. Shake for a minute. Pour into a martini glass, garnish with chocolate shavings and 3 coffee beans and serve immediately. […]
Mini Fruity Pavlovas IngredientsEgg white, from 4 large eggs at room temperature200g castor sugar1 1/2 tsp corn flour1 tsp white vinegar ToppingsSweetened whipped cream250ml Whipping cream20g icing sugar, adjust to your liking1 tsp vanilla extract FruitBlueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango cubes, passionfruit pulpMint sprigs, to garnishIcing sugar, for dusting MethodPreheat oven to 150°C. Prepare a large […]
Duchess Potatoes Ingredients1 large bulb of Garlic1kg potatoes75g butter2 tbsp cream60g mature cheddar, gratedSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 large egg yolksFresh parsley, for garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic head and place them on a sheet of foil.Drizzle generously with olive oil. Wrap the foil and place it on a […]
Spinach and 3 Cheese Ravioli IngredientsFor the fresh spinach pasta200g baby spinach, washed3 large eggs, at room temperature2 tbsp olive oil400g 00 flour For the filling250g ricotta cheese15g cake flour2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped60g Parmesan cheese, grated60g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp saltPinch of nutmeg Method For the fresh spinach pasta […]
Cheesy Pap Balls Ingredients 4-5 cups water1/2 tsp salt300g white maize meal3 tbsp Kerrygold Butter1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, diced1 yellow pepper, diced1 tsp crushed garlic1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder10g fresh coriander, roughly chopped200g Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese, cut into cubes Flour, for coating2 large eggs, whisked1 cup breadcrumbs1.5 cups vegetable […]
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