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Roast chicken with curry butter Ingredients 1.2-1.5 kg whole chicken, patted dry 100g curry butter1 lemon, quartered5 thyme sprigs1 onion, quartered 250ml chicken stock Method Preheat oven to 180C. Place the rack on the middle shelf.Remove chicken from the fridge for at least 20 minutes before.Smear the curry butter all over the surface of the […]
Curry Butter Ingredients 1 head of garlic2 tbsp olive oil250g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature, plus extra for frying 1 shallot, finely sliced1 sprig of curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 red chillies, deseededSalt to taste Method Preheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic […]
Puri Ingredients240g cake flour, plus extra for kneading2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1.5 tsp baking powder3/4 cup lukewarm milkPinch of salt500ml vegetable oil, for frying MethodAdd cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add in the melted butter and mix.Add in the warm milk and mix till combined, add more flour if needed […]
Melting Moments Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened50g icing sugar, sifted250g cake flour, sifted60g cornflour, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract200g milk chocolate, melted MethodHeat the oven to 190°C, prepare two baking trays with baking paper, and set aside.In a stand mixer, beat the butter till smooth, sift in the icing sugar, and continue to beat till pale and […]
Gunpowder Chicken Wings Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp ground cumin2 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp chilli powder1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda800g chicken wings2 chillies, finely sliced, for garnish10g fresh coriander, for garnishLime, to serveHabanero sauce, to serve MethodIn a small bowl add the cumin, coriander, garlic, chilli powder, and bicarbonate of soda in […]
Ghost Cakesicles Ingredients300g Vanilla sponge cake150g white chocolate50ml pouring cream200g milk chocolate MethodTo make the chocolate ganache, add 100g of the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the cream, and microwave at 20-second intervals stirring in between until melted. Set aside to cool. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Microwave the remaining […]
Oreo and Raspberry Chocolate Skulls Ingredients200g milk chocolate, melted100g milk chocolate50ml cream133g Oreo cookies50g raspberry preserve, substitute with caramel MethodMake the chocolate ganache by adding 100g of chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour the cream into the bowl, and microwave at 30-second intervals stirring in between until the chocolate has melted. Set aside to cool.To […]
Wafer Ice Cream Sandwiches Ingredients300g chocolate wafer biscuits1L vanilla ice cream, softened150g milk chocolatesprinkles or cookie crumbs to garnish MethodPrepare a 20×20 cm square baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Place a layer of wafer biscuits at the bottom of the dish.Top with softened ice cream and smooth over with an offset spatula or […]
Biltong, Brie, and Caramelised Onion Tarts Ingredients1 roll of puff pastry, thawed100g caramelised onion chutney125g brie, sliced50g biltong, roughly chopped MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.Cut puff pastry into squares, smear on onion chutney, and add a slice of brie, and a portion of the biltong.Fold one […]
Crumbed burrata Ingredients 4 burrata balls, mini 1 large egg, whisked. Substitute with 1/4 cream 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Salt Black pepper To serve Your favourite pasta! Method Drain the burrata and dab gently with a paper towel, set aside. Season flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each burrata into […]
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