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Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients1kg roasting potatoes, thinly sliced60g butter250g parmesan cheese, grated500ml cream3 sprigs fresh rosemary1.5 tsp garlic powder50g chicken stock concentrateSalt and black pepper to taste MethodAdd the cream, remaining butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 of […]
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 […]
Pesto Cheddar Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Ingredients1 sheet of puff pastry100g basil pesto100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. Roll out the puff pastry. Slice in half so you have two squares.Spread the basil pesto over one-half of the pastry and top with the […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Curry Butter Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta100g curry butter, at room temperature200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar cheese, grated fresh herbs, to garnish Method Preheat oven to 220C, and prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise and place cut side up on the baking sheet.Add the curry butter and […]
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 […]
Orzo Bolognese Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, sliced finely500g beef mince600g tomato passata2 tsp Italian herb seasoning1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 beef stock cubesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 cups water250g dried orzoParmesan cheese, to garnishFresh basil, to garnish MethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion […]
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