Top Ten Beginner Baking Tips
Learning to bake can be a daunting task! My top ten tips are designed to give you some clarity of what you need to consider to ensure your first foray into baking is a success And most of all – have fun! Baking is an enjoyable way to cook and delicious results are just your […]
Read MoreOvernight Oats – Peanut Butter and Banana
Overnight Oats – Peanut butter and Banana Ingredients ½ cup rolled old fashioned oats ½ cup milk of choice (cows, soy, nut milks) ¼ cup yoghurt of choice (dairy or non dairy) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Method Place all ingredients into a large glass container and mix until combined. Cover the glass container with a lid or plastic […]
Read MoreItalian Crostoli
Ingredients 500g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cupicing sugar, plus extra for dusting 1 orange, rind grated 1 lemon, rind grated ¼ cupunsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp grappa (Italian brandy) 3 eggs vegetable oil for deep-frying Method Combine the flour, aking powder and vanilla Rub in the butter […]
Read MoreTriple Layer Berry Cheesecake
Triple Layer Berry Cheesecake Ingredients 100g butter melted, plus extra for the tin 200g digestive biscuits 2 gelatine leaves 50g raspberries 50g caster sugar, plus 2 tbsp 350g strawberries 500g full-fat cream cheese 250ml double cream few drops red or pink food colouring 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 50g white chocolate melted Method Butter and line the base and […]
Read MoreMoroccan Filo Rolls with Fattoush Salad – Dinner sorted
Moroccan lamb filo with Fattoush Salad Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 brown onion finely chopped 500g lamb mince 3 garlic cloves crushed 1 carrot grated 6 dates chopped 1 tbsp Moroccan spice mix 200g baby spinach leaves 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup plain yoghurt 1/8 cup […]
Read MoreAmerican Style Apple Pie
American Style Apple Pie A classic recipe for dessert delicousness INGREDIENTS 400 g butter (cold, divided) 520 g all-purpose flour (divided) 1 egg yolk ½ tsp salt 170 g sugar 60 ml water 8 apples ½ lemon ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 100 g brown sugar 1 egg white Utensils: stand mixer, plastic wrap, […]
Read MorePeach Cobbler Cookies
Peach Cobbler Cookies Ingredients 225g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups plain flour 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup chopped tinned peaches Method […]
Read MoreEaster Marshmallow Treats
Easter Marshmallow Treats A new take on the easy and delicious rice bubble treat 280 grams marshmallows 3 tbsp butter 6 cups rice bubble cereal 1 food colouring of choice 1 sprinkles or decoration of choice Place butter and marshmallow into microwave bowl Heat for 1 minute intervals until melted Alternatively place in heavy based […]
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