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White Chocolate & Rose Mousse

White Chocolate & Rose Mousse

Ingredients: mckenzie’s baking aids gelatine, 100g woolworths select cooking chocolate white, 200g csr caster sugar , 500g jacobs creek sparkling moscato rose, 750ml strawberry fresh , 250g punnet raspberry fresh , 125g punnet Method: 1. To make berry coulis, blend raspberries and strawberries to form 

Rhubarb and raspberry Black Forest cake

Rhubarb and raspberry Black Forest cake

INGREDIENTS: 300g dark (70%) chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup (50g) good-quality cocoa powder, sifted 3 eggs 250g sour cream, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/3 cups (350g) self-raising flour 1 firmly packed cup (250g) brown sugar 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1/4 cup 

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Short Cut Pasta, like Mini Penne
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

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  1. Cook mini penne according to the package.
  2. In the meantime, add olive oil, onions, garlic and salt to the pan. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until softened.
  4. Add spinach to the pan. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes or until wilted.
  5. Pour in milk and allow to boil for 2 minutes.
  6. Toss in penne, stir well.
  7. Top with cheese.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Colourful and crunchy cauliflower rice salad

Colourful and crunchy cauliflower rice salad

INGREDIENTS: 1 cauliflower Olive oil 1 clove garlic 5 dried apricots 5 dates 15g fresh dill 15g fresh parsley 30g cashew nuts 20g pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper 2 baby gem or cos lettuce 15g red cress (optional) Preparation: Place the cauliflower florets in a food 

Tiramisu Trifle

Tiramisu Trifle

Ingredients: CHIFFON COFFEE CAKE 5 large egg yolks 1½ cups sugar, divided 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup espresso, cooled to room temperature 2 cups cake flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 5 large egg whites ALCOHOL SYRUP 1 cup water 2 

Savoury Carrot and Feta Muffins

Savoury Carrot and Feta Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) plain 2% yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) olive oil
  • 2 cups (220 g) carrots, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) light Gouda cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) store-bought pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped (see note)
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) chives, finely chopped

PREPARATION:

  1. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and flour two 9-cup muffin tins.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt and oil. Add the dry ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining ingredients and stir just until the flour is moistened. Divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups using about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the mixture per muffin.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before unmoulding. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
  5. Serve for brunch or for lunch with a side salad.

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Mexican Lime Soup

Mexican Lime Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. of Oil 1 Cup of Onion (chopped) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Tsp. of Fresh Jalapeno (diced) 3 Tsp. of Cumin 1 Tsp. of Oregano 6 Cups of Vegetable Broth 2 Cans (10-ounces each) of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Juice of 

Broccoli and red pepper pasta

Broccoli and red pepper pasta

Ingredients: 275g gluten-free/wholegrain pasta1 large courgette, diced400g broccoli, cut into small florets250g asparagus or green beans, cut into 1.5cm pieces1 large red pepper, finely diced2 garlic cloves, crushedZest 1 lemon1 tbsp extra-virgin olive or chilli oil1½ tbsp balsamic vinegarSmall bunch fresh basil Method : Cook 

Market Suya (Nigerian Skewers)

Market Suya (Nigerian Skewers)

INGREDIENTS:

  1. For the suya spice blend:
    • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
    • 1 ½ tablespoons roasted peanuts, ground into a fine powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • ½ tablespoon ground ginger
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2 Maggi bouillon cubes, crushed
  2. For the suya:
    • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 pound Wagyu rib eye beef, thinly sliced into strips
    • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  3. For the roasted tomato soubise:
    • 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, stemmed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup heavy cream

PREPARATION

  1. Make the spice blend:
    1. In a small bowl, combine all the spice blend ingredients until incorporated.
  2. Prepare the suya:
    1. In three separate bowls, place the shrimp, beef, and chicken. Divide the spice blend equally among the bowls and mix well to coat the meats. Cover each bowl in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Make the soubise:
    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes with the olive oil and salt. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, then remove and let cool.
    2. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they have fully broken down, 10 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a light simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream has reduced and become thick. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
  4. To finish:
    1. Light a grill or place a grill pan over medium-high heat. Skewer the shrimp, rib eye, and chicken on soaked 12-inch bamboo skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for the shrimp, 2 to 3 minutes for the rib eye, and 6 to 8 minutes for the chicken. Serve alongside the roasted tomato soubise.

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Small Batch Brownies

Small Batch Brownies

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup M&M candies Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325,