Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Baking (and a few non bake recipes)
Berry and Apple Tray Bake Serves 6 300ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve 175g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced, tossed with 2 tbs lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed Icing sugar, …
Crumble Cake with Berries Serves 6 170g plain flour 85g caster sugar 85g unsalted butter 1 egg yolk 900g apples, peeled, cored, roughly chopped 110g light brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 250g fresh or frozen mixed berries (redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) Topping: 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 150g unsalted …
Cherry and Almond Fruit Buns Makes 20 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar, plus 1 tsp extra 7g sachet dried yeast 4 cups (600g) bread flour, plus extra, for kneading 125g butter, chilled, plus 60g extra, softened 2 eggs 1 cup (160g) natural almonds, plus extra chopped almonds, for decorating 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 80g dried …
Apricot and Cardamom Buns Makes 12 buns 20g dried yeast 100g caster sugar, plus a pinch 100g butter (chilled) 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 500g plain flour 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 200g dried apricots, chopped 100g apricot jam 1. Mix yeast with 200ml warm water and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. …
Orange Scrolls For the Dough: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 125g butter 1/2 cup warm water 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 x 7g sachet dry yeast 4 cups plain flour, sifted Note: This dough can be made up to 3 days in advance before baking and stored in the fridge. 1. …
Bagels Makes 12 Bagels 25g fresh yeast 500ml lukewarm water 1 tbsp salt 2 tbsp honey, clear 750g – 850g strong bread flour egg white for brushing 1. Dissolve the yeast in the water and add honey and salt. 2. Add flour a little at a time and mix the dough in a mixer for …
Nectarine Tart with Orange Syrup 2 1/2 nectarines, halved and stones removed 55g castor sugar 90g butter, softened 2 eggs 120g almond meal 35g plain flour 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 110g caster sugar, extra Orange Syrup: 250ml orange juice 60ml orange flavoured liqueur 110g caster sugar # To Make …
Milk Blocks 1/2 cup full fat cream 2 1/2 cups full cream milk 1/2 cup sugar vanilla essence to taste Beat all ingredients together until sugar is dissolved add vanilla to taste, then pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Maple and Pecan Biscuits Makes: about 60 185g unsalted butter, softened 185g soft brown sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg or egg substitute 280g plain all purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 120g finely chopped pecans whole pecans to decorate 1. Cream the butter and the sugar in …
Saffron Almond Brittle 3 tsp rosewater pinch of saffron threads 125g unsalted butter 60ml (1/4 cup) pouring cream 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 115g (1/3 cup) liquid glucose 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp slivered almonds chopped pistachios and dried barberries, to decorate 1. Combine rosewater and saffron in a small bowl. Grease and line a …
Praline Pecans Use a heavy saucepan, and work quicky, but safely when spooning the pecan mixture onto the wax paper. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp corn syrup 5 cups toasted pecan halves Stir together first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. …
Milk Rock 3 cups white sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup chopped almonds 60g butter 1 tsp vanilla Boil the milk and the sugar, add the butter and boil until a little dropped in a cup of water will almost set. Beat for 2-3 minutes, then add vanilla and nuts. Turn into buttered pan and …
Apricot Balls Serves: 36 200g dried apricot halves 3/4 cup orange juice 1 cup skim milk powder 200g white chocolate, melted 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1. Brush a 20cm slab pan with melted butter to grease. Line base and sides with non-stick baking paper. 2. Place apricots and juice in a medium saucepan and bring …
Hedgehog Slice Hedgehog Base: 175g butter 2/3 cup caster sugar 4 Tablespoons Cocoa 1 egg, lightly beaten 250g packet biscuits, broken into pieces Chocolate Topping: 250g milk chocolate, chopped coarsely 50g butter # Melt butter, sugar and cocoa over a medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves. # Remove from heat and add the egg and …
Seven Layer Slice Serves: 10 125g melted butter 1 cup (125g) sweet biscuit crumbs 1 cup (125g) chocolate chips 1 cup (125g) butterscotch chips (or white chocolate chips) 1 cup (90g) desiccated coconut 1 tin (395g) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (125g) chopped walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. 2. Pour the butter …
Apple pie with a Difference 125g butter slightly softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 800g can pie apple 1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg. …
Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread Makes: one 9×5×3-inch loaf For the Dough: 2 3/4 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 ounces unsalted butter 1/3 cup whole milk 1/4 cup water 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla …
Pull-Apart Bread with Herbs, Cheese, and Roasted Garlic Yield: 1 loaf / 8 mini loaves / 12 muffins Bread: 3 cups of flour 1 cup of warm water 1 packet of yeast 1/3 cup of sugar 3/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter, melted Filling: 1 bulb of roasted garlic 3/4 cup of fresh herbs 3/4 …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Gateau Opera Serves 6 85g caster sugar 3 eggs 3 eggwhites 100g almond meal 30g plain flour, sifted 1/4 tsp baking powder 150g dark chocolate, melted, cooled Butter Cream: 55g caster sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tsp instant coffee powder 140g unsalted butter, softened Ganache: 70g dark chocolate, …
Photo by Kelli Sticky Date Pudding 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup boiling water 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 2 Tablespoons butter # Pour the water over dates in a saucepan and let stand. # …
Tomato Jam Turnover Jam Filling: 4 cups cherry tomatoes 1 1/4 cups sugar pinch Salt Empanada Dough: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 Tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup cream or heavy cream, plus extra for topping egg yolk, for topping Sugar …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sultana Grape Cake 3 large eggs 150g castor sugar 4 Tablespoons olive oil 60g butter (melted) 5 tablespoons of milk 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder grated zest of 4 lemons a good grating of nutmeg 3 cups fresh sultana grapes (2 1/4 cups in cake and 3/4 cup …
Cheesecake Brownies Base: 125g butter, chopped 150g dark eating chocolate 1 egg 2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (110g) plain flour 1/4 cup (35g) self-raising flour Preheat oven to 180/160 fan-forced. Grease a 19cm deep square cake tin and line with baking paper extening paper 5cm over the edges of pan. Melt butter chopped, …
Kouign Amann 1 cup lukewarm water (about 40-50C) 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 – 2 1/4 cups of plain flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 125g ice-cold salted butter 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted, spike with a healthy pinch of fleur de sel (or any good quality salt) # Place the water …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Iced Cinnamon Scrolls 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk, slightly warmed 125g butter, softened 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup sugar 5 cups plain flour pinch of salt 2 x 7g sachets dried yeast 1/3 cup currants 1/3 cup sultanas 80g butter, softened 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 …
Lemon and Sour Cream Syrup Cake Serves 8 melted butter, to grease 125g butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 x 300g ctn sour cream 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 150g (1 cup) plain flour 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice Double cream to …
Recipe and Photo by Kelli Gran’s Apple Pie 2 good Tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups SR flour a little water 800g tin apples a little extra sugar to taste egg and milk for eggwash Pastry: Beat butter and sugar. Add egg, then add flour. Mix to form a dough (Add …
Chocolate and Raspberry Ricotta Cake 250gm Ricotta Cheese 2 cups Self Raising Flour 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1 cup Caster Sugar 100g butter, melted 1 cup hot water 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1. Sift flour and cocoa into a bowl. 2.Add sugar, butter, water and ricotta and gently fold through. 3. Fold through …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Carrot and Pineapple Cake 3 cups plain flour 2 cups white sugar 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups peeled and grated carrots 1 x 450g tin undrained crushed pineapple 1.5 cups Sunflower oil 4 eggs 1 cup of halved pecans # Preheat oven to a moderate 180deg …
Planet Cake Cupcakes 175g (3/4cup) Unsalted Butter 160g (3/4cup) Caster Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon Madeira (optional) 2 eggs 160g Self-raising Flour 100g Plain Flour 200ml milk 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line a 12 hole cupcake tray with paper cases. 2. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, …
Julie’s Lemon Diva Cupcakes 100g unsalted butter, softened 185g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 2 eggs 200g self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) milk Zest of 3 lemons 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160C fan-forced). Line muffin pans with paper cases of your choice. 2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste with electric …
Smoked Chicken and Sundried Tomato Cheesecake Serves 10 Base: 250g crushed savoury cheese biscuits 90g melted butter Filling: 10g butter 2 large leeks, sliced 250g Philadelphia cream cheese, softenend 300g sour cream 5 eggs 200g smoked chicken breast, roughly chopped 150g sun dried tomatoes, roughly chopped 100g grated cheddar cheese 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh …
Sun Sparkle Cheesecake Basic Cheesecake Mixture: 1 x 440g can condensed milk 375g cream cheese or sieved cottage cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice (2 large lemons) 2/3 cup whipped cream 1 Tbsp gelatine dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Basic Crumb Crust: 1 generous cup corn flake crumbs or crumbed biscuits (about 11 butternut snap …
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Biscuits Makes about 4 dozen 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup quality dutch-process unsweetened cocoa 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2–3/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 12 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (equates to about …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pavlova 5 large egg whites pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp vanilla # Preheat oven to 200 C. # Beat egg whites and salt until stiff in a clean, dry bowl. Gradually add sugar and beat until thick and creamy. …
Photo by EmmCee Whoopie Pies Makes six For the Pies: 115g soft butter 200g brown sugar 1 egg 5ml vanilla essence 225ml buttermilk 60g cocoa powder 5g bicarbonate of soda 190g plain flour For the Filling: 450g Philadelphia cream cheese 150g butter 300g sifted icing sugar 10ml vanilla essence 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas …
Photo by Sares White Choc Macadamia Cookies Makes approx 24 cookies depending on size. 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 3/4 cups self raising flour 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line 2 …
Photo by Sares Turkish Delight (Thermomix) 1L water 900g sugar 225g cornflour 20ml rosewater 10ml lemon juice 6.5g cream of tartar red or pink food colour To Coat: 60g cornflour 225g pure icing sugar. # In a heavy based saucepan place 250ml water, sugar and lemon juice and heat until the mix reaches soft ball stage …
Photo by Sares Strawberry Vacherin Serves 8 175g whole blanched almonds 5 egg whites 225g caster sugar 110g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 70g plain flour, sifted 300ml thickened cream, whipped 150g pure icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g Toblerone chocolate 250g punnet strawberries 1. Preheat the oven to 120°C. Lightly …
Photo by EmmCee Ricotta Hotcakes 250g ricotta cheese 125ml semi-skimmed milk 2 large eggs, separated 100g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch salt 2 tsp groundnut (or any flavourless) oil To Serve: 250g strawberries, chopped, slightly squashed or other berries of your choice Maple or golden syrup if you are so inclined 1. Put …
Photo by EmmCee Basic Scones Makes 16 plain flour, for dusting 3 cups self-raising flour 80g butter, cubed 1 to 1 1/4 cups milk jam and whipped cream, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly dust a flat baking tray with plain flour. 2. Sift self-raising flour into a large bowl. Using your fingertips, …
Photo by Sares Apple, Pecan and Gingerbread Cake 150g butter 150g brown sugar 150g golden syrup 200ml milk 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 eggs, lightly beaten 75g pecan nuts, roughly chopped 3-6 pieces crystallised ginger, thinly sliced (you can omit …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Shortcake Pastry: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup caster sugar Pinch salt 100g butter 3 egg yolks 1/2 tsp grated orange peel Filling: 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 2 drops almond essence 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, lightly sweetened 1/4 cup apple jelly …
Macadamia and White Chocolate Biscotti 160ml (2/3 cup) honey 2 eggs 375g (2 1/2 cups) plain flour 35g (1/4 cup) cornflour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 x 100g pkt macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped 1 x 180g pkt white chocolate, coarsely chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with …
Black Peppercorn and Romano Cheese Biscotti 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt # Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 1/4 cup butter (softened) 1/2 Tablespoon sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup of fresh grated romano cheese or parmesan 2 Tablespoons Milk 1 tsp …
Honey and Pistachio Biscotti Makes 36 1 cup unsalted pistachio kernels 1 cup plain flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1. Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Finely chop 1/2 cup pistachios. Transfer to a bowl. 2. Sift …
Hot Cross Buns 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted, plus extra for brushing 2 eggs, separated 1 cup hot milk (120-130degrees) 3 1/2 – 4 cups bread or all-purpose([i]plain) flour, approx 1 package dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons) 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup currants or …
Chinese Fortune Cookies Makes about 30. Store up to two days in an air-tight container. 3 egg whites 50g icing sugar, sifted 40g unsalted butter, melted 50g plain flour written fortunes 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Draw three 8cm circles on the paper. 2. Place the egg …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Soufflé Serves 6 1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 50g caster sugar, plus extra to sprinkle 1 generous cup of crème patisserie pulp from 6 passionfruits 2 Tbsp whipped cream 6 egg whites a pinch of cream of tartar 1 Tbsp caster sugar icing sugar, to dust # Brush the bases …
Chocolate Soufflé Serves 2 Softened butter, for greasing dishes 1 1/2 Tbsp caster sugar, plus extra to coat dishes 90g good quality dark chocolate 75ml thickened cream 2 eggs, separated 20ml (1 Tbsp) brandy 1 eggwhite Icing sugar, to dust Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease two 300ml soufflé dishes with butter, then sprinkle extra sugar …
Raspberry Soufflé Serves 6 If you want the perfect soufflé, it’s important to prepare and fill the soufflé dishes correct to ensure maximum lift. At the restaurant we use small copper pots, but at home you can use enamel mugs or large coffee cups. 1-2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 50g caster sugar, plus extra to …
Photo by Sares Sponge Cake 4 large Eggs 1 cup castor sugar 1 1/2 cups fielders cornflour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp Baking powder 125g Margarine (not butter) 1. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl for 20 minutes (hand beater). 2. Sift cornflour and baking powder 3 times then fold into egg mixture. 3. …
Photo by EmmCee Pistachio and Rosewater Cupcakes For the Cupcakes: 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 4 eggs 1 tsp rosewater For the Icing: 200g cream cheese 175g icing sugar, sieved 2 Tbsp rose water 3 Tbsp chopped pistachios 1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F / Gas mark 4). 2. …
Photo by Jean Misko Chocolate Bombe Alaska Serves 4 400g chocolate sponge roll 75g dark chocolate, finely chopped 3 eggwhites 1 cup caster sugar chocolate icecream 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut 4 x 2cm-thick slices of sponge roll. Place onto tray, leaving space between each for …
Chocolate Ginger Tart Serves 6-8 300ml pouring cream 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 55g (1/4 cup firmly packed) brown sugar 250g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), finely chopped 60g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 150g crystallized ginger, chopped Dutch-processed cocoa powder, to dust Thickened cream, to serve For the Pastry: …
Photo by EmmCee Vanilla Sugar Cookies Makes around 25 – 30 medium sized cookies 200g castor sugar (OR 100g castor sugar and 100g icing sugar) 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 450g plain flour 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 1. In a bowl or kitchen mixer with paddle attachment mix sugar, eggs and …
Photo by EmmCee M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 30 125g unsalted butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 lightly beaten egg 1 3/4 cup SR Flour 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup M&M’s 1. Preheat oven to 180C and grease biscuit trays. 2. Cream …
Photo by EmmCee Gingerbread 675g self raising flour 3 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground clove 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 185g chopped butter 220g firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup treacle 2 eggs lightly beaten 1. Using a food processor mix the flour, spices and butter until it is crumbly …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Scout’s Cupcakes Makes 12 2 eggs thickened cream vanilla essence 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 cup self-raising flour Into a 1 cup metric measuring cup place the eggs. Fill to brim with thickened cream. Beat for 1 minute. Add a splash of vanilla essence and sugar. Beat for 3 minutes. Fold …
Black Forest Cakes 425g can pitted cherries in syrup 165g butter, chopped coarsely 100g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1 1/3 cups (295g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) cherry brandy 1 cup (150g) plain flour 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons self-raising flour 1 egg Decorations: 2/3 cup (160ml) thickened cream, whipped 2 teaspoon cherry …
Peach Sorbet 1 kg ripe peaches 1/2 granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1/4 cup water 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon peach liqueur (see note) # Peel, pit and coarsely chop the peaches. # Place peaches, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. # With the machine running, pour water, lemon …
Pineapple Slice Base: 125g butter 125g sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Topping: 1 x 440g tin crushed pineapple 80g custard powder 2 Tbsp sugar Base: # Cream butter and sugar, add egg. # Sift flour and baking powder and stir. # Press into greased lamington tin and …
Parmesan Bread (Thermomix) 80g parmesan, cubed (TM direction, just grate it otherwise) 270g water 2 tsp dried yeast 500g bakers flour 1 and 1/2 tsp “masterfoods” pizza topper 2 tsp bread improver 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt garlic infused olive oil for basting 1. Place the cubed parmesan in TM, and process …
Strawberry and Coconut Cake 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/3 cups dessicated coconut 3 eggs 125g butter, melted 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 tub strawberries (125g) icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven 150c (fan off). Grease and line a large loaf tin. 2. In a bowl mix together flour, caster …
Swiss Carrot Cake 2 Tbsp soft white breadcrumbs 2 medium large carrots grated 200g ground almonds 5 eggs 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp plain flour 1. Butter a 20cm springform pan and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. 2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and juice until …
Oat Slice 1 cup oats 1 cup sultanas 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup SR flour 1/2 cup coconut 125g butter or margarine 2 Tbsp honey 1. Melt butter and honey. 2. Mix dry ingredients together then add the melted honey and butter. 3. Spread into a lamington tray. 4. Bake at 180c for 20 minutes.
Photo by Jox Double-Decker Mud Cake 250g butter, chopped 150g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, beaten lightly 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon sherry (or 1 Tablespoon Gran Marnier) 1 …
Photo by Jox Banana Bread with Nut Crumble Makes: 10-12 slices 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, whisked 3 ripe bananas, mashed Nut Crumble: 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp coconut 2 Tbsp plain flour 1 Tbsp brown …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce 225g dates, pitted and chopped 450ml water 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 90g soft butter 225g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g self-raising flour, sifted Caramel Sauce: 150g brown sugar 250ml pouring cream 200g butter, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Peach, Raspberry and Almond Crumble Serves 6 1.8kg peaches (about 12) 200g raspberries 100g demerara sugar 2 tsp amaretto Almond Crumble: 250g plain flour 180g chilled butter, cut into 1cm pieces 100g demerara sugar 30g flaked almonds To Serve: double cream or ice-cream 1. For almond crumble, preheat oven to 200C. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Honey Coconut Cake with Caramel Icing 1/2 cup coconut 125g butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk # Line a selected tin with baking paper and grease (19cm x 29cm lamington pan, or a 20cm round tin.) # …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Curtis Stone’s Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks Makes about 20 cookies 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup natural chunky peanut butter (about 9 ounces / 280 grams) 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated / caster sugar 1/2 cup (1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Coconut Cookies 125g butter 1 cup sugar (can use less) 2 eggs 1 cup coconut 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1. Melt butter. 2. Add sugar, eggs, coconut and flour; mix. 3. Roll into balls and place on a tray. Press down with a fork. 4. Bake in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Buttered Rosemary Rolls Frozen, Unbaked Dinner Rolls (or homemade roll dough) Melted Butter, Regular, Salted Fresh Rosemary, Coarsely Chopped Coarse Sea Salt # Spray a small iron skillet with cooking spray (or coat with olive oil). Place frozen rolls in the skillet, leaving plenty of room for rising. Cover and allow …
Photo by Julie O’Malley I made some Coffee, Pecan and Cinnamon scrolls this morning. Based on the Bill Granger Cinnamon snail rolls, I just tweaked the recipe a little to incorporate coffee and pecans. Bill Granger Cinnamon Snail Scrolls 14g dried yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 cup milk 125g unsalted butter, cubed 4 cups …
Crème Brûlée Serves 6 1 vanilla pod (bean) 1 litre (4 cups) double (heavy) cream 6 egg yolks 90g (1/2 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 30ml (2 tsp) almond or orange liqueur (optional) 75g (6 Tbsp) soft light brown sugar 1. Preheat the oven to 150c/300F/Gas 2. Place six 120ml (1/2 cup) ramekins, custard cups or …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Hot Cross Buns 4 cups good quality plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons bread improver 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk 15g dried yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 60g soft butter 1 egg 1 cup sultanas (optional addition: 1/4 cup currants and/or …
Summer Berry Tart Photo by Michelle @ Love the Taste This is one of my favorite summer recipes. Everyone loves it, its such a refreshing way to end a summer meal and share with great company. Tart Crust: 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup almond meal 1 1/2 Tablespoons castor sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 …
Impossible Turkish Delight Pie 2 cups milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup caster sugar 100g unsalted butter, melted 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp rosewater essence 2 x 55g Turkish Delight bars, chopped Icing sugar mixture, to decorate 1. Grease an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). 2. Combine milk, coconut, sugar, …
Photo by Mem Apple and Berry Crumble Serves : 6 6 Pink Lady apples, skin on and cut into wedges 1 Tablespoon caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated 1 Tablespoon water 400g frozen or fresh mixed berries Crumble Topping: 1 cup plain flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Peanut Butter Ice-Cream Pie Serves 10 250g packet chocolate chip cookies (see note) 2 Tablespoons unsalted peanuts 50g butter, melted 1 litre chocolate ice-cream, softened 2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter (Chocolate fudge sauce) 200g dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup pure cream 20g butter 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Process biscuits …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spiced Treacle Biscuits 340g butter, softened 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup treacle 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 480g flour 1 Tbsp bicarb soda 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp salt extra sugar for …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Syrup Muffins Makes 12 2 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour 185g caster sugar Grated rind and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup thick Greek yoghurt, plus extra to serve 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 1 egg 100g unsalted butter, melted, cooled Syrup Zest and juice of 2 oranges 1/2 cup …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon Pudding Surprise (Thermomix) Makes 6 individual bowls or one big one 2 lemons, zest of 1 and juice of both 200g granulated sugar 4 eggs, separated 25g butter 50g plain flour 500g milk Boiling water for the oven 1. Preheat oven 180 C. 2. Place the lemon zest into the TM …
Cornflake Cookies 250g butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups S.R flour 3 cups Cornflakes 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. 2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined. 4. Add in flour and cornflakes and mix with a …
Rhubarb Crumble 10 sticks of rhubarb 4 Tbsp water 8 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp powdered ginger 110g butter, softened 110g demerara sugar 180-200g flour To Serve: double cream 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. 2. Cut the rhubarb into 7 1/2cm long sticks and place on an oven tray, sprinkle with the water …
Chocolate Brownies 200g butter 200g plain chocolate 600g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 large eggs 250g plain flour 4 Tbsp cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180C, Gas 4. 2. Prepare a small rectangular roasting tin or oven proof dish approximately 8 x 12″ (20 x 30cm). Grease or line with baking paper. 3. …
Citrus Mascarpone Flan (Thermomix) Base: 120g plain flour 40g SR flour 20g shredded coconut 100g unsalted butter cubed and chilled 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 1 egg 60g caster sugar Filling: Zest and juice 2 large limes Zest and juice 1 lemon 200g caster sugar 200g mascarpone cheese 4 eggs 1. Butter a 30cm flan tin …
Macadamia Choc Coconut Pie (Thermomix) 50g macadamia nuts 20g dark brown sugar 200g caster sugar 80g cubed cold butter 140g plain flour 45g rolled oats 400g coconut cream 230g milk 70g corn flour 70g water 160g dark coverture chocolate Topping: 1 vanilla bean 30g sugar 250g mascarpone cheese 60g shredded coconut flakes toasted in oven for …
Black Forest Cupcakes (Thermomix) Yields 24 cupcakes Cake: 50g rice 250g almonds or hazelnuts (or combo) 250g dark chocolate in pieces 1 tsp Gluten Free baking powder 150g butter (softened) 6 eggs 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 150g raw sugar Syrup: 170-200g syrup drained from tin or jar of cherries 1 Tbsp cornflour Filling: 250g cream cheese …
Chocolat Burfie (Chocolate and Milk Squares) Makes 20 1 x 400g (14oz) can condensed milk 75g (3oz) butter 110g (4oz) cocoa powder 4 Tablespoons mixed chopped nuts 1. Pour the condensed milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the butter and cocoa. 2. Cook on a gentle heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins …
Samosas Pastry: 450g (1 lb) maida or plain (all-purpose) flour 1 teaspoon salt 4 Tablespoons oil or ghee Filling: 400g (14 oz) potatoes, cut into quarters 80g (1/2 cup) peas 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 Tablespoons oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 2 …
Saag Roti 200g (1/2 bunch) English spinach leaves, stalks removed 500g (3 2/3 cups) atta (chapati flour) or 250g (1 2/3 cups) wholemeal flour and 250g (2cups) plain (all-purpose) flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ghee or oil ghee or oil, for cooking Makes 20 Cook the spinach briefly in a little simmering water until …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Apple Cinnamon Cake 6 – 7 Granny Smith apples 3 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbsp sugar 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple juice 2 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup pecans, …
Marshmallows 2 Tablespoons gelatine 1/2 cup water 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla essence food colouring 1. Combine the first measure of water and the gelatine; leave to swell for 10 minutes. 2. Place sugar and the second measure of water in a large saucepan. Heat gently,stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. 3. …
Sherbet 1 cup of icing sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp powdered citric acid 1 tsp powered tartaric acid 1/2 tsp lemon or other essence or 2 Tbsp powdered fruit drink Combine all ingredients so they are well mixed. Tip: Sift well or use a food processor. Recipe Submitted by Kelly McCoy
Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding Base: 100g brown sugar 175g self-raising flour 125ml full fat milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 50g butter, melted 200g chopped dried dates Sauce: 200g brown sugar approx 25g butter in little blobs 500ml boiling water Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees C. Butter a 1.5 litre capacity pudding dish. Combine …
Posted in Taste Forum – Bake Club 2011 – February Macarons All Photo’s and Instructions © by Sares Macaron Cooking with Sares Don’t worry – they aren’t as hard as you may think and everyone will think you’re a genius for making them! WARNING: If you don’t like following recipes precisely this is not a …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Carrot Cake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup sultana’s 1/2 cup chopped glace ginger – optional (can replace with sultana’s) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup sunflower oil …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pear-Caramel Ice Cream 3 medium sized ripe pears, peeled and cored 180g sugar 500ml heavy cream 1/8 tsp coarse salt A few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice 1. Spread the sugar in a large non reactive heavy bottomed saucepan. Cook the sugar over med heat watching it carefully. When it begins …