Sweet, berry-kissed meringues, a classic baked cheesecake with a gingerbread base, homemade jam and mounds of whipped cream – what more could you ask for? This Eton mess cheesecake has got it all! Berry Eton Mess Cheesecake HANDS-ON TIME 1 hour 5 min | TOTAL TIME 4 hours 25 min + cooling and chilling overnight | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS CHEESECAKE 250 grams ginger nut biscuits 150 grams butter, melted 920 grams medium-fat cream cheese 350 ml white sugar 4 eggs 50 ml flour 180 ml sour cream 10 ml vanilla essence ½ tsp salt 180 grams fresh raspberries BERRY-SWIRLED MERINGUES…
Couscous is one of the easiest, quickest and most versatile sides to prepare and it works wonderfully served with stews and tagines. Although couscous may look like a…
Blind baking is a simple process where a pastry shell is baked on its own before adding the filling. This prevents tarts and pies from getting unappetising soggy underbaked crusts. Why do we blind bake? Blind baking ensures that your pastry case will be fully baked, golden and crisp. Tart shells can either be partially blind baked before adding a filling and re-baking (like a quiche), or they can be baked fully if adding an unbaked filling (like a chocolate ganache tart). Weights If you cook your pastry case in the oven as is, it can puff up and collapse.…
Steak kebabs are always a family favourite, and it’s no wonder why. These tender bites are bursting with flavour and very easy to make. A perfect quick and easy…
Dry spice rubs are an extremely versatile and effective way to infuse bags of flavour into poultry, fish, meat and even veggies. Learn how to harness the best flavour from your spices to make dry spice rubs that will transform your food. The story of spice All those seemingly inconsequential jars of spice sitting in your kitchen have a remarkable story to tell. They are the product of an epic history of lands discovered, empires created and destroyed, and valiant battles fought. Centuries ago, spices were the treasures of kings and were as valuable and sought after as gold. Nowadays,…
If you’ve been wondering how to make sushi donuts, wonder no more. It’s easier than you think, and the results are guaranteed to impress. Use this easy 3-step…
Inspired by the California roll, this deconstructed sushi salad is a fun way to enjoy the flavours of sushi without the effort of shaping a whole lot of individual pieces. Finish off the sushi salad with whichever protein you prefer, like tinned tuna, cooked prawns, smoked salmon or sushi-grade fresh salmon. Avocado sushi salad platter SERVES 6- 8 | PREP TIME 20 min | COOK TIME 30 min INGREDIENTS 330 g (11/2) cups sushi rice 180 g (1 cup) quinoa 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar 15 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar Big pinch of salt 2 small avocados, peeled, stoned…
We’re nuts for nut butter! This is everything you need to know to make your own delicious nut butter blends in the comfort of your home. Nut butters…
Have you ever really wanted to make honeycomb, but are too intimidated to work with sugar? Well we are here to take you through the process you step by step showing you how to make the most delicious homemade golden honeycomb, perfect to snack on or to give as a gift! Homemade Golden Honeycomb INGREDIENTS 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp baking soda METHOD GREASE and line a 16x16cm cake tin. ADD the sugar, water and honey to a large pot over low to medium heat. STIR the mixture for 10-15 minutes until every…
Making caramel sauce from scratch feels magical! You start with a grainy, translucent mess of sugar and water and end up with a golden, luscious and creamy caramel…