With more and more people experimenting with a dairy-free diet, chances are you’ve come across some alternative ‘milks’ in your grocery aisle. The next time you see a big bag of almonds on special, buy them and give this home-made drink a try! STEP 1 Soak 1 cup almonds in a bowl of water overnight or up to 2 days. The longer they soak, the creamier the milk will be. STEP 2 Drain and rinse the almonds – they will feel super-soft to the touch. Then place them in a blender and cover with 2 cups water. STEP 3 Blend…
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INGREDIENTS 100g butter 1.2 kg onions, peeled and sliced 3 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 2 tbsp flour 1 cup dry white wine 1.2ℓ beef or vegetable stock Salt and cracked black pepper 1 French loaf, sliced 150g Gruyère, grated METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the onions, thyme and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are dark and caramelised. 2. Add the garlic and flour, cook for 1 minute, then add the wine, stirring. 3. Add the stock and bring the soup to the boil.…
Creme Brûlée anyone? Try out our amazing recipe! INGREDIENTS 5 eggs, 3 separated 80g sugar 1 vanilla pod 250 ml coconut milk 1 tbsp cornflour 2 tbsp caster…
INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp butter 1 onion, peeled and chopped 750g butternut, peeled, seeded and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups vegetable stock ½ cup thick cream + to serve ½ tsp cinnamon Salt and black pepper 100g feta cheese METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a pot and fry the onion until soft. 2. Add the butternut, potatoes and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until veggies are soft, 30 minutes. 3. Transfer to a food processor and blitz until fairly smooth. 4. Return the soup to the pot and add the cream, cinnamon,…
Well, we certainly should have been clinking chilled glasses of Champagne in this picture, because we are celebrating! (Junior designer Brent, who was tasked with bringing said bubbles,…
INGREDIENTS For the cupcakes 250g flour 2 tbsp cocoa, sifted 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 100g unsalted butter, softened 200g caster sugar 2 large eggs 175 ml buttermilk 2 tbsp red food colouring 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp apple cider vinegar For the cream cheese icing 250g icing sugar 250g cream cheese, softened 60g unsalted butter, softened METHOD For the cupcakes 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tray with 12 paper cases. 2. Mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder and bicarb in a bowl. 3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar.…
Take your dinner-party guests on a journey these with pork dumplings. INGREDIENTS 250g flour 250 ml water 300g pork mince 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 10g coriander,…
Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn Allegra
OATS IS A SUPER FOOD! Over the years, a number of fruits, vegetables and seeds have all earned the label of a superfood – due to the fact…