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COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada
COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada The piña colada is the ultimate tiki cocktail, made up of rum, pineapple and coconut. An absolute winning formula. Ingredients: 50ml/2fl oz white or golden rum 50ml/2fl oz pineapple juice 50ml/2fl oz coconut cream 5ml/1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 dash Angostura bitters handful ice Method: Pour all of the […]
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Spiced Ginger, Carrot & Cardamom Cake
Spiced Ginger, Carrot & Cardamom Cake Fragrant, aromatic and irresistibly moist, this comforting cake delivers perfectly spiced sweetness in every bite. Serves: 6 – 8 Prep Time: 20mins Cooking Time: 50mins INGREDIENTS: 225g butter, softened 150g Caster Sugar 3 large Eggs, at room temp 250g Self-raising Flour, sieved 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 2tsp Ground Cardamom […]
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SARAH’S SLICE: Lime & Coconut Loaf Cake Recipe
LIME & COCONUT LOAF CAKE Recipe courtesy; ‘Sarah’s Slice: Classic Bakes’, by Sarah Samuels Publication Date: 24th October, 2026. “This is one of my most popular café bakes and a recipe I was often asked to share. I also used to sell this at the local market, and it was always well received! It’s made […]
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RECIPE: Stir Fried King Prawns in a Chilli, Ginger & Lime sauce
Stir Fried King Prawns in a Chilli, Ginger & Lime sauce A fast and fiery dish that’s full of zing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is the perfect starter or for a satisfying main course, like tacos! SERVES: 4 (as a starter) PREP TIME: 5 mins COOKING TIME: 5 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp Olive […]
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RECIPE: Gochujang, Soy, Ginger & Sesame Korean Chicken
GOCHUJANG, SOY, GINGER & SESAME KOREAN CHICKEN Minimal effort delivers a big bold plate of flavour. Sticky, spicy-sweet chicken punched with umami soy, zesty stem ginger and nutty sesame. SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 8 Boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs 1 tbsp Olive Oil Sesame Seeds, to garnish Spring Onions, […]
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COCKTAIL HOUR: The Paloma
The Paloma The Paloma (champagne) cocktail is a refreshing drink that combines MONIN Pink Grapefruit Syrup, tequila blanco, champagne. It’s a wonderful cocktail for toasting a special event, or just to sip on warm summer days. SERVES: 1 PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients: 20 ml MONIN Pink Grapefruit syrup 25 ml Tequila Blanco 15 […]
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RECIPE: Black Forest Icecream
BLACK FOREST ICECREAM This indulgent Black Forest Ice Cream is a rich, creamy dessert that brings together classic flavours of dark chocolate and juicy cherries for a truly irresistible treat. Perfect for warm days or special occasions, it is surprisingly simple to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. No ice cream maker […]
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RECIPE: Naan Open Sandwich
NAAN OPEN SANDWICH MAKES: 2 PREP TIME: 15 mins COOKING TIME: 10 mins Ingredients: 2 small chicken breasts 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp curry powder 2 large naan breads 4 tbsp Opies Spicy Tomato Chutney Small handful shredded white cabbage 1 small red onion, finely sliced ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced Squeeze of lemon juice […]
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RECIPE: Spring one-pot Roast Chicken
SPRING ONE-POT ROAST CHICKEN Add a springtime twist to this Sunday roast with radishes and whole spring onions, and a creamy sauce made using mascarpone, tarragon and lemon SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 20 mins COOKING TIME: 1hr and 20 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 ½kg whole chicken 250g mascarpone ½ small lemon, zested and juiced small bunch […]
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RECIPE: Cheeseburger Nachos
CHEESEBURGER NACHOS SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 15mins COOKING TIME: 20mins Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 450g minced beef 2 tbsp BBQ sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 200g bag lightly salted tortilla chips 75g Cheddar cheese, grated 75g Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 tomatoes, diced ½ jar Opies Mini Gherkins, roughly […]
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