Easter Bread
‘Delicious Easter Bread to Share on Your Table’ Ingredients: 4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup warm milk (45°C) 1/4 cup melted butter 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit Mini coloured eggs, for decoration (optional) 1 egg beaten...
Herb Crust, Easter Pork Roast with Thyme & Basil
''Loving the Easter' Vibes' Ingredients: 1 boneless pork roast, approx 1.4kg to 1.8kg 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste METHOD: Preheat your oven to 190°C. Prepare the herb mixture: In a small bowl, combine...
Easter Bunny Fruit Platter
"What an Awesome Addition to your Easter Table' ‘Place rosemary and parsley on a wooden platter, make a light frame shaped like a bunny and place on the rosemary and parsley’ ‘Quantities are up to you and how large you want your platter and use any variations of fruits, cheese etc, that you want’...
Easter Roasted Leg of Lamb
"Sharing Easter with Family & Friends' Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb (approx 2 kg) 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth METHOD: Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare the lamb...
Delightful Easter Carrot Cake Cheese Ball (No Baking)
'A Yummy Easter Treat' Ingredients: 225g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup finely grated carrots 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (more if needed) 1 cup shredded coconut, to coat METHOD: Mix the...
Glazed Easter Ham
‘Always a favourite Easter meal to share with Family’ Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in ham, approx 3.6kg to 4.2kg 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 tsp ground cloves Pineapple rings and cherries (optional) METHOD: Preheat...
Easter Fun Cookies
"Let the Grandchildren join in on the fun of Easter' Ingredients: 225g unsalted butter, softened 200g sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) Coloured icing and sprinkles for decorating METHOD: Preheat your oven...
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
'Fun Easter Goodies' Ingredients: For the cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3...
Hot Cross Buns
'A Delicious traditional Easter Offering' Ingredients: The Buns: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2-1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup warm milk (around 45°C) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 cup currants or raisins The Cross...
Easter Bunny Carrot Cake
'The Joy of Easter' Ingredients: The Cake: 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups grated carrots 1/2 cup...
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) Zest of 1 orange (optional) METHOD: Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar...
Farmhouse Chicken Casserole
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, diced 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup peas 1 cup corn (optional) 1 tsp thyme Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the...
Mango Chutney
Ingredients: 2 ripe mangos, peeled and diced 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp grated ginger 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 cup raisins (optional) METHOD: In a...
Cheese & Mushroom Stuffed Beef Schnitzels
Ingredients: 4 large beef schnitzels 200g Portobello mushrooms, finely chopped 150g blue vein cheese, crumbled (or any other cheese you like) 2-3 spring onions, finely sliced 1/4 cup seasoned flour 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp garlic powder METHOD: Prepare the Schnitzels: Cut...
Simple & Delightful Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 20 cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or chives) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: Cut the tops off the cherry tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and pulp using a...
Classic Lamb & Rosemary Pie
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, diced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 cup peas 1 cup beef or lamb stock 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp rosemary 1 tsp thyme Salt and pepper to taste 2 sheets puff pastry 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) I...
Homemade Apricot Jam
Ingredients: 1kg Apricots, slightly underripe 1kg sugar 1 lemon METHOD: Halve 1kg of Apricots, discard the stones and put into a pot. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice into the pot and put both halves in as well. Add a splash of water and start cooking on high heat stirring frequently to prevent...
Rhubarb & Peach Cobbler
Ingredients: 2 cups rhubarb, chopped small 2 cups peaches, peeled and diced 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract METHOD: Preheat your oven to 175°C. Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22.8 x 33 cm) baking...