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FIG & PECAN FRUIT MINCE TARTS

With buttery, flaky pastry cases and a decadent filling of rum soaked dried fruits and pecans, these fruit mince tarts are perfect for a Christmas treat or to give away as a gift. Make the fruit mince at least two days ahead, but even longer (up to a month), if possible. The longer the fruit […]

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FRUITY MINCE TARTS

Traditional Fruit Mince Tarts made with Sweet Vanilla Bean shortcrust pastry, the perfect addition to any Christmas festivities. Serves: 24Prep/Cook Time: Prepare Fruit mince at least 1 day ahead of baking Ingredients • 2 x 435g Carême Vanilla Bean SweetShort Crust Pastry defrosted• 240g cored & grated apple (Granny Smith)• 120g melted unsalted butter• 180g […]

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FLORENTINE CHRISTMAS TARTS

These fruity, nutty delights are encased in sweet, crisp, vanilla bean sweet shortcrust pastry and topped with cranberries, pistachios, and lashings of rich, dark chocolate. They’re the perfect gift for the sweet tooths in your life, and a great accompaniment to coffee or red wine at the end of a long Christmas Day. Serves: 20 […]

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FESTIVE ENTREMET

A fudge brownie base topped with a chocolate crunch layer, decadent chocolate mousse with a refreshing orange insert finished with a red glaze and Christmas tree décor. Makes: 1 (serves 8-10) | Prep Time: 150 minutes Chocolate Brownie Ingredients 40g (1.41oz) unsalted butter 80g (2.82oz) Callebaut 811 Dark Couverture 54.5% (A) 35g (1.23oz) caster (superfine) […]

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CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Prep Time 15 minutesCook Time 6 hoursTotal Time 6 hrs 15 minutes Ingredients 250g raisins 250g currants 185g sultanas 150g mixed peel 250g suet or vegetarian suet 250g breadcrumbs 90g flour 12g mixed spice 2 whole eggs 180g demerara sugar 275ml beer 40ml dark rum 40 ml brandy Instructions 1. First combine all the dry ingredients.2. Stir them up.3. Add […]

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OOMITE BUTTER CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Prep Time 30 minutesCook Time 12 minutesTotal Time 42 minutesServings 18 cookiesAuthor: Pepe Saya Buttery – Based on Chef David Lovett’s Recipe Ingredients 100g round of Oomite Butter softened 200g brown sugar loosely packed, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg 130g plain flour 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 180º C and […]

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Low-Carb Parmesan Truffle Chips

Prep Time 10 minutesCook Time 20 minutesTotal Time 30 minutesServings 4Author: Harper Slusher of Simply So Healthy Ingredients 4 egg whites 2 1/2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1/2 Tablespoon parmesan for garnish, 2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon parsley finely chopped Truffle Oil to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400º F. Spray two muffin pans with an oil of your choice. In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites, water, and salt until combined. […]

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Lamb with Truffle Honey Glaze

Classic roast lamb treated to a sweet truffle honey glaze. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 2 hours 5 minutes  Serves: 6  Ingredients: 2 Onions sliced Leg of lamb 1.75kg Olive Oil or Stonebarn Truffle Oil 1 jar of Stonebarn Truffle Honey Handful of Rosemary Instructions: Heat the oven to 200c/fan 180c/gas 6. Put onions in a roasting tray with […]

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Authentic Brioche Premix

Ingredients Lesaffre Brioche Premix 1000g Unsalted Butter 150g Compressed yeast 60g or SAF Gold dry yeast 24g Water+\- 390 ml Method Mixing Spiral add ingredients to a bowl and mix till fully developed Divide and rest for a few minutes Mould into required shapes Prove Bake @ 210 deg C with steam.

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Satay Chicken Skewers’

Add some flair to your next BBQ with these satay chicken skewers! These skewers will transport you to the world of Asian Hawker markets, all from the comfort of your backyard. They’re crispy, smokey and oh-so-very flavoursome. Serves 4 Peanut Free, Gluten Free, MSG Free, No Colouring and No Artificial Additives. Ingredients 800g chicken thighs […]

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Ginger Prawn Dumpling Soup

Serves 4 Ingredients 200g Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Ginger Prawn Dumplings 4 cups chicken broth 5cm ginger, unpeeled 2 tsp soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, smashed ¼ tsp sesame oil 3 stalks of spring onion, sliced in half 2 tbsp spring onion, for garnish Method Bring all soup ingredients to a boil. Simmer on low for […]

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Crispy Fried Tofu with Spicy Hoisin Sauce

Gluten Free, Peanut Free, MSG Free, and Vegan.Serves 3 Ingredients 1 block of tofu, firm or extra firm Spicy Hoisin Sauce 1/2 cup Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Hoisin Sauce 1/2 teaspoon (or more) Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Sate Chilli Oil. (Note: This can be omitted for a non-spicy version) 1/4 cup water Method Cut the tofu into […]

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Pork Belly Bao Buns

Serves 10 Ingredients 20 Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Sandwich Buns (Baos) 1½ Cucumber 8 sprigs of spring onion ½ cup Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Hoisin Sauce 1 pork belly, skin on (800 – 1.2kg) 1 ½ tbsp Shaoxing wine 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 1 tsp white pepper ½ tsp salt 1/3 tsp sugar 1 tbsp white […]

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Pavlova Ice Cream Cake With Salted Caramel

Talk about a showstopper! Introducing the Pavlova Ice Cream Cake with Salted Caramel starring Maldon Sea Salt. From the creative mastermind that is Kirsten Tibballs.  Almond Chocolate Pavlova Ingredients 3 (70g) large egg whites ½ tsp cream of tartar Pinch of Maldon Sea Salt 160g caster sugar ½ tsp white vinegar 1 tsp water 1 […]

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Tea Ganache Moulded Chocolate

Australian Callebaut Ambassador Kirsten Tibballs shares an innovative way to incorporate Callebaut Remastered with this moulded chocolates recipe. Presenting her spectacular Buccaneer Tea Ganache Moulded Chocolates.Makes 200 individual moulded chocolates using the CW2022 half-sphere mould 30mm. Mould Decoration Ingredients 10g pink oil-soluble colour 1g white oil-soluble colour 100g Callebaut Cocoa Butter 10g orange oil-soluble colour […]

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Carousel Tart

Feeling adventurous? Put your baking skills to the test with this stunning tart recipe by the Queen of Chocolate, Kirsten Tibballs.  Featuring a chocolate tart, raspberry compote, hazelnut jaconde, gianduja ganache, chocolate cremeux, raspberry jelly, chantilly cream and meringue kisses!Recipe makes two tarts Peanut Pastry 19cm Perforated tart ring Ingredients 310g Lurpak Unsalted Butter 190g Icing […]

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Top Deck Mousse Tart

Serves: 8Prep/Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes plus chilling timeSkill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Ingredients 1 (300g packet) Carême Dark Chocolate Shortcrust Pastry, defrosted For the dark chocolate mousse6g gelatine powder1 tablespoon boiling water2 tablespoons caster sugar1 tablespoon (20g) cocoa powder ( Cacao Barry or Callebaut)¾ cups thickened cream, cold50g dark chocolate ( Cacao Barry or Callebaut)½ teaspoon […]

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Classic Vanilla Slice

Serves: 6 Ingredients 375g Pack Carême Butter Puff Pastry, defrosted500ml milk1 tsp vanilla paste125g caster sugar5 egg yolks40g cornflour100ml cream for whipping Icing1 ½ cups pure icing sugar30ml milk Method Bakers Tip  – Try using Florentine Base Mix as delicious topper . Original Recipe by: Careme Pastry

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Little Apple Pies

Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 x 375g packet Carême Puff Pastry, defrosted600g Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced100g coconut sugar¼ teaspoon cinnamon½ tablespoon cornflour mixed with a tablespoon cold water20g butterPinch sea salt1 egg beaten with a dash of milk Method Original Recipe by: Careme Pastry

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Serves: 6Prep/Cook Time: 2 hoursSkill Level: Intermediate Ingredients 2 (445g packets) Carême Sour Cream Pastry, defrosted1 egg, lightly beaten, for glaze2kg whole ‘cooked’ chicken, meat removed from bones and shredded1 tablespoon olive oil2 celery sticks, chopped2 brown onions, peeled and chopped3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped250g field mushrooms¼ cup plain flour250ml chicken stock1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest125ml […]

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