Raspberry Muffins

240g white spelt flour½ tsp each ground cinnamon and baking powder¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup3 large eggs, at room temperature½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oilFinely grated zest and juice of 1 large orange1 tsp vanilla extract125g fresh or frozen raspberries1 (170g) small red apple, coarsely grated80g pumpkin seeds (pepitas), plus 2 tbs extra, to…

Fruit & Corn Loaf with Whipped Maple Butter

1 cup (150g) plain flour, plus extra to dust1 cup (170g) polenta1 cup (220g) caster sugar1½ tsp baking powder1 cup (250ml) milk1 egg¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil100g fresh fruit of your choice, cut into small pieces (we used apple and rhubarb) MAPLE BUTTER 125g butter, softened¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup Preheat oven to 400F. Grease…

Chocolate sheet cake with sour cream frosting

125g milk chocolate, chopped½ cup (50g) cocoa powder, sifted175g dark (70%) chocolate, chopped3 eggs, lightly beaten250g sour cream1 tsp vanilla extract½ cup (125ml) sunflower oil1 tsp ground cinnamon2⅓ cups (350g) self-raising flour1 cup (250g) firmly packed brown sugar1 cup (220g) sugar200g unsalted butter, chopped, softened SOUR CREAM FROSTING 250g unsalted butter, chopped, softened2⅔ cups (320g)…

AIR-FRYER ALMOND-CRUSTED CHICKEN PARMESAN

1 chicken breast, sliced in half horizontallysalt and pepper½ cup all-purpose flour1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup ground almonds⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup store-bought arrabbiata sauce (or marinara sauce)⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheesevegetable cooking sprayarugula (optional) Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using meat mallet or rolling…

Blueberry Frangipane Loaf Cake

Frangipane:¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature½ cup (48 grams) superfine blanched almond flour¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour1 large egg white (30 grams), room temperature¼ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon (4 grams) almond extract Batter:½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar2 large eggs (100…

Pizzaiola with Mushrooms and Gnocchi

1 lb (500 g) Beef Sirloin Tip Fast-Fry Steaks½ tsp (2 mL) EACH salt and pepper2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp (30 mL) butter8 oz (227 g) mushrooms, thinly sliced¼ cup (60 mL) diced onion3 cloves garlic, minced1 can (28 oz/796 mL) San Marzano tomatoes with basil leaf⅓ cup (75 mL) dry…

BReaded Chicken

4 chicken breast fillets, mini fillet removed and butterfliedabout 125ml cornflour, sifted 2 eggs 30ml cold water250ml panko breadcrumbsoil for shallow-frying Cut the butterflied chicken breasts in half to form two pieces more or less the same size (smaller pieces of chicken are easier to crumb). Flatten each with a meat mallet (or rolling pin)…

Gyoza dumplings

20 wonton wrappers (look out for gyoza on the packaging)30ml sunflower oil for shallow-fryinggarlic flowers, chopped spring onions and chilli oil, to garnish FILLING 250g brown or button mushrooms1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated • 2 spring onions 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated • 5ml salt5ml roasted sesame…

Yeasted Doughnuts

¾ cup (180 grams) warm water (105°F/41°C to 110°F/43°C)6 tablespoons (72 grams) granulated sugar, divided1 tablespoon (9 grams) active dry yeast*6¼ cups (781 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting1 cup (240 grams) whole milk, room temperature¾ cup (95 grams) bread flour¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled for 10 minutes3 large eggs…

Spicy Chicken Scotch Eggs

500 g ground chicken 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp paprika 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tbsp fennel seeds crushed2 tsp smoked chilli flakes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 tbsp white vinegar 6 large eggs, at room temperatureoil, for frying Coating: 3 eggs 3 tbsp water 200g panko breadcrumbs 300g flour…