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21Jul 2025 by Alex Botting 1 Comment

Homemade Hot Honey

Homemade Hot Honey is a culinary marvel that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, making it a must-have condiment in any kitchen. Originating from the growing trend of pairing heat with sweetness, Homemade Hot Honey adds a bold kick to everything from pizza to roasted vegetables, cheese platters to cocktails. The beauty of Homemade Hot Honey lies in its simplicity, made with just a few pantry staples, it can transform everyday dishes into flavourful, gourmet experiences. Nutritionally, Homemade Hot Honey offers more than just great taste. Honey is a natural source of antioxidants, which help to fight inflammation and protect your body from free radicals. It also contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium, and iron. When consumed in moderation, Homemade Hot Honey can…

02Jun 2025 by Alex Botting No Comments

Mascarpone Cheese

Most Popular, Sauces and Spreads, Vegetarian

Creamy, rich, and incredibly versatile, mascarpone cheese is a staple in both sweet and savoury kitchens. While it’s most famously used in desserts like tiramisu, it also lends itself beautifully to pasta sauces, baked dishes, and even as a spread on crusty bread. What many don’t realise is just how simple it is to make mascarpone cheese at home. With just two ingredients and a little patience, you can achieve a luxurious, restaurant-quality result without any specialised equipment or additives. Homemade mascarpone has a freshness and delicacy that store-bought versions often lack. The flavour is light, slightly tangy, and decadently smooth—making it ideal for those who appreciate high-quality, artisan-style ingredients. By making it yourself, you also gain full control over the ingredients and the final texture. Plus, there’s a certain satisfaction that…

12Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Pistachio Butter

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High Protein Easy to make Since the viral Dubai chocolate bar I have been dreaming with pistachio butter, however it is actually pretty hard to find it in shops. Naturally I decided to make my own and here is this super easy and delicious recipe. Here are the ingredients you will need: 150g pistachios 50g white chocolate chips 5g coconut oil Drizzle of water Method: Roast the pistachios in an oven at 180c for 7-8 minutes, stir half way through Add to a blender and blend until they start to become runny, add the white chocolate and blend until well incorporated and there are no lumps If the mix is too thick add some water until it achieves a thick but runny consistency Enjoy as a spread or…

29Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Home Made Cottage Cheese

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High Protein Easy to make This is a very simple yet effective way to make homemade cottage cheese, social media has gone crazy for this cheese and it is easy to see why as it is super versatile, low in fat and high in protein! There are lots of methods for making this, but they all involve heating the milk, adding lime juice, or other form of acid, and then letting the mixture thicken. For this version I didn’t use cream at the end as I prefer a lighter texture. Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 pints milk 2 tbsp vinegar Method: Heat milk to 183 degrees, add vinegar stir and let rest for 30 mins, curds should start forming Put a cloth over a sieve and…

27May 2024 by Alex Botting 1 Comment

Burrito Inspired Salad

Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Most Popular, Sauces and Spreads

Salads have come a long way from being uninspiring side dishes or diet-centric bowls of lettuce. Today, they can be hearty, flavourful, and utterly satisfying meals in their own right and this Burrito Inspired Salad is the perfect example. Inspired by the bold, vibrant flavours of Mexican cuisine, it captures all the best elements of a burrito, spiced beef, fresh vegetables, creamy dressing — but skips the wrap in favour of a bowl brimming with colour and nutrition. This salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Picture tender, paprika-spiced beef resting alongside bursts of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp lettuce, sweetcorn kernels, and creamy avocado. Add a spoonful of earthy black beans and tangy red onion, then finish with a zesty yoghurt-lime dressing infused with honey and Tajín —…

18Mar 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Philadelphia Style Cream Cheese

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✅ Easy to make I never knew that making home made soft cheese was so easy, it only required two ingredients, basic utensils and you would have the most delicious cheese which you can flavour as you like. I added some herbs and a bit of salt to mine as I had in mind a recipe for later on but you can also use this for cheesecakes, cake frosting, pretty much anything you would use cream cheese for. Here are the ingredients you will need: 500ml milk Juice of 1 lime Method: Heat up the milk but don’t let it boil, add the lime juice, mix and let stand Over a bowl use a sieve and cloth and pour the milk over it Leave so the liquid drains, if you…

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