Lemon Curd Pastries

Lemon Curd Pastries

Bakes, Breakfast, Snacks, To Share, Vegetarian
   Easy to make There is something about lemon curd which I absolutely love, it might be the buttery texture or perhaps the sweet and tangy flavours. I don’t really know but what I do know is that it works perfectly in these flakey creamy pastries. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry For the filling: 4 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tbsp icing erythritol (or regular icing sugar) 1/2 tbsp lemon curd For the glaze: 1 tsp lemon curd Some water Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut 4 circles of approximately 8cm, cute a small circle into 2 so they form a sort of ring Place the ring shape on top of the circle, using a brush spread the glaze and with a fork…
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Ham & Cheese Pizza Buns

Ham & Cheese Pizza Buns

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  High Protein     Easy to make Pizza buns were one of the first bread recipes I ever made, I decided to remake these with some adjustment to make them extra fluffy and delicious. For the filling I went with ham and cheese but you can choose pretty much anything you like, even Nutella or a sweet and savoury combo. Here are the ingredients you will need (makes 8): 300g strong bread flour 5g yeast 1 tsp salt 200ml lukewarm warm water Filling: Tomato puree Ham Mozarella cheese Method: Mix the flour, yeast and salt. Add the water and mix Knead the dough until soft and bouncy Cover and leave to rest in a warm dry place for around 3 hours Once the dough has risen, divide into 8 portions…
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Pistachio Butter

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…
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Raspberry & Chocolate Crunch Bites

Raspberry & Chocolate Crunch Bites

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  Plant based     Easy to make Raspberry and chocolate is one of my all time favourite combos and using these two for snacks has become a thing in my page. This is my latest creation using St Dalfour Raspberry and pomegranate fruit spread, a delicious compliment into your sweet snacks. Puffed quinoa gives these a delicious crunch and of course drizzle of peanut butter. Here are the ingredients you will need: 40g semisweet dark chocolate 30g puffed quinoa Raspberry and pomegranate fruit spread Peanut butter to drizzle Method: in a large bowl add the puffed quinoa, melt the chocolate and add to the quinoa, mix well until the quinoa is coated in the chocolate Using an ice tray or your preferred mould add some of the quinoa mix, add…
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Red Pepper & Cheese Focaccia Muffins

Red Pepper & Cheese Focaccia Muffins

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   Easy to make It has been way too long since I last made some bread so I wanted to create something which was a bit different but had all the flavours that I love. Focaccia has been one of my favourite things to make as it is super easy and tasty! This mini version is perfect for sharing, the recipe is no knead, no overnight proofing, ready in under 2 hours. Here are the ingredients you will need: 250g flour 3g dry yeast 1 tsp salt 230 ml lukewarm water 2tbsp olive oil Toppings: - Red Piquante peppers - Mozzarella cheese Method: Mix the flour, yeast and salt Add the water and olive oil, mix with a spatula, cover and rest for 30minutes After 30 minutes fold the dough…
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Cheesy Potato Rolls

Cheesy Potato Rolls

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  High Protein    Easy to make These potato rolls are an elevated version of the patties that have been all over social media! With layers of cheese and potato, every bite will leave you wanting more! Of course you can add different kind of cheese for the filling or skip it, but I suggest you use mozzarella cheese because stretchy cheese is always the best Here are the ingredients you will need: 400g potato 75g tapioca flour 1 tsp garlic granules Salt and pepper to taste Mozzarella cheese for the filling Method: Peel and chop the potatoes and cut until soft Add the potatoes a to a bowl and mix in flour, garlic granules and seasoning Mash all the ingredients together until well incorporated, if t he mix is too…
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Peanut Butter and Banana Filo Pastries

Peanut Butter and Banana Filo Pastries

Bakes, Breakfast, Dessert And Sweets, To Share, Vegetarian
I came up with this idea one day when I had some left over filo pastry and some very ripe bananas, the addition of peanut butter just gives these that sweet and savoury mix which I really like. The filo goes super flaky if you add some melted butter or oil, I also like to add some sesame seeds to top. If you want to go a step further why not drizzle them with some melted chocolate! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 banana 2 Phyllo pastry sheets 1 tbsp Peanut butter Cooking spray Method:  Spray some cooking oil over a filo sheet and make sure to brush all over Peel and chop your banana in 3 Spread some peanut butter over the short end of the filo,…
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Ham and Cheese Pastry Sharers

Ham and Cheese Pastry Sharers

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High Protein   Easy to make It seems like social media is obsessed with cottage cheese and it is very easy to see why, this low cost cheese is low in saturated fat and high in protein, making it a great thing to eat if you are looking to increase your protein intake. Whilst pastries are usually described as unhealthy I strongly believe you can enjoy your favourite foods without stopping your progress, it is all down to quantities and ingredient choices! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 3 tbsp cottage cheese 3 turkey ham slices Grated mozzarella cheese Egg wash and sesame seeds to top Method: Cut the puff pastry in half and spread the cottage cheese over one half Top with the…
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Mango Protein Marshmallows

Mango Protein Marshmallows

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High Protein   Easy to make These super easy 3 ingredient marshmallows are going to be your new favourite protein snack! Perfect for the cooler months. Made with fresh mango for a fruity treat which has no added sugar, as easy as whisking with some gelatine and protein powder to achieve a super light high protein treat. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 mango chopped 1 scoop vanilla protein (20g) 1 sachet of gelatin (5g) 500ml water Method: Start by blending the mango with water and protein powder Over a medium heat deep pan add the mango mix, once it is warm add the gelatine so it dissolves fully Remove from the heat and let cool down Using an electric whisk, whisk for around 20-30 minutes, it might look…
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Biscoff Mini Crinkle Pies

Biscoff Mini Crinkle Pies

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High Protein   Easy to make Social media has introduced me to the wonders of crinkle pies. The most comment way to find them is the bigger format but I decided to make these muffin size for perfect little snack. Made with filo pastry and custard these sweet pastries are a delicious treat to share with friends and family. Here are the ingredients you will need: 4 sheets filo pastry 2 tbsp biscoff spread Melted light butter For the custard  1 egg 2 tbsp skyr or Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp melted biscoff Around 1/4 cup milk Method: Spread the biscoff on the long edge of the filo sheet, fold in around 2 cm and repeat until you have a long thin strip Arrange each strip in a muffing tray, brush some…
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