CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

These Chocolate Truffles will melt in your mouth… Try this quick & easy free Chocolate Truffle Recipe for the most divine tasting Truffles!
    

Ingredients


200g white chocolate
1 large egg yolk
2 Tblsp butter
2 Tblsp cream
1 Tblsp chocolate liqueur
430ml icing sugar, sifted
1 cup cocoa powder


Method

• Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over hot water or in the microwave.
• Add egg yolk, butter, cream and liqueur and beat until smooth.
• Gradually beat in icing sugar until mixture forms a firm paste. Allow to cool slightly.
• Use your hands to roll teaspoonfuls of mixture into small balls, then roll in cocoa powder to coat
• Place in paper cases and leave to cool.

Makes about 35

APPLE FIZZ COCKTAIL

This amazing free Tangy Apple Fizz Cocktail is made with Apple Brandy, Apple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice and topped up with club soda! Delightfully refreshing!


Ingredients


2 shots apple brandy
4 shots apple juice
½ tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Club Soda / Soda Water (to top up)


Method

• Fill a chilled highball glass with ice, add the apple brandy, apple juice and fresh lime juice.
• Top with the club soda or soda water and gently stir.
• Garnish with a slice of lime.

Makes 1 Cocktail

747 COCKTAIL

This amazing tasting free 747 Cocktail Recipe is made with Vodka, Lime Cordial, White Cranberry Juice & Sprite... Very refreshing!


Ingredients


1 shot Vodka
Rose's Lime Cordial
Cranberry Juice (white)
1 splash Lemon-Lime Soda or Sprite


Method

• Fill a highball glass with ice.
• Add the vodka, and equal amounts of white cranberry juice and Roses Lime Cordial.
• Top up with a splash of lemon-lime soda or Sprite, and garnish with a slice of lime.

Makes 1 cocktail

BEER BEEF PIE

The whole family will love this free hearty Beer Beef Pie Recipe! Awesome comfort food for chilly weather… Best served with mashed potato, gravy and vegetables!
        

Ingredients


Pie Filling:
canola oil , for frying
8 baby onions, peeled & quartered
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
600g beef chuck steak, cubed
3 Tblsp flour, seasoned, for dusting
1 Tblsp tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
125ml beer
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper


Pastry:
1 roll shortcrust pastry, ready-rolled
1 dash milk, for brushing


Method


Pie Filling:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C
• Heat a heavy-based pot, add a little oil and saute the onions and carrots until golden, remove from pot and set aside.
• Toss the cubed beef in seasoned flour and pan-fry in batches until brown.
• Return onions and carrots to pot and add remaining ingredients. Season if needed.
• Simmer partially covered for about 45 minutes or until mixture has reduced and thickened.

Pastry:

• Cut pastry to fit into 4 small (7cm) ramekins. 
• Spoon the beef mixture into the pastry-lined ramekins and cover with pastry.
• Cut a small hole in the centre of pastry and brush with a little milk. 
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
• Serve immediately with mashed potato, gravy and vegetables.

Serves 4

MELON MOJITO COCKTAIL

This Melon Mojito is made with Midori Melon Liqueur, Bacardi light rum, mint leaves, lime juice and club soda, and served in an old-fashioned glass. Very refreshing cocktail!

Ingredients


¾ shot Midori Melon Liqueur
1 ½ shots Bacardi Rum (light rum)
12 mint leaves
juice of half a lime 
2 Tblsp sugar syrup
club soda / sparkling water (to top up)
lime wedge to garnish & mint sprig to garnish


Method

• Muddle the mint leaves and lime juice in an old-fashioned glass.
• Add the sugar syrup and swirl.
• Fill with ice, add the rum, Midori and top up with club soda.
• Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprigs.

Makes 1 Cocktail

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

Make your very own Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken… Try this free Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe to tantalise your taste buds!

Ingredients


Sauce:
1 onion, cut into chunks
4cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled & finely sliced
300g pineapples, cut into chunks
2 Tblsp tomato sauce
60ml lime juice
60ml sugar
180ml water
2 tsp corn flour, mixed with a little water
1 green or red pepper, cut into chunks


Chicken:
4 medium chicken breast fillets, cubed
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
a little oil for frying
4 cups steamed Jasmine or Basmati rice, to serve


Method

• Season the chicken cubes with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until browned and just cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Lightly fry the onion, ginger, pineapple and green pepper. Vegetables must still be crunchy.
• Add remaining ingredients, mix and simmer until sauce thickens. Season if needed.
• Toss chicken in sauce to reheat.
• Serve with steamed Jasmine or Basmati rice.

Variation:


Substitute the chicken with pork, prawns or beef.


Serves 4

BANANA ICE CREAM

Banana Ice Cream is the bomb! Try this free Banana Ice Cream Recipe to make your very own homemade ice cream! Made with bananas & buttermilk which is a lot healthier than ice cream bought in the shops! Very quick & easy to make!


Ingredients


5 large bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
1 cup buttermilk, chilled

Method

• Place the bananas in a blender.
• Add the buttermilk and blitz until a smooth consistency is reached.
• Serve immediately as is or with a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Variations:


Drizzle a little dessert liqueur over the ice cream when serving.


Serves 4