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Roasted Quail with Parma Ham and Mushroom Stuffing with Celriac Mash

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Roasted Quail with Parma Ham and Mushroom Stuffing with Celriac Mash

by Francois Mermilliod

Learn how to cook with the delicate quail with Chef Francois Mermilliod’s recipe! It is a juicy and hearty game dish that is stuffed with savoury mushrooms and wrapped in Parma ham!

Cuisine : European Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 30 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 60 mins Serves : 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Completely deboned quails
  • 4 Large slices of Parma ham
  • 300 g Mushroom (Portobello or button)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp White wine
  • 2 tbsp Veal stock
  • 1 tbsp Cream
  • Few Drops of Truffle oil
  • 1/2 pc Celeriac
  • 2 pcs Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Butter

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cut the mushrooms into small pieces.
  2. In a frying pan, sautéed the mushroom for 2 mins with some olive oil, add the chopped garlic.
  3. Season with salt and pepper (add to taste).
  4. Add chopped parsley and butter, and let it cool down.
  5. Put some mushroom stuffing in the quail and roll it together with the Parma ham.
  6. Roll into cling wrap like a sausage and simmer in water for 8 mins.
  7. Remove the cling wrap.
  8. Pan-fry the quail all around for a few minutes.
  9. Allow the quail to rest.
  10. Deglaze the frying pan with the white wine.
  11. Add the veal stock and cream and reduce, add the truffle oil when it is ready.
  12. Slice the quail and serve with the celeriac mash and the sauce.
  13. For the Celeriac Mash, follow Steps 14 to 16.
  14. Peel and cut the potatoes and celeriac into small pieces.
  15. Cook in salted boiling water till soft (15 minutes).
  16. Pass through a sieve, add some butter and season with salt and white pepper (add to taste).
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Home Cooked Azuki with Green Tea Ice Cream

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Home Cooked Azuki with Green Tea Ice Cream

by Eric Low

The perfect pairing of Azuki Beans and Green Tea Ice Cream makes the ultimate dessert. 

Cuisine : Asian Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 35 mins Serves : 10

INGREDIENTS:

  • Red Beans, soaked in water or overnight preferably
  • Water
  • 700ml Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Yuzu Marmalade or Orange Jam
  • ½ tsp Sugar to taste
  • Green Tea Ice Cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place red beans in pressure cooker. Add water and baking powder. Cover and cook for 20minutes. Check the beans, cook for another 10mins if needed.
  2. Add sugar to taste, cook the beans uncovered until thick and jam like. Add the orange jam and mix well.
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Wiener Schnitzel with Lemon Mayo

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Wiener Schnitzel with Lemon Mayo

by Eric Low

Relish every bite of this breaded, fried pork loin are coated with a generous serving of creamy, tart Lemon Mayo!

Cuisine : European Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 30 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 slices of Pork Loin, about 1cm thick
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • Flour for Dusting
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • Coarse Ground Breadcrumbs or Panko Breadcrumbs for dusting
  • 8 tbsp Mayonnaise (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Capers, chopped (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Gherkins, chopped (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • 1 large Hard Boiled Egg, Grated (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Onions (For the Tartare Sauce)
  • Buttered Boiled Potatoes (Optional) or French Fries (For Garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Lightly flatten the pork loin pieces with a mallet or the back of a cleaver. Season pork loin pieces with mustard, salt and pepper.
  2. Dust pork loin with flour, dip into beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. Whisk all ingredients for sauce together and chill until ready for use.
  4. Heat oil and deep fry pork loin pieces until golden brown. Serve with lemon mustard mayo and boiled potatoes on the side.
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Golden Kit Kat Brownie

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Golden Kit Kat Brownie

by Mimi Wahadi

Have a break and have a devilishly good Golden Kit Kat Brownie shared by Chef Mimi Wahadi!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 45 mins Serves : 10

INGREDIENTS:

  • 95g Dark Chocolate Coverture
  • 95g Unsalted Butter
  • 90g Whole Eggs
  • 200g Fine Sugar
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 80g All Purpose Flour
  • 1 bar Kit Kat

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Butter a 7 inch round cake pan.
  3. In a bowl place the chocolate and butter on top of a double boil over simmering water until melted.
  4. In a bowl,whisk eggs,sugar,salt and vanilla essence until well blended.
  5. Whisk in chocolate butter mixture and add flour. Whisk until blended.
  6. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Place broken kitkat pieces on top of mixture.
  8. Bake for approximately 25-30 mins.
  9. Do not overbake!
  10. Insert a tooth pick and it is done when the tooth pick comes out clean.
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New York Style Cinnamon Crumb Cake

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New York Style Cinnamon Crumb Cake

by Thripti Hinduja

A light and moist cake topped with a thick layer of cinnamon crumbs is a perfect addition to any brunch spread!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 25 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 50 mins Serves : 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

  • Crumb Topping
  • 100 g Brown sugar
  • 60 g Sugar
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 110 g Butter, melted
  • 140 g Flour
  • Cake 
  • 80 g Butter
  • 80 g Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 80 g Self-raising flour
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. First make the crumble mixture
  2. Mix all the ingredients together until it comes together like dough.
  3. Refrigerate while making the cake batter.
  4. To make the cake, follow step 5 to 12.
  5. Cream the eggs and the sugar until it is light, pale and creamy.
  6. Add in one egg and mix it until well incorporated.
  7. Then add in 2 spoonfuls of the the flour.
  8. Stir in the other egg and then the vanilla extract.
  9. Fold in the rest of the flour.
  10. Place the batter in a cake tin lined with parchment.
  11. Top it with the crumble mixture.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 25 minutes or until done.
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Classic Waffles

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Classic Waffles

by Susanne Despature

A popular snack worldwide, waffles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here’s our version of classic waffles – fluffy, moist and tasty. Serve it with your favourite ice-cream, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream or icing sugar! 

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 10 mins Cook : 5 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 2

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup (160g) Plain flour
  • 1¼ tsp (10g) Baking powder
  • 2g Salt
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ cu (100g) Milk
  • 4 tbsp Melted butter
  • 3 tbsp (60g) Fine sugar

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat the waffle iron.
  2. Mix flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Measure milk, cream and melted butter in a measuring jug; mix in the egg yolk and vanilla.
  4. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed.
  5. In another bowl, beat the egg white to soft peaks. Sprinkle in sugar and continue to beat until the peaks are firm and glossy.
  6. Drop the whipped egg white onto the batter and fold in with a spatula until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until the waffle is crisp and golden (follow the manufacturer’s instructions for timing at first and then adjust to your liking).
  8. Set the waffle directly on the oven rack to keep it warm and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter, holding the waffles in the oven (don’t stack them).
  9. When all the waffles are cooked, serve immediately with chocolate, whipped cream or icing sugar.
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Fried Cashew Nut Chicken

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Fried Cashew Nut Chicken

by Julie Yee

Enjoy this spicy, Thai style chicken dish with cashew nuts that taste amazing over rice!

Cuisine : Asian Course : Main Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 25 mins Serves : 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 thick slices of Boneless Chicken
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 1/2 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (Chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Onions (Thick Slices)
  • 1/2 cup Cashew Nuts (Baked)
  • 3 Dried Chilies (Cut into 2cm long)
  • 1/cup Mushroom (Thick Slices)
  • 4 pcs Baby Corn (Cut into 2cm long)
  • 1/2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp Corn Flour + 1/4 cup Water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix plain flour with rice flour. Coat the chicken pcs.
  2. Fry chicken till just cooked.
  3. Put 4 tablespoon oil and fry garlic and onions.
  4. Add in the dried red chilies, chicken, corn and mushroom.
  5. Add in seasonings and in corn starch water.
  6. Fry till thick and add in the cashew nuts. Turn off the fire.
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German Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

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German Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

by Jehanne Ali

German Chocolate Fudge Cupcake is a melt-in-your-mouth and moist Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes topped with a thick layer of fragrant coconut pecan frosting!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 20 mins Ready in : 40 mins Serves : 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Plain flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter ( unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Hot water
  • 1 tbsp Plain yogurt ( optional)
  • Note: Addition of yogurt is not only healthy but brings moisture to the cake.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with vanilla, melted butter, milk, hot water and yogurt.
  3. Add into the flour and mix well.
  4. Pour into cups until ¾ full and bake at preheated oven of 170 ºC for 18-20 mins. 
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Lobster Bisque

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Lobster Bisque

by Michele Ow

Savour the taste of the sea with this Lobster Bisque recipe shared by Chef Michele Ow. It’s a seafood-lover’s delight!

Cuisine : European Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 130 mins Ready in : 150 mins Serves : 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 no. Lobster
  • Butter
  • Fish Stock
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • ½ no. Carrot
  • Fennel (optional)
  • 1 no. Yellow Onion
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • Bay Leaf
  • Terragon
  • Cognac
  • Cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Steep lobster in boiled water for 10 mins.
  2. Remove lobster and meat and plunge into ice water – remove meat and reserve shell.
  3. Fry lobster shell in butter.
  4. Roast lobster in oven 250°C for 10 mins.
  5. Use lobster shell to make soup.
  6. Add Bay leaf , white wine & tarragon ; add fish stock and a big tbsp of tomato paste.
  7. Boil for 1-2 hours to reduce.
  8. Strain reduced stock.
  9. Dice up onions, fennel, onions & carrots.
  10. Add brandy and allow to evaporate.
  11. Add stock then cream and allow to boil then simmer to reduce.
  12. Season.
  13. Add lobster meat to serve.

     

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Chocolate Rocher Cupcakes

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Chocolate Rocher Cupcakes

by Michele Ow

Utterly irresistible Ferrero Rocher stuffed chocolate cupcakes, topped with a rich and indulgent Nutella chocolate buttercream.

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 15 mins Ready in : 35 mins Serves : 8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 115 g Lightly salted butter (Cupcakes)
  • 115 g Caster sugar (Cupcakes)
  • 2 Large eggs (Cupcakes)
  • 115 g Self-raising flour (Cupcakes)
  • 30 g Cocoa powder (Cupcakes)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (Cupcakes)
  • 2 tbsp Milk (Cupcakes)
  • 8 Unwrapped Ferrero Rocher chocolates (Cupcakes)
  • 50 g Butter (Nutella Buttercream)
  • 50 g Nutella (Nutella Buttercream)
  • 100 g Icing sugar (Nutella Buttercream)
  • 25 g Cocoa powder (Nutella Buttercream)
  • 2 tbsp Cream (Nutella Buttercream)
  • 15 g Hazel nuts

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add the eggs and dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  4. Beat in the vanilla extract and milk.
  5. Line a cupcake tin with 8 cases and divide the mixture evenly into them.
  6. Bake the cupcakes for about 15 minutes, or until the cupcakes feel firm to the touch.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Meanwhile, make the buttercream.
  9. Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the Nutella.
  10. Sift in the icing sugar and cocoa powder.
  11. Finally beat in the milk until you have a creamy mixture, still firm enough to pipe with.
  12. Pipe the butter cream on top of the cupcakes.
  13. Top with a Ferrero Rocher
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