John O'Brien

Retro black forest trifle

INGREDIENTS 6 egg yolks 50g caster sugar 50g plain flour 450ml whole milk 150g dark chocolate 425g tin black cherries in light syrup 400g fresh cherries 4 tbsp Kirsch or cherry liqueur 300ml double cream 300ml 50% less fat crème fraîche 1 pack of chocolate sponge cake METHOD Step 1: Put 6 egg yolks, 50g …

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Pumpkin Creme Brulee

INGREDIENTS Pumpkin Creme Brulee 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream 3 large whole eggs 1/2 cup sugar (plus extra for carmelizing) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Pumpkin Puree 200g of pumpkin One tea cup of water Half teaspoon of vanilla extract METHOD Step 1 Making The Pumpkin Puree Bring all of the ingrediants to boil in a heavy …

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Coconut Lime Fish Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (such as cod, snapper, or halibut), cut into n1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 1-2 red chilies, sliced (optional, for heat) 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 4 cups fish stock (or chicken broth) 1 …

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Beef and Red Wine Stew

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pounds trimmed diced beef from butcher Rock salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten free flour 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry red wine 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig 1 (5-ounce) …

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