by Adam | Feb 12, 2021 | Featured, GloKitchen
Enjoy these simple shortbread biscuits dipped in a lovely chocolate coating.
Easy to make and will keep for a week in an airtight container
Delightful with your favourite hot drink on your own or with a loved one.
Makes 18 shortbread biscuits
Total time required Total time: 55 mins
Preparation time: 35 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Other time: 30 minutes chilling time.
Ingredients
125g salted butter
50g caster sugar
180g plain flour
100g dark chocolate, broken into chunks
Method
Preheat the oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/Gas 4
Put the butter and sugar into a bowl and beat until creamed together
Add half the flour and mix well. Add the remaining flour and, using your hand,
bring the mixture together and knead lightly until a smooth dough is formed.
On a floured board roll the mixture into a 20cm square. cut it into fingers using a knife
or cutter, re-roll any trimmings.
Place on a baking tray and prick with a fork.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until very lightly browned. Cool biscuits on a wire rack.
Put the chocolate into a small bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.
When the chocolate has melted, remove from the heat,
or melt in the microwave stirring occasionally.
Dip each shortbread finger into the chocolate, shake off the drips and place on baking paper. leave to set.
Enjoy
Extra Twists :
Whilst the chocolate is still warm sprinkle grated orange zest or chopped macadamia nuts.
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by Adam | Dec 18, 2020 | Featured, GloKitchen, GloWellness
Make the most of Winter and snuggle up with a bowl of steaming hot soup. This nutritious parsnip soup recipe is full of flavour and goodness, and good for a low calorie diet too, keep a pot on the go and watch the pounds fall away.
Quick and easy to prepare, it will set you up for the day and contains all the ingredients you need to combat the cold and stay fit and healthy.
Roast Parsnip and Rosemary Soup
You Will Need
600g parsnips (peeled and chopped)
4 tbsp oil
50g butter
225g onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp rosemary (dried)
2 veggie stock cubes
750ml pint milk
750ml pint water
salt and pepper
Method
1.Preheat the oven to 200C.
2.Place the parsnips on a roasting tray with half of the oil , Toss to coat the parsnips with the oil.
3.Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until golden-brown and tender, then remove and place to one side.
4.Heat the remainder of the oil and the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion and rosemary, cover and fry gently for 3-4 minutes.
5.Add the parsnip and the remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Bring to the boil.
6.Reduce to a simmer and cook for five minutes, or until the parsnip is very soft.
7.Transfer to a blender and pulse until smooth.
8.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9.Serve with crusty bread.
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by Adam | Dec 11, 2020 | Featured, GloKitchen
There is nothing like starting the Christmas celebrations, ordering the Turkey & trimmings, inviting Friends and Family,
or wrapping the presents for your tribe.
Speaking of which why not try this recipe for Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Straws accompanied with a glass of bubbly to enjoy whilst carrying out any of the above tasks?
They are quick and easy to make and are also ideal to russtle up for your visitors over the festive season.
Try them warm along with your favorite sparkling tipple, they will go down a treat.
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Straws
Ingredients
- 50 grams grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons softened Butter
- Ready Made Puff Pastry Sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 (180 Fan).
- Combine cheese, garlic powder and black pepper in small bowl; reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
- Arrange pastry sheets on flat surface. Evenly spread 2 tablespoons Butter on each pastry sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle with cheese mixture, then cut each sheet into 10 strips.
- Twist strips, then arrange on baking sheets, pressing down ends.
- Melt remaining butter in the microwave then brush on pastry strips
- Evenly sprinkle with reserved mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
These straws will keep well for 5 days in an airtight container, thats if you have any left to keep !
For an extra twist sprinkle with seasame seeds before baking.
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