Cast Iron Cooking Recipes

DUTCH OVEN WHITE BREAD INGREDIENTS 3 cups white bread flour  1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl combine ingredients, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours. Add dough to a floured surface and form a ball. Let dough rest for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 220 degrees Add dough to a 6-quart dutch oven and […]

EASTER CUPCAKES WITH LEMON AND POPPY SEEDS

CUPCAKES 100 g soft butter175 g sugar2 small eggsGrated zest of 1 organic lemonJuice of 1 lemon250 g plain flour½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaA pinch of salt200 g crème Fraiche, 38%2 tbsp blue poppy seeds ICING DECORATION 50 g soft butter50 g cream cheeseApprox. 400 g icing sugar1 tbsp vanilla sugar2-3 tsp […]

Canape Recipes from the Metelerkamps Miele Kitchen

We had a delightful evening in the MIELE kitchen at Metelerkamps recently. Delicious food, great company and of course wine, but wine at its best – in RIEDEL glasses. It has been more than 50 years since Professor Claus J Riedel first designed stemware to match and complement different wines and spirits; recognising that the […]

Cranberry & Orange Scones

Cranberry & Orange Scones A different twist on scones that will leave you both satisfied and wanting more. Ingredients: For the Scones: 2 cups (250g) bread flour (plus more for hands and work surface) 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt zest from 1 orange 1/2 cup (115g) butter, frozen 1/2 cup (120ml) […]

Irish Whiskey Chocolate Cheese cake

An indulgent but easy to make, no bake, dessert. A crunchy biscuit shell filled with a smooth chocolate cheesecake intensely flavoured with Irish whisky cream liquor. Decorate with some physalis fruit for a special finishing touch. Serves 10-12 Ingredients: Base 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar 200g crushed digestive biscuits 80g melted butter […]