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WANT TO TAKE YOUR GINGERBREAD TO THE NEXT LEVEL? TRY THIS! Learn how to make delicious gingerbread cookies from scratch in this easy step-by-step tutorial! Perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a cozy treat, this recipe is fun for all ages. Grab your ingredients and let's get baking! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy and tasty recipes! 🍴 📖 Full Recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/how-to-take-gingerbread-cookies-to-the-next-level 💬 Let us know in the comments how yours turned out! #gingerbread #christmasrecipes #cookies Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

Chicken Liver & Port Parfait Ingredients Port Reduction 40g x Unsalted Butter 2 x Shallots (sliced) 1 x Clove of Garlic (sliced) Pinch of Salt 2 to 3 x Sprigs of Thyme 1/2 tsp x Black Peppercorns 100ml x Port Pate 340g x Chicken Livers (trimmed) 1 x Egg 90g x Unsalted Butter (Diced at Room Temperature) Pinch of Salt Method 1. To Make the port reduction, place a frying pan over low heat and add in the butter. Once melted, place in the sliced shallots, sliced garlic, pinch of salt, few sprigs of thyme and cook down over low heat for ten minutes until soft. Next, add in the peppercorns followed by the port. Bring it to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half the amount. Remove from the heat and pass it through a sieve. Discard the shallots and keep the liquid, place to one side to cool. 1. Preheat the oven to 85°C Fan. 1. Clean/trim your chicken livers by removing any fatty/sinew-looking bits. Roughly chop the liver and place it into a food processor or blender. Crack in 1 egg and pour in the port reduction. Blend until smooth. Now, keep the blender running and gradually add in the diced room-temperature butter. Add it slowly so it can emulsify with the liver mixture. Once fully incorporated, season with a good pinch of salt and blend one last time. 1. Next, pass the chicken liver parfait mixture through a sieve before pouring it into your chosen ramekins or dish. Place onto a larger tray and fill it halfway with boiling water before placing it into the oven for 35 minutes. 1. Remove from the oven and leave to cool at room temperature before placing into the fridge to cool completely. 1. Serve it with sourdough croutons, toasted brioche, fresh bread, crackers, salad and homemade chutney for a starter that's sure to impress! Enjoy! Tom's Tips: You can cover your parfait with clarified butter to seal in the parfait and protect it from oxidisation. Watch the video to learn how to make the clarified butter, it's super easy. #chickenliverparfait #chickenliverpate #cooking

Love Pâté?Discover how to make a decadent chicken liver parfait with port in this easy-to-follow recipe video! Perfect for dinner parties, festive occasions, or as an indulgent treat, this silky smooth pâté is rich, full of flavour, and irresistibly creamy. I’ll guide you through every step—from prepping the chicken livers to creating a perfectly balanced port reduction for that signature sweetness. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or trying pâté for the first time, this recipe will elevate your culinary skills. Serve it with sourdough croutons, toasted brioche, fresh bread, or crackers for a starter that’s sure to impress! Enjoy! #ChickenLiverParfait #PâtéRecipe #CookingWithPort #GourmetRecipes #SilkySmoothPâté Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy and tasty recipes! 🍴 📖 Full Recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/how-i-make-chicken-liver-parfait-with-port-silky-smooth-pâté-recipe 💬 Let us know in the comments how yours turned out! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

How I Make Easy Chocolate Truffles From Scratch Get creative when making these delicious truffles and experiment with loads of different toppings! Enjoy! Chocolate Truffles Makes 25 Truffles Ingredients 250g x Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa Solids) 170ml x Double/Heavy Cream 15g x Unsalted Butter 1tsp x Vanilla Extract Toppings Cocoa Powder, Crushed Nuts, Chocolate Flakes, Sprinkles, Melted Chocolate Method 1. To make the truffle mixture, place the cream in a saucepan and place it over low heat. As soon as it simmers, remove it from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir until it fully melts under the residual heat. Place in the vanilla extract and butter and stir until the butter melts and the mixture looks glossy. 2. Pour the truffle mixture into a shallow dish or tray and place into the fridge until it sets. This will take roughly 1 hour. 3. Next, portion your truffles using a teaspoon (heaped). You should get 20 to 25 truffles depending on how big you make them. Roll them into the balls and if you find they have melted quite a bit, place them back into the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up a little bit. 4. Roll your truffles in your chosen toppings and enjoy! Tom's Tips: Keep in the refrigerator for up to one week and in the freezer for three months using an airtight container. Take them out of the fridge 1 to 2 hours prior to serving, as chocolate truffles are ideally enjoyed at room temperature.  #shorts #chocolatetruffles #recipe #chocolate #chocolates

Do you love Chocolate? Then this is the recipe for you! Learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles at home with this easy DIY recipe! Perfect as a thoughtful Christmas gift or a sweet holiday treat, these rich, creamy truffles are sure to impress. Follow along for step-by-step instructions, tips, and creative decoration ideas. Watch now and make your Christmas season even sweeter! #chocolatetruffles #diychristmasgifts #chocolaterecipe Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy and tasty recipes! 🍴 📖 Full Recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/how-to-make-chocolate-truffles-amazing-diy-christmas-gift 💬 Let us know in the comments how yours turned out! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

Looking for a quick, foolproof way to cook a whole fish that's tender, flaky, and packed with flavour? This Oven-Baked/Steamed Sea Bass recipe is your answer! In this video, I’ll show you how to prepare, season, and bake a whole sea bass using a simple steaming technique in the oven that locks in moisture and enhances the natural flavours of the fish. With minimal ingredients and just a few easy steps, this recipe is perfect for beginners and seafood lovers alike. #wholefish #seabass #cookingfish 🌟 EASIEST WHOLE FISH RECIPE | Oven-Baked/Steamed SEA BASS 🌟 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy and tasty recipes! 🍴 📖 Full Recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/easiest-whole-fish-recipe-oven-baked-steamed-sea-bass 💬 Let us know in the comments how yours turned out! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

Classic Prawn Cocktail *Perfect Christmas Starter* Prawn Cocktail Recipe 👇🏻 Serves 4 Marie Rose Sauce 200g x Mayonnaise 80g x Tomato Ketchup 1/2 tsp x cayenne Pepper (+Extra for Garnish) Dash x Tabasco Dash x Worcestershire Sauce The Juice of Half a Lemon Salt & Black Pepper to Taste Splash of Brandy (optional) Prawn Cocktail 275g x Cooked and Peeled Prawns (defrosted) 1 Head x Little Gem Lettuce 1 x Lemon (cut into wedges) Bread for Croutons Drizzle of Olive Oil Sea Salt 1. Make the Marie Rose Sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl and mixing until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to your taste. 2. Place the prawns into a mixing bowl and cover with half of the sauce. Mix until the prawns are fully coated. 3. Prepare your lettuce and wash the leaves under cold water. Chop/shred the larger leaves into thin strips and keep the smaller leaves whole for decoration. 4. Cut your chosen bread into slices and place it onto a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt flakes. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C Fan for around 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. 5. To serve, place the shredded lettuce into the bottom of a bowl and place the small leaves down one side. Place a portion of the prawn mixture into the centre and add the croutons to the side along with a lemon wedge. Spoon a little more sauce over the prawns and sprinkle with cayenne pepper or paprika. Enjoy! #prawncocktail #christmasrecipes #shorts

🌟 The BEST Crispy Garlic Green Beans 🌟 Looking for a quick, delicious side dish that will steal the spotlight? These crispy garlic green beans are bursting with flavour, perfectly crispy, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this recipe is a must-try! 👉 What you'll love about this recipe: ✔️ Crispy, garlicky perfection ✔️ Simple ingredients, big flavour ✔️ Ready in under 20 minutes! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy and tasty recipes! 🍴 📖 Full Recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/the-best-crispy-garlic-green-beans 💬 Let us know in the comments how yours turned out! #CrispyGreenBeans #GarlicLovers #EasyRecipes Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

Quick and Easy Sausage Ragu Pasta Serves 4  6 x Pork Sausages 1 x Large Brown Onion (or 2 small) 2 x Cloves of Garlic (chopped or grated) 2 x Rosemary Sprigs 1/4 tsp x Chilli Flakes 1 tsp x Paprika 800g x Chopped Tomatoes 200ml x Double Cream 30g x Parmesan (grated) 150g x Cherry Tomatoes 30g x Basil (leaves picked) 350g x Dried Pasta  Salt & Black Pepper 1. For the prep, remove the sausage meat from its casings, break it up into small pieces, and set it aside. Cut the onion into small dice, finely grate, chop, or crush the garlic, finely chop the rosemary leaves, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. 2. Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the sausage meat and cook for 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan onto a plate and add the diced onion into the pan followed by a pinch of salt. Turn the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until soft. 3. Next, add in the garlic, rosemary, chilli flakes, and paprika and cook for 1 more minute. Add in the chopped tomatoes along with one small glass of water, stir, and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked sausage meat back into the sauce followed by the cream. Stir and season to taste with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, place a lid on and cook for 20 minutes. 4. At this stage, you will have time to cook your chosen pasta to the packet instructions. Once you add your pasta into the water, turn your attention back to the sauce. Remove the lid and add in the halved cherry tomatoes. Leave the lid off until the pasta is ready. 5. Just before your pasta is ready, take the sauce from the heat and stir through the grated parmesan and basil leaves. Mix the cooked pasta through the sauce and serve with an extra grating of parmesan, grind of black pepper, and basil leaves. Enjoy! #pastarecipes #sausagepasta #pasta

Learn how to make the ultimate meatloaf with a sweet and sticky glaze, paired with silky, restaurant-style mashed potatoes! This easy, step-by-step recipe will elevate your comfort food game to gourmet levels. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions! Full recipe below 👇🏻 Full written recipe: https://www.pinchofmint.com/post/meatloaf-recipe-proper-mashed-potato-restaurant-style #MeatloafRecipe #MashedPotatoes #comfortfood Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/PinchofMintCookingChannel My Equipment Custom Chopping Board - If you like my chopping board, you can grab your very own unique piece from Njb Wood Designs. Find them at Alnwick Market every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at Newcastle Quayside Market every Sunday. Follow: Website: https://www.pinchofmint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinch_of_mint/ @pinch_of_mint TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pinchofmint Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinchofmint/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinchOfMint Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Pinch_Of_Mint/_created/ The music used in this video is selected from Epidemic Sound. Explore yourself: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/z4ralr/

Creamy Green Lentil Dahl Serves 4 Ingredients 1 x Brown Onion 4 x Cloves of Garlic 25g x Fresh Ginger 20ml x Olive Oil 1 tsp x Mustard Seeds 400g x Chopped Tomatoes 200ml x Water 1 tsp x Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp x Chilli Flakes 1 Tbsp x Garam Masala 1 tsp x Turmeric 200g x Dried Green Lentils 400ml x Coconut Milk Salt & Black Pepper to Taste Juice of 1 Lime Fresh Coriander for Garnish Method 1. Peel and dice the onion, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves and peel and grate the ginger on a microplane. 2. Place a sauté or frying pan over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil, then add in the diced onions followed by a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Next, add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Then add in the mustard seeds and cook for a further 1 minute. 3. Add in the chopped tomatoes and 200ml of water, stir and bring to a simmer before adding the cumin, chilli flakes, garam masala, and turmeric. Stir and add in the lentils. 4. Next, pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, place a lid on and cook for 40 minutes stirring every 10 minutes during the cooking. 5. Season to taste with salt and black pepper and stir through the juice of 1 lime. Finish with fresh coriander. Serve with rice or flatbread and enjoy! #dahl #indianfood #vegan

Oven Baked Prawn Spring Rolls Makes 8 Large Spring Rolls 170g x Raw King Prawns/Shrimp 200g x Chinese Cabbage (shredded) 1 x Medium Carrot (grated) 4 x Cloves of Garlic (minced) 4 x Spring Onions (thinly sliced) 20ml x Neutral Flavours Oil For Frying 30ml x Soy Sauce 30g x Oyster Sauce 1tsp x Sesame Oil 8 x Sheets of Spring Roll wrappers (or Filo Pastry) Melted butter for glazing To Make the Glue 1 Tbsp x Plain/All-Purpose Flour 2 Tbsp x Water 1. Clean and devein the prawns and roughly chop them. 1. Next, shred up the cabbage, top and tail, peel and grate the carrot, and grate 4 cloves of garlic on a microplane or you can finely chop it and thinly slice the spring onions.  1. Place a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat and add in the oil. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding in the prawns. Cook for one minute.  1. Next, add the cabbage and carrot and cook for 2 minutes before adding the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir the seasoning through and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Finally, add in the spring onions and remove from the heat.  1. Drain the mixture through a sieve and transfer the prawn mixture onto a bowl or plate to cool completely.  1. To make the glue, mix the flour and water together until it is smooth.  1. To roll the spring rolls place one wrapper or sheet of pastry in front of you with a corner pointing towards you. Place into the centre, 3 spoons of the prawn filling and fold in the two sides. Next, brush the bottom piece of pastry with the flour and water mixture and fold it over the filling. Brush the top piece of pastry and then roll up your spring roll. See the video for reference.  1. Place the spring rolls onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush with melted butter, spray oil or oil. Place into a preheated oven at 170°C Fan for 25 minutes (or until golden and crisp) turning halfway through the cooking time.  Enjoy! #prawnrecipes #springrolls #recipe