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Ginger & Lime Cheesecake with Irish Strawberry Compote @simplybetterds @nevenmaguire @macnean_house_restaurant

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Ginger & Lime Baked Cheesecake with Irish Strawberry Compote
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For The Base:
2 Packs of Simply Better Handmade Oat & Ginger Cookies, crushed
75g Butter, plus extra for greasing
For The Compote:
1 Bag of Simply Better Expertly Grown Frozen Irish Strawberries
250ml Simply Better Handmade Irish Raspberry & Wexford Rhubarb Cordial
For the Filling:
3 Simply Better Free Range Corn Fed Large Eggs
500g Cream Cheese
100g Caster Sugar
1Tbsp Cornflour
Finely Grated Rind and Juice of 2 Limes
1 Vanilla Pod, split in half lengthways and seeds scraped out
To Serve:
Simply Better Single Source Irish Jersey Cream, lightly whipped
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C Lightly butter a 9inch loose-bottomed cake tin and line with non-stick baking or parchment paper.
2. To make the base, melt the butter in a pan set over a gentle heat. Add the crushed cookies and mix well. Spread the mixture over the base of the tin, pressing down with the back of a spoon to flatten. Place in the oven for 10 minutes to firm up.
3. Remove the tin from the oven and set aside. Place a dish of hot water in the oven on the bottom rack – this will stop a skin forming on the cheesecake. Place the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lime rind and juice, vanilla seeds and cornflour in a mixing bowl and beat together until smooth with an electric whisk.
4. Pour this mixture into the cake tin and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes until lightly golden. The filling should still be a bit wobbly at this stage. Turn off the oven, open the door and leave to cool completely. The filling will set as it cools.
5. To make the compote, place the leftover vanilla pod in a saucepan with the cordial and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened. Place the strawberries in the pan and poach the berries for 2-3 minutes until softened but still holding their shape. Remove the vanilla pod before serving.
6. To serve, slice the cheesecake into wedges and serve with some cream and the poached strawberries.

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Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry 🍛 😋@nevenmaguire @dunnesstores

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    Ingredients | Serves 4

    2 Tbsp Simply Better Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 Large Onion, finely chopped
    1 Tbsp Freshly Grated Root Ginger
    2 Tsp Simply Better Expertly Blended Garlic Flakes
    2 Tbsp Simply Better Expertly Blended Classic Curry Seasoning
    2 Tsp Simply Better Expertly Blended Ground Turmeric
    1 Tin Simply Better Italian Chopped Tomatoes
    1 Tbsp Simply Better Handmade Apricot Chutney, plus extra to serve
    1 Tin Simply Better Organic Coconut Milk
    750g Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
    2 Packs Simply Better Irish Corn Fed Chicken Thighs, cubed
    1 Carton Simply Better Organic Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
    4 Tbsp Simply Better Authentic Greek Yoghurt (0% fat)
    Fresh Coriander Sprigs
    Simply Better Achill Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
    Warm Simply Better Italian Piadina Romagnola IGP Alla Riminese, to serve

    Method
    1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium to high heat and sauté the onion for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Stir in the ginger and garlic flakes and cook for another minute. Add the curry powder and turmeric with a pinch of salt and continue to cook for a minute or two.
    2. Add the tomatoes, apricot chutney and coconut milk to the onion and spice mixture. Stir in the sweet potatoes, then bring to a fast simmer and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are just tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
    3. Stir in the chicken and chickpeas and cook gently for another 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Season to taste.
    4. Divide the chicken & sweet potato curry between bowls. Add a dollop of yoghurt to each one and top with a little more chutney. Scatter over the coriander sprigs and have a basket of the warm flatbreads alongside to serve.2w
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MacNean Organic Oats with Irish Mist and Honey @nevenmaguire

 
 


By Neven Maguire

Celebrity Chef

Porridge is one of our most popular breakfasts in the restaurant, and this recipe goes down a treat. On cold winter mornings, it gets you off to a good start and takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 100 g (4oz) porridge oats (organic if possible)
  • 300 ml (1/2 pint) whole-fat milk (plus extra if necessary)
  • 4 dsp clear honey
  • 4 dsp irish mist
  • 150 ml (1/4 pint) cream (optional)

Method

  • Simmer the porridge oats and milk together in a saucepan for 8-10 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened, stirring all the time. It is important that the porridge has a nice soft dropping consistency so add a little more milk if you think that it needs it.
  • To serve, spoon the porridge into warmed bowls. Drizzle each one with some honey and Irish mist and finally, serve with cream if you wish.

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Irish Strawberry Baked Cheesecake @Neven Maguire

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  • #Ad | Strawberry season is in full swing and this Irish Strawberry Baked Cheesecake from our @simplybetterds brand ambassador @Neven Maguire is the perfect way to use our delicious Simply Better Irish strawberries from @clarkesfreshfruit. Find the recipe below and shop the ingredients online or in your local @dunnesstores

    Ingredients | Serves 6-8

    FOR THE BASE
    1 Pack Simply Better Normandy Butter Vanilla Sablé Biscuits
    60g Simply Better Abernethy Sea Salted Butter, melted
    FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING
    3 Tubs Simply Better Irish Original Cream Cheese
    180g Simply Better Greek Yogurt (10% Fat)
    200g Caster Sugar
    3 Simply Better Irish Free Range Corn Fed Large Eggs
    1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

    FOR THE TOPPING
    1 Bag of Simply Better Frozen Irish Strawberries
    1 Pack Simply Better Irish King Strawberries, sliced
    3 Tbsp. Water
    3 Tbsp. Sugar
    1 Tbsp. Cornflour

    Method
    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C Fan.
    2. Combine the frozen strawberries, water, sugar and cornflour in a saucepan and bring to the boil, reduce the heat then simmer for 5-10 minutes until the strawberries are soft, then hand blend and simmer again for a further 10 minutes until reduced and thickened. Allow to cool before you stir in the fresh strawberries.
    3. Blitz the biscuits until you achieve fine breadcrumbs and mix through the melted butter.
    4. Line a spring form tin with baking parchment so that it is coming up the sides. Tip the biscuit into the base and spread out with the back of a spoon. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
    5. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 160°C Fan.
    6. Mix all of the cheesecake filling ingredients until well combined. Pour over the cooled base and bake for 45-50 minutes, it should have a slight wobble in the centre. Turn off the oven and allow it to sit for another 10-15 minutes before removing. Allow to cool then leave to chill in the fridge overnight.
    7. Top with the strawberries before serving.1w