Nigella's Instant Chocolate Mousse

If you are panicking about a last minute desert to whip up tonight then look now further than then decadent chocolate mousse! As with all of Nigella's recipes, it is truly delicious! And the best part is....it only takes a few minutes to make. If you are cooking just for two I would half the recipe below, or do as we did and save the left overs for the following night! We decided to personalize the recipe just a little by adding a white chocolate mouse topper (my favourite!) and a sprinkling of some rose salt! Enjoy xxx

Ingredients : (serves a generous 4!)

150 grams mini marshmallows

50 grams soft butter

250 grams good dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids) chopped into small pieces

60 ml hot water (from a recently boiled kettle)

284 ml double cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rose salt (optional)

4 White chocolate mice (For decoration only)

Method

1. Put the marshmallows, butter, chocolate and water in a heavy-based saucepan.
2. Put the saucepan on the hob, over heat, though keep it fairly gentle, to melt the contents, stirring every now and again. Remove from the heat.
3. Meanwhile, whip the cream with the vanilla extract until thick, and then fold into the cooling chocolate mixture until you have a smooth, cohesive mixture.
4. Pour or scrape into 4 glasses or ramekins, about 175ml / ¾ cup each in capacity, or 6 smaller (125ml / ½ cup) ones, and chill until you want to eat. The sooner the better!

Pomegranate Cocktail

Aaaaand we're back! Disassemble Dublin took a slight hiatus over the last few months but we are delighted to announce we are back with a bang! and what better way to celebrate than with this recipe for gorgeous pomegranate cocktails (and just in time for Valentines) ! If you don't feel like splurging on a meal out this Valentines day then this cocktails recipe is a super easy way to celebrate your love on a night in.

Recipe (makes 2)  :

1 1/2 ounces of vodka
2 ounces of orange juice
2 ounces of pomegranate cocktail mixer (you can substitute pomegranate juice if needed)
A handful of pomegranate seeds (optional)
Squeeze of lemon
Sprig of mint to garnish
Ice

Method :

Combine ice, vodka and orange juice in a cocktail shaker and shake well until thoroughly mixed. Strain mixture into cocktail glasses. Gently poor the pomegranate mixture into the side of the glasses so it settles at the bottom (creating an ombré effect). Squeeze a lemon slice over the cocktails for a citrus kick and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of fresh mint! Last but not least....enjoy! Cocktail umbrella optional but strongly advised :-)

Cherry Cake

This cake is delicious! Its that time of year again when cherries are gracing the supermarket shelves. They can be expensive, but if you shop smart you can get them at a great price! I picked up two punnets on Thomas st for just a euro each!  I found the recipe on the BBC food website and it caught my eye as it incorporates cinnamon in the recipe which I love! Again it's super easy to make (we're not a fan of difficult recipes here!) and soooooo tasty! Try it quick before cherries go out of season!!

Ingredients:

• 140g self-raising flour
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp milk
• 85g butter, melted
• 250g  ripe cherries
• icing sugar, for dusting

For the topping:

• 50 g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 50g butter, at room temperature, diced

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin using butter. Sift the flour, cinnamon and caster sugar into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the egg, milk and melted butter, then combine with a wooden spoon or electric whisk. Beat well to make a thick, smooth mixture. Spoon into the tin and spread evenly.
Next, stone the cherries, place them in the cake tin and press them in to the cake mix. To make the topping, tip all the ingredients into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingers to make a crumb-like mixture, then work the mixture until it comes together in pea-sized pieces. Scatter the topping over the cherries and place the cake in the oven for 35-40mins. Place on a wire rack to cool, serve with cream and enjoy!

Quick and easy Irish Soda Bread!

This is perhaps one of the tastiest and easiest recipes you will ever make. Nothing beats a spread of butter on a warm slice of home made bread. This recipe is so quick to make, there is no excuse for not making it yourself at home! so crack out the mixing bowl and get baking... Believe me, you won't regret it!


Ingredients:

175g self rasing flour
1 tsp of bread soda
1 tsp of salt
300g of extra coarse wholemeal flour
1 tbsp brown sugar
50g oats
50g mixed seeds
450ml of buttermilk
1 tbsp of seeds to sprinkle on top

Method:

 Preheat the oven to 200degrees.
Grease a loaf tin with a small knob of butter.
Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon.
Pour the dough into the tin and brush with a little butter milk.
Make a line along the centre of the loaf using a teaspoon.
Sprinkle on the tablespoon of seeds and place the loaf in the pre heated oven for 30mins.
Reduce the heat to 150degrees and cook for another 30mins.
The bread should be brown and should make a hollow sound when you tap on the bass.
Turn on to a wire rack to cool and enjoy!