We are pretty sure that many of us have become overnight Masterchefs during the Circuit Breaker and have been trying out new cooking ideas from all over the internet. Here, we have another one to add to your repertoire of recipes; the outrageously easy yet lip-smackingly delicious Pigs in a Blanket. For the uninitiated, Pigs in a Blanket are essentially little pastry sausage rolls.

The recipe only requires 3 ingredients, so it’s really easy to put together. These little golden-brown morsels of joy are incredibly addictive; you won’t be able to stop binging on these once they’re done in the oven!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR 3-INGREDIENT PIGS IN A BLANKET:

• 4 pieces of puff pastry sliced into squares
• 4 hot dogs
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• Knife
• Oven

STEP 1 

Preheat oven to 220 degree celsius.

STEP 2

Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the puff pastry.

STEP 3

Place a hot dog on top of the cheese and puff pastry.

STEP 4 

Roll everything up.

STEP 5 

Slice it into 3 even pieces.

STEP 6

Arrange each piece evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or aluminium foil that has been lightly greased. Make sure that you leave a 1-inch gap between the pieces.

STEP 7 

Bake for 15 minutes at 220 degree celsius.

STEP 8 

Remove from oven and plate them as you wish.

And there you go; a simple 8 step, 3-ingredient pigs in the blanket recipe that can be done easily while you stay home during the Circuit Breaker. Enjoy!

There are just those days when lunch wasn’t enough and you’re just itching to stuff your face with some messy, sinful chocolate cake. Not just any chocolate cake, though. It’s got to be one so rich and decadent that you end up with a sore throat.

Four words — chocolate lava mug cake. Or maybe five, if you toss in the word “microwave” at the front. That’s right, in less than 10 easy steps and with the help of a microwave, you’ll have a divine treat set before you.

Here’s a quick recipe on how to make your very own chocolate lava mug cake at home!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE CHOCOLATE LAVA MUG CAKE IN THE MICROWAVE

- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons of icing sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons of cocoa Powder
- 4-5 tablespoons of milk
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of baking soda
- ? teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of melted butter/oil
- A few chunks of baking chocolate

STEP 1

Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and sugar together.

STEP 2

Add in salt, baking powder and baking soda.

STEP 3

Mix well until combined.

STEP 4

Add in melted butter or oil and mix.

STEP 5

Add in the milk while stirring, one tablespoon at a time.

STEP 6

Mix until a smooth batter forms.

STEP 7

Pour it into a microwave-safe mug.

STEP 8

Place the baking chocolate into the center of the batter.

STEP 9

Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

And there you have it, Chocolate Lava Mug Cake!

Don’t forget to spam a honey lemon drink after this.