As my chillies are abundant I set a chilli challenge for the Something Savoury category and decided to follow the recipe I have from the IDEAS August 2007 magazine. I did not use jalapeños, but the small and very hot … more ♥
It is not often that I can find some really plump Turkish figs, but when I do, I buy them. Figs can be paired with so many other flavours, but my best is certainly Camembert. This recipe is an extension … more ♥
I rotate our meal plan very simply: meat, chicken, fish, veg. That way, if it is a meat night, I only have to think of what to do with the meal! I love sirloin but was not in the mood … more ♥
We have had the most amazing strawberry season this year and I have been buying punnets at a time. We have eaten them with double thick cream, with Angels Share and on their own. But this special dessert of Balsamic … more ♥
We eat a lot of snoek, which needs something to accompany it. We do not use jam when we braai the snoek so I get the sweet, tart taste from this lovely gooseberry sauce I make. It is an easy, … more ♥
I am a lazy jelly / jam / chutney maker – I do not like the hassle of starting from scratch, leaving stuff overnight, or making sure I get the sugar levels right. So, I like to cheat when making … more ♥
Anyone can make a potato salad, and I do not need to tell you how. I can however, give you some good tips and the recipe for the perfect and easy to make mayonnaise to go with it. This recipe … more ♥
Woolworths have just launched a new range of pork sausages and as we enjoyed these so much on our visit to England in 2009 I decided to try them. We always have a tomato and onion relish to go with … more ♥
Tuna is the most amazing versatile fish you will come across. It can be eaten raw or cooked – but needs to be treated with love and respect. It will take on any spices, but make sure you do not … more ♥
At the recent Food Bloggers Conference we were given wonderful goody bags and included in this was a bottle of Verlaque Fresh Raspberry Balsamic Reduction. I love the variety of products that Verlaque have created and use many of them … more ♥
Salsa Verde can literally be translated to Green Sauce and is packed full of fresh herbs. Salsa Verde smells and tastes wonderful. As the name suggests, the sauce is Italian and was modified by the French and later the Germans. … more ♥
Pork chops and apples has to be one of the most common pairings. Not wanting to make a traditional apple sauce, I chose to chop up some Granny Smith Apples and pan fry them off with some balsamic reduction. A … more ♥
For this week’s challenge I made a comforting, delectable and warming malva pudding – making sure to leave enough left over for tonight of course. Malva Pudding Save Print Ingredients 1 cup sugar I use fructose 2 eggs 1 … more ♥
This recipe for tomato pasta sauce is featured in Lavender & Lime, the recipe book I wrote over 10 years ago. It is perfect for making in bulk and freezing when needed. You can use an ice tray to freeze small … more ♥