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Category: Meeta’s Monthly Mingle

Stollen | A Christmas Tradition

Dec 8, 2012Nov 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 47 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Stollen to Meeta's Monthly Mingle, which is being hosted this month by Jungle Frog Cooking and to Twelve Loaves which is hosted by Jaime, Lora and Barb. Last week I flew up to Johannesburg as my sister is visiting from Australia with my nieces. I stayed with my parents and got to spend some time … Continue reading Stollen | A Christmas Tradition

Apple Pie | Meeta’s Monthly Mingle

Nov 15, 2012Nov 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 43 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for apple pie to Meeta's Monthly Mingle, which is being hosted this month by The Well-Seasoned Cook Six days after I posted my recipe for cream cheese pastry, Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella fame, posted her recipe for strawberry hand pies. The pastry recipe is so similar and as I … Continue reading Apple Pie | Meeta’s Monthly Mingle

Candied Bacon And Pickled Pumpkin Muffins

Oct 11, 2012Sep 10, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 35 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Candied Bacon And Pickled Pumpkin Muffins to Meeta's Monthly Mingle, which is being hosted this month by Cookin' Canuck Many years ago, BAR came to South Africa to do their winter testing. They reckoned that the warm South African summer would be a good testing ground for the upcoming … Continue reading Candied Bacon And Pickled Pumpkin Muffins

Home Made Tomato Ketchup

Sep 10, 2012Aug 28, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 32 Comments

In my endeavor to make everything at home I found myself waiting patiently for my store bought tomato ketchup to run out. This is not an ingredient I use often as I only really have ketchup with my hotdogs. I like a traditional sausage with sauerkraut, mustard, mayonnaise and tomato ketchup between a soft wholewheat roll. … Continue reading Home Made Tomato Ketchup

Saffron Pasta | Pasta Allo Zafferano

Jul 16, 2012Feb 1, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 34 Comments

Meetah's Monthly Mingle is being hosted by Jeanne of Cook Sister! and is dedicated to Barbara Harris. My contribution is Saffron Pasta. My friend Jeanne who blogs over at Cook Sister! is hosting this month's mingle and has dedicated the challenge to Barbara Harris who recently passed away after battling cancer. I did not know Barbara, but as … Continue reading Saffron Pasta | Pasta Allo Zafferano

Granola Muesli Rusks Breakfast Treat

Jul 9, 2012Jun 7, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

I wanted to have a good blogging schedule where I could take part in the challenges I love every month. And I was doing well, until June and then the wheels fell off the bus. For various reasons I just did not get around to last month's mingle which was hosted by the founder Meeta. It … Continue reading Granola Muesli Rusks Breakfast Treat

Grapefruit And Honey Sorbet

May 31, 2012May 6, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

I was determined to be able to take part in this Meeta's month's mingle, and this is why you will find me, in the middle of winter, making  Grapefruit And Honey Sorbet. I had recently purchased some grapefruit to make my Fresh From The Oven challenge of Breakfast Fruit Loaf, and the leftovers were sitting … Continue reading Grapefruit And Honey Sorbet

Chicken Liver Pâté For The Monthly Mingle

Apr 19, 2012Mar 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 42 Comments

When Jamie posted the challenge to the Monthly Mingle I was stumped. I thought long and hard about what French food meant to me. And once I thought of all the real French dishes I love, I had to think which ones I could make and blog about. Last year we were in France, barging the … Continue reading Chicken Liver Pâté For The Monthly Mingle

Blueberry Muffins Which Remind Me Of My Youth

Mar 15, 2012Feb 13, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 45 Comments

When I was in my twenties, I worked at the Hard Rock Café. We would get to work at 10am in the morning to tidy up from the night before, and set up for lunch. The kitchen opened for lunch at 12pm and closed at 3pm. After this, we could eat and if there was … Continue reading Blueberry Muffins Which Remind Me Of My Youth

Baked Apples | Meeta’s Monthly Mingle

Feb 24, 2012Feb 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 47 Comments

My recipe for baked apples is inspired by my friend Bev. She makes these as a quick and easy dessert when she and Eric are in the mood for something sweet. This month, my friend Hila is the host for Meeta's Monthly Mingle. She challenged us with a Heart Healthy theme and even though this is … Continue reading Baked Apples | Meeta’s Monthly Mingle

Baked Chocolate Custard | Monthly Mingle

Nov 17, 2011Nov 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

Sally, better known by bloggers as my custard pie is someone I follow on a regular basis. She lives in Dubai (where I have been) and spends her holidays in Devon, an area of England I love and would move to tomorrow if I had to. This month she is hosting Meeta's Monthly Mingle. Her challenge … Continue reading Baked Chocolate Custard | Monthly Mingle

Cabbage Salad

May 27, 2011Apr 12, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for cabbage salad to Scintillating Salads, which is the theme for Monthly Mingle, being hosted this month by Divya. I love the crunch of fresh, raw cabbage, but I would never consider cooking with this vegetable. That is not to say that cabbage cannot be cooked, it is just not … Continue reading Cabbage Salad

Boudin Blanc Ravioli With A Sage Beurre Noisette

May 12, 2011Apr 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Boudin Blanc Ravioli With A Sage Beurre Noisette to Meeta's Monthly Mingle, which is being hosted this month by Juls' Kitchen Walking through the little villages in France, we came across a white sausage - in the charcuteries. Neither Dave nor I wanted to try it - given the … Continue reading Boudin Blanc Ravioli With A Sage Beurre Noisette

Peach Tarte Tatin

Apr 4, 2011Feb 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Peach Tarte Tatin to Meeta's Monthly Mingle, which is being hosted this month by Cook Sister! In my first attempt at making a tatin I went with the traditional apple tarte tatin and even though it sort of worked, it did not come out of the dish I baked … Continue reading Peach Tarte Tatin

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