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For those of you enjoying winter weather, this stout pudding is perfect. We have just come out of our booze ban and I will be sure to stock up on beer. Not only for warming desserts, but to enjoy at the pool while we are still in the midst of our summer. Head straight on … Continue reading Stout Pudding | Using Chocolate Infused Milk Stout
Like everything in life, all good things have to come to an end. These sourdough apricot cookies are the last of the ones using my discard. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Apricot Cookies ♥ After leaving the meeting with the builder, Dave told me what had been discussed. I asked him … Continue reading Sourdough Apricot Cookies Using Your Discard
Like Sally Butcher, I was not sure how pomegranate molasses would work with the earthy taste of chicken livers. I for one love everything about livers, and will experiment with all sorts of flavours. Especially now while we have a booze ban in place and my Brandy is running low. I have used port and … Continue reading Chicken Livers With Pomegranate Sauce
I don't always have time on my hands to make sourdough using traditional methods. And when this happens, I turn to my bread maker. This sourdough wholemeal bread maker loaf turned out quite well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf ♥ I am going to digress from my … Continue reading Sourdough Wholemeal Bread Maker Loaf
I make my own halva but for this recipe for halva sourdough cookies you can use store bought. I really needed a treat after the never ending saga that is going on in my life right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Sourdough Cookies ♥ The Monday before the builder was … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies Made From Discard
Queso blanco is basically white cheese, and queso fresco is fresh cheese. So, this recipe is for a fresh white cheese made in a similar manner to ricotta. However, it uses only fresh milk in the preparation. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Queso Blanco ♥ Other than builders falling into my group … Continue reading Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco
I had to force myself to eat no more than one of these sourdough granola cookies at a time. They are so good and thankfully they keep well which means I could eat one a day for a week. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Granola Cookies ♥ I have a few … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies | Use Your Discard
You don't need to make your own sauce to make this butterscotch soft serve. But it is far better if you do in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Butterscotch Soft Serve ♥ When the Covid contact tracing app was developed for South Africa, I decided to install it on my … Continue reading Butterscotch Soft Serve | No Churn Recipe
To me, the perfect sourdough hotdog rolls are soft inside with a firm, but not crunchy exterior. This recipe fits the bill perfectly and all you have to do is decide what toppings you want with your sausage. For me it is sauerkraut and mustard, just like I had in New York. Head straight on … Continue reading Sourdough Hotdog Rolls | The Perfect Roll
The traditional Polish Jewish bialy is a small roll which is 15cm in diameter. It has the same chewy texture as a bagel but it is not boiled before baking. Instead, a depression is made in the centre and filled with onions. I decided to make mine with pindjur, to add a sweet taste to … Continue reading Bialy Filled With Pindjur | Bialystoker Kuchen
In December we will drive through Bosnia-Herzegovina when we travel from Split to Dubrovnik. So when I saw a traditional recipe from that region, I decided to try it. Pindjur is a summer relish made from bell peppers, aubergine and tomatoes. The recipe takes some time to make as you need to roast all of … Continue reading Pindjur | Pinjur | Pinđur | Balkan Relish
These cheesy brioche rolls make for the ideal brunch or lunch time treat. The recipe has been adapted from the one Chef Graeme introduced to Angama Mara. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cheesy Brioche Rolls ♥ I am not one for browsing around a shopping mall too often. It is something that … Continue reading Cheesy Brioche Rolls Made With Vintage Cheddar
We buy an abundance of tomatoes as bruschetta is a regular accompaniment to our sundowners. In fact, no barge trip can be undertaken without this snack every afternoon. Sometimes, the tomatoes ripen too quickly and are no good for eating raw. This is when my roast tomato soup steps in. The perfect way to use … Continue reading Roast Tomato Soup Using Ripe Roma Tomatoes
I topped my gluten free blueberry Bundt cake with a butterscotch sauce. Served with a soft serve in the same flavour it made for a great dessert. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake ♥ The fundamental belief of tzedakah which I grew up with, has shaped a lot … Continue reading Gluten Free Blueberry Bundt Cake
Using orange juice and zest and some stunning locally grown dried Turkish figs I made fig and orange sourdough cookies. They are the latest of my creations from my delectable base recipe. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Fig And Orange Sourdough Cookies ♥ Dave and I have an endless list of tasks … Continue reading Fig And Orange Sourdough Cookies
Using a recipe from The Clever Carrot I made these sourdough bagels. They have the perfect texture and mouthfeel. The most important two factors to me when eating bagels. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Bagels ♥ I am not a fan of the hard sell, especially when it comes to health … Continue reading Sourdough Bagels | Overnight Recipe
I have two recipes coming up where this butterscotch sauce will be part of the ingredients. But, you do not need to wait for them to make this. You can pour it over anything, or keep it in the fridge for days you need something extra sweet. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Butterscotch Sauce | The Perfect Dessert Topping
These sourdough red velvet choc chip cookies are simply the best way to start a new year. Easy to make, and even easier to eat, I hope you give them a try. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies ♥ Last year, two friends commented on budget advice … Continue reading Sourdough Red Velvet Choc Chip Cookies
This caprese pizza uses what I call cheats pizza dough. It is made with yoghurt instead of yeast, and self-raising flour. But, for when you don't have time, it is perfect. I have made this several times as it is so easy to do, and a great weekend snack. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caprese Pizza | Cheats Pizza Dough
After I made my cinnamon cookies I decided the same effect would look good with something savoury. I made oregano shortbread as it is the one herb I have in abundance. And the leaves are big enough to work with. Use whatever herb takes your fancy, and what you have growing in your garden. Head … Continue reading Oregano Shortbread Using Fresh Herbs