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Mogau Seshone created The Lazy Makoti (the lazy daughter-in-law) to help a friend with lessons on how to cook. She is part of the driving force behind The Great Marula Menu with J'Something. I made her Lazy Amarula Chicken Wings as part of my recipe testing of the book. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Amarula Chicken Wings
Taramasalata is a Greek dip that one can expect to find on any meze platter. It is a firm favourite in our home and I have always wanted to make my own. Using the pressed cod roe I bought in England I created a perfect tarama. Next time I will make only what we need to … Continue reading Taramasalata
The recipe called for 1 teaspoon of the mixture to be used for each of the cheese muffins which did not make sense to me. I used slightly more and still ended up with 21 small muffins. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cheese Muffins ♥ 16 years, 8 months and 2 weeks … Continue reading Cheese Muffins
It took a lot of practice but I finally for the hang of rolling these chicken rice paper rolls. I like mine thick, but you can reduce the filling and have slimmer rolls if you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Rice Paper Rolls ♥ I am very diligent about replying … Continue reading Chicken Rice Paper Rolls
Not sure what to do with your sourdough discard? Well, why not give these sourdough discard crackers a go? The recipe has been adapted from Margot Dreams of Baking who has the most amazing Instagram feed. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Discard Crackers ♥ I found myself very close to having … Continue reading Sourdough Discard Crackers
Using rye flour I made a huge batch of dough and turned half into poppy seed crackers. And the other half into ones with chilli salt. Your stand mixer will do the hard work of kneading for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Poppy Seed Crackers ♥ The roads where we live … Continue reading Poppy Seed Crackers
I did not know this, but my grandmother was 'famous' for her devilled eggs. I only discovered this when I shared the photograph of my attempt on Instagram. My mother told me that she made these for guests and special occasions. I think they make for a great canapé. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Devilled Eggs
These sourdough crackers are made with the discard from after feeding your starter for bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Crackers ♥ I knew at the start of the pandemic that it would probably touch each and every one of us. First my closest friend whom I consider a sister, got … Continue reading Sourdough Crackers
These tortilla chips are perfect for a snack platter and go so well with whatever dip you choose. We have made them several times now as they are super easy to knock out in no time at all. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tortilla Chips ♥ I am feeling slightly bereft. Usually … Continue reading Tortilla Chips
This sweet potato hummus can be served with bread as a spread, vegetables as a dip, or with chicken breasts as a condiment. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Potato Hummus ♥ When it comes to raising children I do not think there is a right way or a wrong way. What … Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus
Gougère are little balls of cheese delight. They are made from choux pastry and are light. I could not stop popping these into my mouth after I had made them. Head straight on to the Recipe For Gougère ♥ For the first time in a couple of years, Dave's son spent Christmas with us. James … Continue reading Gougère
I live in a village known for its beaches. Holiday time is quite a nightmare where I live, and so I prefer to use my car as seldom as possible. Our house is in a road one block away from one of the main roads leading into Gordons Bay, and this road is always busy. … Continue reading Blinis Served With Cured Salmon
These rye crispbread crackers are perfect with cheese. Even better you can use them with a pâté. Or even to dip into hummus. For April the Fresh From The Oven challenge was set by Jen over at Blue Kitchen Bakes. The challenge was to make Knackerbröd - Rye Crispbread which is literally a crisp bread. Dave and I have … Continue reading Rye Crispbread | Knackerbröd