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These chocolate flapjacks get a double dose of chocolate from the boozy sauce. You can even amp up the chocolate aspect by adding chocolate chips to your batter. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Flapjacks ♥ What is a flapjack? Well, if you live in the United Kingdom, this word will mean … Continue reading Chocolate Flapjacks
Cinnamon dumplings, or souskluitjies, are a traditional Afrikaans dessert that I only came across recently. Teaming up with Amarula, a bunch of home cooks have contributed their recipes to a local recipe book. I will share more about that at the end of the month. In the meantime, enjoy my first recipe from the book. … Continue reading Souskluitjies | Cinnamon Dumplings
Sometimes, the simplest of recipes, provides you with the best of treats. And this recipe for cardamom ice cream is no exception. Using just 3 ingredients, this no churn ice cream is packed full of flavour, and is the perfect dessert to enjoy on its own, or with a slice of chocolate cake. I served … Continue reading Cardamom Ice Cream
I have used a simple sugar syrup made with fructose, and dried rose buds, to make my rose syrup. This will keep well in the fridge so you can easily bulk up the recipe if you have a variety of ways to use this syrup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Rose Syrup … Continue reading Rose Syrup
If you have not yet figured it out, I am having a slight obsession with single serving desserts that I can make in five minutes. This cinnamon mug cake is the latest creation to come out of my kitchen. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Mug Cake ♥ Let's talk about cinnamon … Continue reading Cinnamon Mug Cake
This caramel toast ice cream is so refreshing, that you will will summer to come along so you can try it. The toast flavour comes from whole wheat bread, and the caramel from reduced apple juice. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caramel Toast Ice Cream ♥ Which bread? In summer I make … Continue reading Caramel Toast Ice Cream
Set aside 5 minutes of your time to make this divine orange mug cake. Be generous and share it with a loved one. Or, enjoy it all by yourself. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange Mug Cake ♥ Let's talk about oranges Despite this sweet citrus fruit originating from China, most of … Continue reading Orange Mug Cake
Using just 4 pantry staples, this Torta Di Cioccolato will delight everyone. You can serve it as is. Or if you are having people over for a dinner party, you can jeuje it up. Add some freeze dried fruit, fresh berries, or sparkles. Crème fraîche is the perfect accompaniment as it cuts through the richness. … Continue reading Torta Di Cioccolato
Using my recipe for French Pastry, and Chef Mimi's recipe for the tart filling, I made this chocolate pear tart. You do not need to poach your own pears as I did as canned pears will work just as well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Pear Tart ♥ The flavour profile … Continue reading Chocolate Pear Tart
These poached pears are perfect to use as is, or for preserving for later use. I made my own as tinned pears here are loaded with refined sugar. Skip ahead to the recipe for Poached Pears Let's talk about pears Other than apples, the Elgin Valley is known for its pears. The white blossoms are … Continue reading Poached Pears
Gateau Invisible is a very fancy cake, where the apples are thinly sliced, baked in a batter and basically disappear. Served with caramel sauce, it is a delectable dessert, and one I urge you to make at least once. Skip ahead to the recipe for Gateau Invisible Inspired to make Gateau Invisible One reality cooking … Continue reading Gateau Invisible
I have used fructose to make my white miso caramel. You can substitute sugar gram for gram. The key is to take the caramelisation process as far as you can without burning the fructose. To make this easier, use a digital thermometer and heat the fructose to 105° Celsius. Skip ahead to the recipe for … Continue reading White Miso Caramel
Chocolate and ginger happens to be one of my favourite flavour combinations. The best example I have ever had of this was at a gelateria in Napoli. I decided to bake ginger cookie dough brownies to elevate a brownie recipe. The cookie dough adds texture as well as flavour. Skip ahead to the recipe for … Continue reading Ginger Cookie Dough Brownies
These cottage cheese pancakes can be made in advance and frozen for a rainy day. I served ours with jam, like I would do with crumpets. They can however be enjoyed as is, or with a light dusting of icing sugar. And for a savoury treat, topped with a dollop of sour cream. Head straight … Continue reading Cottage Cheese Pancakes
This chestnut chocolate ganache is perfect for piping, using as a cake frosting, or saving in the fridge for a day you need to add something extra special to a dessert. Skip ahead to the recipe for Chestnut Chocolate Ganache Chestnuts and memories I have distinct memories of standing on the burrs from a chestnut … Continue reading Chestnut Chocolate Ganache
This marshmallow fluff has so many potential uses. And can be made in small batches. My aim was to make a s'more like biscuit. I have yet to decide what to call these, so suggestions are welcome. Skip ahead to the recipe for Marshmallow Fluff From plant to machine The first marshmallows were exactly what … Continue reading Marshmallow Fluff
These bitter chocolate brownies were made to take to a friend's house as dessert for after a braai. He loves vanilla ice cream with dessert, and so do the kids of course. Having a less sweet treat was perfectly paired with the sweet ice cream. Skip ahead to the recipe for Bitter Chocolate Brownies What … Continue reading Bitter Chocolate Brownies
Hannah, never having tasted a mango, told me that she loved them. She saw my single lone fruit in the bowl, and wanted to have it. At the time she was visiting it was not ripe. With the season nearly over I bought some mango slices and made mango popsicles for her to enjoy. For … Continue reading Mango Popsicles
This mint chocolate mug cake will come together in 4 minutes. I used Lindt chocolate for my recipe, but you can use your favourite variety. Skip ahead to the recipe for Mint Chocolate Mug Cake Are you a fan of mint chocolate? I absolutely love the combination of mint and chocolate, and for me it … Continue reading Mint Chocolate Mug Cake
This orange and almond mug cake did not rise as high as the top of the mug. Part of this has to do with the very tall mug I used. And the other reason is that the recipe uses almond flour and not regular flour, which provides more of a lift. Skip ahead to the … Continue reading Orange And Almond Mug Cake