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I think the most popular ragù recipe would be the one for bolognese. I have made my pork ragu in the Neapolitan style using meat, a sofrito and tomatoes. Head straight on to the recipe for Pork Ragu ♥ This past December holiday I made a deal with myself. I would spend a maximum of one hour … Continue reading Pork Ragu
Oliebollen are a traditional Dutch fried doughnut. I did not try this Dutch doughnut while we were in the Netherlands this year. They remind me of the beignets I ate in New Orleans. Translated to oil spheres these treats are to be enjoyed on New Year's eve. Head straight on to the recipe for Oliebollen … Continue reading Oliebollen | Dutch Doughnuts
A Hrapoćuša Cake is a Croatian walnut cake from the island of Brač. It has hints of lemon and orange. This two layered cake is gluten free and keeps well. Skip ahead to the recipe for Hrapoćuša Cake The term 'an accident waiting to happen' could replace my middle name with ease. Even though I don't … Continue reading Hrapoćuša Cake | Croatian Walnut Cake
Chicken soup has been known for decades, if not centuries, as Jewish penicillin. It is the bowl of comfort served up by bobbas (grand mothers) all over the world when we are sick. It has been discovered that chicken bones contain natural antibiotics which is why I would recommend using bone broth when making this … Continue reading Chicken Soup
I was interested to read that the colour of red cabbage is affected by the pH value of the soil in which it grows. Acidic soil leads to the cabbage leaves being more purple and alkaline soil results in leaves which are greenish-yellow coloured. The colour range includes blue leaves and if you cook red cabbage without … Continue reading Red Cabbage
The term cottage pie first appeared in 1791. This dish was made using any left over meat and the 'new' vegetable, potatoes. This was an affordable dish for poorer people to eat, and the term cottage refers to their dwellings. Originally the dish was lined with mashed potatoes as well. Skip ahead to the recipe … Continue reading Cottage Pie
This recipe for Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki is my submission to the Daring Kitchen Challenge hosted by Sara from Sassy Suppers Head straight on to the recipe for Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki ♥ Pirozhki is Russian for 'small pie' and these are usually made from a yeast dough. Here I have made baked pirozhki using a sour … Continue reading Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki
Baked apple pie is all about the freshness and tartness of the apples. I served mine baked in a flaky pastry shell with a side of ice cream. The Elgin Valley, a short drive from where we live, is known as the place in South Africa “where the apples come from”. This region is one … Continue reading Baked Apple Pie
The word charoset comes from the Hebrew word cheres which means clay. Charoset is a mixture of chopped nuts, apples, spices and wine that is presented on the Seder plate for Pesach, the Jewish celebration of Passover. It represents the mortar that the Jewish slaves used to make the bricks for the pyramids. Another item … Continue reading Charoset | Haroset | Charoises
With watermelon at its prime and summer being so hot, a sorbet was in order. Tequila is one of those spirits you either love or hate. Dave is not a huge fan of tequila shots but I love them. I decided to add the tequila to my watermelon sorbet to make a boozy treat to … Continue reading Watermelon And Tequila Sorbet
If you cannot find short ribs ask your butcher to cut them for you - they are cut from the rib and plate primal and a small corner of the square-cut chuck. They may be called thin ribs or an English cut where you live. No matter what they are called, I urge you to … Continue reading Braised Short Ribs
This is not just the perfect dish for a summer Christmas, but can be served for any large family gathering. For my American friends I would love it if you tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and let me know what you think of roast turkey with a mushroom-risotto rice stuffing. Head straight on to the recipe … Continue reading Roast Turkey
Larousse (page 799) describe Pithivier as a large round puff pastry tart with scalloped edges, filled with an almond cream.This speciality of Pithiviers which is in the Orléans region of France, is traditionally served as a 12th night cake. Head straight on to the recipe for Pithivier ♥ 12 years ago, my friend’s daughter asked … Continue reading Pithivier
This recipe for fresh pink peppercorn mustard came about when I was testing Mariana's recipe in the Taste magazine (July 2014, page 90) which did not work. I am loathe to throw anything away and so used up what I had made. My next batch is reminiscent of the freshly pumped mustards we have tasted at the … Continue reading Fresh Pink Peppercorn Mustard
To me, Christmas morning has to start with mince pies. I like to make my own and before I can bake, I make Christmas mince. The longer I leave it to stand, the better the Brandy infuses into my mixture. Head straight on to the recipe for Christmas Mince ♥ Some things, like this Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Mince
This pink peppercorn sauce works perfectly with beef, pork and chicken. The subtle nuances of the peppercorns works fantastically well with the Weltevrede 1912 Cabernet Sauvignon. Head straight on to the recipe for Pink Peppercorn Sauce ♥ About a year ago I got a new routine at gym. It involved a lot of exercises using … Continue reading Pink Peppercorn Sauce
There is no pill for stupid! These words seem to be leaving my mouth more and more often as I deal with people who just are not bright enough to be in the jobs they are in. The biggest problem I have is with one particular sales lady at a shop I frequent on a … Continue reading Baked Risotto
One of my earliest memories was gathering in my Grandmother's dining room, with her aunts, to prepare food for the Jewish holidays. Everything was made from scratch on the day, from the gefilte fish to the bread, to the roast chicken and all the other tasty bites we would enjoy. The table would be laid in the … Continue reading No Churn Coffee Ice Cream
This Rosé Apple Sauce goes perfectly well with any pork dish, but I like to serve mine with pork fillet or pork rib eye steaks. Skip ahead to the recipe for Rosé Apple Sauce I think some people walk through life with rose tinted glasses, not realizing how their actions and decisions affect others. I recently … Continue reading Rosé Apple Sauce
I made these rum truffles to fuss over my dad when he came to visit as his favourite tipple is Red Heart Rum. Skip ahead to the recipe for Rum Truffles We work in an office park, with limited parking for every unit. As we rent two units alongside each other, we have a lot … Continue reading Rum Truffles