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To make my chocolate cremeux I started with an anglaise, and then poured the hot custard over the chocolate. Once smooth, I divided the mixture into a variety of serving bowls and placed them into the fridge to chill. Using this recipe, you could put the mixture into a piping bag and get creative with … Continue reading Chocolate Cremeux
I am all for experimenting, and so only made a small batch of these toasted flour sables when I baked them the first time. This recipe is easy to double, or triple up on and the biscuits are amazing, if I say so myself. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Toasted Flour Sables … Continue reading Toasted Flour Sables
So often I will be watching a cooking show, and I will be inspired to make something. Sometimes I let the idea sit for a long time, but in the case of this chocolate caramel mug cake it was a matter of minutes from thought to table. I used a ready made caramel I have … Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake
Warren Mendes describes these spiced scrolls as being cloud-soft with a salty sweet taste. The buns are everything you would want for a lunch box treat, or an afternoon indulgence. Topped with a salted caramel glaze and filled with spiced almonds, I could have devoured the entire batch without sharing. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Spiced Scrolls
From reading Warren Mendes account of his time at Tswalu, I have learnt that we grow pistachios in the Northern Cape. They thrive in dry hot areas and if you have ever been to Sicily you will understand why the finest of these nuts grow there. I buy locally grown pistachios that have already been … Continue reading Pistachio And Honey Tart
When Warren posed the question about turning a samoosa into a pie I had to agree with his thoughts. This lamb samoosa pie uses a cheat's puff pastry recipe that is so easy. If you don't want to make your own, buy a good quality puff pastry to use. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Lamb Samoosa Pie
At the time I made this orange cake, blood oranges were not in season. I decorated it with grapefruit slices just for the pretty aspect. But, if I made it again I would do so with red fleshed oranges, as so far, they have been the best choice this season. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Orange Cake
This recipe for mezze maniche in brodo comes to me via Lago Garda and Ultime Notizie Flash. I adapted it quite a bit as we do not get veal in South Africa. As I wanted to concentrate on the pasta aspect of this recipe I used ready make beef and chicken stock. If you do … Continue reading Mezze Maniche In Brodo
When Yotam Ottolenghi was living in Amsterdam he would stop and have apple cake at Villa Zeezicht. Using this memory, and the ones of Verena's gedeckter apfelkuchen and boterkoek, they created this Dutch apple cake recipe. It is so worth the effort and hopefully one day I will get to share this with Mark and Eva. … Continue reading Dutch Apple Cake
Making your own meatballs is a cinch if you have time. These chicken meatballs are seasoned with dill, and served in a sauce that is flavoured with miso. Double the recipe and freeze half for the next time you need a quick and easy dinner. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Meatballs … Continue reading Chicken Meatballs
These carrot cake rusks are not only delicious, they are a healthy treat as well. I am sure the combination of carrots, almonds and raisins in a snack form will be perfect for a lunch box. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Carrot Cake Rusks ♥ Keeping traditions Growing up, birthday celebrations were … Continue reading Carrot Cake Rusks
I always have blueberries in my freezer as I have a scoop of them in my morning smoothie. I used these to make my blueberry ricotta drop scones which I served with maple syrup. You can make these into a more substantial treat by adding yoghurt, extra fruit and toasted nuts. Head straight on to … Continue reading Blueberry Ricotta Drop Scones
These baked bolognese pancakes are so delicious, and so easy to make that you will most certainly add this recipe to your regular repertoire of dinner dishes. The recipe is also extremely versatile so do not be limited to a mince based sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Bolognese Pancakes ♥ … Continue reading Baked Bolognese Pancakes
This courgette, pea and mint gnocchi most certainly celebrates the joy of food. It is so simple and yet packed full of flavour. And even better, you can have this meal on the table in under half an hour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette, Pea And Mint Gnocchi ♥ Courgette, pea … Continue reading Courgette, Pea And Mint Gnocchi
The idea of getting a meal on the table within 20 minutes is great for the working week. These microwave gnocchi fit the bill perfectly, and the hardest part about making them will be rolling out the dough. I didn't bother to roll them along my gnocchi board, but for some sauces I would say … Continue reading Microwave Gnocchi
Using my lemon pasta to hold the filling, and balsamic tomatoes to finish the dish I created these caramelle con ricotta. This savoury pasta dish can be served as a primo piatti as one would do in Italy. Or double it up for a secondi course for hungry people. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caramelle Con Ricotta
Using the juice of one lemon in place of olive oil, I made lemon pasta. This adds a subtle flavour to the pasta. My recipe calls for 00 flour, which I think is the only flour to use when making pasta of any sort. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lemon Pasta ♥ … Continue reading Lemon Pasta
Sometimes, the Google Machine can be amazing. At least once a day I scroll down the discover articles. Some of them are interesting, and others are spam based on a random subject I have discussed with someone. But, when the recipe popped up for almond flour carrot cake scones I knew I had to follow the link. … Continue reading Carrot Cake Scones
Most years for my birthday I host a dinner party. If I do this at home, we are the same three couples. I will go all out with the menu, doing starters, mains and a fancy dessert. Last year I did not do anything for personal reasons. And this year I am giving it a … Continue reading Birthday Microwave Cake
Use any breakfast cereal flakes that you can find, and enjoy, to make these breakfast rusks. I have used coconut sugar for the sweetener element of my recipe, but you can substitute this with regular brown sugar if that is what you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Breakfast Rusks ♥ Let's … Continue reading Breakfast Rusks