These sweet tahini rolls are flavoured with ground cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds. I love how they turned out and I will use this recipe as a base for future sweet treats. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Tahini Rolls ♥ Let's talk about tahini Tahini is an essential ingredient in … Continue reading Sweet Tahini Rolls
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Almond And Cranberry Biscuits
As an excuse to enjoy these more often, I am going to place these almond and cranberry biscuits into the health bracket. These were really moreish, and I could have eaten the entire batch in a few hours, rather than the few days they lasted. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Almond And … Continue reading Almond And Cranberry Biscuits
Omelette Arnold Bennett
I had to wait for my Dad to visit to make this Omelette Arnold Bennett. He is a big fan of smoked kippers and I knew he would love this egg dish. I could have eaten the entire omelette to myself which served the three of us very generously. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Omelette Arnold Bennett
Loaded Macaroni Cheese
In Liber de Coquina, an Italian recipe book from the 1300s, there is a recipe for a dish made with pasta and Parmesan. I made sure to use Parmesan for my loaded macaroni cheese to pay homage to my love of Italy, and the amazing meals we have had there. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Loaded Macaroni Cheese
Sweetcorn Bread
I went to a function at Clara's Barn and we were given Mieliebrood recipe cards to take home. I used sweet corn in the recipe, as that is what I love. And hence, you have a recipe for sweetcorn bread. The recipe ingredient list included eggs which were not in the method so I just … Continue reading Sweetcorn Bread
Orange Mug Cake
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
Frandura Di Montalto
Frandura Di Montalto is a simple peasant dish to be enjoyed warm straight from the oven. Or possible served cold on a picnic. I can well imagine it being taken into the hills of the region to serve as a decent and hearty lunch time meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Frandura … Continue reading Frandura Di Montalto
Pear And Ginger Scones
These pear and ginger scones have the perfect flavour balance. They are slightly sweet from the dried pears. And have a warm note of ginger in each bite. I have made simple wedges but you can shape them into rounds to be more traditional. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pear And Ginger … Continue reading Pear And Ginger Scones
Raspberry And White Chocolate Scones
To me, these raspberry and white chocolate scones are the perfect flavour combination. Each bite of warm, oozing white chocolate is like a pop in your mouth. Adding raspberry jam to them just enhances the tartness that the raspberries bring to the table. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Raspberry And White Chocolate … Continue reading Raspberry And White Chocolate Scones
Sour Cherry Scones
You will need concentrated juice to make these sour cherry scones. They lend both flavour and colour to the tea time treat, and should be served with a floral or berry jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sour Cherry Scones ♥ Let's talk about scones The first debate around scones is how … Continue reading Sour Cherry Scones
French Pastry
This recipe for French Pastry is enriched with a raw egg yolk and has a hard boiled egg yolk added to it to create the perfect crumb. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ French Pastry ♥ Why French Pastry? There are quite a few pastry recipes on my blog, so I decided to … Continue reading French Pastry
Gateau Invisible
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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gateau Invisible ♥ Inspired to make Gateau Invisible … Continue reading Gateau Invisible
Ginger Cookie Dough Brownies
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. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Ginger Cookie Dough Brownies
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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
Malt Loaf
For a very long time we used to have a weekend visitor who would pop in with little or no notice. To ensure I had a treat to share, I baked every weekend. This has changed, and so my baking has taken on a new level. I either need to bake less, or less often. … Continue reading Malt Loaf
Scialatielli
I made my scialatielli using a pasta roller, but this is not necessary. The pasta can be served as I have shown here, with a fresh tomato sauce. Or, if you want something simple, just add butter and a good grating of Parmigiano Reggiano. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Scialatielli ♥ Scialatielli … Continue reading Scialatielli
Smore Biscuits
I have taken the some more contraction of s'more to a further contraction and called these smore biscuits. I must say, on their own they were very moreish and I ate quite a few without all the extras. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Smore Biscuits ♥ What is a s'more? A s'more … Continue reading Smore Biscuits
Beetroot And Feta Tart
I have made this beetroot and feta tart so many times. No matter what I tried, I just could not get the tart to set properly. And then I used Agrigirl’s recipe and it worked perfectly! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Beetroot And Feta Tart ♥ Do you like beetroot? Beetroot is … Continue reading Beetroot And Feta Tart
Bitter Chocolate Brownies
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. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bitter Chocolate … Continue reading Bitter Chocolate Brownies
Sourdough Wreath
I loved the idea of having a 'butter candle' lit at the table in the centre of my sourdough wreath. This added to the festive feeling of Christmas. The effort of both recipes was worth it for the effect. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Wreath ♥ Making sourdough Every December I … Continue reading Sourdough Wreath