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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 flavour of your chutney chicken will be influenced by the brand and type of chutney you use. I usually make my own, but for this recipe I used Mrs. Balls Light Fruit Chutney. This brand is iconic in South Africa and a condiment I often take to a friend when we travel to see … Continue reading Chutney Chicken
I can see many recipes like this tuna bowl coming out of my kitchen this summer. We are having a lot of very hot days, and the thought of cooking is far from my mind. I use sustainably fished tuna which is caught off the coast where we live. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Tuna Bowl
These sour gummy sweets do not keep well so I suggest making them a day or two before you want to use them. I made nice large ones as a treat but it you have a smaller silicone mould you can reduce the size and use them to decorate cupcakes, or serve for a children's … Continue reading Sour Gummy Sweets
In wanting to make this sunflower seed dressing I had to make a vegan buddha bowl. I went with the basics as this was my first endeavour. A base of cous cous drenched in the dressing, served with seasonal vegetables and avocado pear. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sunflower Seed Dressing ♥ … Continue reading Sunflower Seed Dressing
To make this creamy hummus you are going to have to peel your chickpeas.I know this sounds like quite a mission. But I did it by hand while I was watching TV. You can just rub them together between a dishtowel if that makes life easier for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Creamy Hummus
I made this beef fat hollandaise years ago and my mom asked me for the recipe. Well, it took me quite an age to actually getting around to making it again, and being able to post this. You can use duck fat or lard if you would prefer, or if that is all you have … Continue reading Beef Fat Hollandaise
Coupled with fragrant rye bread rolls, this herring in horseradish cream made for a really tasty lunch. I used rollmops as the base for this recipe as they are easier to find in the shops than pickled herring. Which is basically the same thing, but without the gherkins! Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Herring In Horseradish Cream
This fragrant Indian potato and cauliflower curry takes no time to prepare. I served the aloo gobi as a meat free meal, with flatbreads on the side. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Aloo Gobi ♥ When someone entered my life in the way of friendship a few years ago, I was really … Continue reading Aloo Gobi
I don't usually like to have anything with my fish if it is freshly caught, and simply grilled. But, battered fish goes so well with a herby tartar sauce. And it can be used if your fish is a little bit dry. This happens if it has been in the freezer for too long, or … Continue reading Herby Tartar Sauce
I have the perfect model for treats. Hannah got to enjoy one of the pomegranate popsicles and I got the most amazing photographs. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pomegranate Popsicles ♥ The uploading of our Visa documents did not go as planned. I thought I had logged out of Dave's application when … Continue reading Pomegranate Popsicles
Whereas chicken soup might be Jewish penicillin, to me minestrone is medicine for the soul. I am longing for Italy and am cooking as much Italian food as I can right now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Minestrone ♥ Did you know that bees produce propolis to build their hives? It is … Continue reading Minestrone
This recipe for lemon cream cheese frosting came about for a number of reasons. Firstly, I had leftover cream cheese and icing sugar from making icing for another recipe. And I was making carrot cake cupcakes that needed a perfect topping. I also had a lemon that needed using up so this seemed like the … Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
I love the method that Ellie Goulding has used for her Orange And Almond Cake. An entire orange is cooked until soft, and then used, peel and all. Zero wastage for a healthy sweet treat! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange And Almond Cake ♥ About 15 years ago, my Doctor prescribed … Continue reading Orange And Almond Cake
To me, the perfect lobster rolls have a great sauce, a bit of green crunchy leaves, and soft sweet lobster. We still have some crayfish in the freezer so I made these for St. Valentine's Day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Rolls ♥ We have two flights of stairs in our … Continue reading Lobster Rolls
The sweet meat of crayfish needs a foil to compliment it. Enter this lobster roll sauce, which is so yummy you might want to make more to use with other shellfish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Roll Sauce ♥ For the past 21 years, Dave has used mainly only one panel … Continue reading Lobster Roll Sauce
This pistachio remoulade is the perfect accompaniment to game fish such as cob and yellow tail or shellfish as in prawns or langoustines. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Remoulade ♥ My visit to the Department of Home Affairs proved to be an exercise in patience. The Somerset West office has a … Continue reading Pistachio Remoulade
I bought a bottle of prepared horseradish that claimed it would be hot. But that claim was misleading, as the horseradish is so mild it is not even worth eating. As I don't like to waste, I made this horseradish cream to add flavour to both the contents of the bland bottle, as well as … Continue reading Horseradish Cream
I made this Bourbon and Orange Glazed Gammon two years in a row. It is so good, and we ate cold gammon for days afterwards. This is a great alternative to traditional glazes as it is not too sweet. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon ♥ The latest … Continue reading Bourbon And Orange Glazed Gammon
Granadillas and passion fruit came from the same genus, but are different. I didn't think that granadillas were so unique to South Africa, until I posted my recipe for granadilla ice lollies. As granadillas are sweeter, they are more palatable for children. But I wanted something tart to go with my chocolate dessert, and passion … Continue reading Passion Fruit Ice Cream