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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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Cinnamon Mug Cake Let's talk about cinnamon Cinnamon is one … Continue reading Cinnamon Mug Cake
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
I have mentioned that I am working my way through all the recipes I have collected. By far, the most have come from Chef Mimi's blog. She has introduced me to new flavours and foods which is a bonus for me. These sardine rillettes are served with Vodka pickled cucumbers. They are an essential component … Continue reading Sardine Rillettes
These braised lamb tacos are served with a minted sour cream. This is the essential topping for this dish, so don't leave it out. In the recipe I tested from Mexico in Mzansi, a 3 kilogram bone in lamb shoulder was called for to make 15 tacos. I used a 1 kilogram bone in lamb … Continue reading Braised Lamb Tacos
Aiden describes his version of the Crispy Quinoa Salad as a crowd pleaser. My version was exactly the same, so much so, that my friend asked for the recipe and made it the next day! Skip ahead to the recipe for Crispy Quinoa Salad Let's talk about Quinoa Quinoa is an edible seed that was … Continue reading Crispy Quinoa Salad
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Almond And Cranberry Biscuits … Continue reading Almond And Cranberry Biscuits
In Mexico in Mzansi, Aiden suggests garnishing the Mexican hot chocolate with toasted mini marshmallows and whipped cream. I found it too sweet with the marshmallows so made a second batch to enjoy plain. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mexican Hot Chocolate ♥ Mexican Hot Chocolate The first time I can remember enjoying … Continue reading Mexican Hot Chocolate
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
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pear And Ginger Scones The … Continue reading Pear And Ginger 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
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
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 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