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Sourdough Almond Cookies | The Best Cookie Ever

Dec 18, 2020Dec 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

If you have ever needed a reason to create your own sourdough starter, this is it. These sourdough almond cookies are so fantastic. In fact, they are so good I have been making a batch every week for months now. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Almond Cookies ♥ I am trying … Continue reading Sourdough Almond Cookies | The Best Cookie Ever

Zeppole | Sicilian Doughnuts For San Giuseppe

Dec 14, 2020Nov 3, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

I am a South African through and through, and have no desire to live anywhere other than exactly where I am. But, if I could have a second home, it would be on the Isola di Ortigia. The narrow streets remind me of Venice and the living is simple. But seeing as I could not … Continue reading Zeppole | Sicilian Doughnuts For San Giuseppe

Baked Alaska Individual Desserts To Make Ahead

Jul 3, 2020Jun 2, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Looking for a make ahead dessert that will wow your guests? Look no further than these baked Alaska treats. Believe it or not, but they can be frozen with the meringue before torching. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Alaska ♥ When it was announced that we would be going into hard … Continue reading Baked Alaska Individual Desserts To Make Ahead

Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart

May 15, 2020May 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

I was really impressed with my version of Lorraine's tart. I made a blueberry tahini ganache tart and here I am putting the entire recipe together for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart ♥ Before we went into lockdown, the vacuum cleaner at work broke. It was old … Continue reading Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart

Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Apr 10, 2020Apr 8, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Inspired by Ferrero Rocher chocolates I made this chocolate hazelnut ice cream. It is so good that I had to stop myself from eating the entire tub in one go. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream ♥ Shopping for me is usually a daily occurrence. This is a habit … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

Fig Tart Using Mascarpone Cheese

Mar 27, 2020Mar 23, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Did you know that fresh figs contain the trace mineral manganese which is vital for the functioning of healthy bones? I did not take that into consideration when making my fig tart. But it does give me a great excuse to make this again. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Fig Tart ♥ … Continue reading Fig Tart Using Mascarpone Cheese

Nut Pastry Using Walnuts And Almonds

Mar 23, 2020Mar 24, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I was surprised how well this nut pastry worked out both times I tried it. I wanted to make sure that it could be used for baked fillings and cold fillings before sharing it on the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Nut Pastry ♥ My friend Alex recently turned 50 and … Continue reading Nut Pastry Using Walnuts And Almonds

Salsa Verde Couscous | Vegan Salad

Feb 21, 2020Feb 5, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

Couscous is my go-to salad for when we braai. I am always looking for new recipes to try and can tell you that this salsa verde couscous is full of flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salsa Verde Couscous ♥ My intention for this year was to turn our store room into … Continue reading Salsa Verde Couscous | Vegan Salad

Spinach Pesto Made With Flaked Almonds

Jan 6, 2020Jan 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Ensuring that I made use of all the food in my fridge, I made this spinach pesto. The aim was to use up what was left over from a bag of spinach I purchased for another recipe. And then use the pesto to make pea and spinach pesto arancini. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Spinach Pesto Made With Flaked Almonds

Greens Mac N Cheese | Adapted From Veg

Dec 6, 2019Nov 10, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

In his recipe for greens mac n cheese, Jamie Oliver uses leek, broccoli and spinach as well as toasted almonds for a topping. He also suggests swapping out the spinach for any other exciting greens and he sometimes adds breadcrumbs to the top for a bonus crunch. Jamie says this recipe is tasty! And it … Continue reading Greens Mac N Cheese | Adapted From Veg

Halva Ice Cream Made With Homemade Halva

Nov 29, 2019Nov 6, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

I love the texture of this halva ice cream which is not too sweet. It is the perfect summer treat in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Ice Cream ♥ Every five years or so there are a spate of armed robberies where we work. People do not understand why … Continue reading Halva Ice Cream Made With Homemade Halva

Pistachio Halva Using Four Ingredients

Nov 11, 2019Oct 9, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

This recipe for pistachio halva uses only four ingredients and is the simplest I have tested. It has taken me years to find a recipe that works, and that tastes authentic in my opinion.   Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Halva ♥ I have zero common sense, which is not usually … Continue reading Pistachio Halva Using Four Ingredients

Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat

Nov 8, 2019Oct 21, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

I feel that no weekend is complete without some baking. Just a small sweet treat is the reward for a week where I have watched what I am eating and exercising as much as possible. These fig and nut biscotti were really tasty. And I was impressed that they kept their crunch for so long. … Continue reading Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat

Pear Hazelnut Frangipane Spiced With Ginger

Sep 16, 2019Aug 31, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

When I made my persimmon frangipane tart, someone suggested I try using hazelnut flour. As I had recently purchased hazelnuts for a recipe I ended up not making, I decided to make my own hazelnut flour. This is as simple as blitzing them up with the sugar needed in the recipe to ensure you don't … Continue reading Pear Hazelnut Frangipane Spiced With Ginger

Cherry And Blueberry Strudel

Sep 9, 2019Aug 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

My parents, Dave and I are planning a trip to Croatia next year. I asked them to choose a recipe from Rick Stein's book, From Venice To Istanbul, to eat while we discussed the trip, and they chose the Croatian Sour Cherry Strudel. I adapted it to make a cherry and blueberry strudel and I … Continue reading Cherry And Blueberry Strudel

Bircher Made With Strained Yoghurt

Jul 1, 2019Jun 1, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Bircher is an overnight oats breakfast dish that is served cold. I made mine with strained yoghurt and added in the citrus purée and nuts for texture. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bircher ♥ Ron suggested there might be more to our flight story, and so I thought I better finish it … Continue reading Bircher Made With Strained Yoghurt

Almond Rose Financiers Using Almond Flour

Jun 14, 2019May 29, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

Taking the ordinary to extraordinary, I made almond rose financiers. These were inspired by a coffee date at Schoon, where we met James shortly before our trip overseas. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Almond Rose Financiers ♥ My toothbrush continues to conspire. After having endless issues with the charging of our holiday … Continue reading Almond Rose Financiers Using Almond Flour

Plum Cake | My Upside Down Cake

Apr 22, 2019Aug 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

I am not a food stylist and my photographs are not edited. I use the natural light in my kitchen. And the same plates over and over again. The photos of my plum cake were taken on two separate days. It is amazing how different the colours are. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Plum Cake | My Upside Down Cake

Romesco Sauce, Traditionally Served With Seafood

Mar 8, 2019Feb 12, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

I battled to find a recipe for Romesco Sauce in my huge collection of books. And then when I did, I adapted it to suit the ingredients I had at home. It goes perfectly with seafood and I served it with octopus and crayfish over the festive season. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Romesco Sauce, Traditionally Served With Seafood

Fruit And Nut Truffles Made With Dried Apricots

Feb 25, 2019Jul 31, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

These fruit and nut truffles were made all the better as they made use of my own dried apricots. Dave managed to devour them all before I could get enough photographs, they were that good. Head straight on to the Recipe For Fruit And Nut Truffles ♥ I have always kept my handbag in the … Continue reading Fruit And Nut Truffles Made With Dried Apricots

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