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This yoghurt bundt cake has a delightful nutty layer using pecan nuts and cinnamon. The cake was so good that I made it twice. And it lasts a week which is great if there are only two of you enjoying it. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ ♥ Last month I got an … Continue reading Yoghurt Bundt Cake
Dave does not like the texture of peanut butter despite liking peanuts. This means I could have enjoyed the entire batch of peanut butter fudge. But being a sharing and caring person I gifted half of what I made to a friend. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Peanut Butter Fudge ♥ I … Continue reading Peanut Butter Fudge
This high protein quinoa granola is gluten free, and is a perfectly great tasty way to start your day. I love my version that uses oats, so in future I am going to combine the two by using the spices and the flaked coconut. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Quinoa Granola ♥ … Continue reading Quinoa Granola
I went to a local dried fruit and nut supplier to get pecans for this recipe for pecan nut cake. As I picked up a packet of whole nuts, she told me they had broken up ones on special. What a perfect saving as I was going to break them up in any case. It … Continue reading Pecan Nut Cake
I can highly recommend that you make these salted caramel pots de creme for your next dinner party. They really will impress, and they are absolutely amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Caramel Pots De Creme ♥ Since June I have been meaning to write about tissue salts. I have been … Continue reading Salted Caramel Pots De Creme
The day Inger shared her recipe for carrot cake cupcakes I printed it out. And I made them that very weekend. These were so good, and received thumbs up from all the taste testers. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Carrot Cake Cupcakes ♥ I have a UK Sim Card which we have … Continue reading Carrot Cake Cupcakes
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
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 was not sure what to call this recipe. It is a failed brownie but not quite a pudding. I finally settled on baked chocolate mousse. It is rich and decadent and made for the perfect dessert when served warm. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Chocolate Mousse ♥ Last year, Jim … Continue reading Baked Chocolate Mousse
According to Heal, this ginger and lime granola is high in fibre. I can attest that it is packed with flavour. We all loved the ginger, and I particularly enjoyed the crunch when added to yoghurt. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger And Lime Granola ♥ It took me five weeks to finally … Continue reading Ginger And Lime Granola
To make these Cocoa And Almond Meringues a little bit special I piped the meringue onto a turned over silicone mould. This created lovely meringue baskets which can be filled with anything you want. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cocoa And Almond Meringues ♥ I really thought when I left the Cellular … Continue reading Cocoa And Almond Meringues
I love snacking, and these chipotle cashews are just perfect for that. I have adapted a recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi after seeing these flavour bombs on Master Chef Australia. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chipotle Cashews ♥ I read an article some time ago saying that every home should have a junk … Continue reading Chipotle Cashews
Using seasonal stone fruit, I made this plum crostata. I have also made it successfully with figs so it shows just how versatile a dessert this can be. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Plum Crostata ♥ Dave suffers from haveyouseenmy , otherwise known as icantfindit. I believe this is an affliction many … Continue reading Plum Crostata | Seasonal Stone Fruit Recipe
The great thing about experimenting with scone recipes is that you get to eat them! I made these pistachio scones a few times. I wanted them to go perfectly with my pomegranate jam. And transport me to the Middle East, where these flavours are prominent. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pistachio Scones As I … Continue reading Pistachio Scones
When I saw this recipe for Cream Cheese and Spinach Ravioli in Siba's Welcome to my Table I knew I had to try it. Firstly, I was interested to see how using ordinary cake flour differed to using 00 flour for the pasta. And I wanted to know how this simple filling would taste. I won't … Continue reading Cream Cheese And Spinach Ravioli
According to Siba, you will not be able to stop at one when eating these pistachio and cranberry cookies. And she is right. You can double the batch and freeze half of the dough if you want to. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies In April last year, while we were … Continue reading Pistachio And Cranberry Cookies
I am in desperate need of corduroy pants for our winter trip to Croatia. I am hoping against all hope that we get there this year. But just in case we don't, I am creating Croatian inspired recipes. These choc nut bars are pastries typical to the country. Skip ahead to the recipe for Choc … Continue reading Choc Nut Bars
I make my own halva but for this recipe for halva sourdough cookies you can use store bought. I really needed a treat after the never ending saga that is going on in my life right now. Skip ahead to the recipe for Halva Sourdough Cookies The Monday before the builder was meant to start … Continue reading Halva Sourdough Cookies
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
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