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Is it possible, that this traditional Italian starter makes you drink more? I mean, could caponata make you drunk? I read the Vinatics post - and they drank 14 bottles of Welmoed wine. The theme this month for Vinatics was a braai and at their event, two of our eminent braai persona's put the fire … Continue reading Caponata
I have never had Dukkah before, even though I have seen it on the shelves in various deli's and Woolworths stores. When we went to Sofia's my dad ordered the dukkah spiced petit poisson. Inspired to finally make some, I went shopping for hazelnuts which sat in their brown paper bag on my kitchen counter … Continue reading Dukkah
I adapted this recipe for Rosewater And Pistachio Ice Cream from a Clicks Club magazine. It reminds me of the Middle East and my time in the desert. For no known reason my ice creams have stopped tasting good. At first I thought it was the recipe, but after watching Masterchef Australia I have learnt … Continue reading Rosewater And Pistachio Ice Cream
My Laksa Lemak, or spicy noodle soup, has been made with tofu and prawns to be as traditional as possible. I am going to try and make one dish each week related to the quiz that PinkPolkaDot posts on a Friday. This week, the dish is Laksa which I have taken from my Curry recipe … Continue reading Laksa Lemak | Spicy Noodle Soup
These chocolate macaroons should really have been called macarons. But this was way before my French was any good. And before I had travelled often to France where we enjoy different flavours of these every day. According to Larousse Gastronomique, a macaroon is a small round, biscuit, crunchy outside and soft inside, made with ground … Continue reading Chocolate Macaroons | Chocolate Macarons
As I am sucrose intolerant I find it easier to make my own breakfast cereal than read all the ingredients on all the packets of muesli's available in the supermarkets. This granola is by no means the cheaper option, but it is the healthier choice. I have been making this granola recipe for so long … Continue reading Granola | Easy To Make At Home
There are a few reasons I have never made carrot cake before, but now that I have, I am going to make it again, and again. I told my niece I had made carrot cake - she is 3 years old and her reply "I don't like it but I have never tried it". Maybe … Continue reading Carrot Cake
Being up for my own challenge I made a savoury Fennel, Gorgonzola And Walnut Tart. This is a perfect starter or can be served on a tea-table as part of the savoury addition. I however served it with some rooibok (Impala) wors (sausage). Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Fennel, Gorgonzola And Walnut … Continue reading Fennel, Gorgonzola And Walnut Tart
I decided to try a tart without a crust for the sweet tart challenge and so I made this lemon and vanilla apple tart. Lemon and Vanilla Apple Tart 1 vanilla pod 300 g fructose3 eggs2 lemons, zest only150 mls milk110 g butter, melted100 g ground almonds90 g flour10 mls baking powder3 Granny Smith apples, … Continue reading Lemon And Vanilla Apple Tart
Once again, Supergran got her post up first. Now, when you get to read this you will think I copied her idea - but no, the challenge was set with the recipe in mind - and mine did not look anything like Supa's! Theonlycin decided that the best route to take would be a savoury … Continue reading Pear And Almond Challenge Round Up
I have a recipe for Pear and Almond Tart that I have been meaning to try for 2 years now. It has been hanging on my fridge waiting patiently. It was this recipe that gave me the idea for the challenge and I had not read it before I tried it out. Pear and Almond Tart for … Continue reading Pear And Almond Tart
This recipe for Babotie comes from my Curry cookbook. Babotie is a spiced minced meat baked with a savoury custard. According to the book, it was brought to South Africa by Southeast Asian slaves in the 17th Century. Babotie is a tribute to Cape Malay cooking styles and Islamic culinary influences. Boer settlers would bake … Continue reading Babotie | Bobotie