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I was not quite sure what to do with my left over pomegranate jam but decided to bake with it. And then I was inspired to make a pomegranate frangipane. You can use any ready made jam you have at home. Just be sure that it is a high quality jam with a strong taste. … Continue reading Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert
Getting the basics right means success when you move on to more complicated recipes. And having a basic shortcrust pastry recipe in your repertoire will serve you well for all sorts of savoury tarts and pies. Head straight on to the Recipe For 
It took a lot of practice but I finally for the hang of rolling these chicken rice paper rolls. I like mine thick, but you can reduce the filling and have slimmer rolls if you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For
I have been making one version or another of shakshuka eggs for some time. We used to make this North African dish for Dave's mum when we made breakfast for her. My folks ask for it when they stay at us, and the last time we went away this was our breakfast. I premade the … Continue reading Shakshuka Eggs | Great Make Ahead Recipe
I combined two recipes to make this chocolate fudge ice cream. So it goes without saying that it will take a little bit of effort. But it is so worth it as this ice cream is one of the best I have ever made. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Personally I consider myself a meringue queen. This is by far my go to sweet treat to make. And I always have lots of egg whites in my freezer. I decided to take lemons I had dried and blitz them with sugar to create these lemon meringues. Head straight on to the Recipe For
These chocolate fudge truffles are flavoured with whisky. This is our favourite after work drink but when I bought a bottle that Dave did not like I had to find an alternative use for it. Adding it to chocolate seemed like a great idea. And it was! If you are not a whisky fan, substitute … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Truffles With A Hint Of Whisky
Given how soft the dough was I decided to bake these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies in a muffin tin. These made for an interesting shape and a decent size treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For
I have tested these vegetable spring rolls in the air fryer as well as the traditional method of deep frying. And I have to confess that I prefer the air fried version. They have all the crispiness and none of the oil which is a plus for me. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Vegetable Spring Rolls | Chinese Dim Sum
The recipe for baby back ribs was aimed for people with gas braais that have a smoker box. As we don't have one, Dave improvised and made a small foil container for the smoke. It worked a charm and the ribs were extremely moreish. Head straight on to the Recipe For
According to Ella, this is one of her favourite recipes in Quick & Easy. I must say that at first I thought the recipe for the quinoa bread had failed as I had to bake it for way longer than stated. But I left it overnight, and the next day we had a great loaf … Continue reading Quinoa Bread Topped With Pumpkin Seeds
I had to wait to make this bone marrow pasta for a second time until I could gather all the ingredients together. Our local supermarket was out of marrow bones for quite some time, and I shop there less frequently now that life is mostly back to normal. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Bone Marrow Pasta | Pasta Al Midollo Osseo
I have adapted this recipe for Beef Barbacoa from Inger who blogs over at The Art Of Natural Living. It is so good that I have made it more than once. Served on a bed of curried carrot mash, this made for a great meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For
I left the recipe for these tea biscuits in my booklet, instead of tearing it out. I would have forgotten what the photographs were had I not suddenly found the recipe. Just four ingredients are needed to make these so I hope you give them a try. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Not being able to travel, I have to create things in my kitchen to take us places. This sun dried tomato bread has the flavours of Morocco. This country is going to remain on my bucket list until we can eventually get there. Head straight on to the Recipe For
If you need a little bit of change in the way you cook potatoes, then this spicy roast potatoes recipe from Flavour is what you are looking for. The dressing is optional, but I found it perfectly complimented this side dish. Head straight on to the Recipe For
This tahini and soy dressing is so versatile. You can use it on roast potatoes, on plain salads, with rice or noodle dishes as well as a dipping sauce. Be sure to make more than you think you need! It will keep for 2 weeks if stored in the fridge. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Tahini And Soy Dressing | Great Dipping Sauce
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. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Choc Nut Bars | Croatian Biscuits
I hid the black sesame ice cream so well that I forgot about it. But on a seriously hot day I combined it with all the other ice creams in my freezer and made the most divine milkshake. Head straight on to the Recipe For
After making this Pumpkin Seed Bread I hibernated my sourdough starter. I prefer to use it when I have time to dedicate to making artisan bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For
