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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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Tea Biscuits … Continue reading Tea Biscuits
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 ♥ Sun Dried Tomato Bread … Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato Bread | Moroccan Bread
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 complemented this side dish. Skip ahead to the recipe for Spicy Roast Potatoes My Tuesday gym routine is set … Continue reading Spicy Roast Potatoes
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. Skip ahead to the recipe … Continue reading Tahini And Soy Dressing
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 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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Black Sesame Ice Cream For some people, and most companies, financial … Continue reading Black Sesame Ice Cream
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. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pumpkin Seed Bread We often describe people we know as friends. Some might be colleagues, and others acquaintances. And in today's global environment, … Continue reading Pumpkin Seed Bread
In South Africa, a firm family favourite is the peppermint crisp tart. A peppermint crisp is an iconic chocolate and while we were at school we used them as straws for drinking milk. As there is no sugar free version of this chocolate, I decided to make a peppermint caramel tart. It has the same … Continue reading Peppermint Caramel Tart
Like Sally Butcher, I was not sure how pomegranate molasses would work with the earthy taste of chicken livers. I for one love everything about livers, and will experiment with all sorts of flavours. Especially now while we have a booze ban in place and my Brandy is running low. I have used port and … Continue reading Chicken Livers With Pomegranate Sauce
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
I had to force myself to eat no more than one of these sourdough granola cookies at a time. They are so good and thankfully they keep well which means I could eat one a day for a week. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Granola Cookies I have a few swear words in … Continue reading Sourdough Granola Cookies
You don't need to make your own sauce to make this butterscotch soft serve. But it is far better if you do in my opinion. Skip ahead to the recipe for Butterscotch Soft Serve When the Covid contact tracing app was developed for South Africa, I decided to install it on my phone. My understanding … Continue reading Butterscotch Soft Serve
The traditional Polish Jewish bialy is a small roll which is 15cm in diameter. It has the same chewy texture as a bagel but it is not boiled before baking. Instead, a depression is made in the centre and filled with onions. I decided to make mine with pindjur, to add a sweet taste to … Continue reading Bialy | Bialystoker Kuchen
This caprese pizza uses what I call cheats pizza dough. It is made with yoghurt instead of yeast, and self-raising flour. But, for when you don't have time, it is perfect. I have made this several times as it is so easy to do, and a great weekend snack. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caprese Pizza
Using my black sesame paste, and a recipe for halva cookies, I made these black sesame cookies. The colour is a bit odd for a treat, but the flavour and texture are amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Sesame Cookies ♥ Last month we must have had 5 days in total … Continue reading Black Sesame Cookies
I had no clue what I was going to do with the matcha I got in one of my FOMO boxes. But during hard lockdown I had a lot of time on my hands. It was perfect ice cream weather and so I made matcha ice cream. The colour is quite something and it tastes … Continue reading Matcha Ice Cream
Life Kitchen have been teaching this recipe for Mint And Pea Carbonara since their very first class. According to Ryan, pancetta, parmesan and peas bring that sought-after umami hit, while mint leaves and chilli wake up the senses. Mint has a cooling affect and is a trigeminal stimulant. By adding it to a dish it … Continue reading Mint And Pea Carbonara
This is not quite Asian Chicken Noodle Soup but I am calling it that as it has ginger and lime. And also because I have made chicken noodle soup previously for the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Chicken Noodle Soup ♥ In June I made the decision to delay my … Continue reading Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
In order to perfect this recipe for Salted Caramel Scrolls I had to make them more than once. Not that I really needed an excuse to make them twice. They are so moreish and I hope this is a recipe you try. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Caramel Scrolls ♥ There … Continue reading Salted Caramel Scrolls
According to Liam, to achieve both the colour and sweetness required from the onions for this onion and cider soup, they must be cooked slowly over a low heat until all the water from the onions has evaporated. The sugars have to be released to achieve beautifully caramelised onions. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Onion And Cider Soup