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When Angie shared her recipe for sourdough German brötchen I knew I had to make them. I was not so happy with my shaping the first time I did so. But, I made these sourdough dinner rolls a second time and loved how they turned out. I buy rye flour from a plastic free grocer, … Continue reading Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Hot and sour prawn curry originates from Indonesia. The heat comes from the chillies, and as I tend to go for medium curries rather than hot, I have used less than the recipe calls for. Add more if you like your curries hot. Tamarind and tomatoes add the sour notes to this dish. Plan ahead … Continue reading Hot And Sour Prawn Curry | Udang Asam Pedas
My version of serundeng is made with ingredients I could source in South Africa. Despite having a large East Indian community, we do not grow everything the original recipe called for. I have used this to add as a topping for a hot and sour prawn curry. And I have made flatbreads using the condiment … Continue reading Serundeng
My mom took some of my sourdough starter home with her in December, and has started baking bread for my dad. As he is the only one eating bread, my mom asked me to create a recipe for her, for a small sourdough loaf. This is great if you are baking often, or if you … Continue reading Small Sourdough
This recipe for ravioli con burrata looks complicated. But it comes together quite easily, and the results are worth the effort. The colour of the pasta comes from the black garlic that I used to make the ravioli. Skip ahead to the recipe for Ravioli Con Burrata Getting things right When we were in Italy … Continue reading Ravioli Con Burrata
Tuck this recipe for Easter bread away for next year, and bake it on the first morning of your long weekend. It will not keep well, so make sure you have people to share it with. Skip ahead to the recipe for Easter Bread Baking up a storm Every now and then, the baking bug … Continue reading Easter Bread
In The Big Tasty Bite, Lila calls the recipe for one-tray Mediterranean roast vegetables one that just works. This will make enough to feed four as a side bite. But for me, it was perfect to have extra cooked vegetables ready for the next time I did not feel like cooking. Skip ahead to the … Continue reading Mediterranean Roast Vegetables
I did not manage to line my muffin pan as well as Lila did when I made these mini Basque cheesecakes. I would recommend using non-ribbed muffin cases, or a deep muffin tin. Or, have some wonky looking cheesecakes which will still taste amazing. Skip ahead to the recipe for Mini Basque Cheesecakes Let's talk … Continue reading Mini Basque Cheesecakes
Using an active sourdough starter, I made these sourdough naan. These made enough for 4 people so feel free to reduce or double the recipe, depending on your needs. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Naan Let's talk about naan Whenever we go out for Indian food, we always order naan bread to go … Continue reading Sourdough Naan
The trick to shaping these sourdough pretzels is to start by rolling a long rope of dough, with ends that are thinner than the middle. You then lay the dough in a U shape and twist the ends twice to create the loop. These ends are then turned over towards the base of the U, pressed … Continue reading Sourdough Pretzels
Having seen okonomiyaki being made on MasterChef Australia I was really excited to find a recipe for this in Upwards. I made these Japanese pancakes for lunch and both Dave and I really enjoyed them. Skip ahead to the recipe for Okonomiyaki What is okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a savoury pancake which originated in Japan. A … Continue reading Okonomiyaki
Given that we had salami curing in our kitchen, I felt I really had to make the easy cheesy salami bread from Jan Braai Junior! This bread does not need kneading, making it perfect for young hands. The high hydration recipe results in a soft bread, with texture from the meat. Skip ahead to the … Continue reading Cheesy Salami Bread
I needed 300mls milk stout for a recipe so I bought a 500ml can, knowing I could use the rest to make this milk stout bread. It is a no knead recipe, and as it uses baking powder, there is no proving time either. This quick bread comes together with very little effort, making it … Continue reading Milk Stout Bread
To make my chocolate cremeux I started with an anglaise, and then poured the hot custard over the chocolate. Once smooth, I divided the mixture into a variety of serving bowls and placed them into the fridge to chill. Using this recipe, you could put the mixture into a piping bag and get creative with … Continue reading Chocolate Cremeux
So often I will be watching a cooking show, and I will be inspired to make something. Sometimes I let the idea sit for a long time, but in the case of this chocolate caramel mug cake it was a matter of minutes from thought to table. I used a ready made caramel I have … Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake
Warren Mendes describes these spiced scrolls as being cloud-soft with a salty sweet taste. The buns are everything you would want for a lunch box treat, or an afternoon indulgence. Topped with a salted caramel glaze and filled with spiced almonds, I could have devoured the entire batch without sharing. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Spiced Scrolls
I cannot translate tummale di ricotta in a way that would make sense. Dark from ricotta is not what this dessert is about. It is a creamy Sicilian cheesecake that is both luxurious and light, as described in the recipe book I got the recipe from. I would describe it as a delightful blend of … Continue reading Tummale Di Ricotta
Roosterkoek are fluffy bread rolls cooked over the open fire. For them to be truly authentic, this needs to be a wood fire, and not gas. But, as we only have a gas braai at home, I have made my recipe to work on a gas stove. This way, you can enjoy them too! Either … Continue reading Roosterkoek
At the time I made this orange cake, blood oranges were not in season. I decorated it with grapefruit slices just for the pretty aspect. But, if I made it again I would do so with red fleshed oranges, as so far, they have been the best choice this season. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Orange Cake
These baked bolognese pancakes are so delicious, and so easy to make that you will most certainly add this recipe to your regular repertoire of dinner dishes. The recipe is also extremely versatile so do not be limited to a mince based sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Bolognese Pancakes ♥ … Continue reading Baked Bolognese Pancakes