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This recipe for Persian Love Cakes has been adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi who offers all sorts of amazing recipes for us to enjoy. This one is from Sweet, which I do not have a copy of. Something to be added to my wish list for sure. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Persian Love … Continue reading Persian Love Cakes
Mogau Seshone created The Lazy Makoti (the lazy daughter-in-law) to help a friend with lessons on how to cook. She is part of the driving force behind The Great Marula Menu with J'Something. I made her Lazy Amarula Chicken Wings as part of my recipe testing of the book. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Amarula Chicken Wings
I had never thought of using evaporated milk to make a soufflé so when I saw Gresham's recipe for spinach soufflé in The Great Marula Menu I knew I had to try it. The result was perfectly puffed up, soft in texture, and well balanced in taste. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Spinach Soufflé
Dave bought home an amazing chunk of venison steak which needed a spiced salt for a dry rub. I went a bit overboard with how much I made, but it will last, and gave me an excuse to get some more of the venison. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Salt ♥ … Continue reading Spiced Salt
Cinnamon dumplings, or souskluitjies, are a traditional Afrikaans dessert that I only came across recently. Teaming up with Amarula, a bunch of home cooks have contributed their recipes to a local recipe book. I will share more about that at the end of the month. In the meantime, enjoy my first recipe from the book. … Continue reading Souskluitjies | Cinnamon Dumplings
Sometimes, the simplest of recipes, provides you with the best of treats. And this recipe for cardamom ice cream is no exception. Using just 3 ingredients, this no churn ice cream is packed full of flavour, and is the perfect dessert to enjoy on its own, or with a slice of chocolate cake. I served … Continue reading Cardamom Ice Cream
This aubergine curry has tamarind as one of the ingredients. It adds a sweet and sour taste and is complimented by the tomatoes used. I have used whole tamarind in my recipe, but tamarind paste is available. If you use that, you will need 15mls. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Aubergine Curry … Continue reading Aubergine Curry
The Geometry of Pasta is one of my most used Italian recipe books. Not so much for the recipes, but for the shapes and sizes of each pasta. I am working on a recipe to make burrata filled ravioli, to serve with a light tomato sauce and prawns. While I perfect this, I am sharing … Continue reading Light Tomato Sauce
Using Mimi's adapted recipe of Adeena Sussman’s 24-Hour Salted Lemon Spread, I have made salted lime spread. This paste can be added to so many dishes, adding a beautiful flavour. The sky really is the limit when it comes to how many ways you can use this. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Salted Lime Spread
If you have not yet figured it out, I am having a slight obsession with single serving desserts that I can make in five minutes. This cinnamon mug cake is the latest creation to come out of my kitchen. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cinnamon Mug Cake ♥ Let's talk about cinnamon … Continue reading Cinnamon Mug Cake
These sweet tahini rolls are flavoured with ground cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds. I love how they turned out and I will use this recipe as a base for future sweet treats. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Tahini Rolls ♥ Let's talk about tahini Tahini is an essential ingredient in … Continue reading Sweet Tahini Rolls
I have mentioned that I am working my way through all the recipes I have collected. By far, the most have come from Chef Mimi's blog. She has introduced me to new flavours and foods which is a bonus for me. These sardine rillettes are served with Vodka pickled cucumbers. They are an essential component … Continue reading Sardine Rillettes
These braised lamb tacos are served with a minted sour cream. This is the essential topping for this dish, so don't leave it out. In the recipe I tested from Mexico in Mzansi, a 3 kilogram bone in lamb shoulder was called for to make 15 tacos. I used a 1 kilogram bone in lamb … Continue reading Braised Lamb Tacos
I adapted the recipe for pico de gallo by cooking down the onions. This is by no means traditional, but it was the only way Dave would eat this fresh salsa. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pico De Gallo ♥ What is Pico De Gallo? Pico de gallo is a fresh tomato … Continue reading Pico De Gallo
Japanese seven spice blend is something you can easily create at home. I have used ingredients that were easy to find in South Africa. You will need a spice grinder to get the desired consistency. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Japanese Seven Spice ♥ Japanese Seven Spice Shichi-mi tōgarashi translates to seven … Continue reading Japanese Seven Spice
In Mexico in Mzansi, Aiden suggests garnishing the Mexican hot chocolate with toasted mini marshmallows and whipped cream. I found it too sweet with the marshmallows so made a second batch to enjoy plain. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mexican Hot Chocolate ♥ Mexican Hot Chocolate The first time I can remember enjoying … Continue reading Mexican Hot Chocolate
I had to wait for my Dad to visit to make this Omelette Arnold Bennett. He is a big fan of smoked kippers and I knew he would love this egg dish. I could have eaten the entire omelette to myself which served the three of us very generously. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Omelette Arnold Bennett
In Liber de Coquina, an Italian recipe book from the 1300s, there is a recipe for a dish made with pasta and Parmesan. I made sure to use Parmesan for my loaded macaroni cheese to pay homage to my love of Italy, and the amazing meals we have had there. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Loaded Macaroni Cheese
I went to a function at Clara's Barn and we were given Mieliebrood recipe cards to take home. I used sweet corn in the recipe, as that is what I love. And hence, you have a recipe for sweetcorn bread. The recipe ingredient list included eggs which were not in the method so I just … Continue reading Sweetcorn Bread
These poached pears are perfect to use as is, or for preserving for later use. I made my own as tinned pears here are loaded with refined sugar. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Poached Pears ♥ Let's talk about pears Other than apples, the Elgin Valley is known for its pears. The … Continue reading Poached Pears