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This yoghurt bundt cake has a delightful nutty layer using pecan nuts and cinnamon. The cake was so good that I made it twice. And it lasts a week which is great if there are only two of you enjoying it. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ ♥ Last month I got an … Continue reading Yoghurt Bundt Cake
You need two days to make this pressed pork belly, even though it does not need much of your attention. Most of the time is taken up in the oven and the fridge. The result is truly restaurant worthy and will impress your dinner guests. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pressed Pork … Continue reading Pressed Pork Belly
The first time I made this rose water cake I was not really happy with the result. This was two years ago, and it took until now for me to bake it again. This time it was really good, and so now I am ready to share the recipe with you. Head straight on to … Continue reading Rose Water Cake
Taramasalata is a Greek dip that one can expect to find on any meze platter. It is a firm favourite in our home and I have always wanted to make my own. Using the pressed cod roe I bought in England I created a perfect tarama. Next time I will make only what we need to … Continue reading Taramasalata
The flavour of your chutney chicken will be influenced by the brand and type of chutney you use. I usually make my own, but for this recipe I used Mrs. Balls Light Fruit Chutney. This brand is iconic in South Africa and a condiment I often take to a friend when we travel to see … Continue reading Chutney Chicken
This was the first time that I made crispy bao buns. And after making these, it won't be the last time. You do not need a bamboo steamer for this recipe, just a large lidded pan. The method is similar to making crispy dumplings and the result is a really tasty meal. Head straight on … Continue reading Crispy Bao Buns
This high protein quinoa granola is gluten free, and is a perfectly great tasty way to start your day. I love my version that uses oats, so in future I am going to combine the two by using the spices and the flaked coconut. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Quinoa Granola ♥ … Continue reading Quinoa Granola
If making agnolotti, one would shape them into a square of anywhere between 2.5cm to 5cm. I made agnolotti al plin, which are rectangular in shape. You use your thumb and index finger to pinch the filling closed to seal the pasta. They are traditionally filled with meat but I decided on my first go … Continue reading Agnolotti Al Plin
A friend wanted to make seafood paella for a birthday celebration. Wanting to be sure my recipe concept worked, I made it at home first. Not only was our meal delicious, but theirs was as well. That is a winner in my books! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Seafood Paella ♥ During … Continue reading Seafood Paella
To make this creamy hummus you are going to have to peel your chickpeas.I know this sounds like quite a mission. But I did it by hand while I was watching TV. You can just rub them together between a dishtowel if that makes life easier for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Creamy Hummus
This salt and pepper hake recipe has elements that have become firm favourites. You will have to deep fry the fish and in doing so, I used as little oil as possible. We seldom use this cooking method and in times gone by I would have filtered the oil to use again. But now I … Continue reading Salt And Pepper Hake
I did not want to have plain apples dipped in honey for our Jewish New Year. Instead, I used the concept to make a dessert of apple tahini blondies. I served these with a honey chantilly cream. You do not need the cream to enjoy these, but it will elevate your blondies to a decadent … Continue reading Apple Tahini Blondies
Serve this bacon relish on hot dogs to take them from ordinary to extraordinary. Or add it to a cheese platter to go with a perfectly ripe brie or camembert. I served it alongside pizza bianca as one of the many toppings for people to add. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bacon … Continue reading Bacon Relish
This fragrant Indian potato and cauliflower curry takes no time to prepare. I served the aloo gobi as a meat free meal, with flatbreads on the side. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Aloo Gobi ♥ When someone entered my life in the way of friendship a few years ago, I was really … Continue reading Aloo Gobi
I found a recipe for cauliflower soup that sounded delicious. After making it, the soup tasted nothing like cauliflower. In fact, it was more a coconut soup than anything else. But, I liked the use of the coconut cream so used that as a base to make my spiced cauliflower soup. Head straight on to … Continue reading Spiced Cauliflower Soup
I first made this onion gravy for a friend when we made livers and mash for him. He was iron deficient and this is a meal I love making as it is so simple. Then, a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend and I told her I was making bangers and mash. … Continue reading Onion Gravy
After using up all my speciality chutneys I went shopping for a new one. And the options were boring to say the least. So, I created this recipe for apple chutney which I think is amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apple Chutney ♥ Nearly a week after posting out tap sensor … Continue reading Apple Chutney
I love Asian flavours and the ingredients are always to be found in my fridge. I decided to use them to make these Asian style venison shanks. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Style Venison Shanks ♥ South Africa has rolling blackouts as our Government run electricity supplier is defunct. In 1994 … Continue reading Asian Style Venison Shanks
This berbere spiced chicken is an Ethiopian dish with a bit of a kick. The photographs do not do the meal any justice. It was extremely tasty and I will make this again. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Berbere Spiced Chicken ♥ Our credit cards have very astute fraud departments. But recently … Continue reading Berbere Spiced Chicken
Each year I try and make a recipe from the previous collection. This year I made Pauline's date scones which were really good. Dave, who does not ordinarily eat anything with dates thought they were excellent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Date Scones ♥ In October 2021 Dave and I had to … Continue reading Date Scones
