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Salt And Pepper Hake

Dec 6, 2022Nov 1, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

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

Icing Sugar

May 30, 2022Apr 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

After making my own icing sugar, using fructose and corn flour, I am never going to buy powdered sugar again. This is really so easy to make, and means storing one less pantry item. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Icing Sugar ♥ I am the type of person who can handle most … Continue reading Icing Sugar

Crema Catalana

Apr 18, 2022Mar 14, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

When I was sent a signed copy of The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adrià, I was immediately drawn to the recipe for Crema Catalana. The book contains the meals he fed his staff at elBulli and from these, Dave and I have chosen one entire meal to make. A lot of the ingredients … Continue reading Crema Catalana

Chicken Spring Rolls | Deep Fry Or Air Fry

Aug 23, 2021Jul 21, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

At the same time as making vegetable spring rolls, I made these chicken spring rolls. It made the best use of the oil while it was in the wok. And as we were eating dinner with the kids, we needed a decent batch of spring rolls for the 5 of us. Head straight on to … Continue reading Chicken Spring Rolls | Deep Fry Or Air Fry

Vegetable Spring Rolls | Chinese Dim Sum

Jul 23, 2021Jul 21, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

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

Baby Back Ribs With A Honey Teriyaki Glaze

Jun 28, 2021May 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

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 ♥ Baby Back Ribs … Continue reading Baby Back Ribs With A Honey Teriyaki Glaze

Honey Teriyaki Glaze For Baby Back Ribs

Jun 11, 2021May 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

This Honey Teriyaki Glaze is essential to making the glazed baby back ribs that I shall share with you soon. However, the glaze is perfect for chicken wings and worth making extra to keep in the fridge. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Teriyaki Glaze ♥ Dave and I started off our … Continue reading Honey Teriyaki Glaze For Baby Back Ribs

Cherry Compote Tarts Made With Gluten-Free Pastry

Feb 17, 2020Jan 28, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

After I had perfected my gluten free shortcrust pastry, and made my lime tart, I made these cherry compote tarts. I did not want to make too many as Dave is not a huge fan of cherries. But he liked these ones well enough to make sure all were finished over the weekend. Head straight … Continue reading Cherry Compote Tarts Made With Gluten-Free Pastry

Cherry Compote

Dec 13, 2019Nov 9, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

The cherry season is extremely short so this cherry compote is a great way to ensure you can enjoy this succulent fruit in winter. Pam Corbin recommends using this compote for pies and crumbles, as a cheesecake topping or served with panna cotta or vanilla ice cream. I used it for my chocolate mousse cake. … Continue reading Cherry Compote

French Flan | Set Custard Parisian Flan

Aug 16, 2019Jul 15, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Dave, my mom and I went to the Elgin Railway Market for a browse around. The fresh produce stand were selling 2 trays of free range eggs for R60 so I bought them. I had thought that Alex would take a tray, but he declined. And James only wanted 6 of the 60 eggs. Then … Continue reading French Flan | Set Custard Parisian Flan

Blueberry Pie

Jul 15, 2019May 31, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

You might be tempted to eat this entire blueberry pie all in one go. In fact, this recipe from Lorraine is so good I have made it twice. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Pie ♥ We have extremely strict financing laws in South Africa. It is up to the company providing … Continue reading Blueberry Pie

Plum Cake

Apr 22, 2019Mar 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

I am not a food stylist and my photographs are not edited. I use the natural light in my kitchen. And the same plates over and over again. The photos of my plum cake were taken on two separate days. It is amazing how different the colours are. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Plum Cake

Egg Free Caramel Ice Cream

Dec 7, 2018Oct 28, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I am working on egg free recipes in preparation for visitors who are vegetarian. This egg free caramel ice cream was an experiment that worked out quite well in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For Egg Free Caramel Ice Cream ♥ In 2008 the country experienced rolling blackouts. The load shedding was … Continue reading Egg Free Caramel Ice Cream

Crustless Milk Tart | Adapted From Karoo Food

Nov 16, 2018Oct 12, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

According to Gordon Wright this recipe for crustless milk tart is as old as the hills. It was originally meant to be cooked in an old Dutch oven, or over the coals. I have increased the baking time from the original so that it was more set. Head straight on to the Recipe For Crustless … Continue reading Crustless Milk Tart | Adapted From Karoo Food

Sweetie Pies With Caramel Marshmallow

Oct 29, 2018Oct 7, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Sweetie Pies are all about childhood memories. The sweet marshmallow is toned down by the thick crunchy biscuit and the dark chocolate surrounds. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sweetie Pies ♥ I cannot state that all of my memories of high school are good ones. However, my philosophy in life is to always … Continue reading Sweetie Pies With Caramel Marshmallow

Shortbread Biscuits Inspired By James Martin

Sep 11, 2017Aug 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

Commercial shortbread biscuits are usually thick and cut into fingers, patterned on the top using the tines of a fork, and dusted with sugar after baking. Here I have made round biscuits so that I could dot some jam and nut butter into the middle. Head straight on to the Recipe For Shortbread Biscuits ♥ … Continue reading Shortbread Biscuits Inspired By James Martin

Pouring Custard | Proper English Custard

Jun 23, 2017May 26, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

What some people call proper custard I call pouring custard. Unlike crème anglaise which is used as a base for ice creams, my custard uses cornflour as a stabiliser. I would also call this English custard and I use it with poached fruit. Head straight on to the Recipe For Pouring Custard ♥ At the end of … Continue reading Pouring Custard | Proper English Custard

Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Feb 17, 2017Jan 28, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

While watching Paul Hollywood City Bakes last year I decided I would make his chocolate cheesecake brownies. The opportunity was given to me in anticipation of his visit to Cape Town this year. Head straight on to the recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies ♥ Step one in making this recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies was to buy a … Continue reading Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Rose Water Marshmallows

Jan 2, 2017Jan 9, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 24 Comments

My aim is to make sugar free marshmallows as perfectly light and fluffy as these rose water marshmallows are. I have dusted them with drinking chocolate but you could go the traditional route of using cornflour. Or even add some flavour to icing sugar. Head straight on to the recipe for Rose Water Marshmallows ♥ … Continue reading Rose Water Marshmallows

Berry And Rose Petal Jam With A Hint Of Lime

Sep 1, 2016Aug 31, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 30 Comments

When choosing rose petal or rose essential oil I ensure I use rosa damascena, Damask rose. You might find this variety of rose under the name of rose of Castile. The petals from this hybrid rose are used to make rose otto essential oil which is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. The flower is also … Continue reading Berry And Rose Petal Jam With A Hint Of Lime

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