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There has been something lacking on my blog! A signature dish. In my recipe book, Lavender and Lime, the signature dessert is lavender and lime meringues. I was tasked to come up with something original for the recipe book, and that recipe at the time seemed perfect. And then, a while back on twitter someone … Continue reading Lavender And Lime Cheesecake
This ClemenGold, Lime And Ginger Marmalade was made in a bread maker! Sometimes you come across a blog and you know instantly the person behind it is on your wavelength, that you would be friends in real life, or that their philosophy in life is the same as yours. I cannot remember when first I … Continue reading ClemenGold, Lime And Ginger Marmalade
This berry tart was made as my submission for this months' Secret Recipe Club. This month, my SRC assignment arrived in my inbox during a very busy period. I had appointments with Doctors, Optometrists etc. for my annual check ups, and I left the email lurking until I had a few spare moments to peruse … Continue reading Berry Tart
This slow cooked lamb shanks recipe makes use of sumac. This is one of my favourite flavourings to use with lamb. Am I confused, or does New Zealand have so much lamb they can export it all over the world? And if that is the case, in the UK where do all their lambs go … Continue reading Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks Seasoned With Sumac
I used black beans in this chicken pot pie recipe even though Dave is not really into them as they change the colour of the food. Debbi, our new hostess for The Secret Recipe Club is on the ball, and sent out our assignments the weekend after our reveal. This month I am getting to know … Continue reading Chicken Pot Pie
I was provided with a bottle of Amarula in order to enter this competition, and the prize for the winning dish is a luxury getaway in the Bushveld. This post is in line with my blogging policy. I made this Venison Braised In Amarula for my entry. Venison Braised In Amarula After I told my … Continue reading Venison Braised In Amarula
I have a few family members who are on a gluten free diet. My dad has followed a wheat free regime for many years and so when they came to spend their annual holiday in the Western Cape I decided to make him a loaf of Gluten Free Country Style Bread so that he could … Continue reading Gluten Free Country Style Bread
These red wine braised short ribs get a lot of red wine for flavour, as well as some port for that extra depth of richness. Today is reveal day for The Secret Recipe Club! I wonder who got my blog? This month I was assigned Nestlé Kitchens. This is a collaborative blog about good food, … Continue reading Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
A friend asked me for some Ras El Hanout and I have made her a jar. There was a little bit left over and so I created this recipe for Ras El Hanout Chicken to use up the extra. If you read my daily diary you will see that each day I made a gratitude. It … Continue reading Ras El Hanout Chicken
I made this recipe for smokey chicken using smoked paprika for the flavouring. I think this is a spice you either love or hate. The smokiness is very pungent but it can always be found in my spice drawer. I also have sweet smoked paprika to use for goulash. And then ordinary paprika to use … Continue reading Smokey Chicken
I love new products, which explains why I have a kitchen drawer and cupboard full of lovely goodies waiting to be used. One new (to me) exciting product that I came across last year was the Oak Smoked Red Bell Pepper from the Smoking Shed - a company co-founded by our very own blogger Sam … Continue reading Oak Smoked Red Bell Pepper Chicken
There is a fine line between drinking and being a drunk. I love my glass of red wine with supper but I can just as easily go without it. When we are socializing the glass may turn into a bottle but I know when to stop. Not knowing when to stop is when the problem … Continue reading Chicken Tagine
Transport yourself to Morocco by making this recipe for Mint Chicken Tagine. Using Sumac and fresh mint as well as pomegranate arils. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mint Chicken Tagine ♥ Morocco is the place of my dreams, a country on my bucket list and it has been there for many years. … Continue reading Mint Chicken Tagine
Modernized Chicken A La King is my idea of taking a traditional dish up a notch. I think chicken a la king is comfort food - and a good use of leftover roast chicken. But, tinned asparagus and tinned mushrooms, even though they make the dish easy to make, do not make the dish anything … Continue reading Modernized Chicken A La King
I love the Afrikaans theme of this month's Vinatics but I don't have the time to participate properly. Dave and I went to The Wilderness for a long weekend and on Friday I am off to Johannesburg to meet my new niece, Nadia. One of the recipes is beer can chicken and I have used … Continue reading Pilsner Beer Chicken
As my chillies are abundant I set a chilli challenge for the Something Savoury category and decided to follow the recipe for a sweet chilli sauce I have from the IDEAS August 2007 magazine. I did not use jalapeños, but the small and very hot chillies I grow and this sauce is sweet and hot … Continue reading Sweet Chilli Sauce
I rotate our meal plan very simply: meat, chicken, fish, vegetarian. That way, if it is a meat night, I only have to think of what to do with the meal! I love sirloin but was not in the mood for a plain old steak so decided to make use of the sambal oelek that … Continue reading Thai Inspired Sirloin Stir Fry
Because I so loved my pink marshmallow mousse I decided to make a White Marshmallow And Cointreau Mousse. For this awesome and easy dessert I used Cointreau to add a nice orange flavour. As you can see, I served it with fresh strawberries. I have these great martini glasses that I often use for desserts. They … Continue reading White Marshmallow And Cointreau Mousse
I wanted to make Chicken Cacciatore but decided when I got home to use this as the inspiration for a meal that would include corn, as I also had a craving for chicken noodle soup! This resulted in my recipe for Chicken And Corn Hunter Style. I love using Italian dishes as my inspiration. I find … Continue reading Chicken And Corn | Hunter Style
For a dinner party, I always start the days preparation with dessert. More often than not, dessert needs to set or cool or settle and so if this is done first thing in the morning, it has the longest time to be ready. This marshmallow mousse is really easy to make and tastes great. This … Continue reading Marshmallow Mousse