Every week now, I seem to be left with more than a few overripe bananas in the fruit basket. Either I’m not getting the message that my family no longer eat bananas or this is deliberate on their part so that I will make this much loved loaf. To be fair, the heat is killing…
Grilled Pineapple Salad
This is a lovely summer salad, perfect to serve at your next braai (or barbecue). While you’re cooking outdoors, you can grill the pineapple out there too, bringing most of your cooking into the social area space where you might be entertaining. I love serving this salad with Christmas lunch as it compliments the gammon,…
Lemon Meringue Pie
I recently made this for a friend’s birthday celebration and was reminded how incredibly popular it is. Saying that, it’s very sweet, so a little goes a long way! In this recipe I’ve given you the option to use just the 2 egg whites, or up to 4 egg whites, depending on how much volume…
Chocolate Self-saucing Pudding
This is a pudding fit for absolutely any occasion, but I’m posting this on Valentine’s Day, knowing that many of us might just be home tonight dealing with the demands of a regular week night. That said, an easy dessert to mark the occasion may not be entirely out of the question. And better yet,…
Pup-Cakes!
When Duke turned one last week, we decided to celebrate with dog treats. I’m so grateful to bloggers who share their recipes and advice about the “do’s and don’ts” for animals. Most of us with pets know that sugar and chocolate are an absolute “no-no”, but there are more foods out there that don’t agree…
Shakshuka with Brinjal
Serves 4 to 6 We’ve been enjoying some lovely summer weekends in Joburg and long Sunday brunches have been such a treat. I find Shakshuka is a great option for feeding a crowd, because you can make a very big batch and still serve eggs individually to everyone’s liking. The tomato sauce is best when…
Frozen Aperol Prosecco Float
Champagne float anyone? We seem to have rolled straight into summer in Joburg this weekend, and I can’t think of a better drink to enjoy on these beautiful, sunny days. An Aperol sorbet dropped into your glass of bubbles will keep it ice cold and refreshing while giving it a lovely citrus zing. Here’s what…
Red Velvet Cake
September seems to be a big birthday month for lots of people, and if you’re celebrating something, you just can’t beat the extravagance of three or four layers of Red Velvet cake. This cake, layered and dressed in cream cheese icing, is pure decadence on a plate. This particular recipe makes a large cake, so…
Salsicca Pizza with Chilli Oil
This pizza recipe came about because I participated in an Instagram collaboration with Banhoek Chilli Oil this month. I’ve had great fun playing around with different pizza bases and toppings and I have to say, the chilli oil really adds something special on top of this salsiccia. If you’re thinking of firing up your oven…
Sweet Potato, Carrot and Caraway Soup
With winter upon us now, soups bubbling away on the stove are a quick save when ravenous kids come off the sports field after it’s already dark. So often, this is a pre-dinner meal in my house, and I love that everyone can help themselves to a ladle of soup while I get on with…
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