Asparagus, Fennel and Leek Lasagne

This recipe was inspired by an old favourite that I’ve been ordering at our local Italian restaurant for close on 20 years now. It’s made even better because of a Jamie Oliver version that turns it into a one-pot wonder. And if “eat more vegetables” has become your mantra, you’ll be delighted that you stumbled…

Rice Krispie Valentines Treats

Rice Krispie treats can be made to suit any theme or colour. This recipe is taken from my book “Pink Gin and Fairy Cakes”, originally for blue cookie monsters, adapted here more appropriately for Valentines Day. My daughter pressed the mixture into a large heart shaped cookie cutter to get the shapes, but you can…

Corn and Cheese Bread

Mealies are such a South African thing. They are available all year round and we find so many wonderful ways to eat them – best of all, on the cob! I use leftover corn in salads, or combine whatever I have with canned kernel corn or sweetcorn to use in things like cornbread, sweetcorn fritters…