Author Archives: Landi Govender

Gochujang Chicken Wings

I have been experimenting with Asian flavours recently, and I came across gochujang paste at woolies and you know I had to get it, even though I was there for something else, which I ended up forgetting and had to go back to the store to get it. Story of my life!  Anyway, these wingsContinue reading “Gochujang Chicken Wings”

Peanut Butter & Banana Pancakes

What do you do when you have over-ripened bananas? We make pancakes!! These yummy pancakes are much quicker to make than banana bread, which can sometimes take a whole hour in the oven. Pancakes on the other hand can be whipped up in minutes! I made these for breakfast and had to fight my entireContinue reading “Peanut Butter & Banana Pancakes”

Spicy Baked Beans

This recipe takes me back to the old days when we braai’d on the beach and served up sides and salads of all kinds, my favourite was a boerie roll topped with spoonfuls of this delicious spicy baked beans – served cold of course! Another reason I love this dish so much, serve hot onContinue reading “Spicy Baked Beans”

Boerewors Pasta Bake

I love delicious, easy meals like this boerewors pasta bake. It gets the whole family excited – just look at all that gooey cheese, who wouldn’t be happy about coming home to that! Here is how you can make it. Boerewors Pasta BakeIngredients 300 g pasta of your choice, I used Farfalle1 coil boerewors2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Boerewors Pasta Bake”

Classic Butter Chicken

Butter chicken needs no introduction. This dish is so creamy and flavourful created with an array of spices and marinated in yogurt to ensure the chicken is absolutely tender when you dig in! I served this popular dish with a side of garlic naan made with activated charcoal, which I brushed generously with butter –Continue reading “Classic Butter Chicken”

Pumpkin Goolgoolas

As much as I enjoy creme brulee and delicious pastries I would trade them all for a plate of warm goolgoola’s any day! My grandmother used to make these for me as a kid, and if I’m being honest she’d make them for me as an adult too! She made the best goolgoolas and they’dContinue reading “Pumpkin Goolgoolas”

Granola Cups

Dessert for breakfast? Yes please! Breakfast for my family is always pretty boring, it’s either toast or oatmeal, and on the odd occasion I wake up in a good mood, pancakes! These granola cups will trick your family into thinking you’ve spent hours in the kitchen, you can top them with delicious yogurt, fruit puree,Continue reading “Granola Cups”

Cauliflower & Peas Curry

One of my favourite veggie curries, it is delightful and spicy. You’ll love it!Happy New Year Everyone!! I hope you had an amazing new year celebration and kept well and safe. We stayed home and fell asleep on the couch at around 10 PM, yep we’re living the life! The new year also brings aboutContinue reading “Cauliflower & Peas Curry”

Trifle Ice Cream Cake

The question I always get asked is, “How do I serve a trifle?” I mean it looks beautiful but when you serve it, it just ends up looking like one delicious mess 😅. The solution? A trifle ice cream cake. All the trifle flavours we enjoy and it serves up beautifully 👌 Ingredients: For theContinue reading “Trifle Ice Cream Cake”