My first attempt at cheesecake and I’m in love, I used a yummy gingerbread cookie as the base (How Christmassy does that sound? Also is Christmassy a word?) Topped with lemon zest and fresh raspberries which were delicious, tart and paired so well with this incredible summer dessert. Also how adorable is this picture? Am […]
Chocolate mousse tart
With each day more scorching than the last I’ve packed up my baking trays and I’m giving no bake desserts a try. This chocolate mousse tart is just something else, it takes a few minutes to whip up and an hour to set into a cookie shell. What’s not to like? The chocolate mousse is […]
Taco Tuesday!!!
As the days are getting longer and hotter I find myself running out of ice cream cones 😄, and to be honest the thought of packing up the kids and heading out to get another pack is just exhausting. So I decided to whip up Churro Tacos! Yes, this is an actual thing and the […]
Watermelon Cookies
Oh happy days! These are the most adorable cookies I have ever made. I can’t stop staring at them, and now everyone thinks I’m crazy for not wanting to eat them…. but they’re so cute! These gorgeous little guys remind me of summer, and summer isn’t complete unless you’ve consumed your body weight in watermelon. […]
Lamb Chops with Herb & Garlic Pan Sauce
Lamb chops are my go to for a quick dinner. I was inspired by the Food Network’s the Kitchen into making my own pan sauce (something I’ve never attempted before). I used homemade chicken stock, rosemary and Kerrygold herb and garlic butter for some next level richness and flavor. What’s your go to when you […]
Salted Caramel
I started blogging a few months ago on a whim, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I’d be this self sufficient and actually attempt half the dishes I’ve made. Speaking about things I thought I’d never make, how does this homemade salted caramel look? Dreamy is one word that comes to mind. […]
Chai Tres Leche Cake
This gorgeous light vanilla sponge cake and tres leche mixture gets a makeover. With subtle hints of saffron and cardamom infused into the sweet milky syrup this cake is heaven on a platter. I used mini bundt cake moulds for the cake but even baking on a sheet pan would be just fine. Here’s how […]
Garlic Naan
Whoo hoo, summer is almost here and that means the holidays are just around the corner. I enjoy cooking up a storm but during the holidays I prefer spending more time with my family and less time in the kitchen. How does one serve up delicious food that doesn’t take forever to make? It’s so […]
Vanilla Almond Sugar Cookies
I’ve included these delicious soft and chewy cookies as part of my Diwali parcels this year and I’ve gotten a lot of feed back that went sort of like this “These are the best DAMN cookies I’ve ever eaten” I always thought they were good, but getting told they are by others always makes my […]
Lamb curry with cabbage
Now I don’t know how this dish came about but what I do know is that it is absolutely, incredibly delicious. This dish reminds me so much of my Grandmom who lives +- 250km away from me, this is one of her favourite dishes. What I love the most is the gravy and how it […]
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