So this recipe says cool before serving but if I’m being honest I ripped the first batch apart the minute I brushed on the glaze and if we’re doing the whole honesty thing I didn’t even wait for the butter to form a little pool in the centre – I know I’m not alone on […]
Banana Cake with Caramel Marscapone Frosting
To celebrate my bloggerversary I made this delicious banana cake with the most incredible caramel marscapone frosting- yum!! It pays tribute to my very first post as a blogger which were banana muffins, with the picture taken out in really bad lighting but hey I’ll share it on my Instagram anyway. I started my blog […]
Pasta Pomodoro
A delicious and simple pasta dish that had our house fighting on who would get the last helping – simple and decadent- my advice? Make extra!! Ingredients Salt 400 g can whole peeled Italian tomatoes 4 garlic cloves Extra-virgin olive oil, plus more Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 basil sprigs, plus more for […]
Bluberry Custard Bars
Paid partnership with First Choice South Africa These blueberry custard bars are super addictive, they remind me of my blueberry pie without the hassle of making an actual pie – BONUS! The centre of these bars consists of creamy First Choice Vanilla Flavoured Custard and blueberry pie filling – an untraditional pairing and I love […]
Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise sauce is a delicious creamy sauce that is so easy to make and perfect for brunch! This no fail recipe can be whipped up in just 5 minutes and enjoyed over poached eggs or veggies, the possibilities are both endless and delicious. Here is how you can make it! Hollandaise Sauce Recipe Ingredients3 large […]
Kebab Chutney
Funny story about this recipe. I used to make this dish every week at one point in my life, im talking probably 7-8 years ago! I never called it kebabs, instead I called them meatballs. That was until a colleague of mine banned me from using the “M” word, I was Indian and apparently only […]
Chocolate Brownies with a Peanut Butter Mousse Filling
I love myself a fudgey brownie, but have you tried a brownie with a peanut butter mousse filling? If you answered no then you have been missing out. INGREDIENTS For the Brownies 185g Kerrygold Naturally Softer Irish Butter 185g dark chocolate 85g cake flour 40g cocoa powder 3 large eggs 275g caster sugar For the Peanut […]
Persian Love Cake
Paid partnership with Kerrygold South Africa INGREDIENTS For the Cake 200g Kerrygold Pure Irish Salted Butter 150g castor sugar 4 large eggs zest of one medium lemon 80ml lemon juice 15ml rosewater 100g cake flour, sifted 215g almond flour 5ml baking powder 15ml cadamom powder For the Syrup 100ml honey 40ml lemon juice pinch of saffron […]
Baked Feta Pasta
I love following trends, however I was not 100% convinced of this pasta recipe when I first saw it trending on Tik Tok. I had my doubts, this dish looked way to easy. Then it started trending my Instagram for you page and I took is as a sign and headed for the fridge. I […]
Brioche Doughnuts
Paid partnership with Kerrygold South Africa INGREDIENTS • For the Dough • 500g cake flour, plus extra for dusting • 50g caster sugar • 10g instant yeast • 140ml warm full cream milk • 5 medium eggs • 250g at room temperature Kerrygold Naturally Softer Irish Butter • Oil for frying • For the Glaze • […]
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