Have you ever had Carrot Halwa? If you’ve answered no, you’re missing out! And if you answered yes! Well then that automatically makes us besties 😅. I’ve only ever made carrot cake twice in my life, you can find that recipe on my blog. However i’ve been trying for months to add some “Oomph” to […]
Coffee and Condensed Milk Lamingtons
An absolute classic array of flavours I’m no stranger to lamingtons, some would say I’m a bit obsessed. So far I’ve created the classic lamington version all doused in chocolate sauce and of course a strawberry lamington cake which is fresh and light and just perfection, next was my stack of chocolate lamington pancakes which […]
Coconut Barfi Bites
Coconut Barfi Bites Ingredients270g desiccated coconut385g sweetened condensed milk2 tsp ground cardamomPinch of salt300 g good quality milk chocolate, choppedFlakey sea salt, optional MethodPrepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, mix coconut, condensed milk, ground cardamom, and salt. Mix till combined. Scoop out 1 tbsp of the coconut […]
Strawberry and Basil Cheesecake Ice Cream
I love South Africa, the people, the food and most of all the weather. How gorgeous has the weather been this past weekend? Amazing right? I’m sure you’ve guessed that I am a summer baby, I adore summer dresses, summer sandals, summer salads, basically all things that summer brings, including ice cream! Going through my […]
Guacamole
I don’t know about you but I love dunking crispy bacon into a bowl of homemade guacamole. Homemade is the best and this comes from buying store bought guacamole and never feeling quite satisfied. My version includes all the basics like avocado’s, chilli flakes, green chilli or jalepeno, baby tomatoes, dhania and chaat masala. Yes, […]
Chicken Meatballs in Marinara sauce and Parmigiano
I think it’s about time I share this dish with you all. It takes a bit of an effort but it is just so worth it. Spicy Indian inspired meatballs with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli and fresh dhania air fried to perfection – you could also fry these in a pan or pop them into […]
Roasted Pepper Pasta
Ingredients 2 cups of mixed peppers Olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder 1/2 teaspoon dhania powder Salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes Handful of baby tomatoes, chopped 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated 2 tablespoons cake flour 2 cups […]
Magic bars with Bakers® Good Morning Rusks
When I said Bakers® Good Morning Rusks are more than just for dunking, I meant it! These bars require no mixing, and are made by just layering the ingredients in a baking tin – I know these sounds too good to be true. No creaming of butter and no whisking and mixing either! What I […]
Masala Chai
I have tried many store bought “masala chai” teas and I thought they were great, until my lovely aunt shared her recipe with me for from scratch masala chai, my goodness it is like a warm hug. You know the kind your Gran gives you. So good! Masala Chai recipeIngredients5 green cardamom pods3 whole cloves1 star anise5 peppercorns1 […]
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
This reminds me of the time when I was pregnant with my daughter and I convinced my husband to make me a box mix of poppyseed muffins, he straight up refused but luckily it didn’t take much convincing to change his mind. The cupcakes we’re delicious and for some reason this week I craved them […]
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