There is no real story behind this recipe, well except that it is my current go-to when I’m in the middle of home-schooling, deadlines and trying to keep myself from starving 😅. I use frozen veggies which usually consists of broccoli and sweet peppers with the addition of eggs, cream and cheese. Is it even […]
Brinjal and Tomato Pasta
I have to admit I struggle to get my kids to eat their veggies, it’s a constant battle of me pulling my hair out and muttering WTF under my breathe 😑. So I decided to reduce my blood pressure and find new and “exciting” ways for them to eat their broccoli, or in this case […]
Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin Curry Ingredients:1 kg pumpkin, cubedOil for cooking1 cinnamon stick1 large onion, finely diced4 cloves garlic, grated finely1 sprig curry leaves1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds4 whole green chillies, sliced5 dried red chilliesSalt to tasteSugar to taste¼ cup chopped dhuniaMethi powder Method:1. Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat, add sliced onion, […]
Chocolate Ombre Pancakes
Hey friends, I’m so excited because on the 7th of July is World Chocolate Day! Everyday I’ll be sharing all my favourite chocolate desserts with you, both old and new for you to try and enjoy. I’m kicking things of with a gorgeous plate of ombre pancakes, they look complicated, but all it takes is […]
Tiramisu Hot Chocolate
I’ve been having the most fun during these past couple of weeks, creating the most indulgent hot chocolate recipes. Home-schooling on the other hand has been absolutely miserable. That paired with random loadshedding and water cuts can literally make one lose their mind. Today I’m sharing a delicious tiramisu hot chocolate. This has expresso, chocolate, […]
Cookies and Cream Scrolls
If you, like me are a fan of cookies and cream, then you have to try this recipe! Just like traditional cinnamon rolls these cookies and cream rolls are soft, fluffy and so very tasty! The vanilla cream cheese icing is glorious, and the addition of bakers biscuits chocolate toppers is just pure perfection. Tangzhong: […]
Peanut butter and Chocolate Biscotti
Biscotti is my absolute favourite winter treat, it’s crunchy and packed with delicious peanut butter and milk chocolate chips – DROOL! It’s sweet, nutty, and lovely to have with a warm mug of coffee after a long, draining day, because cookies make everything better, right? Ingredients: 140g unsalted butter 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups […]
Chocoflan
Why have one dessert when you can have two! Well, atleast that’s what I always say 😄. Most of us know flan as crème caramel, the deliciously smooth creamy dessert drenched in caramel, this dessert is exactly like that, well sort of. The crème caramel is baked together with chocolate cake batter causing a massive […]
Hot Chocolate Trifle
Happy Weekend!! I know we’re all at home but with juggling home schooling, working from home and getting a million requests for snacks from kids I’m just so exhausted! Since I have to include chocolate in some form in my desserts I created this Hot Chocolate Trifle, made with the most easiest chocolate cake EVER! […]
Mac-sala and Cheese
This dish was inspired by my Grandma. Ok so a very, very long time ago (+-7 years) I didn’t know how to cook! Gasp! I remember coming home from work one day and making macaroni and cheese, dishing up some for my Grandma and her telling me how bland she thought it was! I was […]
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