I’ve always loved doughnuts, now that I’m older and I have kids of my own I love looking for healthier alternatives to our favourite desserts. After weeks of waiting my Wilton doughnut pan had arrived and I just had to take it for a test drive by making some yummy cinnamon doughnuts. which worked out […]
Vetkoek Cuban Sandwiches
I love adding twists to classic South African dishes, one of my favourites has to be vetkoek. I love the crispy outer layer and the soft centres. I also love pushing the boundaries a bit when it comes to what I fill them up with. I’ve done a spicy wors and caramelized onion recipe which […]
Creamy Chipotle Butter Chicken Meatballs
A new take on the classic, complimented by smokey chipotle peppers making this dish incredibly delicious. Ingredients Meatballs 1 large egg ¾ cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 500g minced chicken Chipotle Butter Sauce 2 tablespoons ghee/butter 1 medium onion, grated 4 teaspoons garlic paste […]
Chocolate French Toast Bowls
A few days ago I came across a picture of ice cream being served in a 1/4 loaf of bread 😐. No guys!!! Just no!! However that did give me an idea for something pretty darn cool, similar concept on turning a Bunny chow into a dessert, chocolate french toast bowls with a delicious filling […]
Banana Bread with Strawberry Swirl
My first bake of 2019, not sure if it would have been this if I didn’t have a bunch of bananas getting overly ripe. Don’t just scroll thinking “Oh no, not another banana loaf recipe”, this is anything but ordinary it’s my banana loaf with STRAWBERRY SWIRL!!! and strawberry jam glaze (licks fingers). This loaf […]
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream
Pistachio & White chocolate ice cream I love how I’m always surprising myself by making the most incredible desserts but this one is just on another level. Its rich, creamy, decadent and the best part is the flavour. Boy, oh boy its packed with that beautiful roasted pistachio flavour and the white chocolate compliments it […]
Fully Loaded Cheeseballs
I made this on Christmas eve and it was devoured in 0.5 seconds. I have to admit they were extremely delicious, the addition of jalapenos, crispy bacon and dried cranberries is life changing! Here’s the recipe. Jalapeno Popper Cheese Balls Ingredients for cheeseballs 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated […]
Boozy Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
Boy, oh boy, this is my new favourite dessert EVER! The best part is the crunchy caramel coated almonds and the cinnamon swirl. I swear every spoonful felt like heaven. Anyway go make this, right now! Boozy Cinnamon Bun ice cream with caramel coated almonds Ingredients 500ml double cream 1 can condensed milk 1 cup […]
The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes
Would it even feel like the holidays without baking a batch or three of your favorite cookies? I’m sharing my most favourite cookie recipes, from the versatile sugar cookie to Italian biscotti these recipes will have you swooning. 1. Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Like the name suggests these cookies are amazing! Crunchy on the […]
Contest Winning Sweets & Savouries
So 2018 is almost over and in a few months my food blog is going to be turning 1. This year has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs but mainly ups. When I started The Tocka Blog I didn’t quite know what it was I actually wanted to blog aboit. Somehow I just […]
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