Kalya is a spicy Mauritian dish, made with chicken or beef, creamy yogurt and freshly ground spices. Hey everyone! I’ve been quite busy lately, taking a break from social media and taking care of the kiddos who are both sick! Luckily my son is recovering but my daughter on the other hand is refusing to […]
Surprise Rainbow Bundt Cake
I made this surprise rainbow bundt for my Grandma last week, she actually requested a simple vanilla sponge cake but with having a grandchild that’s as extra as me she wasn’t surprised by what she got 😂. Grandma thought it was beautiful and so delicious and moist. She has not been herself lately, with the […]
Chicken Korma
This beautiful korma curry is the perfect meal to serve at the dinner table this winter. Creamy, aromatic and perfect served with basmati rice or naan bread. Slightly milder than a Durban chicken curry but boy oh boy what it lacks in spiciness it makes up in flavour. The chicken is cooked in double cream […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Charlotte
Ok can we all just agree that this cake is just so gorgeous? Not just a pretty face, it is also obscenely delicious!I’m always professing my undying love for peppermint crisp tart and I’ve re-invented the dessert twice already with my Peppermint Crisp Tart Baked Alaska and Peppermint Crisp Tart Brownies. This version however is […]
Cheese and Sweetcorn Samoosa pie
Winter is all about comfort food in my home, hearty stews, dumplings, curries and roasts. I’m salivating at the thought! Snacking is also a pretty big deal and one of my kids favourite snacks are samoosas or as my 3 year old says moosas 😂. I love making samoosas but actually making the pur (samoosa […]
Bunny Cupcakes
I’m not sure who was more excited about these cute as a button bunny cupcakes, my kids or well… me! Ok fine, I’ll admit I was SUPER excited and loved how these turned out!!! If I’m being totally honest every adult I’ve offered one of these to were thrilled! I’ve been on a baking spree […]
No bake Easter nest cookies
I can’t believe it’s almost Easter, where has the time gone? I have a delectable spread all planned that I’ll be sharing leading up to Easter. There is something for everyone, appetizers, dessert, hot cross buns, and these yummy healthy no bake nest cookies. My kids love these, they’re packed with peanut butter, cocoa powder, […]
Cookies and cream ice cream – No churn
My husband is always craving an oreo mcflurry, I for one used to love it until it became “barely any” oreo mcflurry. I know ya’ll feel me! So I surprised him with my homemade version. The verdict? It was gone by the 3rd day! Ingredients 500 ml fresh cream 1 tin of condensed milk 1 […]
Twix cookies
Twix cookies, just like the chocolate bar. Shortbread, caramel and chocolate. What’s not to love. Ingredients Shortbread cookies 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups flour, sifted 1/4 tsp. sea salt Topping Caramel treat 60g milk chocolate, melted 1 tsp. vegetable oil Method Shortbread Cookies 1. […]
Spicy Pork Vindaloo
Pork vindaloo is a traditional Goan-Portuguese dish which is flavored with garlic, vinegar and chilli – loads of it! It’s both spicy and tangy at the same time and is sure to leave your taste-buds tingling for more. I made this dish as a main course entry for the Drum Magazine Food Ambassador competition where […]
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