This is the ultimate cookie of 2022 – it’s rich, gooey (from the chocolate chips), and it’s made with Biscoff! Nuff said. Every year on Valentine’s day I add a homemade treat to the gifts for my family, usually, it’s truffles (check out my blog for those recipes) but this year I’m surprising them with these […]
Cookie Butter Marshmallow Treats
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SOJI HALWA
SOJI HALWA RECIPE 130 g salted butter175 g coarse semolina410 ml evaporated milk410 ml water130 g sugar2 tsp elachi powderPinch of saffronsliced almonds and edible rose petals Method:Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan. Add the semolina and fry on medium heat for around 8 minutes, or until golden.Add the evaporated milk, water, saffron, […]
Mixed Berry Crumb Cake
Sponsored by Fruzo Foods This crumbed cake layered with berries and cream cheese is just delicious, I served this for tea this weekend and it was an absolute treat. The crumb is moist and so balanced with the tart berries from Fruzo Foods, and don’t even get me started on the cream cheese and streusel […]
moong dal curry
Ingredients:1 cup Whole Green Moong Dhal, soak overnight2 large onions (finely sliced)1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf1 sprig curry leaves1 large tomato, grated1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste¼ cup oil (or a little more)2 tablespoons chilli powder1 tablespoon curry powder1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon crushed dried red chilli2 whole green chilli, sliced2 large potatoes, cut in […]
Festive Chocolate Berry Pavlova
This post is sponsored by Bakers Biscuits Is there anything more nostalgic than a box of BAKERS Choice Assorted® biscuits during the festive season? It is so sweet to see my kids enjoy these delicious biscuits just the way I did when I was their age, you should hear my daughter tell me all her […]
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Chocolate peanut clusters are my love language. They’re super decadent and can be made in under 30 minutes!! Ingredients:300g roasted and salted peanuts or almonds400g milk or dark chocolate, chopped1 tablespoon coconut oil Method:Line a pan with 12 cupcake liners and set it aside.Add the coconut oil to the chocolate and microwave at 30-second intervals […]
Shortbread
This recipe makes the best shortbread cookies, crispy and buttery all in one bite. Shortbread recipeIngredients:250g butter, at room temperature150g castor sugar2 tsp vanilla essence120g cornflour390g cake flour, sifted80g dark chocolate80g white chocolate50g chopped pistachios, roasted50g chopped peanuts, roasted Method:Preheat oven to 150°C. Prepare a rectangular baking tray with baking paper and set it aside. […]
Lemon Passionfruit Ice Box Cake
This dessert tastes like summer, with layers of silky caramel cream, passionfruit coulis, and our favourite Bakers Red Label® Lemon Creams. If you (like me) love prepping things ahead of time, you’d be pleased to know that this dessert can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the fridge until you’re […]
Sausage Chutney
This recipe is my go-to when there are leftover sausages from a braai, it is simple and so delicious! Made with fresh tomatoes and spices – making it a perfect hangover meal! Ingredients:Vegetable oil500g sausages (lamb, beef or chicken)1 large onion, thinly sliced1 sprig curry leaves3 green chilli1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste3 tsp chilli […]
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