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The Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Snails – A Nostalgic South African Favourite If you grew up going to Spur, you’ll remember that dish — bubbling hot snails swimming in garlicky butter, topped with melted cheese and served with bread to soak up every last drop. This cheesy garlic escargot recipe is a nostalgic, comfort-food version inspired […]
The easiest, creamiest baked cheesecake you’ll ever make There’s something deeply comforting about a dessert that doesn’t demand perfection — and this burnt Basque cheesecake is exactly that. No water bath. No stress about cracks. No worrying about a perfectly smooth top. Just a beautifully caramelised, almost burnt exterior with the most luscious, creamy centre… […]
A timeless, buttery loaf cake inspired by my grandmother There’s something incredibly comforting about a simple cake. No layers, no frosting, no fuss — just a soft, buttery crumb and a warm cup of tea. This classic Madeira loaf cake is exactly that. For me, this recipe is more than just baking. It’s an ode […]
If you love rich, comforting flavours, this butter chicken pizza is about to become your new obsession. Think soft, golden pizza dough topped with a silky, spiced tomato-butter sauce, juicy pieces of chicken, and finished with melty cheese… it’s the best of both worlds. This recipe brings together a classic Indian-inspired butter chicken topping with […]
Impress your guests with this Classic Garlic & Herb Lamb Crown Roast! Juicy, aromatic, and perfect for Easter or special occasions. Step-by-step recipe included. There’s something about a garlic and herb lamb crown roast that instantly elevates a dinner table. Its elegant presentation, tender juicy meat, and irresistible aroma make it the ultimate centrepiece for […]
Some recipes aren’t written down because they were never meant to be.They’re remembered instead. Growing up in Durban, beach days weren’t complete without Jutland sandwiches. They were simple, unfussy, and wrapped up early in the morning before heading off with towels, umbrellas, and a cooler box. No fancy fillings. Just sardines, chilli onion, fresh coriander […]
Fresh, simple, and quietly satisfying This chickpea salad is the kind of recipe you throw together once and then keep coming back to. No cooking, no fuss — just good ingredients doing what they do best. Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, salty feta, fresh coriander and tender chickpeas, all finished with a light drizzle of balsamic […]
Chocolate Cherry Lamington recipe Cherry Jam Ingredients 500g fresh cherries, pitted 1/4 cup caster sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp cornflour Butter Cake Ingredients 125 g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs, room temperature 1 3/4 cups cake flour 3.5 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup […]
Tandoori leg of lamb roast recipe Ingredients for marinade –2.5kg – 3kg bone in leg of lamb 1 ½ cups yoghurt 6 tbsp lemon juice 6-inch piece ginger, minced 2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste 2 tbsp garam masala 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp chilli powder ½ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp […]
Brie Walnut Stuffed Medjool Dates (Airfryer) Ingredients (12 pieces) 12 Medjool dates, pitted 100g Brie cheese 12 walnut halves (or roughly chopped) 6 streaky bacon rashers, cut in half Toothpicks Honey, for drizzling Optional: flaky salt, black pepper, fresh thyme Method Prep the datesSlice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit (if not already […]
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