Pesto and Cheddar Swirl Buns Ingredients Tangzhong 71g water 71g milk 28g bread flour Dough all of the tangzhong (above) 496g Unbleached Bread Flour 21g Milk powder (I used Klim) 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 7g instant yeast 3/4 cup lukewarm whole milk 2 large eggs 85g unsalted butter, melted 130g basil pesto 2 cups sharp […]
Hake Chutney
Good morning, praying you all are safe and well. Please tell me I’m not the only one carrying a food baby from being in isolation this past week? I woke up this morning craving this hearty dish, and I thought why not share the recipe with you to spoil your family with as well. Hope […]
Hungarian Tart
It’s been years since I’ve tried my hand at making Hungarian Tart, and it all started with me cleaning out our fridge the other day to find a lonely jar of apricot jam. With the current lockdown we’re experiencing I’m trying my best to keep myself from going out hence the cleaning. Hungarian tart is […]
Strawberry Lamington Cake
Strawberry Lamington CakeIngredients Butter vanilla sponge cake4 large eggs, at room temperature225g unsalted butter, softened125 ml milk (whole or low fat, not no fat), room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract300g cake flour2 tsp baking powder330g caster sugar3/4 tsp salt100g desiccated coconut, to decorate the cake Strawberry glaze450g powdered sugar5 tbsp milk2 tbsp strawberry jam30 g unsalted […]
Crunchies
Crunchies Ingredients 250g salted butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 120g brown sugar 135g cake flour 90g desiccated coconut 50g mixed seeds (or seeds of your choice) 200g cups oats pinch of salt 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons milk Method Preheat oven to 180C. Line a tray with baking paper. Melt the butter along […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
I’ve just realised it’s been a while since I’ve shared a pancake recipe, perhaps a whole 3 weeks!!! It’s the first of March, marking the first day of Autumn. It’s still blistering hot and flowers blooming, but I couldn’t wait a second longer to share these gorgeous pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes with you. I’ve had […]
South African Classic – Boerwors Pasta Bake
My husband says this is the best pasta he’s ever eaten, and the man’s been to Italy! An amazing pasta bake with boerwors, spinach, fresh tomatoes and gooey cheddar cheese 😍. So delicious. Here’s how you can make this delicious dish. Boerwors Pasta Bake Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 500g Boerewors, cut into bite size […]
South African Classic – Chocolate Chai Melkkos
You have to try this traditional South African pudding, perfect especially when enjoyed on a cold winter’s night. This is my own take on this delicious South African staple. Here’s how you can make it Ingredients 3 cups full cream milk 3 tablespoons sugar – I used Natura Golden castor sugar 2 sticks cinnamon 1 […]
South African Classic – Bobotie Pie
Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 2 tablespoons cooking pil 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 kg beef mince 1 white bread 250 ml milk 3 eggs […]
South African Classic – Peppermint crisp tart with a twist
I have always been a huge fan of peppermint crisp tart, weirdly enough I have never attempted making it. Until today of course. I decided to try my hand at something different, see I’m not a fan of the tennis biscuit base as im more of a chocolate lover so I swopped out the coconut […]
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