Mosbolletjies
Mosbolletjies (Makes 3 large loaves or 5 smaller ones) This is, by far, the champion recipe for mosbolletjies! My Langebaan friend, Rina Koch’s mother was always the queen of mosbolletjies when we lived there – she shared this wonderful recipe with me years...
Millionaire’s shortbread
Millionaire’s shortbread (Makes 48 squares) These cookies are a bit challenging to make, but they do not take long to prepare and once you can make them they will become a huge favourite!! Shortbread base 175 g butter, at room temperature 90 g (110 ml)...
Fabulous flop proof meringues
Fabulous flop proof meringues (Makes about 32 medium-sized meringues) IMPORTANT TIP: I find it is always safe to line your baking tray with a double layer of baking paper – just to make 100% sure your meringues will not stick to the tray. The baking...
Macaroons
Macaroons (Makes 50 macaroons) 300 g ground almonds 300 g sifted icing sugar 110 g egg whites 300 g castor sugar 120g water 110 g egg whites colouring and flavouring to taste (use lemon essence, vanilla seeds, coconut essence etc) METHOD Preheat the oven to...
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes (Makes 24 cupcakes) These small delights have a strong lemon flavour. They also look spectacular. You can use a good quality store bought Lemoncurd instead of making your own AND also use a lemon flavoured buttercream instead of the...
How I Cook Beef Fillet For A Group
How I Cook Beef Fillet For A Group Doing steak for a group of people can be very challenging and can also be disastrous! BUT – getting it right is GREAT and once you gain confidence – not so difficult at all! I will share my tips with you – see if it will help...
Health Brinjal Traybake – with Balsamic Chargrilled Chicken
Health Brinjal Traybake - with Balsamic Chargrilled Chicken (Serves 4) 4 chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally (must be 8 thin pieces) 15ml balsamic vinegar 40ml olive oil 2 aubergines, cut into chunks or thick slices 2 red onions, cut into chunks 250g...
Greek style chicken skewers – with lime tzatziki
Greek style chicken skewers – with lime tzatziki 800g deboned chicken thighs or fillets, cut into chunky pieces 250ml yoghurt Zest and juice of 2 lemons 4 garlic cloves, crushed 30ml chopped rosemary 15ml chopped thyme 30ml olive oil Salt and black pepper for...
Feta, caramelised onion and biltong focaccia
Feta, caramelised onion and biltong focaccia (Makes 24 focacia’s) Focaccias make a wonderful accompaniment to any barbecue AND of course it is best served straight from the oven!!! Focaccia 500g cake flour 1 packet (10 g) instant yeast 10ml salt 80ml...
