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...
Tuna, goat’s milk cheese and olive empanadas
Tuna, goat’s milk cheese and olive empanadas (Makes 24 empanadas) Empanadas are crispy pastry turnovers that can be filled with anything from ham and cheese to spinach and pine nuts, or even the previous day's leftover mince or chicken! It is a delicious snack....
Don’t Kill The Yeast
Don't Kill The Yeast Yeast baking tips! These days most home bakers use instant yeast – it is a yeast that one can add directly to the dry ingredients. You do not need to activate the yeast before using it! I always compare yeast to a little baby! It needs food (in...
Dads Fathers Day Breakfast in Bed Menu
Dads Fathers Day Breakfast in Bed Menu Biltong crumpet stack with herbed crème fraiche and maple syrup drizzle Fresh berries Pappaccino Biltong crumpets (makes enough for Dad plus some leftovers for later) 250ml self-raising flour 5ml baking powder Pinch of...
Decadent chocolate tart
Decadent chocolate tart (Makes 1 medium sized tart OR make 8 small individual tarts) This is the ultimate decadent chocolate tart. It will last for at least a week in the fridge. Serve small servings as it is very rich. Crust 1 packet digestive...
