Mosbolletjies

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...

read more
Millionaire’s shortbread

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)...

read more
Fabulous flop proof meringues

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...

read more
Macaroons

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...

read more
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

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...

read more
How I Cook Beef Fillet For A Group

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...

read more
Feta, caramelised onion and biltong focaccia

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...

read more