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...
Chocolate cupcakes with caramel filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting
Chocolate cupcakes with caramel filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting This tried and tested recipe makes 24 cupcakes – they are moist and yummi and super quick to make. 625 ml (325g) flour 350 ml (280g) sugar 10 ml bicarbonate of soda 2,5 ml salt 200 ml (80g)...
Easy carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese frosting
Easy carrot and walnut cake with cream cheese frosting Makes one double layered 22 cm cake. Make one and a half times this recipe if you would like a higher cake. This is so easy – dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another – then mix them together to...
BEST Chicken nachos for the whole family
BEST Chicken nachos for the whole family (Serves 4) These nachos are SO delicious and super quick and easy to prepare. It is also quite a healthy mealvwhich the whole family will enjoy - its like eating out at half of the price! 30 ml oil 500 g chicken breast fillets,...
Delicious Paella
Delicious Paella (1 Large Pie - Serves 4) This is my version of a West Coast Paella – it’s easy, quick and fun to make! And a REAL party stunner. It’s moist and Yummy. 500 g rice 10 ml fish spice 5 ml paprika 15 ml spice for rice 1 large onion, chopped 1 yellow...