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Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

Light yet flavourful! Introducing my quick and easy SMOKED TROUT QUICHES, featuring locally sourced trout for that extra touch of freshness!
Delicious as a light meal with a salad or serve for brunch

Smoked Trout Quiches

We're diving into the kitchen for sweet family fun the Easter
Imagine....dark chocolate sponge layered with chocolate coffee frosting, drenched with home made caramel😋😋😋

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Dark Chocolate Mocha & Caramel Cake

Fig season is the BEST season! Try this delicious breakfast OR brunch idea😋

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Caramelised Fig Pancakes with Pistachios, Honey and Crème Fraîche

NOT DECIDED ON YOUR CHRISTMAS DESSERT??
How about this decadent WHITE CHOCOLATE, BERRY AND HONEY TRIFLE.......Mmmmmmmm😋

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White Chocolate, Berry and Honey Trifle

Make your favourite

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Cheesy Phyllo Cigars with Spicy Honey

What a stunning dessert this delicious and easy tart makes! I used a few convenient products to speed up prep time!
Blueberries are in season and this is definitely a recipe I will make to spoil my fam over the festive season!
Oh - you can use frozen blueberries when the season is over...

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Blueberry Custard Tart

This will be on my table this Christmas!
When asked by Hilary Biller of the Sunday Times to create a Summer Christmas cake - this is what I thought my family will love! You can do all the prep the day before and assembly your masterpiece on the day and leave it in the fridge for up to 3 hours before serving.
We all love cherries and their season is so short - I thought to make the best of these little beauties and let them shine on my Christmas table this year

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Pavlova Christmas Tree

Chocolate and olive oil goes together SO well in baking! I absolutely LOVE this rich and decadent torte combined with raspberries (and of course a drizzle more of that fabulous olive oil)! Also good with dollops of creme fraiche for a sweet ending to a delicious meal

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Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil Torte – with Raspberries

Summer is here and it is time to make ice cream cakes for the BEST desserts! What's really great about ice cream cakes: make them well ahead and store in the freezer for up to 3 months!

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Baklava Ice Cream Cake

BAKLAVA is always a favourite! Add chocolate and it becomes totally irresistible.
This version is not too sweet, quick to make and I just love serving it with the ginger flavoured yoghurt and mascarpone whip! Double cream Greek style yoghurt (with a hint of honey) will also taste delicious with this inspiring dessert😋

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Chocolate Baklava Roll – Served With Whipped Yoghurt And Ginger Mascarpone

Enjoy this scrumptious blueberry, almond and coconut cake - made with less sugar and healthier carbs! Not too sweet and deliciously moist! All my favourite ingredients packed into one cake - blueberries almonds, lemon, honey, coconut, poppy seeds........

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Blueberry, Almond And Coconut Cake

The ultimate cheesecake to bake! Cheesecake cannot get better than this one!

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Cuppaccino Cheesecake

This is a very decadent tea time treat! Very easy to make and you can substitute the clementines with oranges if they are out of season. Chocolate and orange have always been my favourite taste combo!!

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Chocolate And Clementine Marbled Loaf With Dark Chocolate Ganache

LEMON, LIME AND COCONUT CAKE - my choice for a Women's day treat! A little effort but SO worth it - this cake is a stunner and SO delicious!

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Lemon, Lime And Coconut Meringue Cake

The first of my series of SOUPS FOR THE WEEK!
Delicious, super warming and healthy! Make this one - you will LOVE it😋

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Spicy Carrot And Red Lentil Soup With Walnut Dukkah

Most delicious one pot comfort meal! Quick and easy - perfect for enjoying a cosy night in with a glass of wine

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Chicken Meatballs with Cannellini Beans and Spinach

Weekend treat!! They are simply DELICIOUS!

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Feta, Bacon And Spinach Pies

DID YOU KNOW? A chowder is a thick, chunky and very nutritious soup often prepared with milk and/or cream.

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Haddock And Bacon Chowder

Fabulous Spring treat! Quick, easy, help yourself lunch or light dinner spoil😋
Try the pickled apples - next level yummy!

Chicken Tacos With Apple Slaw And Pickled Apple

The perfect supper!! Eat in a bowl, curled up in your pyjamas in this cold weather OR share with friends and family on the veranda for an al fresco dinner - add a side salad and you have a spring feast!
Whichever - it is easy and quick to make - AND totally delicious!

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Chicken Limone Meatball Tagliatelle With Capers

Wonderful and healthy summer bowl - good enough for entertaining but also perfect to prepare for very delicious lunchboxes!
Most prep can be done beforehand - which makes it a fabulous, healthy midweek meal too!

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Chili Crisp Chicken, Mango and Cucumber Bowl

These moist and delicious nachos are the perfect weeknight meal in summer - quick to make, super tasty and light! YUM

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Chicken, Corn And Cheese Nachos

This recipe is next-level delicious! I tried SO many Beef Bourguignon recipes and came up with this combination of classic flavours and my own twist!
Certainly the BEST Beef Bourguignon I have ever had😋

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Beef Bourguignon

This is by far my favourite pasta – all the flavours I love in one dish!! It is quick and easy to make. I sometimes add a bit of cream to the sauce just before serving or some pan fried chicken strips. You can add more olives and chili if you prefer (I always do!) The dish looks spectacular and the fresh tomatoes added at the end gives a wonderful fresh flavour to the dish

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Tomatoes 3-Ways Pasta

What is not to LOVE about this delicious CHICKEN AND LEEK PHYLLO PIE!
It is easy to make, quick, very little washing-up, totally delicious and beautiful to look at! Perfect served with roasted veggies for a warming winter meal OR with a fresh seasonal salad for a summer treat!

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Chicken And Leek Phyllo Pie

Passionfruit Creme Brulee

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Passionfruit Creme Brulee

Traditional Milktart

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Traditional Milktart

Blueberry, Almond And Coconut Cake With Whipped Yoghurt Frosting

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Blueberry, Almond And Coconut Cake With Whipped Yoghurt Frosting

Blueberry Glazed Donuts

Blueberry Glazed Donuts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Raspberry and Honey Soft Serve

Raspberry and Honey Soft Serve

Make your own SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS - YUMMMMM
Best ever Easter treat - PLUS fun to make...

Decadent Salted Caramel Easter Eggs

Wonderful summer flavours - all on one plate! If you like - chargrill some of the nectarines for extra flavour! Mmmmm😋

Stone Fruit Salad With Mozzarella And Basil Dressing

Spectacular on any cheeseboard!
Best snack with cheese, pate's or just a quick nibble. Make a lot and store leftovers in an airtight container for a few days

Lavash Flat Bread

The MOST delicious teatime treat!! These beauties taste even better after a day or two. A little effort but DEFINITELY worth every minute!
I LOVE it with a dollop of whipped cream - but it is optional. One of my favourite bakes this year!

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Orange Syrup Teacakes With Whipped Cream

Mmmmmm... A totally DELICIOUS cake!! Yummy to eat with orange flavoured creme fraiche for a teatime treat OR dessert!
I love the soft and moist texture of this cake. You can make a orange syrup to drizzle over too!

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Italian Orange And Almond Cake

This amazing dessert is not only easy and quick to make - it is totally delicious and unusual - a taste sensation!!
I just LOVE it! Who would have thought chocolate, Malden salt, creme fraiche and olive oil can taste SO good together!

Chocolate Pots With Whipped Crème Fraîche And Evoo

This is a fabulous weekend spoil - not too sweet and total comfort food! YUM!!
TIP - I just LOVE it slightly warmed up in the oven and sprinkled with more cinnamon sugar😋😋

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Phyllo Milktart

This delicious and flavourful dish combines the tender chicken meatballs with Aromatic Thai curry and delicate vermicelli noodles.
I pairs beautifully with La Motte Sauvignon Blanc. The crips and refreshing characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc complement the curry while providing a pleasant contrast! Make this easy and quick curry and have a feast😋

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Thai chicken meatball curry with vermicelli noodles

BEST Florentines EVER!! I have tried so many times - and NOW I got it right!! The only problem is: Once you start eating them - you cannot stop!!!

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Florentines – Chocolate Dipped

As the weather starts to cool down, nothing beats a warm and comforting meal! This is the perfect dish to treat yourself to with it's fragrant blend of spices, creamy coconut milk and tangy lime - YUM! (and it is sooo quick and easy to prepare)

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Thai Style Coconut And Lime Chicken

Looking for a fun and Festive Easter Treat?
This giant biscuit bunny cake is sure to impress!

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Easter Bunny Biscuit Cake

LEMON MADELINES - The BEST weekend spoil!
Easy, delicious and so quick to prepare - dipped in a delicious, tangy lemon glaze

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Lemon Madeleines

All your favourite carrot cake flavours combined in the perfect breakfast treat!
AND a healthy option too!

Carrot Cake Pancakes

Make the most of the beautiful, sweet mangoes available now on the markets and in the shops!
This SALAD MEAL is totally refreshing, healthy and quick to make!

Thai Beef And Mango Salad

BEST dessert ever!
This is an excellent chocolate torte recipe - you will make it over in over! This one is a winner!

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Dark Chocolate Torte

AIR FRYER CHURROS - so quick and easy - and a much healthier option than deep-fried. I freeze them for easier handling and then bake them from frozen. Once baked I roll them in cinnamon sugar made with castor sugar and ground cinnamon

Air Fryer Churros

Perfect treat to spoil your Valentine!
Easy, quick and oven-baked which will make it less work and a more healthy option.....Mmmmmm😋

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Red Velvet Doughnuts

Absolutely delicious pizza's - perfect for a quick lunch or supper! Air fry for only 7 minutes to get a crisp base and delicious cheesy pizza😋
You can add toppings of your choice! Use store bought Naan breads as base or make your own!

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Air Fryer 7 Minute Pizza

A very tasty and special dessert - plums are available for many months of the year and we often forget how versatile and delicious they are! You can substitute the yoghurt with whipped cream
YUMMI😋

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Mulled Plums With Poppyseed Meringue Shards And Yoghurt

These absolutely delicious treats are quite easy to make. I normally make a lot and freeze any leftovers
Served with Asian dipping sauce they make the most delicious snacks or light meals - YUM!

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Chicken And Corn Potstickers

This unbaked cheesecake is my favourite bake of 2022 - absolutely delicious! I am not normally a fan of unbaked cheesecakes but this recipe has changed my opinion - I LOVE this cheesecake and so will you!
Best Wishes for a sweet, happy and prosperous 2023

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Banoffee Cheesecake

Best dessert - served with the butterscotch sauce and some ice cream- YUM!

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Sticky Pear And Ginger Upside Down Dessert Cake

Delicious weekend spoil! Easy to make and it will taste even better after a day or two - YUM!

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Lemony Polenta And Almond Syrup Squares

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

BEST treat or dessert - serve with the nutty cinnamon sprinkle and some creme fraiche or Greek style yoghurt...
If you make too many - they will freeze very well (freeze unbaked)

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Apple And Pear Samoosas (With Cinnamon Sprinkle)

BEST tea time treat - and so simple and easy to make and bake

Orange And Honey Madeleines

EASY to make and almost impossible to flop!
This is the BEST weekend spoil - totally divine😋

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Chocolate Fudge

Wow - look at this!! Quick and easy decadent treat! How about starting your Monday off on this delicious note....

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Crunchy Peanut Banoffee Sundae

DELICIOUS snack/treat for weekends and also for lunchboxes, packed with super healthy ingredients. Can be made Vegan too!
YUM😋

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Lemon And Poppyseed Bliss Balls

These beauties look AND taste like Spring! Who does not love spring (or raspberries?)

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Raspberry And White Chocolate Eclairs

The ULTIMATE DELICIOUS no bake lemon cheesecake, this Lemon Meringue Cheesecake has a creamy and silky cheesecake filling inside a biscuit base and is topped with lemon curd and meringue. BEST EVER cheesecake!!

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No Bake Lemon Meringue Cheesecake – Best Ever!!!

DELICIOUS, VEGAN and healthy treat for the whole family. It will stay fresh for a week (believe me - it is at its best after a few days). I love to spread a bit of butter OR some of the tahini glaze on it to make it extra yummy

Apple And Date Loaf With Tahini Glaze

Delicious Basque cheesecakes! Now you can have your own one all to yourself AND made in a very short time in your air-fryer!
The lemon curd swirled into the cheesecakes before baking makes it extra special and delicious. Serve with whipped cream and MORE lemon curd for an exceptional sweet treat or dessert

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Individual Lemoncurd Basque Cheesecakes

Creme Caramel - we all love it! BUT this recipe is something else!!! It is a combination of a cheesecake and creme caramel - super creamy and absolutely divine!
The best part is: it is quick and easy to make and last for almost a week in the fridge. I made it in a silicone bundt tin and it worked beautifully plus looks really special
This one is a MUST!

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The most delicious winter dish I have had in a very long time! Paired beautifully with the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SYRAH (Riebeeksrivier) - product of Anthonji Rupert wines.
Slow cooked in the Syrah and herbs, finished off with roasted baby tomatoes and cream, served on pappardelle AND enjoyed with a glass of Syrah😋

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The perfect cookie for lunchboxes, ultimate spoils and late night snacks. Definitely worth getting caught with your hand in the cookie jar.....

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White Choc Chip Cookies

The best weekend spoil! Love the olive oil and citrus combo - so delicious
The doughnuts are oven baked, drizzled with a sticky clementine syrup - then dipped in a clementine glazed....YUM
My new favourite doughnuts!!

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Clementine And Olive Oil Doughnuts

Port and lamb heaven! Fantastic weekend spoil for family and friends! The port roasted baby onions makes this dish extra special. I like to serve it with couscous or rice but polenta or mash will also be delicious...YUM!

Port Braised Lamb Shanks

My family LOVEs any recipe with citrus - especially lemon!! This dessert is easy to make and will last a few day - the flavour will intensify and become even better after a few days! The whipped yoghurt and mascarpone is the perfect accompaniment to this dessert

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Winter Lemon Bliss Cake With Lemon Yoghurt Mascarpone Whip

This spectacular, hearty soup is perfect for entertaining or a special family treat. Do not skimp on the delicious herbed breadcrumbs...
Easy and VERY delicious!

Roasted Cauliflower Potato And Yoghurt Soup With Herbed Bread Crumbs

CARROT, CHORIZO AND YOGHURT SOUP - can it get better than this?
LOVE this recipe that I developed for @danonedivine ❤️ It has become my favourite soup for 2022 and maybe forever..

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Carrot And Chorizo Yoghurt Soup

SOUP TWO - delicious and easy tender stem broccoli soup! Make the toasties with any cheese of your choice - I prefer to use Gorgonzola or any other strong blue cheese but sometimes replace it with a good quality mature cheddar.
The pan-fried broccoli florets which are added just before serving makes this soup extra special and delicious

Tender Stem Broccoli Soup With Gorgonzola Toasties

These utterly delicious LAMB AND HARISSA MEATBALLS WITH CHICKPEAS are the best winter treat!
Make this for a very special midweek meal OR over a weekend to share with special friends or family. You will LOVE the Middle Eastern flavours in this dish

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Harissa Lamb Meatballs With Chickpeas

BEST Breakfast treat for Dad for Farther's day!! This delicious frittata is also great to whip up for a quick light lunch or supper dish - serve with a side salad

Smoked Trout And Olive Frittata

Quinces are now in season! Make this wonderful QUINCE TART TATIN for a fabulous weekend spoil. BEST winter dessert ever😋

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Quince Tart Tatin

BEST EVER Easter Sunday Lamb recipe!

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Slow Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Roasted Onions And Chimichurri

Brownies - but better!!! Even more delicious with this fluffy, coconut Smores topping!

Coconut Smores Brownies

These nachos are SO delicious and a huge treat! It takes about 15 minutes to prepare. It is perfect for a Friday night stay at home dinner OR as a snack.

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Biltong And Cheese Nachos

Showstopper, absolutely delicious and easy to make! Certainly a favourite!

Baked Chocolate And Raspberry Cheesecake

Fabulous started OR salad! The BEST treat! Just love the roasted pear vinaigrette with this salad❤️

Crumbed Camembert & Roasted Pear Salad With Pear Vinaigrette

Summer on a plate!!
Easy and quick to make and SO delicious!

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Tomato Pesto Tart

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 Meringue.
This recipe can also be used to make a lemon meringue cake – just experiment a little! You can play around and create your own masterpiece – the recipes WORK – now it’s up to you!

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes (With 7 Minute Meringue Frosting)

Make this delicious loaf cake with lemon or lime - both are delicious
The texture of this cake is soft, moist, easy to make and a combination of beautiful flavours

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Lime, Almond And Blueberry Loaf Cake

Delicious and very special Valentine dish - most of the prep can be one in advance which makes it the perfect date night dinner. Even better served with 2020 Dry Rosé from @southhill_vineyards

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Beef Fillet With Charred Peppers And Almond Sauce

Delicious treat!! They REALLY melt in your mouth!

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Syrup Melting Moments With Coconut Buttercream

Oh my word - how delicious!!
Not too sweet and a taste sensation for sure - YUM!

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Beetroot And Blueberry Chocolate Cake

The ultimate treat and gift!!
Quick and easy to make and SOOO delicious. My choice to make for New Year's Eve dessert!!

Almond And Pistachio Chocolate Salami

It's Christmas time!! Time to start baking....
You will LOVE this quick and easy, yummy shortbread cookies - they will last for at least a week in an airtight container PLUS they make lovely edible gifts too!

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Hazelnut Shortbread Rounds

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!!! and cherry season...
Delicious CHERRY BERRY FRUIT MINCE PIES😋

Cherry And Berry Fruit Mince Pies

LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN!
The perfect indulgence cake to make this month! (or any month....)
This cake is a combination of everything I love....white chocolate, toasted almonds, cream, chocolate covered almonds......
Easy to make and a showstopper for sure!

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White Chocolate And Almond Gateaux

Absolutely delicious and uncomplicated to make! Once you make it - it will become a favourite.....
I prefer to marinate the chicken thighs overnight and the coriander and cashew chutney can also be made in advance ...Mmmmmmm

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Tandoori Chicken Skewers With Coriander & Cashew Chutney

FABULOUS, quick and easy midweek OR weekend spoil! This can be an afternoon treat or a delicious dessert - served with clotted cream, custard or ice cream!

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Sticky Pear And Ginger Crumble

Best weekend spoil! ALSO the most amazing dessert which can be made a few days in advance!
A bit of effort but SO worth it!

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Tripple Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Tart

Fabulous light meal or snack idea for weekend and fun days! OH - and perfect for vegans and vegetarians!

Cannellini Bean Dip With Cumin Butter And Flatbreads

Salad season is here! This delicious and interesting salad can be served warm OR cold and it is perfect for Vegans too! I LOVE the low fat avocado dressing....

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Almond Dukkah Roasted Cauliflower Salad – With Avocado And Chickpeas

Mmmmmmm Yummi skillet brownie! What's not to LOOVE.......
Served warm with ice cream and fresh raspberries😋

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Chocolate Brownie Skillet Pudding

Few dishes can be more HERITAGE than oxtail potjie!! Add some herbed dombolo (dumplings) and you will be blown away! This dish will take time but is simple and easy!

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Oxtail Potjie With Herbed Dombolo

Delicious, delicious! Need I stay more than brinjal, spinach, ricotta, parmesan - all in one dish😋
This is the ultimate spoil for vegetarians and non-vegetarians!

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Brinjal Rollatini With Spinach And Ricotta

So easy and totally delicious!
Made with Karoo grown pistachios ....Mmmmmm
Perfect lunchbox or teatime treats!

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Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

UTTERLY decadent and delicious - what more can I say!! .....except - quite easy to make!
Definitely one of the best tarts I have ever made😋

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Chocolate Snickers Tart

A real treat!!! LOVE the salty macadamia's in the creamy white fudge!
Macadamia's work well in fudge as they are easy to bite into when lightly roasted. You need a good sugar thermometer to make this recipe.

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Salted Macadamia White Chocolate Fudge

COCONUT, LIME AND ROASTED BLUEBERRY CAKE - this flavour combination is SO delicious!
Make this cake for a special occasion or just to spoil yourself! Roasting the blueberries concentrate the flavours - plus they give the cake the most beautiful colour!

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Coconut, Lime And Roasted Blueberry Cake

HEALTHY FAMILY SPOIL!
Best lunchbox treats! - no refined sugar and takes only a few minutes to make - oh - and can be made vegan too!

Date, Oats And Almond Energy Balls

The ultimate weekend spoil!!! This is my go/to chocolate cake and I have tried many recipes..........
Absolutely divine and the caramel drizzle is much easier than you think...

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Dark Chocolate Caramel Cake

Use only one tray to make this delicious, warming family meal!
Serve it with toasted tortillas, soured cream and fresh coriander for a delicious weeknight dinner
It will become a family favourite for sure!

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Cajun Mince Tray Bake

Such a delicious cake - made with olive oil from @the_almondgirl The olive oil enhances the flavour of the passionfruit in this cake. It is drizzled (when still hot) with a passionfruit glaze which makes the cake lovely and moist - THEN - topped with whipped mascarpone! Need I say more.......

Olive Oil And Passionfruit Loaf Cake

This cheesecake is an absolute winner - not too sweet, crispy, crunchy, smooth, delicious - all your dreams come true in one dish! It is sweetened with honey and the crunchy pistachio and walnut layer between the crust and the cheesecake filling makes it exceptional.
Did you know you can now find locally produced pistachios in South Africa? (KAROO pistachios) They are proudly grown in the beautiful Karoo. They are plump and absolutely delicious - way better than any pistachios I have used before
This is definitely the treat your family and friends will appreciate and LOVE you for!

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Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Delicious almond, coconut and chop chips cookies - perfect for lunch boxes or special weekday treats! Quick and easy to make...you will LOVE them!

Almond Joy Cookies

Amazing combo and ...... I just love the crispy chickpeas and cauliflower added to the silky smooth soup!
You will LOVE it!❤️

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Roasted Cauliflower And Chickpea Soup

LOVE the bitter/sweet combination of this delicious dessert! Have you ever tasted SWEET SUNRISE GRAPEFRUIT? It is amazing - but if not available - you can use any grapefruit of choice

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Grapefruit Panna Cotta (Made With Sweet Sunrise Grapefruit)

Tarte Aux Pommes

Tarte Aux Pommes

Be warned - these CHICKEN, CORN AND CHEESE SPRING ROLLS are totally addictive!
I have not made spring rolls for ages - I have asked myself since I made these - why on earth not?? It is quick, cheap, SO delicious plus I can put in whatever I fancy!! This is definitely the recipe to make if you like spring rolls!!! Use any dipping sauce of choice (I made a spicy homemade one with soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey and chopped chili)

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Chicken, Corn And Cheese Spring Rolls

Spoil yourself and your loved ones throughout the year with these delicious blueberry muffins! Blueberries are now out of season and I used frozen ones - they worked perfectly - just use them straight from the freezer.
The almond crumble makes the muffins extra special - I make the full batch and freeze the left-over crumble for next time! (The crumble works well on most sweet muffins - giving it that extra crunch and texture!)

Blueberry Muffins With Almond Crumble

RASPBERRY AND CHOCOLATE LAMINGTONS - (cheat's version)😋
This will not take long to make and SUCH a treat!!

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Raspberry And Chocolate Lamingtons

The classic lemon tart - with a thin brûlée crust....made using the superior NATURA SUGARS...😋😋
A little bit of effort - but SO worth it!

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Tart Aux Citron

Love lemon bars?
Add a brown butter crust and you will be smitten!😋😋😋

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Brown Butter Lemon Bars

SO delicious, special and what a treat!
This tart is decadent drizzled with the homemade butterscotch sauce! You can add whipped cream or ice cream.....😋😋😋I used an all-butter puff pastry (store bought) Use the best pastry you can get (or make your own!)

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Apple And Pecan Tarte Tatin

What dreams are made of.....These little delectable desserts are made with First Choice Strawberry Flavoured Dairy Dessert - whipped into a quick and easy ice cream, mixed with berries and figs and placed on top of a ginger biscuit crust. To make it even more decadent - top it with whipped cream and some homemade mini meringues just before serving - Mmmmmmmm😋

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Mini Berry And Fig Ice Cream Cakes

Easier than pie - but just as nice!
Make the most of the last delicious, sweet nectarines of the season! This desert looks super impressive and is easy to make. Serve warm with double cream or ice cream

Nectarine And Thyme Galette

These beauties can be served as a delicious starter, a vegetarian main course or make them smaller for fabulous canapés
You can make a large tart - any shape you like - instead of the individual ones for a party showstopper on a buffet table? Can also be part of a brunch buffet.... Sometimes I add pitted Kalamata olives or some caramelised onion. The options are endless...

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Tomato Pesto Tarts

You have to make this at least ONCE during mango season!! The mango's are SO sweet and delicious this season - making this panna cotta is the BIGGEST treat to my family! You can make it a day ahead of serving.

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Mango And Coconut Panna Cotta

These little treats can be served as appetisers, part of a shared table or as a snack! Totally delicious..
I LOVE them dipped into my tomato and jalapeño chutney - but they are also great with a minted yoghurt sauce or hummus

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Roasted Cauliflower, Feta And Herb Fritters

This is a wonderful dish to have on standby for unexpected dinner guests or those evenings when you don’t feel like cooking from scratch.

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Plaited Chicken, Spinach And Mushroom Pie

VIETNAMESE COFFEE CAKE! The most delicious cake I have tasted in a very long time.... It takes a little bit of effort but is totally worth it!
Have you ever made Russian Buttercream - it was my first time and I LOVE it.

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Vietnamese Coffee Cake

I have been trying for years to bake a key lime pie - that taste like I imagine is should in my dreams! THIS is the one!
Totally delicious and oh - so easy!! I loved every bite! The Italian meringue is optional - but to complete the

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Key Lime Pie – The Best!

The preserved ginger make these tarts more expensive but also much more delicious. Leave it out if you are not a ginger fan or you want to make plain pecan nut pies
They taste even better after a day - believe me!!!!

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Pecan And Ginger Hand Pies

The MOST refreshing starter or main course for the hot summer months. This Gazpacho takes a few minutes to prepare, can be stored in the fridge for up to two days and is super healthy! Just LOVE the fresh watermelon flavour of this soup. Watermelons are in season currently and they are SO sweet this season - just remember to remove any seeds! Use red and ripe tomatoes - it will make a huge difference to the taste of your gazpacho.. OF COURSE it must be eaten with fresh basil.......torn and sprinkled over the soup just before serving😋. I love to add a few ice cubes to mine - but its up to you....

Tomato And Watermelon Gazpacho

Delicious choux paste eclairs, filled with passionfruit creme patisserie, drizzled with white chocolate passionfruit topping and topped with whipped cream .....Mmmmmm😋

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Passionfruit Eclairs

Mmm - individual baklava rolls - drenched in an orange and honey syrup!! Just LOVE these delicious little treats - they will last about a week in the fridge and believe me - they stay crisp! I find these little cigars much easier to serve than the traditional diamond shaped pastries.

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Honey And Orange Baklava Cigars

Few things taste better than homemade fishcakes! These ones are made with fresh salmon and hot-smoked salmon combined - they are SO delicious. The yoghurt sauce is light and a very refreshing accompaniment . Serve this with a green salad for a perfect lunch or light dinner

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Salmon Fishcakes With Ginger And Basil Yoghurt

Make these quick and easy panna cotta trio's with the delicious summer fruits available currently! You can use the suggested toppings or substitute it with any seasonal fruits of your choice (eg mango, nectarines, blueberries, gooseberries, plums etc)

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Trio Of Custard Panna Cottas

This frozen Tiramisu is quick and easy to make, so delicious and a great treat to keep in the freezer. Everybody will love it!

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Frozen Tiramisu

A taco is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. These days we find crispy taco shells made from corn or wheat flour (or both). They are baked or deep-fried to retain its shape. I prefer to use the soft corn or wheat flour tortillas but the crispy ones will work just as well. I LOVE the sweet taste of the mango with the fish and of course the fresh lime flavour with the yoghurt! This is also a perfect way to use left-over fish - flake the fish into chunks and use instead of the hake goujons

Fish Tacos With Mango Salad And Lime Yoghurt

Perfect holiday food for friends and family - serve this delicious tart with a salad and crusty bread for the most delicious lunch.

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Roasted Onion, Goats’ Cheese And Olive Quiche

I love the variety of textures of this pavlova. It looks beautiful and stylish and is the perfect end to special meal

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My number ONE desert for 2020 - NECTARINE & RASPBERRY PAVLOVA ROLL WITH PASSION PULP AND THYME. This recipe is adapted from Ottolenghi's book SWEET. I just love the variety of textures - crispy and soft meringue, soft cream and crispy toasted almond flakes plus of course juicy fruit! It is surprisingly easy to make - just make sure to follow the instructions and simple steps on the recipe. You can add any fruit and berries of your choice instead of the nectarines and raspberries

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Nectarine & Raspberry Pavlova Roll

This one is good enough for my Christmas lunch table - so festive and beautiful PLUS delicious.

Chargrilled Grape, Walnut And Gorgonzola Salad

The perfect treat after a delicious meal! Easy to make, can be made well in advance and left in the freezer, light, totally refreshing and...... oh boy! YUMMI!

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Pineapple Semifreddo With Raspberries And Toasted Coconut

I was totally blown away by these ones…… they are beyond delicious!! The Nanaimo bar is a desert item of Canadian origin. It requires no baking and is named after the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia. You get many varieties of nanaimo bars - but believe me - it cannot get better than this one!

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Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars

Delicious shortbread to make for special occasions or everyday treats. How pretty as a Christmas wreath? This is a flop proof recipe and SO delicious. The addition of the cornflour makes it very light

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Lemon And Poppyseed Shortbread Stars

You will be surprised how easy it is to make this FABULOUS desert! Just follow the instructions carefully - I have included lots of pictures of the steps to help guide you. It is definitely the perfect desert to make for very special occasions - perhaps for Christmas lunch? AND you can make it a few hours beforehand - it will last beautifully in the fridge. The left-overs are also DELICIOUS the next day....Think this is my favourite/best recipe for 2020! It was inspired by a recipe in SWEET by Ottolenghi

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Dark Chocolate And Cherry Pavlova Roll

I LOVE the frosting on this cake - it not too sweet and so creamy!!! Totally delicious! The loaf will stay fresh for a few days - and the banana and pineapple flavour will become more intense! YUM!

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Hummingbird Loaf Cake With Dark Muscovado Frosting

This elegant, easy, baked French dessert is traditionally made with black cherries. You can use a variety of fruits instead of the berries – plums, pears, peaches, apricots to name a few. Savoury clafoutis are also becoming a fashionable trend.

Cherry And Buttermilk Clafoutis With Lemon Creme Anglaise

Delicious poppyseed and lemon cupcakes - filled with a homemade creamy lemon custard and topped with cream cheese frosting OR you can use Swiss buttercream flavoured with lemon zest. Mmmmm - absolutely delicious! The perfect afternoon treat!

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Poppyseed And Lemon Cupcakes

These biscotti’s have a very long shelf life and can be stored in the same way as rusks. They are delicious dipped into coffee or grappa.

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Pecan Nut Biscotti With White Chocolate And Praline

You have to try these amazing, easy to make kebabs! You can make it as spicy as you like and its best to chop the chicken in a food processor. If not possible - use minced chicken. It is the biggest spoil!

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Chicken Seekh Kebabs With Mint And Coriander Chutney

Banana and salted caramel! This one can only be good!

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Yoghurt And Banana Bundt Cake With Salted Caramel Drizzle

Take a lemon and thyme sponge cake, fill it with whipped cream and homemade lemon curd - drizzle with lemon and thyme syrup, top with lots of juicy blueberries and you will be blown away! It cannot get better than this.......I normally add a few fresh thyme sprigs as garnish. This cake is best eaten on the day it is made but you can make the lemon and thyme syrup and the lemon curd the day before

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Lemon, Thyme, and Blueberry Sponge Cake

Make these absolutely DELICIOUS ice-cream bars - using FIRST CHOICE Vanilla flavoured dairy dessert - as a special sweet treat or as a dessert. Roasting the blueberries intensify the flavours and the thyme gives a delicious fresh taste. I also love the slightly chewy date and Oreo crust!

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Roasted Blueberry&Thyme Vanilla Velvet Ice Cream Bars

Crispy fish bites, toasted tortillas and a delicious grapefruit, avocado and pepper salsa! How delicious! You can substitute the grapefruit with mango - when in season. The sweet mango also works extremely well with the rest of the flavours

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Fish Tacos With Grapefruit, Red Pepper, Avo And Spring Onion Salsa

Perfect for a brunch or special breakfast, made with a chocolate granola crust, strawberry yoghurt and chia filling and topped with fresh strawberry puree

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Strawberry and Chia Breakfast Cheesecakes

I love the sweet and sour combination off this beautiful loaf! Absolutely delicious and a real spoil for teatime (or any time of the day!)
Quick and easy to make too!

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Raspberry And Lemon Loaf With Lemon Drizzle

Every time a do a new cheesecake recipe - I think to myself - it is the best cheesecake ever - this time I am almost sure...... The roasted blueberries give this cheesecake the most beautiful colour and a subtle and absolutely delicious taste. The texture is silky and smooth - I pile lots of fresh blueberries on top of the cheesecake just before serving. It serves 12 people

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Roasted Blueberry Cheesecake

Did you know how easy it is to make your own ice cream pops? Made with delicious and healthy NutriDay Vanilla yoghurt. It is not too sweet and a perfect treat in summer

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Vanilla Yoghurt Ice Cream Pops (“Magnums”)

This baked cheesecake is SO delicious and quite easy to make. The texture is smooth and velvety with the soft and surprisingly tasty grapefruit jelly topping. Sweet sunrise is a new grapefruit variety on the market - it is amazing! Not too bitter and almost sweet - I just LOVE it! The subtle grapefruit flavour in the cheesecake is really special

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Citrus Cheesecake with Sweet Sunrise Jelly

I got this recipe years ago from a renowned home industry baker. I had taken along my Home Economics students and she very kindly shared all her tips with us. Although this recipe may at first seem complicated, once you’ve made it a couple of times it will become quick and easy. The end result is so good you will never use another milk tart recipe again!

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Traditional Milk Tart

You will LOVE this easy and quick chicken dish! Good enough to entertain with too.. Who would argue - chicken and corn is a match made in heaven! Add crunchy pan fried chorizo slices and you have a winner!

Corn and Chorizo Chicken

Malva pudding is an iconic South African dessert with a sweet, saucy flavour which we all love! September is Heritage month and we are celebrating where we come from and reflecting on the things that makes us South Africans! I created this recipe in celebration of our food heritage - now you don't have to wait for dessert to enjoy this treat - you can have it for morning and afternoon tea AND dessert (if there is any left!). The pears add a lovely texture and tartness to the tea loaf. Serve it with lots of whipped cream

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Pear Malva Tea Loaf

One of my favourite combo's ever: smoked trout, strawberries, avocados and grapefruit - drizzled with an Asian inspired dressing. This salad is perfect to serve as a refreshing starter of as a main course. Super healthy and delicious!

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Sweet Sunrise, Strawberry And Smoked Trout Salad

Special weekend spoil for the family - get them to help bake these very easy and delicious cupcakes. First time that I make a yoghurt frosting for cupcakes! The new NutriDay full cream strawberry yoghurt worked perfectly.

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Strawberry Cupcakes

What a perfect combo - chocolate and coconut - and to make it even better - MERINGUE!

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Chocolate and Coconut Meringue Pie

These beauties take a bit of time and effort but are SO worth it! Absolutely delicious and the biggest treat.

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Spicy Lamb Hand-Pies

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The crispy, burnt sugar is the best part of this easy and delicious dessert. With only a few ingredients, you'll have a dessert your guests will love - and even better - you can bake these well in advance and finish them off just before serving

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Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée

Be warned - these little treats are completely addictive! It takes a bit of time and effort but is SO worth it! Crispy, buttery biscuits - topped with easy peasy marshmallow fluff and covered with melted chocolate! Mmmmmmmm....

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Homemade Sweetie Pies

This is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl - cannot think of anything better to make to spoil my family and friends in this cold weather. Will even be good in warm weather - come to think of it!
It is one of the most delicious recipes I have developed in a very long time - and so simple.......

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Lamb With Orzo And Kalamata Olives

A Chocolate and orange combo is always delicious - use these flavours to make MADELEINES and you will make magic! This is a very quick and easy recipe to make madeleines - I love to dip them in chocolate and sprinkle them with crystallised orange rind (I always have some in my fridge for in case.....)
TO MAKE CRYSTALLISED ORANGE ZEST: Thinly zest an orange and place it in a sealed container. Cover it with castor sugar and leave for a few days

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Chocolate Orange Madeleines

An easy and favourite weeknight meal! Will take you 30 minutes to prepare and its perfect for this cold weather. SO delicious with warm, buttered roti's! I normally make a quick tomato and onion sambal with it (with extra chilli and coriander of course)

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Beef mince curry with red kidney beans and rotis

A delicious and easy breakfast treat for the family AND certainly not an unhealthy option. The toasted seed and nut sprinkle adds a delicious texture. You can also use the sprinkle on salads

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Chocolate And Banana Breakfast Pancakes (With Toasted Seed And Nut Sprinkle)

Make these very delicious lamb cigars for snacks to spoil friends and family OR as a light meal with a salad. They are also delicious served with a homemade tomato and ginger chilli jam or Asian styled dipping sauce.

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Lamb cigars with herbed yoghurt

These little, delicious, fluffy and irresistible treats are so easy to make (but you do need a good sugar thermometer!) They are SO much better than the shop-bought ones and takes less than 30 minutes to make.

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Homemade Marshmallows

This quiche recipe is a winner! I have shared this recipe so many times and get requests to share it every single time I make it!. You can vary the filling - use whatever you have in the house. I love the classic QUICHE LORAINE version the most but also enjoy it with smoked chicken, feta and peppedews OR spinach and Feta. Serve it as a meal with a side salad or just as a delicious snack. You can make smaller ones and use seasonal toppings eg fresh black figs

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Quiche – Best Ever!

This flavoursome classic is the perfect comfort food for cold weather. Serve small portions as a starter of larger portions as a meal. The crunchy, cheesy croutons in the thick and tangy onion broth soothe the soul on a cold winters evening.

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French onion soup – with Gruyere croutons

The ginger gives the fudge an exotic and delicious flavour. The ginger flavour also becomes more intense after a few days (if the fudge lasts that long...).

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Stem Ginger Fudge

This is by far the best vegan cheesecake I have ever tasted! It is totally delicious, easy to make and the texture is just perfect! I often find vegan cheesecakes very soft and not stable.

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

This is a delicious treat to serve at the end of a lazy brunch OR as a tea-time treat. Serve plain or with a drizzle of passionfruit OR LIME curd and a dollop of crème fraiche

Passionfruit, Lime, and Thyme Loaf

Make this for a delicious vegetarian snack or light meal. Its so delicious and you can play around with different fillings!

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Spinach and Cheese Rolls

Make these for a special treat for friends and family - a snack or breakfast treat. Easy and quick to make! Remember not to over stir the batter

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Biltong, Brie, and Caramelised Onion Muffins

These custard slices are TOTALLY DELICIOUS, YUMMI, SCRUMPTIOUS ad worth the effort!!! Certainly one of the best pastries I have ever made (and maybe tasted!)

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Hazelnut Nutella And Coffee Custard Slice

When my sister, Sanette, gave me this recipe, I had no idea how delicious it would be. I regularly bought lemon squares from a popular restaurant in Cape Town but these are far better! These inexpensive little treats taste even better after a few days. (YES – you can make them well in advance) Work carefully when you cut them in squares – clean your knife after every cut to make sure the squares are neat, and use ONLY freshly squeezed lemon juice!

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I love this recipe because of the simple, readily available ingredients used in it. It is very affordable, but looks exotic and special!

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Mexican red bean soup with avo, salsa and sour cream

Mmmmmm!! Can it get better than this? This recipe will only take a few minutes to prepare and you can make it well in advance. The raspberries and dark chocolate are a match made in heaven!

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Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberries

Quick, easy and utterly delicious! This recipe will not take you more than 25 minutes to make. You can serve it in summer with a green salad OR in winter with mashed potato or pasta.

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Mediterranean Pan Fried Chicken

This dish works beautifully as a brunch treat OR you can serve it for dessert! The labneh and the pears will last quite long in the fridge - I find the taste improves after a day or two!

Pears in Honey and Vanilla – Served with Tahini and Honey Labneh

This vegetarian lasagne is a favourite!❤️ Layers of Barilla pasta sheets, spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and creamy béchamel sauce with a crunchy herbed crust.....

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagne with Sourdough Crumble

I created this cheesecake recipe for De Villiers Chocolate (I used their COCONUT BLONDE). The texture is SO good - exactly as I always dream about how cheesecakes should be! Follow the baking instructions - it works! The flavour is amazing - subtle coconut, not too sweet and of course the salty flavour of the caramel just to put the cherry on top! This is a recipe to keep! If you don't like coconut - substitute the coconut chocolate with any other white chocolate of choice. I LOVED working with De Villiers Chocolate - its so easy to melt and work with!! Very impressive!

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White Chocolate & Coconut Cheesecake with salted caramel topping

Another quick and easy recipe which will impress friends and family!! The sweet honey and salty soy sauce makes this dish VERY moreish!

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Honey and Garlic Chicken with Chili and Lime

TIP: Bake until set around the edges but still fudgy in the centre – a skewer inserted in the centre should have some wet mixture on it. The trick with brownies is the correct baking time! Once you get the perfect baking time for your oven - make sure you write it down on the recipe. NEVER overbake your brownies!

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Chocolate And Pecan Nut Brownies

Most people LOVE cinnabuns but very few actually pluck up the courage to make them! This recipe is so easy and the cinnabuns are AMAZING! JUST don't kill your yeast! For some tips on how to work with yeast - go to the post on my website - DONT KILL THE YEAST

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This is my ultimate comfort dessert! A family treat and also good for entertaining. I had a similar dessert at one of my favourite Asian tapas restaurants - Cheynes in Hout Bay - a while ago and decided to make up my own recipe for it. The passionfruit and lime drizzle gives a delicious tangy twist to this dessert

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Coconut Sago Pudding with Passionfruit and Lime Drizzle

This is a real treat!! A pumpkin fritter on steroids!! If you do nor have access to the First Choice Butterscotch Velvet - make a dark chocolate or caramel dipping sauce. They also taste delicious just dusted with cinnamon sugar!
If you have some of the dough left - leave it in the piping bag in a sealed container in the fridge - and make a fresh batch the next day

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Pumpkin Fritter Churros with Butterscotch Dipping Sauce

This easy, tasty and fuss-free meal is perfect for a weeknight supper. Its also a very healthy option and real comfort food❤️

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Meatball Tagine with Butternut and Feta

Decorated with eleven balls of marzipan and chocolate coated almonds to represent the twelve Apostles minus the traitor Judas. The chocolate gives the cake an interesting twist and the cherries and cranberries are a delicious surprise when you bite into the cake. The layer of marzipan inserted in the middle of the cake makes it moist and lifts the flavour to a new level!

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Chocolate Simnel Cake

This is a fabulous breakfast or brunch treat for the family!

Caramelised Pear Pancake Stack

All my favourite flavours in the world – PEANUT BUTTER, HONEY, CARAMELISED FUDGE AND CHOCOLATE!

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Peanut Butter Honey Fudge with Dark Chocolate Topping

Family spoils! I used the last of my frozen blueberries to make the pancake stack and it worked really well. If you don't have blueberries - add some lemon zest to your batter. This is also delicious topped with some crispy bacon......yummi!

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Honey and Blueberry Pancake Stack

The BEST cheesecake I have ever tasted or made! It is surprisingly easy to make. I LOVE the Oreo crust!

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Nutella Cheesecake

Totally delicious and interesting! If you don't have home-made shortbread you can use a good quality store bought shortbread to accompany this dessert. The biscuits add an interesting texture to the sweet roasted figs and creamy panna cotta

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Amarula panna cotta – with honey roasted figs and shortbread crumble

Fabulous summer dessert! This is easy to make and a fabulous treat. Can be made well in advance and you can keep any leftovers in the freezer for a few days. It is even better than a normal lemon meringue!!!

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Frozen Lemon Meringue

This can be served as a salad meal OR starter! Perfect for hot weather and this variation of the classic Beef Tagliata is one of my favourite meals EVER

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Beef Tagliata with a Twist

Use honey to replace some of the sugar in this quick and easy cupcake recipe. SO yummy and a real treat for the family. I LOVE the caramel sprinkles from PEELS HONEY on these little treats

Caramel and Honey Cupcakes

Biltong and roast pears! Who can resist this combination! Add some soft mozzarella cheese and passionfruit and you know that this can only become a favourite light meal or starter for friends and family.

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Oven Roasted Pear and Biltong Salad with Passionfruit Dressing

You can prepare this delicious dish in advance – even a day before! It will be equally delicious served hot or cold. In winter – dish it up into large, warm bowls and eat curled up in front of the TV – watching a good movie. In summer this can be enjoyed outside as an al fresco meal, served with a green salad. You can serve all the components on a large platter and everybody can serve themselves too!

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Lamb Meatballs with Herbed Bulghur, Lime Yogurt, and Pickled Tomatoes

The coffee caramel and crumbled honey fudge make this cake very special! It looks spectacular and will not take too much of your time to bake.

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Coffee and Honey Bundt Cake with Coffee Caramel

THIS Semifredo takes a few minutes to make, will last quite long in the freezer and is a delicious and healthy dessert or treat. It looks spectacular once turned out and garnished with fresh berries and drizzled with strawberry coulis. You can make small individual ones instead of a large one OR even in ice cream moulds to make popsicles!

Berry Semifreddo

A guilt-free and healthy snack for hot weather! You can use berries or peaches instead of the kiwi. Honey is used as sweetener instead of sugar. You can replace the honey with maple syrup to make Vegan popsicles

Kiwi and Chia Popsicles

Serve this delicious banana bread drizzled or spread with the tahini butter for a fabulous treat or even breakfast!

Honey Banana Bread With Tahini Butter

Serve these delicious and easy to make muffins with some butter and a generous portion of homemade or store bought tzatziki for a quick breakfast or treat. TIP: Do not over stir the batter! Eat warm, fresh out of the oven!

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Feta and Spinach Muffins with Tzatziki or Cream Cheese Topping

This is my go-to lasagne recipe. I sometimes make it up to 2 days in advance, keep it covered in the fridge and bake it just before I want to serve dinner or lunch! It can also be frozen for up to 3 months - just thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake as normal. The basil pesto and layer of mozzarella cheese gives it a delicious flavour and texture

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Easy Beef Lasagne

I have substituted most of the sugar with honey! Now these rusks are even more delicious and healthy!

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Honey Muesli Rusks

Ice-cream sandwiches have been around for a very long time, but lately there seems to be plenty of interesting and decadent variations. This combination is a favourite. Stroopwafels are a classic Dutch treat and were first made in the city of Gouda. For many years we asked family to bring some for us whenever they travelled in Europe. Luckily they are now available in most supermarkets.

Stoopwafel Ice-Cream Sandwich

The perfect summer light meal! You can substitute the lamb mince with beef mince. Serve with a green salad for a delicious and healthy meal.

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Lamb Koftas with Grilled Leeks

This easy and refreshing salad can be served as a starter or vegetarian main course! You can make your own mayo or use Greek yoghurt to make the dressing

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Pear, Artichoke And Boerenkaas Salad

Make this for delicious snacks or a light meal - served with a salad! Also GREAT on the barbeque

Sticky Honey Chicken Wings

Use only 4 ingredients to make this DELICIOUS treat! Be warned - once you start eating them its very difficult to stop!

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Peanut Butter Truffles

You can make this decadent dessert the day before! Perfect for special and festive celebrations!

Salted Caramel And Chocolate Trifle

Summer on a plate!

Smoked Trout, Strawberry And Pickled Ginger Salad With Asian Honey Dressing

It is always safe to line your baking tray with a double layer of baking paper – just to make 100% sure your pavlova will not stick to the tray.

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Black Forest Pavlova

The perfect Sunday lunch OR midweek chicken dish for friends and family!

Cilantro and Lime Chicken

Tangy and rich! These little lemon dreams are quick and very easy to make. The blueberries look beautiful and add a nice crunchy texture. You can make these little desserts the day before - they last very well in the fridge

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Lemon Posset with Blueberries

Make these little treats for dessert or a weekend afternoon spoil for friends and family. The frozen custard melts into the batter when in the oven and makes the cupcakes extra moist and yummi!

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Chocolate Custard Cupcakes

This beautiful summer salad will not take you long to prepare and is a delicious treat. Make it when asparagus are in season and at their best. The pine nuts makes this salad extra special and a balanced meal

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Avocado And Asparagus Salad With Honey Vinaigrette And Goats Cheese Bruschetta

Baking these little French delicacies are much easier than you may think! Buy yourself a Madeleine baking tin (or two) and experiment with endless flavours and varieties BUT do start with these Honey and peppercorn ones - they are SO delicious! I prefer to eat them when they are still lukewarm but they will also taste really good the next day!

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Madeleines With Honey And Peppercorns

These little tarts may look like a lot of work but they are spectacular and definitely worth the effort. They will last a few days in the fridge. Serve them with whipped cream and reduce the cooking liquid from the pears to make a delicious drizzle.

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Raspberry and Pear Chocolate Tartlets

This dish takes less than 30 minutes to make and is an all time favourite!! SO tasty and delicious!!

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Chicken and pesto rigatoni

This is a family favourite! Very easy and quick to prepare. You can make the sauce while the pasta is boiling away – and dinner will be ready in 20 minutes!

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Orecchiette with pan fried beef strips, mushrooms and peppers

I never thought that vegan meringues can be SO easy to make and SO delicious! I have experimented with many recipes and this is what I finally believe to be the BEST vegan meringues that I have tasted!! (by far) AND they stay crisp for much longer than the previous ones I have tried and tasted!

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Vegan Meringues

I always thought this fabulous and delicious dish was too involved, time consuming and difficult to make until I made a similar one -posted by Hein of @heinstirred a while ago. Now I am hooked! I often order gnocchi in restaurants and are mostly disappointed. This recipe is SO delicious – you will love it and certainly NOT be disappointed.

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Spinach And Ricotta Gnocchi With Smokey Tomato Sauce And Lemon

This is a BIG brownie served like a pizza. It is a fun desert and the idea of eating chocolate pizza sounds like a good idea to me!

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Chocolate Pizza With Hot Chocolate Sauce And Berries

This is my latest/another version of my favourite muesli rusk recipe! The nuts make it expensive but SO delicious! These rusks are almost like breakfast bars – eat two of them with your morning coffee and you are off to a good start for the day!

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Pecan, Almond And Coconut Rusks

This delicious curry will not take long to make and is the perfect winter warmer!

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Cape Malay Chicken Curry

Want to spoil your friends or family? This easy and quick, decadent dessert will do the trick. You can whip it up in less than 15 minutes. It will last in the fridge for at least two days

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Ramen is a Japanese dish consisting of noodles (egg noodles, soba noodles or udon noodles) served in a meat or fish broth flavoured with soya sauce or miso. It can be topped with beef, pork, chicken, dried seaweed, vegetables and spring onions and is normally served with soft-boiled egg. This recipe is my take on ramen. Quick, easy, uncomplicated and made with ingredients that are easy to find. OH – and it looks very impressive!
You get soo many recipes for ramen – have fun!! Add your own twist and enjoy!

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Sirloin And Mushroom Ramen

This is the BEST tart tatin recipe I have ever tasted! It is very delicious when warm - fresh out of the oven but also taste great the next day. I normally prep the tart a few hours ahead and just pop it into the oven 45 minutes before serving. The butterscotch sauce is a wonderful, rich accompaniment to this simple tart – you can store any leftover sauce in the fridge for up to a month

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Tart Tatin With Apple And Pecans – With A Butterscotch Sauce

This is a quick and easy dessert – packed with delicious citrus flavours. Make it for special occasions or as a family supper treat

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Baked Citrus And Yoghurt Pudding With Orange And Cardamom Syrup

This apple pie makes an excellent dessert. Serve warm or cold with ice cream, crème fraiche or whipped cinnamon-flavoured cream. This is even better the next and will only take you about 15 minutes to prepare – it is one of my favourite, trusted recipes. You can substitute the pecan nuts with almonds, walnuts or even macadamia nuts and use only apples or pears instead of both. Use pears that are ripe but still very firm

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Apple And Pear Pecan Nut Crumble

The crepes are made with a rich pancake batter. They are light and soft and you can make them beforehand. The batter will last in the fridge for at least 2 days. This is a delicious treat for friends and family and will not take too much of your time.

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Crepes With Pan Fried Oranges And Honey Whipped Mascarpone

You can make one large pudding or 8 smaller ones (using baking rings or large muffin cups). To make this pudding even more decadent – serve with crème fraiche or ice cream on the side. This recipe is so easy to make – just remember to combine the dates, bicarb and boiling water together in advance so that there is enough time for it to cool off completely.

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Sticky Date Pudding With Salted Caramel And Coconut Topping

Macaroons are difficult to make but the more you practise the easier it will become. Make up your own combinations of flavours. You need a very accurate measuring scale and sugar thermometer. It is very important to know your oven well – you can adjust the temperature if your oven is either slow or fast. It is important to let the macarons stand for 30 minutes before you bake them. The piping takes some practise but once mastered – you will feel a great sense of achievement if you place your beautiful, colourful macaroons on any table!
It is very profitable to bake macaroons for markets etc – people are prepared to pay for these treats. They can also be used to decorate cakes
I use the best quality chocolate I can afford to make the fillings for my macaroons. You can also sandwich them together with a tasty buttercream of your choice OR other fillings eg lemon curd

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Coconut And White Chocolate Macarons

The addition of the chicken strips makes the soup wholesome and perfect for a complete and delicious winter meal

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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup – With Red Thai Curry Chicken Strips

This is a very popular soup and it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Make sure you use finely sliced biltong OR shaved biltong. You can also use some biltong powder (available at some supermarkets) but not more than 50% (Thus: 70 g biltong powder and 70 g finely shaved/sliced biltong)

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Biltong And Mushroom Soup

It is easier to serve large groups with the individual portions than to cut up a large cheesecake.

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Salted Caramel Mini Cheesecakes

I got the inspiration for this soup from the FAMOUS MOROCCAN SOUP – HARIRA. Absolutely delicious and needs to be cooked long and slow!

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Lamb And Chickpea Soup (Harira)

This is an easy, healthy vegetable soup. The pancetta gives the soup a delicious smoky flavour and the dumplings served with the soup lift this soup to another level! The dumplings are light and cheesy – it takes only a few minutes to make and SO worth the little bit of effort. This soup is a meal on its own.

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Cannelini Bean And Pancetta Soup With Ricotta Dumplings

This dish is delicious served with mashed potatoes. The strong lemon flavor combined with white wine and cream is delicious and tangy.

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This is my favourite meaty winter soup! If this one does not warm you up – nothing will!!!
(Double up on this recipe and keep leftovers in the fridge for a few days – it will last really well. You can also freeze left overs for 1 month)
This soup is served at ski resorts all over Europe – we had it for the first time with Austrian friends many years ago in Langebaan. (on a cold, rainy day!) It was thick and chunky – almost like a stew! This recipe is my version.

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This unusual soup is quick, delicious and easy to make.

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Pea, Fennel And Baby Spinach Soup With Parmesan Garlic Bread

These biscuits can be made a few days before they are needed and stored in an airtight container. You can make any shape and size - decorate with the royal icing! They take time to make but is well worth the effort.

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Easter Bunny Biscuits

This is a very good recipe for Pasteis de nata's and one that very few are prepared to part with! It is the real thing!

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Pasteis De Nata

A delicious salad meal – perfect for summer. You can use left-over meatballs or make fresh ones. The nectarines and avo makes it very special and the dressing is so easy and compliments the salad really well!

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Caprese Kinda Salad

These delicious tartlets will have everybody coming back for more! They look quite ordinary but the flavours are amazing and it gets better after a few days! I use the best quality raspberry jam that I can afford – over the Christmas period I substitute the raspberry jam with fruit mince to make amazing fruit mince pies. You can substitute the raspberry jam with pear slices and a block of dark chocolate as filling or baby apples with stems sticking

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Raspberry And Almond Tartlets

You can make hamburger patties instead of meatballs to make the most delicious chicken burgers with roasted red pepper sauce! Add a slice of tangy cheese, lettuce and Viola!

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Chicken And Corn Meatballs

Make these delicious and easy goats cheese cigars for a delicious canape or starter over the festive season. You can make them beforehand and bake just before you need them. Just remember to cover them well to prevent the pastry from drying out.

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Goat’S Cheese Cigars

Beef mac and cheese

We love to sit at a beautifully set table for dinner – even on weekdays – but this dish served in super-sized bowls just asks to be eaten while curled up in front of the TV, watching a movie.

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Spicy beef mac and cheese

This is an easy and efficient way to serve eggs to a larger group, especially now during the festive season when you have visitors or when the whole family is home and eating breakfast together.

You can use your imagination and experiment with an endless variety of different toppings. I only give a few examples!

This dish can also be made for a quick supper dish. I often use smoked salmon instead of the smoked snoek.