Here's another one of my favorite recipes using store bought White Bread Dough. Most grocery stores sell ready made bread Dough, ask at the Bakery and they will weigh out as much as you need. They don't often keep a lot so its best to phone and order the day before or get there early.
Read MoreSweet Potato, Feta and Thyme Pizza
Again I'm all about convenience, yes a homemade Pizza dough is amazing but gosh sometimes "ain't nobody got time for that". This Sweet Potato, Feta and Thyme Pizza recipe is made using bought White Bread Dough and it works perfectly and tastes just as good as if you made it yourself.
Read MoreBacon, Chocolate and Blue Cheese Sarmies
This recipe has just taken a Gourmet Sarmie to the next level, Bacon goes super well with something sweet and Chocolate with something salty. I know this combination could sound a little bit odd but give this Sarmie a try, you won't be disappointed I promise.
Read MoreFiery Madécasse Chicken
As you should know by now, I love a quick and easy meal. Especially as I work with food all day everyday, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen when I get home too. This is another great one pot wonder which is zesty, spicy and full of flavour.
Read MoreDouble Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes
What's better than Chocolate and Coffee? Double Chocolate and Coffee Cupcakes! This recipe is quick and easy and the end product is a match made in Heaven.
Read MoreChocolate Macaroon Sandwiches
What's the difference between Macaroons and Macarons?
Well a Macaroon is a dense small bite-sized chewy, flourless cake made of egg white and coconut. A Macaron (pronounced mah-kah-ron) is a crispy almond meringue shell with a chewy interior which has a creamy ganache filling.
Read MoreSticky Chicken Wings
This is a serious favorite in my household and a massive crowd pleaser with friends. Oh my goodness just thinking about these Sticky Chicken Wings makes me hungry.
Read MorePulled Pork with Blue Cheese and Cranberry Slaw
This juicy, delicious, tender and versatile pulled pork will blow your guests away. Served with the crunchy, sweet, sharp, tangy Blue Cheese and Cranberry Slaw will leave everyone wanting more... Yum, Yum, Yum!!
Read MoreSalt and Pepper Truffles
BEAN TO BAR CHOCOLATE
John Ferry of Madécasse called me a few weeks ago and presented me with a treasure box filled with one of the world’s highest quality ‘bean to bar’ chocolates.In three short years, Madécasse has succeeded in producing an award-winning chocolate that has received critical acclaim in virtually every market it is sold.
Read MoreShrimp Etouffee
HONKY TONK BAR FOOD
"Down in Honky Tonk Town, its underneath the ground, where all the fun is found... "
Just wait and see, down-home cooking will trend high and it has been all the rage lately. Southern cuisine is the new "food darling" of chefs, restaurateurs, critics and diners.
Read MoreMini Corn Breads
You will love these delicious Mini Corn Breads. I made this recipe using a tin of sweetcorn kernels but fresh corn or frozen will work too.
Read MoreHummingbird Cake
Rumor has it, this crowd-pleasing cake got its name because every bite makes you hum with delight. Smothered in cream cheese and chopped walnuts, this banana and pineapple spice cake is a Southern favourite.
Read MoreGranadilla Cordial
Cool down this summer with a fruity homemade cordial made using fresh granadilla pulp. This cordial makes a wonderfully refreshing drink and if you naughty like me you can add a splash of your favorite spirt and voila you have the most delicious drink to enjoy on a hot summers eve.
Read MoreLemongrass and Ginger Cordial
Try this extremely easy recipe for lemongrass and ginger cordial for a refreshing, zesty summer drink.
Read MoreLemon and Mint Cordial
WATER HAS A MEMORY!
Water is absolutely required for health. Water is the beginning of life and without it, we would die very quickly. A French medical doctor, specialising in immunology, has discovered something truly fascinating about water. Dr. Jacques Benveniste has discovered that water has a memory!
Read MoreWhimsical Berry Lamb Shanks
Being a tough cut of meat that needs slow cooking to make it fall-off-the-bone tender, lamb shanks are actually very forgiving so it’s a really great cut to cook with. Give this easy Lamb Shank recipe a try and I promise you, you will thank me later.
Read MoreOh-So-Dreamy-Chicken
This delicious chicken recipe is perfect for easy weeknight dinners and fantastic for entertaining as this one tray wonder can be made in advance and reheated before eating.
Read MoreVintage Cupcakes
There is nothing more delicious than a perfectly moist and moreish vanilla cupcake, no wait, actually there is... A vanilla cupcake infused with vintage romance flower tea. Simple, subtle flavors that just work so well together.
Read MoreRoyal Bar Cake Recipe
As far as I am concerned anything truly South African is trendy! So, I was super excited when I was chatting to food editor extraordinaire, Carmen Niehaus on a shoot a few weeks ago.
Read MoreTOASTED COCONUT BREAKFAST BOWL
There are numerous benefits of eating Coconut, here's a delicious Toasted Coconut Breakfast bowl recipe to help you incorporate Coconut more regularly into your diet.
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