Bacon, Cheese and Peppadew Muffins
I cannot believe that it is the September holiday already. The last quarter of the year always passes so quickly because everyone is always so busy. Before we know it, it will be Christmas and then...
View ArticleChicken and Mango salad
For me summer would not be the same without mangoes. I adore this wonderful versatile fruit and luckily it is available in South Africa from Decemeber to April. Not only do I love to eat a mango as is...
View ArticleOld-fashioned stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms were a hit in the eighties and I made it often as a starter. Both my daughters adore mushrooms so I made these stuffed mushrooms for the first time in years in December 2012. I was...
View ArticlePinkPolkaDot’s hotdogs
Most of you know that I have three children so I am not ashamed to tell you that I have made quite a few hotdogs in my life. My children forever wanted to invite friends over for sleepovers and making...
View ArticleAvocado tartare
I love avocadoes for its versatility. It can be combined with so many other ingredients of which bacon and feta is still a firm favourite. It goes well with seafood such as tuna, salmon, crab, shrimps...
View ArticleLumaconi pasta with red pesto and prawns
I love eating seafood, especially prawns. Seafood is, however, like wine in the sense everyone tends to have specific preferences when it comes to selecting favoured seafood. This dish is quick and...
View ArticleHerb crusted fish fillets with grilled gooseberries
The tartness of Cape Gooseberries goes very well with fish. I discovered this recently, when I decided to serve grilled gooseberries with fish. I bought the gooseberries with the intention to make a...
View ArticleSavoury bread pudding with mushrooms
Everyone is familiar with bread and butter pudding. I only started making this in the last four years and my favourite is definitely one using hot-cross buns. Not many people I know make savoury bread...
View ArticlePeppadew Soup
This Peppadew Soup recipe is a very tasty, easy and affordable soup recipe. You can dish this up within 15 minutes, making it a perfect weekday dish. Soup is perfect comfort food against the cold, and...
View ArticleSweet Potato and Coriander soup
This spicy sweet potato and coriander soup is a perfect dish to prepare during weekdays, as it can be prepared in less than thirty minutes. It keeps very well in the fridge, so it is a great dish to...
View ArticlePotato, mushroom and bacon bake
Potatoes are one of my favourite vegetables. I love it in all forms; baked with the skin on and served with sour cream or butter, cooked in a stew or cold in a salad. In this potato bake I paired the...
View ArticleWraps with roasted leg of lamb and mango and mint salsa
Although leg of lamb is an expensive cut of meat, it is full of flavour. Using it in this wraps with mango and mint salsa, it goes a long way. This is a perfect dish to use up left over leg of lamb but...
View ArticleBasil pesto pasta with chicken and roasted tomatoes
This basil pesto pasta with chicken and tomatoes is very easy and quick to prepare. You will not believe that it only contains five ingredients but then again basil pesto can take anything to new...
View ArticleChickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta
This Chickpea salad with pea shoots, peppers, pomegranates and feta contains protein, vitamins, flavour and crunch. On top of that it is easy to prepare and can be made in minutes. I am sure you will...
View ArticleFried Halloumi cheese with tomato salsa
The South African Cheese Festival took place at Sandringham estate just outside Stellenbosch from 25 to 27 April 2015. This festival is one of the most popular festivals in the Western Cape and this...
View ArticleBeef and vegetable soup
Soup does something for me. It gets into my heart and soul. Maybe because my mother used to feed me soup every time that I was sick? Who knows, but there’s no arguing that soup is a comforting dish....
View ArticleRice loaf
This rice loaf is a great vegetarian meal. Like a meat loaf, it is affordable and you can serve a few hungry people on a small budget and with a few ingredients that are available in most households. I...
View ArticleCream of celery and orange soup
This cream of celery and orange soup is quick and easy to make. It is nutritious and the addition of orange makes it tasty and a bit extraordinary. It is a perfect meatless main dish...
View ArticleTomato and basil pesto quiche
Quiche is an old-time favourite, either loved or hated. For people that love quiche this tomato and basil pesto quiche is a great dish to serve as a light supper or lunch with a side salad. It is also...
View ArticleFood for Rugby World Cup 2015
South Africa is a sport loving country! And rugby seems to be on every one’s lips at the moment. With the 2015 rugby World Cup starting soon, everyone is talking about the game. Whether you love or...
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