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It is always nice to try something new, however, we shouldn’t forget the classics either!
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Gem squash is part of our South African Sunday lunch culture. Some expats will sell their soul for a gem or two when it is in season. In this recipe I share with you my family’s favourite way of serving gem squash.
Click for recipeWith the summer in full swing, these sandwiches provides the perfect summer meal.
Click for recipeThere is something so comforting about a slab of lasagna with bechamel and oodles of cheese. This version of chicken lasagna has plenty of different types of cheese and packs a flavour punch!
Click for recipeI love finding quirky words and phrases that sounds funny when translated into English. This time I’ve taken some well-known dishes and ingredients and directly translated them from Afrikaans into English for a giggle. I hope you enjoy the post.
Click for recipeNo South African household is without a peppermint crisp dessert. This is my take on the old classic.
Click for recipeSouth African Sunday dinner (boerekos) just hits the spot differently. It is even better with a helping of boereboontjies. You can learn how to pronounce that by clicking on the link!
Click for recipeSometimes less is more! This is simple beetroot salad is testament to that statement.
Click for recipeIn the 1970’s the Chicken Kiev was the height of sophistication. In 2020’s you can find these in nearly every household at some point on the dinner table. Whether you choose to buy yours readymade, or make it at home by putting your own twist onto the classic it still stays a lovely dish to…
Click for recipeThey say you eat with your eyes… Why not have fun at the same time?! I loved bringing out my creative side when I made these super cute custard filled bao. Not only were they a treat for the eyes, but they were delicious too. In this post I will take you through the fun-filled…
Click for recipeSometimes things seems impossible to recreate at home. That is until you know how to! In this post I will show you how easy it really is to make bao from scratch.
Click for recipeKaiser rolls looks so very fancy, yet it is really simple to bake. If you are able to bake a decent loaf of bread then these rolls will be a doddle!
Click for recipeAfternoon tea just isn’t the same without a Hertzoggie. A cheeky guilty pleasure!
Click for recipeSweet and salt meets in one bite to give you a taste explosion that will unlock long-forgotten memories.
Click for recipeValentines Day can be such a fun time to express your culinary fantasies. Here’s my perfect meal for a romantic evening.
Click for recipeEggs like you’ve never tasted before. Perfect snack as part of a smorgasbord of nibbles.
Click for recipeA delightfully warming pudding, perfect for a drizzly winter’s day.
Click for recipeIf ever you wanted to hide a tonne of veggies, then this beef stuffed pasta shell bake is exactly what you need!
Click for recipeThis pulled chicken with olives and feta cheese is the perfect midweek meal. I always find myself short on time as the week progresses. By Wednesday I’m already exhausted (who knows why the traffic is so bad on a Wednesday?!) and therefore want to do as little cooking as possible. It is for this reason…
Click for recipeIndulgent doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. This baked fig and plum fool is the proof!
Click for recipePasta provides a kind of comfort that very few foods do. Not only is this dish healthy, it is also comforting on every level.
Click for recipeRefreshing Cobb salad with bacon and a poached egg, sprinkled with sumac.
Click for recipeA step-by-step guide in making beautiful poached eggs with a runny yolk
Click for recipeA lovely pasta salad with a curry and tomato ketchup dressing. Make this a day in advance to allow the flavours to develop.
Click for recipeTraditional South African koeksisters with a rooibos tea infusion.
Click for recipeMochi is so versatile. These sweet Japanese rice cakes are super stretchy and can be a show stopping dessert. With this recipe I put a South African twist to the Japanese classic.
Click for recipeEach listed recipe uses tinned tomatoes as an ingredient. We are always on the prowl for a specific ingredient. Whether that is to use up our stock pile in the cupboard or whether the supermarket has substituted your pre-made pizza with a tin of tomatoes and a basil pot plant (it happens!) – sometimes we…
Click for recipeHomemade Gyoza (or Japanese potsticker dumplings) made with homemade wrappers filled with a minced pork filling and a vegetarian filling.
Click for recipeLearn how to bake cute designs into a cake batter to decorate a Pumpkin Spiced Swiss Roll.
Click for recipeLearn how to cook a spiced pork shoulder in your electric pressure cooker until it falls apart. As the nights start to draw in and the August winds are blowing Autumn closer and closer towards us we are starting to crave warmer, more comforting dishes. Pork Pibil is one of my most favourite dishes to…
Click for recipeEasy, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs. Made in the Instant Pot ensures that the whole experience is fuss free all whilst ensuring maximum flavour. This will be the best ribs you’ll ever make! For the full recipe plus tips and tricks on how to cook these ribs in the Instant pot visit Life, with Clotted Cream.
Click for recipeColourful Coleslaw with pomegranate seeds and a creamy no-mayo dressing.
Click for recipeA delicious dry rub that will enhance the flavour of your pork spareribs.
Click for recipeWhat is better on a hot summers day than having a salad for dinner?! I regularly make salads as a main dinner meal, but this one is the most requested by my hubby. He totally loves halloumi (as do I) and I’m always seeking new ways to spruce up this beautiful cheese. How to make…
Click for recipeCook your best ever bulgur wheat in your Instant Pot pressure cooker. It will come out fluffy and soft and you don’t have to stand over a hot stove.
Click for recipeA super simple recipe that will quickly satisfy your craving for Mac and Cheese in less than 10 minutes. For the full recipe plus tips and tricks to make this dish even more flavourful, visit Life, with Clotted Cream.
Click for recipeSluuuuuurrrrrp-ah! That is the sound I hear in my head with the image of Lady and the Tramp slowly making their way through a strand of spaghetti. Both gazing intensely into each other’s eyes (in my memory at least!). And then, just like that, the huge bowl of spaghetti with the inviting dollop of red…
Click for recipeSouth Africans love bananas! We will eat this especially with curry dishes or at a braai (bbq). We also put banana on pizza paired with bacon or on toast with peanut butter and golden syrup. Let’s ease you in with a simple salad first…
Click for recipeSouth Africans has the weirdest taste in food. Great food, but sometimes the combinations that we concoct is a little bit too cultured for the Western civilisation’s tastebuds!
Click for recipeSaturday night comfort food is what comes to mind when I hear nachos. Good friends, good company and lashings of guacamole. YUM!
Click for recipeGuacamole is probably one of my most favourite dips to make. It is so quick, so versatile and can be adapted to suit almost every occasion!
Click for recipeIt is finally time for fresh sweetcorn here in the UK! We don’t often get sweetcorn that still has the husk on and when we do manage to find it, it is sure to be a real treat. With the use of the Instant pot is even easier to make this delightful dish.
Click for recipeThis recipe allows you to not only take out the over processed flavour of tinned refried beans, but it will also taste as if you have spent hours making this!
Click for recipeThere is just something about the saltiness of bacon and the creaminess of avocado that is just meant to be. Throw in some chicken, blue cheese and an Instant Pot and this will quickly become a staple dish in your household.
Click for recipeThere is not one South African that doesn’t know a thing or two about mieliepap. No braai (bbq) is complete without having pap in some form or another – either slowly bubbling away in a black cauldron on the stovetop or made into little balls and deep-fried or even layered with yummy cream, cheese and…
Click for recipeMaize rice (or mielie rys in Afrikaans literally translates to riced corn) is made from the kernels of a specific type of white corn. It is a is a huge staple in South Africa and is eaten with stewed meat.
Click for recipeThroughout the lockdown I have been trying to use ingredients that I won’t normally have the courage to cook with. These duck legs were delicious and will quickly become a regular on our dinner table.
Click for recipeFriday nights are Vetkoek nights. Delectable little rounds of bread dough deep fried until golden on the outside and fluffy and soft on the inside… Perfect for a rainy Friday evening where you just want to have comfort food and a shiny face!
Click for recipeOne of the most recognised South African foods is biltong. No matter where in the world you may go, there is always one person that is familiar with the meaty beef sticks that is so popular to the good people of South Africa.
Click for recipe“Food is not rational. Food is culture, habit, craving and identity.” Jonathan Safran Foer For me, this quote has never been more true than when I think about Oxtail. When I hear the word Oxtail I can not only taste the smush of the baby carrots and the crack of the new potatoes’ skin when you…
Click for recipeRasmalai is one of those desserts that have really stumped me. Finally I think I’ve cracked it!
Click for recipePanna Cotta – the name says it all! Rich, indulgent and utterly decadent.
Click for recipeWho doesn’t love an interesting salad?! I promise you this side salad will liven up any meal in an instant!
Click for recipeEver since I could remember I dreamt of making my own yogurt and when I saw Instant Pot had a function to make yogurt, I was totally set on buying one of these miracle pots. I therefore was totally over the moon when my hubby surprised me with a Instant Pot!
Click for recipeThese lamb shanks were utterly delicious in the Instant Pot. If you like Mediterranean flavours, then this one is just for you!
Click for recipeA couple of nights ago I’ve made a Lamb Shank with Feta and Olives. I wanted to add a bit of luxurious creaminess to the dish so I made this dip as a side to the gorgeous lamb!
Click for recipeThere are very few things in the world that soothes the soul. Like sitting by a crackling fire whilst the wind sweeps eerily outside or a steaming bowl of soup that gently warms you from the inside out. One such soup is the warming notes of a Chicken Laksa Soup. I’ve scoured the internet in…
Click for recipeEver since we’ve moved into our new home, I’ve really wanted to make some more freezer-ready meals for those nights that there is simply not enough time to cook something from scratch.
Click for recipeI’ve never been able to make good mashed potatoes. Until now…
Click for recipeI’m totally all over a good salad, especially those that can double-up as a full nutritious plate of deliciousness.
Click for recipeA step-by-step guide to cook the most delicious creamy scrambled eggs.
Click for recipeIn memory of my childhood favourite rhubarb dessert, I decided to put my own Summer time spin on it for this pavlova.
Click for recipeThis was a huge experiment! As I did our weekly shopping, I came across the pork ribs and they were on offer! So I whizzed this up one evening…
Click for recipeOn Saturday evenings after the rugby my dad will put a whole rack of lamb ribs into the oven and we would have that with pap. Nowadays I like to keep things a little more healthy and cook French-trimmed lamb ribs with a bit of potatoes and an awesome pistachio pesto.
Click for recipeI love receiving edible gifts, especially those that are unusual. My friend B gave me a pack of Einkorn Flour a couple of months ago. I’ve been totally intrigued by it and couldn’t wait to try it out.
Click for recipeI am totally in love with Italy and all things Italian, especially the food culture and Mediterranean flavours.
Click for recipeSo I have a few things in the fridge that is nearing their expiration date. And, as the quote above suggests, I really hate waste. I had to come up with a way to use up the ingredients before they really do expire and so the Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Quiche is born.
Click for recipeEver since I can remember my mum would always ensure that, when in season, we have beetroot salad on the table.
Click for recipeWhen I grew up, the family would gather on a Sunday for lunch. Everyone will be responsible for bringing one salad and one meat dish so it almost always resulted in someone bringing some form of jelly salad. My most favourite one is the Avocado Jelly Salad.
Click for recipeI can still remember the first time I had Moroccan food. I was in South Kensington with my cousin. I cannot remember what I had that night, but I do remember coming home and thinking: ‘wow! that was bloody fantastic!’
Click for recipePea and Mint is a wonderful summer combination. Along with a squeeze of lime, it really makes this risotto come alive.
Click for recipeIn South Africa we bought avocados by the case. It is for that reason that I love making this recipe.
Click for recipeWhenever I hear the word Summer, I can hear the sizzling sounds of meat cooking on the fire. Sticky pork ribs is ultimate summer food.
Click for recipeThe Hubby and I wanted to do something together in the kitchen. We’ve always loved M&S’ Bramley Apple hot cross buns and we’ve searched for quite some time for the right recipe.
Click for recipeI absolutely love serving salads as part of our dinner in the evening, however, I do like to keep things interesting as I would hate for it to become just another side-dish that have to be consumed just because it is healthy.
Click for recipeWhen all things spoke the potato said, ‘set me warm, dig me warm, eat me warm, that’s all i want.’ I couldn’t agree more with this age-old Irish proverb! Who doesn’t love a great dish that comes from the most humblest of origins: the potato.
Click for recipeGrowing up I though that mulled wine was just plain and simply very wrong. Then I moved to the UK ten years ago and I discovered that I was the one in the wrong!
Click for recipeI cannot stand an over-boiled egg! The moment you bite into a blue-boiled egg the struggle begins…
Click for recipeMeat and potatoes. That is what life is all about. Meat and potatoes. If you chuck in some cheese then life would be perfect!
Click for recipeHomemade curries just fill the house with an amazing aroma.
Click for recipeEvery time I watch Despicable Me I have to chuckle when Dave yells: ‘B-A-N-A-N-A!’ To me there it only means one thing… Let’s bake!
Click for recipeWho doesn’t love a good steak? Put the steak in-between two pieces of (homemade) bread, add some bits and bops and you have yourself the best steak sandwich ever!
Click for recipeIs there anything more comforting than having the rich smell of freshly baked bread waft through the house?
Click for recipeNo pizza is complete without a little red sauce to pave the way to a culinary taste explosion – here is my version…
Click for recipeCan you smell it yet? That rich bready smell that wafts through the air as scorching heat gradually transforms it into a crisp golden hue of forbidden deliciousness…
Click for recipeWith summer time I’m always on the prowl for something that is light, but tasty at the same time. With an abundance of mint in our garden it is inevitable that I have to incorporate it into my cooking.
Click for recipeGrowing up my mother always woke up super early. Even on a Saturday. Some Saturdays we were lucky enough to be spoilt with these little sweetcorn fritters for breakfast. Mieliekoekies!
Click for recipeI am a firm believer of many things. One of those are that one should never settle for ordinary. Always do that little bit extra to make the ordinary, well, extraordinary! A little background… Take breakfast, for example. With the very warm weather we’re currently enjoying our bread has gone mouldy within a day of…
Click for recipeIt is that time of year when everyone thinks: ‘Let’s have a BBQ!’ Go all out and make your own burger patties. You won’t regret it…
Click for recipeI went to Nursery between the ages of 3-6 and I still remember how every Friday was baked fish finger and rice day. ‘Til this day I love it still.
Click for recipePesto can be so versatile. And, if done right, it can be very healthy too!
Click for recipeI rarely buy ready made meals; I prefer making everything from scratch because that way I know exactly what goes into my body.
Click for recipeWhen I was little my mum always made a massive spread for my birthday each year. One of my favourites was Peppermint Crisp tart.
Click for recipeI had a glitch with my online shopping today. The result? I had to be very resourceful with what I had in the fridge, freezer and cupboard when it came to making dinner tonight!
Click for recipeWe decided that it would be really a lot of fun to do a cookery class at Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School. It truly was a lot of fun!
Click for recipeI am sure that there are as many recipes for Chicken Katsu Curry as there are people in this world. After loads of research I’ve finally put together a recipe that the hubby approve of!
Click for recipeA filling, but delicious open sandwich with punchy flavours.
Click for recipeThere are a few staples that you will always find at a South African braai: pap, sous, greek salad, garlic bread and potato salad. This is my ultimate potato salad recipe.
Click for recipeWhilst growing up my mother only cooked brown rice. By the age of ten I was an expert in cooking brown rice. Then I move to the UK, met my hubby and a new chapter in my life started: Basmati rice…
Click for recipeThis used to be my most favourite Tuna and Spinach tagliatelle dish of all time. Then I became allergic to fish and moved to the UK where spinach tagliatelle are hard to come by so I had to adapt…
Click for recipeI can (and often do!) eat spaghetti for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Why is it unconventional?
Click for recipeWord of warning: This creamy deliciousness is not for the dieters amongst us!
Click for recipeMy hubby have been following the truck on Amazon ever since it has started. Since we are both on holiday this week, we couldn’t be more excited to learn that the truck was going to be nearby…
Click for recipeI love the rain. When it rains in South Africa we eat pancakes. I love pancakes. This year I’ve incorporated traditions from both sides of the equator.
Click for recipeOh no! I cannot believe it is nearly February. Nearly a twelfth into the New Year and I’m still in the Christmas spirit!
Click for recipeThe shops are getting ready for the Easter Fever, but I still feel a bit of the Christmas nostalgia lingering in the air.
Click for recipeSometimes I miss being little. On Saturday evenings we would often sit outside as my dad makes a potjie. There are as many recipes out there as there are potjies, but of course, my dad’s Drunken Chicken Potjie is the best!
Click for recipeBobotie. A word that brings many warm memories! This warm, subtly spiced meat dish is traditionally served with yellow rice and a banana salad (although we would eat banana salad on any occasion!).
Click for recipeI love writing in Afrikaans. It is an incredibly expressive language and you can describe feelings and emotions not only with flair, but also with wit, and in such a way that you can make anything less insulting by putting a ‘tjie’ at the end of the word…
Click for recipeSo the hubby is in the mood for hamburgers and I fancied a good old pasta bake for a change of tastebuds. So I combined the two and came up with this Hamburger Pasta bake.
Click for recipeI’m very fortunate to have a hubby that loves good food just as much as I do. Every now and again I love going all out on dinner. I pull out all the stops for a show stopping gastronomic extravaganza.
Click for recipeMy hubby really loves braaibroodjies, but with the lack of a broodjierooster I had the genius idea of making jaffles using braaibroodjie ingredients!
Click for recipeI don’t know about you, but I have #GBBO fever at the moment. It really had me long for some well-deserved brownie baking me-time.
Click for recipeTime to get your spiralizer out for this classic little number.
Click for recipeUse your slow cooker to infuse flavour into a brisket of beef. If you are short on time, then follow the instructions for the instant pot.
Click for recipeThis one-pan dish is super quick to make and very filling. Great for a midweek meal!
Click for recipeA super easy chicken recipes that can be cooked in two ways depending on time.
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