Dutch Apple Cake – cracks ‘n all!
Posted on July 5, 2017 by in baked goods
My Dutch Apple Cake is not not going to win the any beauty pageant or Koekedoor, but to me she is just beautiful. Had a Dutch Apple Cake at Waverley Hills Restaurant recently and it was seriously the best Apple Cake I have ever eaten. I asked Chef Francois du Toit for the recipe and […]
Lepelsteeltjies – one is just NEVER enough!
Posted on March 6, 2017 by in baked goods
Lepelsteeltjies are my downfall. I have no limits and no resistance either when it comes to these delectable little biscuits. For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about, lepelsteeltjies are small cheese biscuits with a jam center. It is like eating jam and cheese on a sandwich, just way better. […]
Baked Brie with pesto and roasted tomatoes
Posted on December 15, 2016 by in cheese
Baked Brie is from the gods. Seriously, I don’t do it often, because I have no control. Baked Brie is brie on steroids, it takes this already delicious cheese to another level. It is definitely a showstopper too. Whether you make individually wrapped cheeses or one big round, your guests will love it. It is […]
Cheesy Quiche with roasted tomatoes and ham
Posted on November 7, 2016 by in baked goods, eggs
This Cheesy quiche is going to change your opinion about a quiche. It changed my daughter’s. I packed this cheesy quiche with robust flavors such as smokey gypsy ham, roasted tomatoes and garlicy creamcheese. People often ask me if my family “likes” everything I make or bake. The truth is, I am very blessed and […]
Hot Milk Vanilla Sponge Cake with Mousse and Strawberries
Posted on October 24, 2016 by in baked goods
Hot Milk Vanilla Sponge Cake is in my opinion the best vanilla sponge to bake. It is basically flop-proof, which works for me. This hot milk vanilla sponge cake was the first ever cake my mom taught me to bake. She had very clear instructions. #1 – you whisk the eggs and sugar until light […]
Spicy Apple Coffee Cake – of course with dripping caramel.
Posted on October 3, 2016 by in baked goods
Spicy Apple Coffee Cake on a Sunday afternoon after a nap, what on earth can be better? Having a second slice of Spicy Apple Coffee Cake just before you go to sleep, that can be better indeed. I love weekend baking, I guess it is how I grew up. My mom always baked on weekends, […]
Lemon Meringue Squares – only 5 ingredients, I kid you not!
Posted on September 8, 2016 by in baked goods
Lemon Meringue Squares have to be on your baking list for today, this weekend and forever. They ares just so darn delicious and quick to make. These Lemon Meringue Squares take a few minutes to make, 10 minutes to bake and it has all the goodness of a proper Lemon Meringue Pie. Lemon Meringue Pie […]
Healthy Cake? – who says eating cake is unhealthy?
Posted on August 25, 2016 by in baked goods, vegetables
This healthy cake has your whole day’s fruit and vegetable servings in one delicious slice of cake. Yes, just for today you have to believe me when I say this is healthy cake. Butternut, zucchini, carrots, apples, bananas and nuts in one cake…… it must be healthy cake then. Sad thing is, no cake […]
Jam Roll with Turkish Delight Cream
Posted on June 17, 2016 by in baked goods
Jam Roll that is not a jam roll? Really Nina? Jam Roll is just the baked side of this recipe, it is the inside however that takes it to another level. I have always been intimidated by making a jam roll and you can read all about my issues with jamrolls here. I received a […]
Delicious Blondies with White Chocolate
Posted on June 8, 2016 by in baked goods
Delicious Blondies, loaded with white chocolate chips, macadamia nuts and boozy Marachino cherries, oh my gosh it is impossible to resist. Delicious blondies are the fabulous naughty sisters of the dark chocolate brownie brothers. Who does not like brownies, huh? Once you get a good brownie recipe, you stick with it. Maybe a twist here […]
