January 24, 2025

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake

Posted on November 26, 2021 by in Uncategorized

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake is all about summer indulgence. It is fresh, light and yet it has all the creaminess a cheesecake should have. This no-bake raspberry cheesecake celebrates the raspberry, in my opinion the most beautiful fruit to photograph and can literally brighten up any dessert or salad. My raspberry ice-cream sandwiches are so darn […]

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts – Delicious!

Posted on August 24, 2021 by in baked goods

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

Crème  Brûlée Doughnuts is hybrid or divine ‘marriage’ between two of my favourite desserts or confectioneries to eat. I love Crème Brûlée and make it often as for doughnuts…… it is very hard for me to pass a bakery without buying one. Crème Brûlée Doughnuts are somewhat of a labour of love, but oh boy, it is […]

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted on August 12, 2021 by in baked goods

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie

This Easy Lemon Meringue Pie is now my go-to recipe. I have tried and tested and tweaked many recipes, this is the one we like. It has just the right amount of sweetness and I have taken the zesty sourness up a notch. The Easy Lemon Meringue can be made with a crumb crust or […]

Creamy Mushroom Galette

Posted on July 22, 2021 by in baked goods

Creamy Mushroom Galette

A Creamy Mushroom Galette – oh boy, what a delicious recipe this was/is. I love mushrooms, so this galette already ticks that box, but here I have to say, the crust takes center stage. Rich, butter and very nutty. This Creamy Mushroom Galette is filling enough to stand tall next to any protein-rich meal, like […]

Cranberry Nougat and Pecan Cookies

Posted on July 19, 2021 by in baked goods

Cranberry Nougat and Pecan Cookies

Cranberry Nougat and Pecan Cookies sounds good doesn’t it? That is not all the ingredients, but to me they are the hero ingredients. These Cranberry Nougat and Pecan Cookies are the result of an emergency bake after my family raided the pantry cupboard with no success and looked at me with those puppy dog eyes. […]

Duck Fat Spring Onion Pancakes

Posted on July 11, 2021 by in Uncategorized

Duck Fat Spring Onion Pancakes

Duck fat spring onion pancakes  are the tastiest, easiest and cheapest bite-full I have eaten in a while. Well, of course the duck fat is not cheap, but you only use 2 tablespoons, so not bad at all. The Duck Fat Spring Onion Pancakes is my version of  Scallion pancakes which are very trendy on […]

Easy Apple Cinnamon Croissants

Posted on July 7, 2021 by in baked goods

Easy Apple Cinnamon Croissants

These Easy Apple Cinnamon Croissants were made in emergency mode, guests were on their way and I had nothing sweet to eat with the tea and coffee. Well, the Easy Apple Cinnamon Croissants were such a hit that I am making them again for sure. As a matter of fact my kids ordered a batch […]

Pumpkin Fritters with Amarula Sauce

Posted on April 26, 2021 by in baked goods, vegetables

Pumpkin Fritters with Amarula Sauce

Pumpkin Fritters with Amarula Sauce…… is it a side dish or a dessert? Actually unfair question. Eating these delicious little fritters should never have to be a choice. Just make them, your family and guests will absolutely love them. Pumpkin Fritters with Amarula Sauce is a spin on an old classic South African recipe. Pampoen […]

No Yeast Wholewheat Seed Loaf

Posted on April 12, 2021 by in baked goods

No Yeast Wholewheat Seed Loaf

This No Yeast Wholewheat Seed Loaf turned out the be quite a hit with my family. I mean, what is not to love about a warm bread straight from the oven with butter dripping from every slice. A no yeast wholewheat seed loaf is what you bake when you come to the kitchen and there […]

Peach Granola Crumble Pie

Posted on February 1, 2021 by in baked goods

Peach Cranola Crumble Pie

The Peach Granola Crumble Pie has all the comforts of winter, yet it is summery because of the juicy peaches I used. The buttery crust, the sweet-sour peaches and then the nutty granola crumble all comes together to make the dessert of your dreams. My Peach Granola Crumble Pie was inspired by A Brown Sugar […]