Caramel apple galette with no-churn cheesecake ice cream

Apple galette with ice cream

 

When it comes to comfort food, the warm aroma and sweet taste of stewed apple with cinnamon are among the best, and I’ve made that the star of this easy, no-fuss dessert. This rustic galette offers all the cosy flavours of an apple pie without the hassle. The pastry comes together in a food processor in a matter of minutes, and best of all, you don’t even need a pie dish!

 

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Air fryer overwhelm? Here’s how to pick the right one!

Landscape photo of pantry ingredients

This post is sponsored by Bash. All opinions are my own.

If this title caught your eye, then chances are you’re considering buying an air fryer  – but like me, you’re totally overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there. With so many models and sizes to choose from, it’s not as simple as just grabbing one off a store shelf. At this point I feel like one of the last people in Cape Town without an air fryer – I’m half expecting my friends to stage an intervention: “It’s time. You need an air fryer.” And honestly? With life getting busier and quick, healthy meals becoming a priority during the week, they may just be right. 

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Butternut and feta samoosas

A plate of butternut samoosas with herb yoghurt dipping sauce

 

There’s something irresistible about biting into a perfectly crisp, golden samoosa, and today, I’m sharing my recipe for these delicious veggie samoosas. The filling is a flavourful mix of butternut, rosemary, feta, and peas, brought to life with warming spices. On the side, I’ve prepared a minty yogurt dipping sauce that complements the samoosas beautifully. Samoosas are wildly popular, and whether you’re hosting a crowd for nibbles and drinks or simply craving a comforting snack, this is one recipe you’ll want to try!

 

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Choc nut frozen yoghurt bark

Picture of healthy yoghurt bark with nut butter

 

Last month I tried making frozen yoghurt bark for the first time. This light and refreshing snack could not be easier to make and I was so happy with the results. I also get very excited when I try something new and the kids love it (mom win!). When they’re craving a sweet treat or something cool on a hot afternoon then this frozen yoghurt bark hits the spot.

 

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Triple chocolate molten brownie pots (Egg free)

Overhead shot of brownie dessert in individual pots with raspberries and ice cream

 

Valentine’s Day is coming up and if there’s one treat that never gets old it’s chocolate! This triple chocolate dessert is perfect for spoiling your loved ones (and yourself) and is sure to sweeten up your celebration. It’s dark and rich (not too sweet, which I love) and has a gooey melted chocolate centre. Creamy vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries complement these warm brownie pots beautifully, it’s pure indulgence.

 

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Back to School: 8 Days of Lunchboxes

Top shots of bowls of snacks

 

Let me start this post by saying that as parents I don’t think we need to be packing gourmet Pinterest-worthy lunchboxes every day, we are pressured enough as it is! However, I do think that variation and balance are important, and so the purpose of this post is simply to put lots of ideas out there so you can pick and choose the components that you think your children will enjoy and that are do-able in your home.

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Mixed berry and granola yoghurt popsicles

Top shot of berry, granola and yoghurt popsicles with a bowl of granola on the side.

 

My kids are loving these berry yoghurt popsicles at the moment. We’re still enjoying lots of hot summer weather and these frozen pops make a delicious and refreshing snack. Homemade snacks are always a winner because you can control exactly what goes into them, and often homemade is just tastier than store-bought.

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Indulgent chocolate brownie trifle (for people who love dessert but don’t like trifle!)

Individual chocolate trifle recipe with chocolate mousse, chocolate brownies, ice cream, mini meringues and berries for people who don't like traditional trifle

 

It’s my last post for the year and of course it had to be a festive recipe. I’ve been busy in the kitchen baking edible gifts and trying to do as much advance prep as I can for Christmas dinner and if you’re there too I hope it’s going smoothly! We’re ending the year on a sweet note with a recipe that’s inspired by a classic. Let’s face it, trifle is wildly popular at this time of the year but (confession time) I’m really not a fan. I think it’s the soggy combination of boozy finger biscuits, custard and jelly and the piles of cream on top that give me the heebie-jeebies, and it’s just not a dessert that I’ve ever taken to. There are very few dishes that I’ll avoid but when it comes to trifle I’m on a strict “no thanks” diet, ha!

 

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