I had to play around with this recipe a few times to get it just right, and I’m so glad I persevered because these ginger and dark chocolate bars are absolutely delicious! They’re chewy and oaty with a tasty hint of ginger. The dark chocolate layer at the bottom finishes them off perfectly. I would definitely classify these as a treat snack, and they are rather lovely as an afternoon pick-me-up.
When it comes to flavour combinations lemon and coconut are firm friends, and they combine beautifully in this fluffy layer cake. Whether you’re looking for a celebration cake or just something special to enjoy at tea time with the family this cake is a fantastic bake.
Hi foodies! I’m back in the kitchen after a fabulous few weeks in the U.K. and Ireland. The family and I packed so much into our time there including lots of sightseeing (i.e. walking, walking and more walking) and time spent catching up with family. In terms of eating out the rand-pound exchange rate is eye-watering at the moment, so home cooked meals were the order of the day, with only a handful of restaurant meals in-between. That was just fine with me. I love a good old nosy around the supermarket shelves over there as there are always new and interesting products to discover and delicacies such as McVities Jaffa Cakes and Tony’s Chocolonelys to stock up on (if you know, you know).
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This basic beef chilli recipe is so satisfying and will warm you up from the inside out on cold winter evenings. We love a good old spag bol at home, and beef chilli is a bit like spag bol’s spicy cousin. With beans. Pop the pot onto the table along with your side dishes, and let everyone help themselves and build their own meal. This is one recipe where I know I’m guaranteed to see clean plates at the end of dinner time!
Today’s post is all about one of our local breakfast and snacking staples. South Africans need no introduction to this twice-baked biscuit and I’m sure most would agree that happiness is the sight of a fully stocked jar of home made rusks on the kitchen counter, haha! These rusks are a little different from a traditional recipe as I wanted to create a version made with honey instead of sugar, and we’ve really been enjoying them at home.
This bright and wholesome bowl is a lunch I’ve been enjoying on repeat lately. It’s also great for picnics. Ever popular quinoa is very versatile, and in this bowl I’ve topped it with spiced chickpeas, crunchy carrots, tomatoes, crumbly feta and a nutty tahini dressing. It’s an incredibly satisfying meal and a nutritious way to elevate your salad game.
Home made nut butter is one of the easiest things to make, you can play around with add ins and you have full control over what goes into it. Peanuts, almonds and hazelnuts are my nut butter go-to’s, but lately I’ve been playing around with macadamia nut butter and created a recipe that is next level delicious, I’m obsessed!
I’ve been so looking forward to this Easter weekend and a chance to slow down, catch my breath for a few days and enjoy time with my family. We’re keeping things very simple this year without all the fuss and frills, but there will still be plenty of treats to enjoy. I decided to put together a round up of decadent Easter dishes that you can make over the coming weekend.
Cupcakes & Couscous 