Mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches

A plate of ice cream sandwiches

 

With the holidays just about in full swing, let’s turn our attention to an indulgent sweet recipe. These seasonal mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches are playful, summery and made for our warm Christmas holidays when desserts should be cold, creamy and a bit of fun.

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Spicy halloumi and veg skewers with creamy chakalaka dip

Heritage Day vegetarian recipe

 

We’re turning up the heat this Heritage Day with a bold and spicy vegetarian braai dish that’s bursting with local flavour. These veggie and halloumi skewers with chakalaka dip are guaranteed to keep your tastebuds happy.

 

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Easy single-serve cinnamon bun mug cake

Mug cake in a white mug with frosting

 

It’s a cold, rainy day and you’re craving something warm and sweet – enter the mug cake! This single-serve treat captures the delicious flavour of a cinnamon bun and comes together in less than 10 minutes. No yeast or waiting around needed. 😉

 

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How to build an irresistible Autumn grazing board

Photo of an autumn grazing board

 

In Cape Town at this time of the year the weather keeps us on our toes – you never quite know what you’re going to get. Overall it’s milder, the days are sunny and the evenings are cooler (my idea of heaven)… with the odd scorcher, sudden downpour or balmy evening snuck in between. Basically, in this in-between season, we need to be ready for anything!

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Easter Basket cupcakes

A photo of Easter cupcakes

 

Holidays like Easter bring out my inner child. I love the egg hunts (you’re never too old in my opinion), the treats, the pastel colours – it’s hard not to get excited! Of course, having kids keeps that magic and excitement alive and these adorable Easter basket cupcakes are the perfect holiday baking project for them to enjoy.

 

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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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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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