Snacks – Page 14 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Oat and raisin cookies

Published on October 15, 2014January 8, 2019 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

Things are seriously slowing down here at Cupcakes and Couscous HQ as we prepare to welcome our newest little cupcake to the family! And I think we are as ready as we will ever be – after a frantic last minute dash the nursery has been prepared, the baby clothes have been washed and sorted and my hospital bag is ready and waiting. Those who know me well will tell you that baking is one of my favourite things to do, and so while we count down the last few days until d-day I have managed fit in some baking time… and another recipe for you, hooray!

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Mielie bread (corn bread) with sun dried tomatoes

Mielie bread with sun dried tomatoes (with video)

Published on August 14, 2014March 16, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

Today’s recipe is going against the current trend somewhat. It seems that every other restaurant I visit has a new banting section on their menu, or is advertising dishes that would make Tim Noakes proud. While I applaud anyone making an effort to eat less sugar and more cauliflower (if you can get your hands on one that is!) I for one will not be cutting out my grains anytime soon. And I am sure that there are many readers out there who feel the same.

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Lemon curd swirl ice cream

Published on June 26, 2014October 13, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

So before you think I have lost the plot let me confirm a few things. Yes, I know it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Yes, it is true – I am currently sitting at my desk, typing this recipe while the rain lashes my window and my fingertips begin to feel more and more numb. (In fairness it was 25 degrees two days ago, Cape Town – you tease!) But yes – I have still chosen to post this recipe that I created recently. On a cold day. In this here winter season. And that is simply because ice cream is fantastically fabulous and should, I think, be enjoyed and appreciated all year round! Everyone happy? Good!

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Chilli con carne meatballs and chocolate ganache tart filling.

Sweet and savoury canapés

Published on February 19, 2014June 7, 2018 by Teresa UlyateLeave a comment

My friends and family will tell you that I love receiving foodie gifts, particularly new and interesting products that I have not see before. A few weeks ago my parents returned from a weekend away with two such items – large tortilla baskets and smaller canapé shells from a local company called Kari Foods. Today I am going to show you how to make happiness in a mouthful with two recipes that I created using the canapé shells.

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Home made chickpea falafel with yoghurt dipping sauce.

Falafel with minted tahini yoghurt

Published on January 16, 2014July 5, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

When it comes to chickpeas there seem to be two distinct camps – people either love ’em or hate ’em! Personally, I could eat chickpeas every day, but I know plenty of people who would not touch them… even with a very long, long barge pole.

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Sugar and spice Christmas pecans

Published on December 11, 2013December 11, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… the tree is up, the presents are wrapped, the Christmas album has been loaded onto the iPod (a necessity) and I have a stash of these in the cupboard – crunchy, candied Christmas pecans!

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Two Oceans Simple Snacking Challenge

Published on November 11, 2013January 28, 2020 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

Last month I received an invitation to participate in the Two Oceams Simple Snacking Challenge. Western Cape food bloggers were challenged to create a tasty snacking solution for four with a budget of just R100. The prize is a two night stay at Paternoster’s Strandloper Ocean Boutique or Birkenhead House in Hermanus. How could I say no?

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Pecan, almond and honey nougat

Published on October 28, 2013November 12, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate19 Comments

A few weeks ago I announced that the “I Made It” challenge for October would be nougat. This is something that I have always wanted to try, especially when I see images of perfect slabs of nougat in magazines and recipe books or fresh nougat bars in our local delis. So when Tandy over at Lavender and Lime asked me to host the challenge this month I knew this was my chance to challenge myself to master this classic sweet treat.

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