Tag: flaky pastry

Roasted butternut and feta galette with thyme

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Butternut galette recipe

 

I love this time of year, as spring shifts into summer – when the days stretch a little longer, the air feels lighter and we start craving meals that bridge the gap between cosy and fresh. This rustic galette is just that, a beautiful change-of-season dish that celebrates summer’s arrival while keeping the comfort of flaky pastry and roasted vegetables. It’s simple yet elegant, making it perfect for a relaxed lunch in the sun or an easy dinner al fresco.

 

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Homemade mince pies

Star topped mince pies

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Homemade mince pie recipe

 

No Christmas is complete without a batch or two of homemade mince pies. I have fond memories of making them as a child with my mom and sister during the school holidays, and it is a tradition that has carried on through the years – only now I get to make mince pies with my kids!

 

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Spinach empanadas recipe

Spinach and feta empanadas with red pepper sauce

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Spinach empanadas with roasted red pepper sauce

 

Capetonians will be pleased to read that this post has nothing to do with the water crisis… argh, I said it! We are all a little bit obsessed right now you see, (one’s Facebook feed is enough to induce a severe case of hysteria!), and in uncertain times like these we could all do with a little comfort food. Like a golden pastry pocket that fits snugly in your hand, filled with a delicious cheesy spinach stuffing and dipped in a warming roasted red pepper sauce. I’ll take one! Or three…

 

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