Recipes

First I have to just get this out of the way, until this chocolate cupcake recipe I was never able to make a cupcake that you could eat, never mind actually enjoy. All the cakes and cupcakes I attempted before this recipe flopped completely. You could break a tooth on …

Incorporating a substantial mix of fruit and vegetables into your child’s diet can prove challenging at times but there are lots of ways to get around this. Actively involving kids in the process of making the food, and not just the consumption of it, means they will learn how their …

This pancake recipe has been a no-flop for me so far and the family loves it! A lot of pancake recipes I found said you need to let the batter stand for a while, but not this one. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 300ml milk 3 eggs pinch of salt table …

There is nothing better than a yummy, rich and creamy mushroom soup! This was my first ever attempt at making soup and I decided to start with mushroom because it is my absolute favourite. It turned out beautifully. My husband even enjoyed it and he doesn’t like soup! I made …

For nursing mothers, maintaining a healthy milk supply is essential to ensure the well-being of their little ones. While there are various ways to boost lactation, one delightful and effective method is indulging in lactation cookies. These cookies not only taste great but are also packed with ingredients known to …

Our family loves pizza and when I told my daughter we were going to make home made pizza she was very impressed! Home Made Pizza Dough Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 4 cups flour 1 sachets yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups water ¼ cup olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons for …

Until I tried this recipe I never understood quite what all the fuss is about when it comes to peppermint crisp tarts. Now every time there is a family event I am told by my mother in law that I must bring my speciality to a dinner or braai, and …

Making ginger bread men with my daughter was loads of fun, the only snag we hit was putting the men in the oven. It caused great upset and we had to remold some into other shapes! Ginger Bread Men Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup soft brown sugar 1/3 cup …

This crunchies recipe is quick to make and oh so easy. Crunchies are one of my dad’s favourite things to eat and this recipe always comes out tops. It is completely dad approved. Ingredients for crunchies: 1 ½ cups of sugar ½ cup of butter 2 tablespoons of syrup or …

Looking for a quick and easy dessert recipe? Try this delicious Cremora Fridge Tart recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time! For the base, you can either line your dish with whole Tennis Biscuits to save time, or make a homemade biscuit base by crushing the biscuits …

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the creamy, savoury goodness of a well-made pasta. And if you’re a fan of pasta, bacon, and mushrooms, you’re in for a treat. In this blog post, we’ll be sharing a recipe that brings these three ingredients together in a …

This is the best lemon meringue pie recipe that my mom has used all through my childhood. I remember so many times sitting with my mom while she made this for a braai or other special occasion. The only tweak I have done with it is to add an extra …

This bacon, pea and cheese salad is my all time favourite salad – it makes for a fantastic braai salad, or a light meal all on its own. The best part about it is that it keeps so well, and in my personal opinion, it tastes better after being in …