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Recipes to share – Savoury Scones

These little savoury morsels are the kind of eats that you can definitely not have just one of. They are easy to make and are perfect as a savoury eat at a tea party or just as a light lunch at home. I make them into little individual…

Recipes to share – Meringues

Today’s recipe is the versatile meringue. Easy to make and lends itself to numerous desserts. You can make them as big or small as you want, pipe them into Pavlova shells (mini or family size) which you can fill with fruit, nuts, cream or…

Recipes to share – Apple Pudding

Today’s recipe is a baked apple pudding which has been one in my family’s most-made recipes over the years. It is easy, delicious and the perfect ending to a Sunday lunch. You can have it on its own but I must say a bit of cream or ice…

Recipes to share – Peanut Butter Crispies

Peanut Butter Crispies These peanut butter crispies looks like a traditional Rice Krispie treat but you don’t use marshmallows in it and has a nice peanut butter and golden syrup flavour. This is a super easy recipe to make with only 4…

Recipes to share – Mug ‘Koppie’ Pudding

Mug ‘Koppie’ Pudding When I was in Standard 3 (now Grade 5) my friend and I found this recipe in one of her mom’s magazines. The two of us made this recipe every time we had a ‘playdate’ for years to come. This pudding is just a simple,…

Recipes to share – Bran Raisin Muffins

Bran Raisin Muffins These bran muffins are light, easy and delicious and have an added bonus – the batter lasts in the fridge for up to two weeks. So you can make the batter, pop it in the fridge and bake as and when you need some. That…

Recipes to share – Butternut Soup

Butternut Soup recipe Butternut soup is a favourite for many households. It is great as a starter or as a main meal with a piece of crusty bread. In my household this gets made throughout the year, no matter the temperature or the season,…

Recipes to share – Sweet & Sticky Marinade for Chicken Braai

If you are in the mood for sweet and sticky braai chicken this is the recipe to try. It is very easy and uses everyday ingredients to add flavour to braaied chicken. Please feel free to submit your favourite recipes to…

Recipes to share – Pasta Salad

Today’s recipe is a very easy pasta salad, which goes perfect with a braai. This salad tastes better if it rests for a day or two in the fridge, so you can make it in advance. Please feel free to submit your favourite recipes to…

Chocolate Crunchies

Chocolate Crunchies

Chocolate Crunchies Preheat oven to 150°C Ingredients: 2 cups of self-raising flour 2 cups desiccated coconut ¼ tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup oats 2 tbls cocoa powder 250g marg or butter 4 eggs Icing ingredients: 2 cups icing sugar 2 tbls…

Recipes to share

Most of us are spending more time at home due to lockdown restrictions and I personally have found more time to experiment in the kitchen. I have a four year old daughter and on those days when I’m out of ideas and can’t listen to another…

Cape Town chef, Grace Stevens, creates her own ‘lockdown birthday’ feast. Image: SUPPLIED

Master baker shares her home-style birthday menu

Birthdays are special occasions well worth celebrating but, thanks to the national lockdown, many have had to ditch their grand plans for a smaller intimate do at home with family. Cape Town master baker and mother of four, Grace Stevens,…

RECIPE | Braaied donuts with lemon curd & mixed berries

Who knew that putting doughnuts on the braai would make them taste even better Braaied donuts with lemon curd and mixed berries. Image: Hein van Tonder Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 plain doughnuts, halved horizontally 1 punnet (300g) mixed…