Vanilla Glazed Grape and Custard Tart
It’s not often comfort and looks come together so beautifully. I feel like I’ve been chasing milk tart since I was
MY AT-HOME RECIPES
BAKING
Pampoenkoekie Brownies
It’s the thing about brownies. They’re so willing to play dress-up that, even though they originated in Chicago in the late
Biltong Croissants
I don’t remember ever having a biltong croissant, do you? Why aren’t they more popular? I mean, it’s basically a biltongbroodjie,
Carrot Cake Flapjacks
There are some household brands that have been a part of the South African pantry for decades, and with every new
Rich Chocolate Torte with Peach Preserve
It’s always a good idea to have a rich, chocolatey trick up your sleeve.
Pastorie Chicken Pies
The best thing about one-pot-wonders, like Pastorie Chicken, is the leftovers. When pulled off the bone the day after, you get
Macadamia Baklava Cheesecake
It’s amazing how many uses you can get out of one ingredient. Often, I’d get the urge to explore the same
Mosbolletjie Roosterkoek
The mosbolletjie has found its way into so many of my menus over the years, I would go so far as
Biltong and Pear Tartlet
This one’s going into my personal recipe journal of crowdpleasers.
Maple crème brûlée cake
There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially the season. In summer, I can’t get enough of stone fruit and berries. But
Malva Bundt Cakes with Whipped Cream
It’s not a malva pudding unless it oozes syrup, am I right? The thing is that – and I hate admitting
Almond Cake with Muscadel Poached Pears
Although an almond cake is traditionally flourless, I’m often in the mood for a cake that’s got all that almondy deliciousness,
Peppermint Crisp Caramel Éclairs
When meeting up with fellow South African expats overseas, the conversation inevitably steers in the direction of what we miss most
Chocolate Soufflé With Passion Fruit Custard
We all need that “brag” dessert we keep up our sleeves for when we’re having our nearest and dearest over for
Condensed Milk, Apple and Almond Cake
If you grew up on condensed milk, you’ll get it. There’s just something so nostalgic about that milky caramel taste.
Shortbread with Rooibos Caramel
I’d go so far as to say, the most fun you can have with food is when you tell a story
Roasted Banana, Amaretto and Raisin Rice Cake
I remember making this cake for our staff meal at JAN as a treat on Saturdays before service. It always put us in such a great mood…
MERINGUE AND CARAMEL MOLOTOV
Summer is for light and breezy, easy-peasy puddings. Enter the Molotov, a Portuguese meringue pudding. It’s like eating a cloud, and
GATEAU SAINT HONORÉ
I do love indulging in a bit of history and heritage when it comes to food, which is one of my
Festive Chicken and Potato Pie
As I start to think ahead to upcoming Christmas celebrations and all of the favourite festive season staples, I’m drawn to
Gingerbread house
There’s something about Christmastime that brings out the kid in me. One of my favourite activities was building a gingerbread house
Fruity Iced Biscuits
Since my take on Zoo Biscuits – that childhood classic that only born and bred South Africans seem to get –
VETKOEK AND CURRY MINCE
One of my fondest memories of growing up was when, on those odd occasions when I had a spare R5 (or
MELKTERT AND MOERKOFFIE MACARONS
As much as I love France – and have made a home here – I always find I crave the tastes
APPLE & OLIVE OIL CAKE
I’ve so often been told that the best apple to use in an apple cake is a Granny Smith, I suppose
Jasmine Rice, Coconut & Rose Macaroons
Apart from an extra “o”, the main difference between a macaroon and a macaron is in the main ingredient. Where macarons
BROWNIE MIGNARDISES WITH A MALVA TWIST
This is a marriage of two greats. On the one hand, you’ve got that gooey, chocolatey richness of a brownie; on
PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK RUSKS
Every now and again, you come up with an idea that ticks all the boxes. It’s usually so simple that you
GLASS APPLE CHEDDAR CHEESE BISCUITS
I love marrying a variety of flavours. It just makes that first bite so multilayered and satisfying.
OUMA MARIA’S MERINGUE CAKE
This meringue cake – with its crispy shell and soft interior – was always a feature at our Easter table.
