Juicy baked ham with an easy, sticky apricot glaze is the ultimate centerpiece for your Christmas table. Serve with festive sides for the perfect dinner. Baked ham or Gammon as we call it in South Africa, is a must-have on every Christmas table. Christmas is just not the same without a big, glossy ham for…
Cranberry ginger mojito
This cranberry ginger mojito is the perfect festive cocktail and can be made in big jugs and served during your Christmas festivities. This cranberry ginger mojito is such a fab Christmas cocktail. It’s got loads of festive flavour but is so easy to make. PLUS you can make it in huge batches. The cranberry and…
White chocolate dipped ginger cookies
Chewy ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate decorated with festive sprinkles is a delicious addition to your Christmas baking repertoire. Baking cookies is synonymous with Christmas. Ginger cookies even more so. These ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate is a Christmas regular for me. I love their gingery chew and the white chocolate adds just…
Cranberry and Brie puff pastry wreath
Golden puff pastry wreath filled with sweet cranberry sauce, oozy Brie cheese and pistachios is a fantastic addition to your holiday cheese board. Listen, if there’s one recipe to make during the holidays, it’s this one. There’s a reason this video has been viewed more than 3 million times on Facebook! The buttery, golden puff pastry…
Salt and pepper pork belly with perfect crispy crackling
Juicy, roasted salt and pepper pork belly with the crispiest, crunchy crackling/skin. This is a showstopper main dish that is sure to impress. There’s just something about crisp, golden crackling that makes people swoon. Very few people can resist it and although there are a few tips and tricks to getting delicious, crunchy cracking, it’s…
Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
This Christmassy, cheese-stuffed, pull apart bread is a delicious festive appetizer. A guaranteed showstopping centerpiece to your feast table. Foods shaped in festive ways is tacky to some but I just love it. Not only is it so fun, no-one can help but smile when they see a Christmas tree-shaped pull apart bread. Now stuff…
Easy spiced soft sugar cookies
These easy spiced sugar cookies are so simple to make, the kids can make them all by themselves. And “Santa” will be overjoyed to eat them this year! Every year the kids and I make some kind of cookie for Christmas. I mean, what’s Christmas without a jar filled with cookies to snack on? And…
Leftover turkey pot pie
Using turkey and vegetables in a comforting pot pie is a great way to use up leftovers. Using shop-bought cheese sauce makes this recipe so quick and easy. Pot pies are a great way to use up any leftover roast meat. Leftover turkey is just perfect for mixing with creamy sauce and topping with buttery…
Brioche loaf
Baking your own brioche takes a little effort but it is so worth it. Light and buttery with a pillowy interior. The leftovers are perfect for French toast. When I first started baking bread, brioche was the one thing I found completely daunting. I feel the same way about brioche as I do about croissants….
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pecan Pie
A delicious pecan pie stuffed to the brim with pecans, a delicious cinnamon filling and buttery homemade pie crust. The perfect dessert served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I am a pecan pie obsessive. My mom used to buy pecan pies at a local bakery when I was young and I would have…
French onion soup puffs
These French onion soup puffs are the perfect canapé. Filled with soft, caramelized onions and nutty Gruyère, they are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The sweetness of the onions with the Gruyère encased in buttery pastry is the stuff dreams are made of. Perfect balance in every bite. It is the perfect canapé to serve with…
Amarula Tiramisu
Using Amarula Vanilla Spice with flavours of vanilla and ginger, this tiramisu is the perfect creamy dessert for the festive season. When Amarula approached me to be a part of their new campaign I was delighted. Amarula is a South African classic. The perfect cream liqueur and they now have a Vanilla Spice variation. Subtly…
Baked hot chocolate pudding
The best dessert to serve on a cold day, this hot chocolate baked pudding is a chocolate lovers dream and is delicious served with ice cream. It’s good for serving a crowd too and can be made in advance. If you love sticky toffee- or malva pudding (a South African classic), you will love this…
Easy breakfast board
This easy breakfast board with bacon, eggs and fresh fruit is the perfect fuss-free, versatile breakfast or weekend brunch for serving a crowd. Entertaining guests for breakfast is always a source of panic for me. Not only am I NOT a morning person, who has the time in the morning to cook a full meal…
Chocolate Cream Pie
Silky smooth chocolate custard filling, inside a buttery homemade crust makes this chocolate cream pie the perfect, indulgent dessert. Tips for making the perfect chocolate cream pie A filling that is intensely chocolatey and creamy yet set is the goal. To achieve that I like using good quality cocoa powder for flavor and egg yolks,…
Banana Cake with Peanut butter frosting
Soft, delicious banana cake topped with the creamiest peanut butter frosting is the perfect snack cake and delicious served with coffee. (For your convenience, the recipe card is now at the top of the post. Tips and tricks for this recipe can be found below.) This banana cake recipe is one of the very first…
Cheesy pull apart garlic bread
Stuffed with gooey mozzarella and ALL the garlic, this cheesy pull apart garlic bread is the perfect side dish to share with a crowd. Print Recipe 5 from 2 votes Cheesy pull apart garlic bread Stuffed with gooey mozzarella and ALL the garlic, this cheesy pull apart garlic bread is the perfect side dish to…
Sticky cinnamon buns with Pecan nuts
Soft, fluffy cinnamon buns drenched in cinnamon syrup baked with pecan nuts make these sticky rolls the most indulgent, delicious treat. Print Recipe 4.8 from 5 votes Sticky cinnamon buns with Pecan nuts Prep Time30 minsCook Time45 minsRising time12 hrsTotal Time13 hrs 15 mins Course: Baked goods, Breakfast, DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: cinnamon bun recipe, cinnamon buns,…
Banana Cream Pie
Creamy, perfectly set banana cream pie is a joy to eat and a seriously impressive dessert. Made with an easy, homemade crust, this pie is simply perfection. (For your convenience, the recipe card is now at the top of the post. More information, tips and tricks for this recipe can be found below the recipe.) …
Easy Rosemary Lemon Chicken Thighs
Juicy rosemary lemon chicken thighs is the kind of recipe that’s perfect to make for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with simple sides for a delicious meal. Chicken thighs really are the perfect weeknight protein. Who can say no to crispy skin and juicy meat? Flavor them with aromatic rosemary and zippy lemon, add some…
Thanksgiving sides
All the Thanksgiving sides you want or need for Turkey day. From healthy greens to simple salads and decadent casseroles. These dishes are all showstoppers. Thanksgiving menus can be difficult to plan because you need to make sure you’re serving all the classics while still catering to your, and your guests’ needs and wants. This…