This Greek yogurt banana bread is delicious, moist and easy to make. The perfect way to use up bananas and a great breakfast or snack. Using Greek yogurt in baked goods is something I do often. The yogurt acts pretty much the same as sour cream does but doesn’t add as much fat or richness…
Easy crusty bread
The most delicious bread recipe I have tried. It is easy to make and requires very little effort and delivers a crusty, delicious loaf every time. Before you think “Oh, it can’t be the BEST bread she’s ever had”, let me be clear. I am not exaggerating when I say that the first time I…
Healthyish double chocolate muffins
Rich, moist double chocolate muffins made with oat flour, bananas and unrefined sugar are perfect for a healthyish breakfast or snack. I love when a healthyish recipe turns out so well, I don’t even miss the regular version. These double chocolate muffins are the perfect example. Swapping most of the flour for oat flour sugar…
Egg in a hole bacon grilled cheese
This egg in a hole bacon grilled cheese breakfast sandwich with cheddar is by far the most fantastic way to start your day. We love a good grilled cheese sandwich in this house. From creamy mushrooms to bacon and brie, we love ’em all. But this one, wowza. This is one good sandwich. Bacon and…
Quick and easy vegetable fried rice
Aromatic, quick and easy fried rice filled with fresh vegetables is a substantial yet light recipe for dinner and makes for great leftovers. You know those nights you have zero energy or inspiration to cook but you/your family needs to eat? Yep, I’ve been having a few of those lately. That is exactly how this…
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Creamy cauliflower cheese soup is a delicious, comforting recipe. It’s the perfect easy dinner recipe serve with crusty bread. Cauliflower soup has got to be one of the most delicious soups out there. I mean, cauliflower is already one of the world’s favorite vegetables because of its versatility and cauliflower soup is no different. This…
White chocolate cranberry cookie bars
Chunks of white chocolate and dried cranberries make these cranberry cookie bars a festive must-have. The perfect sweet treat for the holidays. Christmas is synonymous with cookies and these white chocolate cranberry cookie bars are going to become a family favorite in no time. I’ve made these cookie bars more times than I’d like to…
Christmas recipes
All the Christmas recipes you need from festive appetizers, delicious main dishes and side dishes to showstopping desserts. Christmas Appetizers Whether you are hosting a small dinner party or a big bash, these appetizer recipes will be a hit. Cranberry and brie puff pastry wreath Cheese and corn samosas Ham and cheese pastry pinwheels Cheesy…
Apricot apple glazed ham
This glorious glazed ham with sticky apricot apple glaze is the kind of festive recipe dreams are made of. Simple, juicy ham the whole family will love. If you are the kind of person who doesn’t love ham or gammon, be ready to have your mind changed. I never like gammon when I was younger….
Christmas Cranberry Sangria
Sangria = Instant party, right? This Christmassy Cranberry Sangria is a great festive drink to make and serve at your holiday parties. Don’t you just love Sangria? I remember my mom loving Sangria when I was younger and how I thought it was just the coolest drink. Fruit IN your wine? Revolutionary! Then I grew…
Salted caramel and chocolate ice cream bombe
An ice cream bombe with layers of ice cream, salted caramel, chocolate, nuts & cherries topped with even more chocolate is a perfect festive dessert. When it comes to festive entertaining, I feel like I have appetizers, canapés and mains sorted. I have a few go-to recipes that I know are sure to wow the crowds….
Rosemary-crusted beef fillet with horseradish cream
Rosemary-crusted beef fillet with horseradish cream is perfect for effortless entertaining and will make a fantastic main dish recipe at any dinner party. Beef fillet, beef tenderloin or filet of beef (there are so many names!), always screams celebration to me. It’s my go-to main dish for impressing guests or adding a special touch to…
Old-Fashioned Clementine Cake
This syrup-soaked clementine cake is an easy, one-bowl recipe that is just the perfect way to use clementines when they’re in season. It’s the kind of cake that is fantastic to have on your counter during the festive season to serve with a cup of coffee to guests. The clementine syrup soaks into the cake…
Prawn cocktail stuffed avocados
Juicy prawns/shrimp in a creamy mayonnaise sauce served in a ripe avocado is the perfect elegant appetizer. These stuffed avocados are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Avocado Ritz (Prawn cocktail stuffed avocados) is a fantastic, retro South African recipe. And one I have loved since I was a little girl. Whenever we went to a “fancy”…
South African Milk Tart Recipe
Milk tart with creamy filling and a homemade crust is a South African classic. Perfect as dessert or served for tea time. What is milk tart? Milk tart (or Melk Tert) is a South African dessert pie. A sweet pastry crust is filled with a custard filling and topped with a generous dusting of cinnamon….
Cauliflower cheese pastries
These crisp, golden cauliflower cheese pastries are delicious as an appetizer, easy lunch or lunchbox snack and can be made in advance. Well hello there crisp pastry goodness. Raise your hand if you could eat pastry in every single way, every single day (hey, that rhymes!). *raises both hands and a foot* I mean, how…
Pavlova Christmas Wreath
Light, marshmallowy Pavlova filled with homemade whipped cream and topped with fresh berries is a beautiful dessert perfect for Christmas. Pavlova in any way, shape or form is a showstopper. And I have yet to find a single person who doesn’t love its marshmallowy, chewy texture topped with clouds of whipped cream and fresh fruit….
Roasted garlic olive oil bread dip
This roasted garlic olive oil bread dip is a fantastic, easy appetizer. Perfect for when you need to feed a crowd or need a delicious snack. How to make olive oil dip for bread Olive oil dip is probably the easiest dip you can make. The roasted garlic takes a little time in the oven…
Christmas appetizers
All the easy Christmas appetizers recipes you need for your holiday party. From the simple to the showstopping, this list has it all! Pastry appetizers Christmas appetizers made with pastry are always a hit and they can be made in minutes. Using shop bought pastry is a great way to cut down on prep…
Easy Antipasto wreath
This easy antipasto wreath is great as a simple Christmas appetizer and will add festive flair to all of your holiday parties. This beautiful antipasto wreath is the ultimate festive appetizer and is a showstopper of note. When I served it recently the guests couldn’t stop talking about it and I felt so pleased because…
Eggnog pound cake
Rich and buttery, this Eggnog pound cake flavored with rum, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg is like Christmas in cake form. The perfect festive treat. Pound cakes are known for their buttery, rich flavor and I think it’s the perfect cake to infuse with some Christmas spice and rum. Eggnog is as synonymous with the festive…