Recipes

I spied out of the corner of my eye a mound of sweet ripe figs and could not resist picking up a few for a tart I had in mind. My first attempt at using figs; a roasted fig and almond tart; had been a ...

One of my favourite Ramadhan treats since childhood has been Daltjies spinach and corn fritters made with chickpea flour. They are a ubiquitous Cape Malay appetiser found on the tables of most ...

  One of my mother's go to Ramadhan treats for iftar were fritters... any type of fritter since they were easy to make and delicious eaten with soup or boeber. Her favorites were were sweetcorn ...

  My cousin's request to assist her daughter with a savory choux puff for a practical test at school was like a blast from the past. I remembered the home made smoked snoek mousse and cream cheese ...

Boeber is a creamy, sweet, delicious and warming Cape Malay dessert type beverage flavored with browned butter, cinnamon and cardamom; thickened with vermicelli and sago and sweetened with condensed ...

  A few days ago I came back from lunch to find a text message asking if I was in the office. I replied that I was and within minutes one of the drivers knocked at my door and entered carrying two ...

As children, having Cape Malay falooda milkshake at iftar was like having parent-mandated milkshake every day of the week. Our Cape Malay falooda milkshake is sweetened with rose syrup and enriched with ...

Roasted figs with honey and orange is perfect if, like me, you were never a fresh fig lover. Give me plump and sweet fig preserves with a strong blue cheese and a few savory crackers or biscuits any ...

I have loved moist blueberry muffins since the very first time my mother brought home a pack from the food market of a department store that she loved to shop at. My search for the perfectly moist blueberry ...

If getting up for work in the morning and making breakfast seems like too much effort, then this delicious and creamy Greek yogurt and Granola breakfast bowl is just for you. Greek yogurt is topped with ...

My easy homemade granola recipe is full of dried fruit, berries and nuts for a luxurious breakfast that will keep you satisfied for hours. One of my favourite weekday breakfasts is a Greek Yogurt and ...

Cape Malay Pickled Fish is pan-fried lightly spiced white fish steeped in a sweet and sour marinade of crunchy onions, vinegar, sugar and dry roasted whole and ground spices. It is one of the most popular ...

As a child I loved the tender thin Cape Malay pancakes or crepes that were curled into tubes and wrapped around cardamom and cinnamon scented sweetened coconut. As a teenager I loved them with macerated ...

These easy to make delicious light and airy South African Flapjacks recipe is VERY different to the British granola type flapjacks. They can be served as a sweet treat topped with whipped cream, jam ...

Some of my earliest childhood memories are of huge pots simmering with whole chickens, vegetables, herbs and spices in preparation for a marathon chicken pie making session during Ramadhan. My mother, ...

Spicy Kumquat pickle achar is a hot, sweet and sour condiment that can be eaten with everything from scrambled eggs to main courses. My late father, may Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the ...

Caramelised onions are a versatile condiment or addition to savory dishes and add a deep flavour and subtle sweetness. It is easy to make although it requires time and patience for the best result. ...

  Growing up I often helped my mother prepare afternoon tea on Sundays especially when we were having guests. One of her favorite summer desserts was macerated strawberries topped with vanilla scented ...

One of my favorite childhood desserts was Cape Malay Potato Pudding, served with stewed dried fruit. It was the first thing that sprang to mind when I participated in a blogger challenge using the humble ...

  On a visit to my neighbourhood supermarket I passed brioche loaves that seemed to be calling out 'buy me'. I had no idea what I would do with it and passed on that occasion. My mother used ...

This is one of the very first recipes I developed as a teenager. My mother had been making desserts using fruit, jelly and evaporated milk for as long as I can remember, and the texture was light ...

  The first meal of my week long 'Lunch at my desk' challenge implemented for the Eat Healthy and Beat Diabetes awareness programme in November 2015, was Baked Salmon steak with spinach, pineapple, ...

My desire to eat Cape Malay Pickled Fish and hot cross buns was dealt a cruel blow by the lack of suitable fish. After visits to three different supermarkets I was unable to find any fresh firm white fish ...

These 30 day raisin bran muffins are filled with dried fruits and nuts; wholesome, soft, moist and tasting faintly of ginger spice even though no spices are added. It is best baked a day after the mixture ...

I love bread, any type of bread, and this Almond and Coconut bread satisfies the bread lover in me, almost as much as a slice fresh and still warm home baked white wheat flour yeasted bread, spread with ...

During my teens, my first attempts at making choux pastry from recipes in magazines or books were complete failures to moderately successful. Until I found the perfect recipe in my well loved Snowflake ...

If you have never made your own pastry from scratch then I suggest you try this easy shortcrust pastry recipe for your first attempt. My homemade shortcrust pastry recipe is easily adapted for either ...

  It was the second day of Ramadhan and I was still craving soup, but was not inclined to spend hours making one. I found a recipe for lentil soup that looked very easy on what is turning out to ...

  I have childhood memories of my mother getting up an hour or so before suhoor to start preparing it. As children, our favorite suhoor meal was snackwiches… toasted sandwiches with cheese, chicken ...

During one of my first Ramadhan's in Dubai, when I had none of my recipes with me, I went online to find anything that would make it feel more like Ramadhan at home. With some assistance from sheikh ...

This Tricolor quinoa salad with pomegranate, walnuts and feta is bursting with flavor, texture and color and will delight both your senses and taste buds. I must confess that I avoid food fads, or any ...

To satisfy my midweek seafood craving I concocted this easy Crayfish salad with avocado, red cabbage and cucumber. In South Africa's West Coast waters we find the sweetest most delicious crayfish or ...

Meatless Monday gave way to protein craving Tuesday and I decided long before I went to bed that I was having Chicken salad with cherry tomatoes, olives and artichokes for lunch. 'BOORINGGG!!!' I hear ...

This fresh and tangy citrus salad with pistachios and pomegranate features sweet navel oranges, tart ruby grapefruit and juicy tangelos. These sweet and juicy fruits are lifted with a sprinkling of sea ...

  I haven't cooked mushroom soup often over the years and on the occasions that I did, I found that they never quite measured up to my childhood memory. Until now! For this recipe I combined three ...

  Fresh asparagus and spinach soup with shrimps is the perfect quick meal when you are too tired to cook but want something light, healthy and low carb. For a little creaminess, add some creme fraiche ...

When I was young I loved the plain cakes, without cream or frosting, that were served at celebrations and religious festivals. My mother's generation called them 'Triem', and although I never knew ...

These Cranberry, Macadamia and White chocolate cookies are what my cookie dreams are made of. Packed with nuts, fruits and chocolate with merely a smattering of cookie dough gluing it all together. I ...

  The Best Glazed Orange Bundt cake is pure sunshine, loaded with intense orange flavor from both the juice and peel of sweet navel oranges. It tastes equally delicious with the hot or cold glaze. ...

If memory serves me, this recipe for a moist, dark, rich and beautifully spiced boiled fruit cake was passed to my mother from an old family friend. The first time I tasted this spiced boiled fruit cake ...