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 Cape Malay Daltjies or spinach and corn fritters made with chickpea flour. They are a ubiquitous Cape Malay appetiser found on the tables ...

These sweet corn and polenta fritters are crispy on the outside and soft inside with little pockets of sweetness from the corn and savory ribbons of cheesiness. Perfect with soup or on it's own as an ...

These Circassian Chicken Choux puffs have a filling of roasted chicken and a smooth sauce flavored with paprika, cumin, chili, garlic and green onion and thickened with ground walnuts. My cousin's request ...

Boeber is a creamy, sweet, delicious and warming Cape Malay dessert type beverage made with vermicelli and milk. Our Cape Malay Boeber is sweetened with condensed milk and flavored with browned butter, ...

This mango and orange aguas frescas is a cool and refreshing blend of mango, green tea, honey and lime over orange ice cubes that will have you craving more. A few days ago I came back from lunch to find ...

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 ...

This gluten free Toasted Luxury Berry Nut Muesli is brimming with toasted hazelnuts, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds and delicious dried berries and has no added sugars or oils. It is an easy on the pocket ...

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 but ...

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 ...

This Cape Malay Pepper Steak Pie is inspired by the delicious comforting pies of my childhood. Steak and Kidney Pie and Chicken and Mushroom Pie were essential at our family feast days whether it was ...

This small batch Home made Fish Masala spice blend is vibrant and spicy from red chili powder and turmeric and fragrant from cloves, cinnamon, garlic and ginger. The best thing about making a fish masala ...

Cape Malay Sugar Bean bredie is a slow cooked lamb and bean stew that uses minimal spices, caramelised onions and meat on the bone, to add maximum flavor. Whenever I return home to Cape Town, summer ...

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 ...

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. ...

My mother's Chocolate Chunk Pecan cookies recipe is without a doubt the best chocolate chip cookie recipe you never had, except we use chocolate chunks instead of chips. I was reminded of it when I tasted ...

Macerated Strawberries and Mascarpone Cream with aged Balsamic vinegar is the elegant and sophisticated version of a much loved summer dessert, Strawberries and Cream. It may not be the first image you ...

This rich and decadent Caramel Peppermint dessert with layers of chocolate coconut flavored cookies, caramel cream, banana and mint chocolate is a quick and easy dessert that is loved by many South ...

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 ...

Red fruit salad with rose scented cream makes the most of sweet ripe strawberries, grapes, plums and cherries. Growing up I often helped my mother prepare afternoon tea on Sundays especially when ...

I love bread, any type of bread, and this low carb, gluten free 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 ...

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 ...

This Overnight Dairy Free Muesli and Oats combines the creaminess of almond and coconut milk with sweet raisins, raspberries and pomegranate and the crunch of hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds. I must confess... ...

These light and delicious almond and coconut breakfast pancakes are grain and gluten free and a great addition to a low carb / keto eating plan. I confess... I love pancakes for breakfast with berries ...

This homemade preservative free Easy Spiced Kumquat Marmalade Jam is the ideal use for a glut of kumquats at the beginning of Spring when the citrus season is nearly at an end. If you have no idea how ...

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 ...

The Chili Garlic Prawn Pasta with lemon butter sauce recipe is a deceptively simple but fragrant pasta dish with the citrussy flavors of ripe lemon peel and tart juice enriched with butter that is perfect ...

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, ...

One of my favorite quick meals is Baked Salmon steak with spinach, pineapple, cucumber and passion fruit salad. Occasionally I will use Salmon fillets instead and change up the salad ingredients. It ...

  My desire to eat pickled fish and hot cross buns this past week was dealt a cruel blow by the lack of suitable fish. After visits to three different supermarkets last week I was unable to find any ...

Long before there was Nandos peri-peri flame grilled chicken there was my mother's Peri-Peri Garlic prawns in a fiery Peri-Peri Garlic marinade. Strangely enough we never used the peri-peri sauces for ...

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 ...

This 3 ingredient quick and easy home made Hot Water Flaky Butter Pastry was a speciality of my Aunty Josie who used it for her original Steak and Kidney pie and subsequent versions that were a highlight ...

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 ...

These easy to make delicious light and airy South African Flapjacks recipe is VERY different to the British granola type flapjacks. They are an easy and light mini pancake that can be served as a sweet ...

For the past few weeks I have had an inexplicable craving for banana pancakes with mixed berries. It's not something that I ordinarily make for breakfast but I decided that enough is enough, I am making ...

This 5 berry smoothie bowl is one of my favorites and it is filling and nutritious and suitable for those observing fasting. When you are running late and do not have the time to make a cooked breakfast, ...

This cherry and raspberry breakfast sundae is the perfect start to any day. Sweet, tart and satisfying. I have been craving the taste of luscious and thick greek yogurt with fresh fruit, muesli and honey ...

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 ...

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 ...

This Ultimate Summer Salad is everything you expect in a perfect salad: crunchy, sweet, salty and tangy, and will definitely become a firm favorite. Sunday lunch in our home often included roast chicken ...

  Here in Dubai it feels like Summer for much of the year, with temperatures sometimes reaching highs of over 50 degrees Celcius between June and September, and lows during the cooler months of around ...

This simple and nutritious vegan Red Lentil soup is perfect if you want a delicious and light meat free meal. It also makes a perfect first course in Ramadhan and can be served with Daltjies Spinach ...

I haven't cooked creamy 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. I made this for the first time when I had a very ...

These Rose Cupcakes with white chocolate ganache are delicately flavored with rose water, and instead of buttercream frosting it is made luscious with white chocolate ganache. When I was young I loved ...

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. They ...

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. My mother ...

Have you ever wondered how to make an old fashioned Spiced Boiled fruit cake recipe from scratch at home but felt overwhelmed by the thought of it? How many times have you eaten dry or tasteless fruit ...