Fruitcake truffles
Wondering what to do with that piece of leftover fruitcake? These fruitcake truffles are decadent and delicious, and oh so easy to make. They are the perfect treat to serve with coffee when unexpected guests pop in. I like using Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits – so the kids can enjoy these truffles as well. You will […]
Christmas treats: Chocolate Truffles
I just love chocolate truffles! They are decadent, delicious and easy to make. And they make for thoughtful and special gifts. Being a lover of dark chocolate and peanut butter – these two recipes speak straight to my heart, or is my stomach? Sultana, Fortified Chardonnay and Dark Chocolate Truffles You will need: 1/4 cup […]
Christmas Treats: Rudolph the Reindeer cookies
What would Christmas be without home-baked cookies? I just love these Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer cookies. They are super cute and much easier to make than you might think. You can make them into cookie-lollies by sliding an ice-lolly stick under the cookies before baking them. They also make for cute Christmas tree decorations. You […]
Ice cream Sundays #3: Strawberry, balsamic vinegar and black pepper ice cream
It’s summer and strawberry season which can only mean one thing – time for Strawberry ice cream! Think you’ve tasted good strawberry ice cream before? Think again. This ultimate home-made ice cream will blow your mind: strawberry, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. All good ice creams start with a good crème Anglaise (vanilla custard), except […]
Date Paste Peanut Butter Cookies
I absolutely love these cookies! They are super easy and very tasty. With the added benefit of being healthier than your average cookie because you will be using date paste instead of refined sugar. You will need: ½ cup date paste (never heard of date paste? I hadn’t until I made this recipe. It’s easy […]
Ginger and Turmeric Chickpea Stew
If you are wanting to include more plant-based meals into your everyday cooking, this recipe is a great place to start. It is wholesome, easy to make and contains no foreign or exotic ingredients. I accidentally stumbled upon it while browsing Instagram and I have a feeling it is going to become a favourite in […]
