Festive Christmas Tree Pavlova
I just love this festive twits on the classic Pavlova. It is easy to make and a real crowd pleaser. You will need: For the meringue layers: 6 large egg whites (room temperature) 1 and a half cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence For the […]
Ikarian Longevity Stew
Like most Ikarian dishes this stew is all about beans and a generous dose of vegetables. I was a little sceptical, but it is delicious. If you want to try one new recipe this winter make it this one. It’s healthy, hearty and makes four generous servings. You will need: 1 tin Cannelini Beans 1/2 […]
Grab-and-go overnight oats
I love making and eating oats in the winter months, but somehow I just can’t stomach warm oats in the summer. If, like me, you want to start your day with a healthy and filling breakfast, but you don’t have the time (or energy) to cook up a storm early in the morning – you […]
Lamb and Apricot Tagine
The word “tagine” refers to both a North African cooking pot with a conical lid, and the aromatic stew traditionally cooked in it. This North African stew classically incorporates savoury and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a spiced sauce. I love this recipe because the dried apricots, cinnamon, nutmeg and a sprinkling […]
Mom’s ‘Casserole Dish’ Chocolate Cake
One of my good friends has a saying: ‘Baking is science. But cooking is art’. If she’s right, and I’m pretty sure she is, I’m definitely an artsy type of girl. I love cooking. I thing its the freedom of cooking I love. Baking on the other hand I find more tricky, I guess it’s […]
Weary Wednesday Roasted Tomato & Garlic soup
I don’t know about you, but by the time we get to Wednesday my meal ideas and energy start drying up. This recipe was born on one of those Wednesdays where there were just to many things to do, and to little time to do them in. By the time I got around to thinking […]
