Red Velvet Cupcakes...

Red Velvet Cupcakes Red velvet cakes and cupcakes are an all time favourite that are adored by everyone – mom, dad, kids and even grand parents. Although the recipe may look extremely daunting and complicated, it is actually quite simple. Some people are not crazy about the cream cheese icing, so butter-cream icing can be used as a delicious alternative. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully and take every...

Buttermilk pancakes...

Buttermilk pancakes These buttermilk pancakes are beautifully light and puff up so nicely. I love to put a nice size piece of soft butter on top of a stack, smother them in maple syrup and have a few pieces of crisp streaky bacon on the side but serve them with strawberries warmed in a pot with a little sugar or anything else you feel like. You cam alos break up the crisped bacon into small pieces and add them to the...

Sticky buns...

Sticky buns I can seldom pass a bakery without stopping in to see what is coming out of the oven and sticky buns have got to be a real weakness for me and making them is quite a process but worth every minute when you see them come out of the oven and get to dig in while they are still hot. I’ve also been known to smother them in custard for a real treat. This recipe makes 9 sticky buns in a 20x20cm cake tin. Baking...

Coffee and chocolate froth...

Coffee froth This has got to be one of the easiest desserts to make and is so versatile you just have to try it. Make it with Enrista’s 3 in 1 coffee of chocolate for Coffee froth or chocolate froth or a combination of the two. You can have it as it is or dress it up with whipped cream and fruit and a few chocolate shavings but the froth is awesome. Imagine an aerated creamy jelly, just try it you will love it....

Beef with broccoli...

Beef Broccoli This is a super quick, delicious meat dish that you will use again and again. Chinese food is generally very quick, easy and healthy and this one is no exception. It’s a fabulous week night meal that takes just minutes to make. I really love Chinese food and this one, along with the egg fried rice and sweet and sour pork are real favourites of mine. Good for 4 people. What you need 350g rump steak 1...

Enrista Coffees and Hot Chocolates...

Enrista Instant pleasure I can often be found in coffee shops in and around Joburg and am a coffee lover through and through so when Enrista approached me to review their products which are 3 in one premixed sachets of coffee and hot chocolate and the unsweetened 2 in 1 coffees I jumped at the opportunity because as you all well know, I am one for simple, quick and easy. I have also come up with 2 great recipes which...

Cornish pasties...

Cornish pasties These cornish pasties are absolutely noting like the pies you would buy in a store unless it’s a home industry shop. They are really easy to make and if you are a bit stretched for time like I have been the last month or two, they freeze perfectly well and are an easy and quick meal to put together. It is well worth making the pastry yourself so take a few minutes extra and you and your family will...