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Coconut and jam slice

Coconut and jam slice...

Coconut Jam Slice Slices are really great, you will be hard pressed to pass a tin of these in the kitchen! koo recently reminded me of these and whilst I’m stocking the cookie jars, I’ll make a batch. What you need 1 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 150g butter chilled and cubed ½ cup icing sugar 1 egg yolk 3 whole eggs ½ cup caster sugar 3 cups desiccated coconut Jam (strawberry/Apricot) The process Lightly...
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Italian amaretti biscuits

Italian amaretti biscuits...

Amaretti biscuits These are those little biscuits you often get on the side of your coffee from a really good Italian coffee shop with a wonderful cinnamon and almond flavor. What you need 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon Maizena 150g caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup fine ground almond 2 egg whites Icing sugar to top The process Lightly butter and line a large baking tray with grease proof paper. Beat the egg whites...
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Condensed milk fudge

Condensed milk fudge...

Condensed milk fudge During the holidays, my kids often make things to sell to the neighbourhood and this one is a winner every time. For a little something extra and double the price, cover ithe fudge with a thin layer of chocolate like in the chocolate caramel slice. What you need 800g sugar 250g butter 250ml milk 250ml condensed milk 10ml vanilla essence The Process Simmer sugar, butter and milk together over medium...
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Chocolate caramel slice

Chocolate caramel slice...

chocolate caramel slice I am a big fan of caramel and this chocolate caramel slice really hits the spot. It’s really very simple to make and just so good to have in your cupboard when the sweet craving comes around. What you need 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup castor sugar 125g butter melted 1 tin condensed milk (400g) 20g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 125g milk chocolate 100ml cream The...
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Easy chocolate brownies

Easy chocolate brownies...

Chocolate brownies are a vice I am not ashamed to admit I use whenever I get the opportunity and these slices of chocolate heaven do the trick every time. Chocolate brownie recipes are often guarded and contain all kinds of  special ingredients that make them each families own. Well this is a simple choclate browniue recipe that really does it for me. Hope you enjoy them. What you need 180g melted butter 330g sugar 3...
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Energy bar recipe

Energy bar recipe...

energy bar These are so delicious and easy to make and are perfect for lunch boxes or a little something during the day to pickup your energy levels. They store well and are a whole lot cheaper than buying them. What you need 2 1/2 cups jungle oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup flour pinch of baking soda 1/2 cup chopped raisins 1/2 teaspoon salt 125ml cup honey 125ml sunflower oil 7.5ml vanilla essence 1/2...
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Vetkoek

Vetkoek...

Vetkoek Vetkoek are easier to make than most people think and are just so delicious as a sweet or savoury dish. Vetkoek is real South African food which I remember as a kid from the accounts clerks at my Dads business. They are fabulous Afrikaans women with a serious passion for traditional South African food. What you need 1 kg white bread flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 packet instant yeast 1l lukewarm water Oil...
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Carrot cup cakes

Carrot cup cakes...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes These are really great and can be eaten with or without the icing. Spoil the kids this weekend! Cup cakes 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3 cups finely shredded carrots (a food processor is great for this) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup sunflower oil 4 large eggs Icing 100g soft butter 100g smooth cream cheese 2 cups icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence The...
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Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies...

Peanut butter cookies Peanut butter cookies are favorites of so many people, just make them, you will love them. Your home will be filled with glorious smells and the neighbourhood kids will have their faces at the window. (Strong position to be in- get a free carwash) What you need 1/2 cup softened butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1/2...
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Chocolate biscotti

Chocolate biscotti...

Chocolate biscotti A chocolate biscotti recipe that anyone can make. Biscotti make excellent gifts, so get the kids involved making choclate biscotti for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or just make someone happy. These are really sublime and are baked as a single loaf then cut and rebaked to crisp them up. What you need 300g chocolate 25g butter 225g self raising flour 50g light muscovado sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla...
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Cup cakes...

There are few things that invoke happy childhood memories than those icing topped little buttons of pure joy. Go on indulge yourself. Share/Bookmark
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Traditional shortbread

Traditional shortbread...

Shortbread These are so good and everyone should make them for their Moms and Grans, they will be eternally grateful. This makes a lot of shortbread so halve the recipe if you need to. You need 500 g salted butter 250 g (1 cup) brown sugar, it must be brown sugar 1 kg of flour The process Heat the oven to 170 celsius Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add most of the flour, leave about a 1/4 cup aside and mix...
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Choc chip cookies...

Choc chip cookies There is something about a home that has the smell of cookies baking in the oven that attracts kids and aldults and has everyone peering into the oven in anticipation. There are some, like Mrs fields cookies that have made their way around the world and the recipes to these world famous cookies are guarded so well that Mrs Fields cookies are the most sought after cookies in the world. Here is an unofficial...
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