by Graham | Mar 20, 2018 | Featured Recipe, Muffins
Any time is snack time and these very easy to make cheese muffins are musts to have around the house. Pop one or two into lunch boxes for the kids, take a few to work and have them with cream cheese, add more cheese and perhaps some ham, these are great. They freeze...
by Graham | Nov 28, 2016 | Cakes, Chocolate, Featured Recipe, Fruit, Ice cream, Pies
This is such an incredibly easy recipe it is almost hard to believe it tastes so fantastic. I am not a big fan of sweet cheesecake recipes and this one really is an excellent recipe. Next time I make this recipe I think I will add some finely grated citrus rind. I can...
by Graham | Nov 28, 2016 | Bake, Cakes, Featured Recipe
I just had to repost this today, they are really easy and are brilliant as a dessert to impress visitors during the Xmas season. They do take a bit of time but is so worth it. These have got to be the ultimate weakness of almost anyone. Choux pastry is not difficult...
by Graham | Nov 21, 2016 | Cakes, Featured Recipe, Hot, Sweets
Since my trip to Australia 2 years ago where banana bread is part of Ausie culture and can be bought anywhere! I have tried many banana bread recipes and am happy to say that this recipe is the easiest and tastiest of the lot. I have been making it regularly, cutting...
by Graham | Nov 3, 2016 | Cakes, Featured Recipe, Festive
Christmas cakes that contain alcohol should be made about a month ahead of time to allow the flavor to mature. Incredibly, fruit cakes containing alcohol can be stored for around 9 months if in an airtight container. What you need 500g raisins 500g currants 500g mixed...
by Graham | Oct 13, 2016 | Featured Recipe, Fruit, Hot, Pies
As a child I remember having the most delicious Sarah Lee cherry pies (not sure if you can still get them in SA) as a treat and as I have moved recently was keen to try out the new oven and decided to give a cherry pie recipe a try for some friends. Everyone really...
by Graham | Jun 10, 2015 | Bake, Cakes, Featured Recipe, Festive
Last night it was cold and windy and had this ghalashing for banana bread, hot and steamy straight out of the oven and turned to a quick and trusty banana bread recipe I’ve had for years and never fails. (It was late so excuse the pic) I have done almost...
by Graham | Oct 10, 2014 | Bake, Cakes, Desserts, Featured Recipe
Baked cheesecakes have been irresistible to me since I first had a slice in New York 24 years ago and this recipe, which has a chocolate biscuit base and creamy texture that includes condensed milk is just what the doctor ordered when you need a distraction. What you...
by Graham | Jan 8, 2014 | Chicken, Featured Recipe, Festive, Pies
I made these pies along with the Greek Lamb shanks and Lemon Flans for a dinner party of 23 people the other night and it went down a real treat. You can prepare the filling the night before and then just cover with the pastry and pop it in the oven half an hour...
by Graham | Aug 27, 2012 | Cookies, Featured Recipe, Festive
This has got to be the simplest shortbread recipe I have ever had the pleasure of making. It takes all of 10 minutes to prepare and another 30 minutes until you can eat your heart out, they taste fantastic and freeze extremely well, what more could you ask for? I am...
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