Before lockdown we would go to Tasha's in Hyde Park on the weekends to have their creamy mushrooms and bacon on toast, served with poched eggs. It is such an incredibly tasty meal, we just cannot get enough of it. I didn't know until recently that each Tashas has one...
I made this chicken pie the other night and it is becoming a favourite. It really is very simple, takes about 20-30 mins of preperation and 30 mins in the oven. Don't be tempted to leave out the cream or ask what to substitute it with, it makes a huge difference and...
Since discovering the joys of a slow cooker I have made a few things but none are as easy and delicious as this fall off the bone slow cooker leg of lamb recipe. It is moist, comes off the bone with tongs and tastes incredible. We are huge potato eaters in our house...
I have become a big fan of flattening chicken breasts before I cook them. They cook in a flash, are never underdone and are as tender as you can imagine. I will be posting a chicken with creamy parmesan sauce soon but this chicken with pesto and cheese was so...
Super tender lamb shanks are a real treat and one of my absolute favorite meal. It does take some time and often like a good curry is bettyer the next day but not essential. This recipe can be done in a slow cooker or in the oven in a nice large cast iron casserole...
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...
This is a great lamb recipe that can be done on the braai or in the oven and is a really nice change from the usual garlic and herb flavored lamb. Do it for your next braai, you won’t regret it and serve it with the potato bake. This is enough for 4-6 people. If you...
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 everything...
Every now and then a recipe comes along that you just have to print and keep, bookmark or do whatever you need to so that you do not lose it and this old fashioned Lasagna recipe is one of those easy recipes. Don't be put off by the number of ingredients, you will...
I have had so many requests for Christmas recipes again this year that I thought I would re-post the whole lot in one entry. Some of my best memories are around the table at Christmas time with the table groaning under all the delicious things to eat. It is so worth...
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