Messy, intuitive and fun-my cooking process
My process Creating my web page – where it all began and who helped me along the way. This process can be daunting unless you …
latest Recipes
Walnut Cranberry & Naartjie Cake
I’m getting better at understanding the science behind baking. It’s November in South Africa and pouring with rain. My garden is parched, so Im grateful …
Bambara Bean Bake
Bambara Beans Have you ever heard of Bambara beans? Originating from the west coast of Africa, I stumbled upon an article about them while paging …
Quick Christmas Mince Pies
Who has time to make mince pies? It was a rainy Sunday and I had leftover sweet pastry in the fridge from a lemon tart …
Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Mini Quiches
Growing up in the 80’s, beetroot graced the table of many a braai. I shunned it like the outcast I thought it was. I only …
Caramelised Thyme onions
Caramelised Thyme Onions are a great flavour bomb for almost anything. Use in my Beetroot and Blue Cheese Tart or if you don’t like blue …
Sourdough Seed Loaf
Rusticus is the name of my sourdough starter. This Sourdough Seed loaf was inspired by a recent visit to our daughter in Cape Town. Here …
Seed Loaf – inspired by Sarah
Sarah and I LOVE bread. I couldn’t imagine my life without it. Making it myself on a weekly basis allows me to appreciate what goes …
Kingklip Fishcakes
I was feeling like fish and we had kingklip in the freezer. Fishcakes found in supermarkets or restaurants are usually overly processed for me and …
Hot & Sour Soup
Hot & Sour is a typical Thai flavour combination. This soup is packed full of goodness and is quick and easy to make too. The …
Flank Steak Flatbread with smashed cucumber
I made Flank Steak Marinade for a beautiful 1kg flank steak I bought from my butcher up the road. As it’s just the 2 of …
Flank Steak Marinade
The secret to getting the most out of this flavourful cut of flank steak is simple: marinate generously, cook fast and hot, and always rest …
Tandoori Inspired Weber Chicken
It was a rather peachy perfect day in Winter and I was feeling like spicy chicken and a braai. What better way to combine the …
Flatbread FAST
I was marinating chicken in tandoori spices and wondering what to serve with it when it was ready. Flatbreads FAST was the answer. These Flatbreads …
Chocolate Chips & Nibs Cookies
I love chocolate and I’m not sure why I have never made choc chip cookies before. These Chocolate Chips & Nibs Cookies are perfect to …
Darryn’s Dim Sum Pot Stickers
As you know there is always a story behind the food we like to eat and cook. Darryn’s Dim Sum Pot Stickers are no different. …
Banana Pecan Muffins – less sugar
I love a little sweet something every now and again. I am aware of my sugar intake and try to keep it balanced. These Banana …