apricot Jam
Apricots are a rather bland fruit unless you cook them. Their flavour really shines in the cooking process. I had a punnet of them in …
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Greek Lamb – slow cooked
Today is a special day, it calls for Greek Lamb – slow cooked. Sarah and Darryn are celebrating their official marriage date. The 19th January …
Brinjals – The Everything Salad
Whether you call them brinjals, aubergines or eggplants, this salad is healthy, hearty and satisfying. It’s summer here in South Africa and we are all …
Exotic mushroom bulgur wheat
This exotic mushroom bulgur wheat is a great side dish or a building block to a vegetarian dish. It is a good option for when …
How to cook Creamy Polenta
Cooking polenta seems to be really easy, just follow the instructions on the packet. Yes, of course you can do that but I often turn a box or packet over to see their suggestions and they are all different. So follow these simple instructions and you will have a creamy polenta every time. It’s best served really hot topped with roast vegetables of your choice and lashings of olive oil.
Wee Beastie Lamb Shanks
I’m excited to share My Weberi Kamado Grill Wee Beastie Lamb Shanks with you. This is a perfect holiday meal and even if you aren’t as lucky as I was to be gifted with a Weberi Kamado Grill, it’s not too late to spoil yourself for this Christmas. At these exceptionally great prices direct from the importer to you, you’d be silly not to take up this wonderful opportunity.
Fridge Cheesecake
I used to own a coffee shop many moons ago and one of the recipes on the menu was fridge cheesecake. I never ate it …
Cast Iron Mielie and Baby Marrow Braai Bread
It’s quite a mouthful of a title but then my Cast Iron Mielie and Baby Marrow Braai Bread is packed with so much flavour there …
Spinach and Pistachio Quiche
Summer is in the air and the holidays are just around the corner. The quickest and easiest way to feed a crowd of people is …
Cricket, Eton and UCT’s “Big Phakeng Mess”
I start most mornings playing with words, either writing them, reading them or trying to guess them. This comes in the way of journaling, catching …
Asparagus Soup
My sister, Lynne gifted me with a lovely fresh bunch of long stem asparagus spears. I was utterly delighted and decided to make a soup, …
Smoked red pepper custards
I had fun making this Smoked Red Pepper Custard. Their creamy, light texture was heavenly. I served them with a delicious side salad for some crunch.
Smoked red pepper purée
I was out getting stone ground flour for my sourdough bread and saw a basket full of red peppers. They were not on my list …
Kiwi and Coconut Smoothie
32 Years ago today I changed my name to Jacqueline Kinnear. Today’s smoothie is Kiwi and Coconut. 🥝 Kiwi’s are full of Vit K. The …
Corn and Butter Bean Chilli in Cabbage Cups
I had such fun making these Corn and Butter Bean Chilli in Cabbage Cups yesterday. It started with a fridge raid. I had again bought …
Sourdough Bread
Bread I’ve asked myself, “Can I LIVE WITHOUT BREAD?” and my answer every time is no. The most comforting food for me to eat is …