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Lady Fingers aka Boudoir Biscuits Recipe

Lady finger biscuits, cat tongues or - as we South Africans know it - Boudoir biscuits are always a hit with the young people. Actually, come to think of it, all ages are pretty fond of these. This recipe demonstrates how easy it is to make them at home. There is no need to rush out to the shop when a craving arises - just step into your kitchen and whip up a few.

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Meringue Recipe

I have seen every variation of meringue over the years - from tiny blobs and traditional piping, to meringue-gelatine crisp sheets - used as dessert decorations. And not to forget the lively-turquoise or perky-pink bought meringues.

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Diabetic Pear and Strawberry Crumble Recipe

Pear-and-strawberry crumble has a delightful texture combination and is more beneficial for diabetics if blueberries are used. This recipe requires freshly-squeezed orange juice because the bought, processed product is packed full of sugar. When squeezing the oranges, reserve extra juice, which you can freeze in an ice-cube tray for an ice-pop treat!

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Butternut Cakes with Citrus Syrup Recipe

Citrus butternut cake combines sweet and savoury. It’s a delicious little cake and, served with homemade vanilla-bean ice cream, it becomes an irresistible treat.

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Coffee, Cranberry and Nut Bread Recipe

This is a moist nutty coffee and cranberry loaf. The diverse textures are interesting on every mouthful and there is an exciting burst of sweetness from the cranberries.

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Coffee Muesli Recipe

I can’t imagine why I’d never thought of coffee muesli before this. It successfully mixes two of my favourite breakfast combinations into one making an ideal start to any morning.

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Christmas Apple Puff Tart Recipe

Christmas means fruit-preserved, crystallised, fresh, baked, grilled for hot Summer menus. Serve this rich buttery dessert with a homemade Amarula ice cream.

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