Posts in dessert
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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Diabetic Coffee-Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate mousse served with fresh fruit, in its raw form, is always delicious. A simple shift to sugar-free milk chocolate, low-fat cream and low-fat yoghurt is not difficult and the flavour of a dish is not compromised.

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Mom's Apple Crumble Recipe

Apple crumble with freshly-poached, in-season apples, raisins, loads of cinnamon and a dollop of fresh cream definitely warms my heart. I’’s without doubt one of my favourite home-cooked puddings.

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Twice Baked Gorgonzola Soufflé with a Mornay Sauce and Rocket Pesto Recipe

For a light-lunch option I recommend a double-baked cheese soufflé with rocket pesto and shaved parmesan. So old school but so delicious - especially for those, like my mother, who enjoy cheese. There is a simple reason that an old classic endures; and mostly it’s because the flavour combinations just work!

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Coffee and Dark Chocolate Marquise and Peanut Butter Semi-Freddo Recipe

This chocolate, peanut butter and coffee frozen delight combines two of my favourite quick-and-easy desserts into one. This combination of sweet and savoury is decadent on all levels.

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Spicy Coffee Risotto Recipe

Risotto need not be always savoury. Thinking rice pudding, this sweet and spicy coffee risotto was born. Serve with fresh berries, chunks of chocolate and thick dollops of cream for a quick dessert option.

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Amber-Rose's Amarula Frappe

More is less and it’s the simplicity in Amber-Rose’s Amarula Frappe that impressed me. She is a trainee and when she walked into my office with this coffee frappe I knew she would slot right into our team. Try it as a refreshing alternative to a hot drink.

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