One of our cooking-class groups was looking for inspiration for innovative and exciting festive-season ideas. We decided the traditional trifle needed reinventing by giving it a South African twist. All its separate combinations can be made in advance so it’s an easy item to include this on your menu this year.
Read MoreThis is a recipe for delicious pork filled and stuffed turkey with coal-roasted sweet potatoes... an appealing alternative to the traditional turkey and gammon that we (as a family) have always enjoyed on Christmas Day. Get out those knives and start tunnel boning.
Read MoreOver the years cheesecakes have featured in much of our home cooking - from oven-baked to fridge, as well as the Israeli-type cheesecake. The latter version’s uniqueness is the Israeli white cheese.
Read MoreDo you know Galliano? It is a sweet liquor with vanilla-anise flavour and subtle citrus-and-woody herbal under notes. It’s not that easy to find these days but I’m grateful to Parklane Spar for coming to the rescue.
Read MoreThis tasty treat is biscuit based with a jam layer, topped with coconut meringue. Our Granny Dot used to have a supply in her kitchen cupboard for us girls.
Read MoreNaartjie citrus cake with vanilla-bean icing paired with TWG Red of Africa Tea!
Read MoreChocolate peppermint crisp sponge cake paired with the TWG Choco Mint Truffle Tea!
Read MoreWho needs chocolate sauce when there is nougat sauce? Try this for an unusual alternative.
Read MoreIf you have a seriously-sweet tooth try this hot cocoa drink with nougat.
Read MoreNougat chocolate brownies - give me moist brownies any day of the year!
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