This makes a BIG batch of pickles. You can easily halve this quantity should you not require such a big amount

As I mentioned last week in the Blueberry cheesecake ice cream post, my friend Karien and I went on a little i

I've never made a secret of the fact that I like comfort food. Why wouldn't you? But I know that most comfort

"Another meatball recipe?" I hear you say. Yes. Another one. Look, I've never made a secret of the fact that I

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  Upon a visit to a green grocer that I recently re-discovered, I found the most gorgeous Granny Smith ap

Every night while I'm cooking dinner the twins come into the kitchen and ask me what I'm making. And every nig

Baking your own brioche takes a little effort but it is so worth it. Light and buttery with a pillowy interior

When you want to make something like Fish Pie, there's really only one person you go to, to find a recipe and

The first thing I ever cooked by myself was pancakes (or Flapjacks as we call them). I used to mix the batter

If you have kids, Spaghetti Bolognese is probably firmly lodged in your recipe repertoire along with mac &

   Is there anything as delicious as breaking through buttery, flaky pastry and finding a creamy, delectable

You know a chef is fabulous when he shares his produce with you. This is exactly what happened when my ice cre

Caprese mac and cheese is the family classic given a fresh twist with delicious Caprese flavours. Fresh basil,

Spicy, sticky chicken wings is always a crowd favourite. Served with creamy Ranch dressing to to dip, they're

I first blogged this recipe a few years ago after dubbing it the Ultimate Chocolate Cake. That claim then got

I have had the most intense curry craving for the longest time. Good curry. Made with good quality spices that

This delectable passion fruit yoghurt cake drizzled with white chocolate passion fruit icing is a great aftern

As a little girl (and teenager), I was always amazed at how adventurous my mom was for someone who never trave

Look, I've never said no to a good cocktail and when I first had a version of this one at KOI (my favourite As

  This is without-a-doubt my absolute favourite lunch at the moment. It takes mere moments to throw together

The most wonderful leftovers to have after Christmas is gammon or ham. There's just so much you can do with it

My gran's turkey with herby bread stuffing is an easy recipe that makes for an excellent centerpiece on your h

We have many traditions during December, but one that I'm very fond of is the making of Rocky Road. I make a b

  There are few holidays that make people go as food crazy as Christmas. Just have a look at Pinterest to see

  I'm often asked why my food tastes to good. And I'm always stumped for an answer because honestly, I ju

My mom was an oyster lover of note. Whenever they were on the menu at a restaurant, she would give my dad the

The title of this cake should really be spiced sweet potato cake with chantilly cream filling, maple buttercre

  Marshmallow fridge tart video I blogged this recipe in 2011 after I had stumbled upon a few of my mom's

This pumpkin and coat's cheese muffins recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast pumpkin and make great l

When I have guests coming over, so often, I don't feel like serving a traditional, plated starter. I prefer to

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This quick and easy peach punch made with South African Rooibos tea is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail

I know. These chicken wings don't look like anything you would drool over. But that's kind of the point with H

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I remember eating this chicken as a child, wondering how on earth my mom managed to make the most delicious ch