Home cooking for children and adults
Olives, saltiness and bread – what an amazing combination! Just add some butter and it is the perfect accompaniment to just about any dish or soup. Unlike commercially bought olive breads, these are just jam packed with olives and often feel more olive than bread – a great source of […]
Cinnamon rolls, or Christmas rolls, as I have heard them described are simply magical all year round, but tweak them just a little to add some Christmas flavours – dried currants, raisins and cranberries – so often found at this time of the year and just a touch of a […]
Some matches are made in heaven -spicy mayo and chicken burgers or chips or burgers or crudités or sushi or… well, you get the gist. Spicy mayo or perinaise as Nando’s calls it, goes best with just about anything grilled – just wait until you spread it on some freshly […]
What is there not to like about chocolate ganache? A proper ganache is a thick and gooey, lush and decadent, sweet and creamy chocolate paste, adding an element of contrast and richness to most desserts or cakes. This decorative element can be spread or piped, or it can act as […]
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is an interesting dip or condiment to make. One can start from a really basic sauce beloved of children and gradually add complexity to match a more discerning palate. Ideally, the recipe should lend itself to all occasions and should store well in a fridge, though […]
This recipe is dedicated to my good friend Peter du Preez. May you have success in your endeavours and although life may send you around the globe, this should always remind you of home. This striking loaf, with its plaited look is a cross between a brioche and a normal […]
The dough is sticky and tacky and will not hold a shape for a long time. The bulk fermentation can go horribly wrong as a result while the proofing will yield an intermediate dough that will eventually hold its shape. This is a recipe for an adventurer who is not […]
Pizza evokes memories of good times spent with friends, movie nights with the family or can just be a very convenient fast food. A good pizza often oozes with melted cheese while the choice of toppings is truly endless. This recipe is a very basic yeast-based dough, which can be […]
What is caldo verde? Caldo verde, or green soup, is a creamy potato soup blended with finely chopped kale or colland greens and Portuguese chorizo and is a pale green accented with deeper green flecks. The more kale, the greener the soup becomes. Of course, nowadays, the soup is liberally […]
Eggplant, brinjal, aubergine – however you choose to call it, for most, the first item that comes to mind is a bitter, oily, soggy mess that is not so great. But – does it have to be that way? Cooked properly, eggplant is tasty, healthy and nutricious. When prepared with […]