Home cooking for children and adults
Author: Alexander Whaley
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Chocolate Ganache
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 a glue or as a…
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Thai sweet chili sauce / Nam Chim Kai
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 we rarely seem to have…
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Cholla or Kitka Loaf
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 bread. While it does look…
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Pumpkin, Sunflower and Flax Seed Whole-wheat and Rye Sourdough Bread
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 scared of taking risks. What…
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Basic Pizza Dough (Yeast)
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 made in 1 hour or…
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Zeza’s Favourite Caldo Verde
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 laced with Portuguese chorizo sausage…
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Eggplant Chips
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. The trick to cooking these chips properly is…
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Sweet Chili Sauce
This is the basic recipe hitting the sweet, spicy, garlic and sour notes – we also have a more complex – asian-style recipe with ginger and fish sauce, if you prefer.
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Fast and Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe (with meatballs)
Vegetable soup with meatballs embodies a balance of essential nutrients required for a healthy body. The vegetables provide a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which are crucial for maintaining a robust immune system, supporting digestive health, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. They also offer a variety of antioxidants like vitamin…