A top layer of fruity sweetness, and a bottom layer of crispy buttery pastry. Serve this with a big dollop of ice-cream and you’ll be laughing. There is nothing like that moment when you flip a tart tatin onto a plate, raising the pan, only see that you’ve made a perfect and beautiful dessert! I…
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How to make Meringues, Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside
A basic guide showing you how to not screw up a meringue. And how to achieve that crispy outside and that soft, pillow-like inside. Meringues were something I just kept messing up, and it took me a while to figure out why. Something you have to understand when working with any form of eggs…
Mini Quiches made with Filo Pastry
Switch things up a bit by making your quiches with filo pastry. It makes them nice and light, and it gives that gorgeous crispy, flaky texture. If you want to make some good party food, this stress-free recipe is perfect! I have made mini quiches with shortcrust pastry, puff pastry and filo pastry. And honestly,…
How to make the most Amazing Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Ever wondered why your roasted potatoes don’t end up like the ones in the magazines or in the cooking shows? Well, allow me to share some tips and tricks that will leave you with super crispy, crunchy roasted potatoes for any great occasion. So, I will give you 2 lists. One list will be what…
Coconut, Poppyseed and Lemon Drizzle Muffins
Lemon and poppyseed cake has been a classic for a long time. It’s time to step it up with coconut! These muffins are straightforward, easy to make and dang delicious!! Nothing beats that tangy lemon icing with the soft, sweet, fluffy muffin. It’s just such a good combo, but just hold your horses because there is…
How to make Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Did you know that it’s really easy to make your own ricotta cheese? Give it a go, and try making your own unique version by adding herbs, spices, nuts or anything else that floats your boat! Homemade ricotta is super fresh and is so much better than most ricottas you buy in the supermarket. No special…
Cream Cheese, Asparagus and a Poached Egg on Toast
When you get a day off work, try treating yourself to this amazing breakfast. I bet you’d love to wake up to crusty toasted bread with cream cheese, pan-fried asparagus and a poached egg. If you want to make breakfast in bed for someone, this is the recipe for you!! Asparagus and eggs….always an amazing…
Sweet Potato Wedges with Avocado and Sour Cream Dip
A delicious and much healthier alternative to your regular deep fried wedges with an awesome refreshing avocado and sour cream dip. If you want a healthier appetiser or side with your burger, wrap, taco etc. other than deep-fried chips. Then this is definitely a recipe to try. And I didn’t want this appetiser to look…
Spiced Pumpkin Ravioli Dessert with Creme Anglaise Dipping Sauce
Not your usual ravioli, but I promise you it works and it tastes absolutely amazing. The sweetness of the pumpkin and the crème angliaise with the fragrant spices just goes together so beautifully. I wonder if dessert pasta will be popular in the future because I actually really enjoyed these ravioli. And I actually have…
Mint Chocolate Mousse with Booze Soaked Cherries
Smooth, incredibly delicious mint flavoured chocolate mousse with cherries soaked in liqueur. I mean, how is that not enjoyable right!? This is one next level dessert! It tastes absolutely amazing and I guarantee you that if you serve this chocolate mousse to your guests, you are going to look like the most amazing cook in…
Cinnamon Dusted Churros with Melted Chilli Chocolate
Are you a fan of churros? C’mon, who are we kidding? Of course you are. How can you not like dunking a crispy hot cinnamon sugar coated churro in hot melted chocolate? It’s a dream come true. Ahhh, this post takes me back to a wonderful memory where I was making hundreds of these churros…
Spinach and Ricotta Rolled Savory Crepes
So you want to take crepes a level up!? Try filling them with spinach and ricotta, then topping it with anything you like. I topped my crepes with pomegranate seeds, parsley and goats cheese. I am also going to show you how to bake these with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. And how to make…
Twice Baked Potatoes Topped with Fresh Salsa
A dish that shows off 2 wonderful elements of a potato. The golden brown outside, and then the creamy smooth middle. Topped with a beautiful fresh salsa. The perfect potato dish that will fill you right up. I say this often but potatoes have got to be one of my favourite vegetables. And because of…
Broccoli Caesar Salad with Spiced Caesar Dressing
So you think broccoli is a boring plain old vegetable do ya?…. Think again! I am going to show you how to pimp it with delicious spiced Caesar dressing and then incorporate it in a delicious Caesar salad. That’s right, we are taking Caesar salad to a whole new level. I am super pumped about…