This is my friend Ursula’s easy go-to starter for book clubs, dinner clubs and general family get togethers…and after having tasted it and hearing how EASY it was to make, I thought I had to share it with you.
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Carrot Cake
This carrot cake recipe is not only easy but produces a very moist carrot cake that makes it an absolute winner. I made it in two round cake pans but I’m sure you could use it for carrot cake muffins as well! So here you go, the perfect recipe to make carrot cake from scratch.
Coconut Ice
This Coconut Ice recipe is dangerous people. I’m warning you – do not make this if you’re on a diet…it is very difficult to resist! Coconut Ice is quick and easy to make and it’s perfect to give someone as a gift too – wrap it up nicely and voila!
Cake Pops
Cake pops, cake balls or bites (whatever you want to call them) are the latest craze! You can make them two different ways. If you have the cake pop tins which you need to buy from the States then you can make them that way. I borrowed the tins from a friend of mine so…
Best Brownies Ever
Have you ever wondered how to make chocolate brownies? And make them taste so good that everyone wants YOUR recipe? Well, you’ve arrived at the best brownie recipe ever folks. Serioulsy! I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate myself but trust me, do not leave this ingredient out as it adds a crunchy caramel-tasting…
Christmas Mince Pies
These are the easiest and probably the most economical Christmas Mince Pies you can make. The recipe calls for a jar of Safari fruit mincemeat which I found at my local Spar Supermarket. The recipe makes about 16 mince pies. And what delightful little treats these are…homemade goodness!
Healthy Avocado Sarmie
Often served at the Shongweni Farmer’s Market in KZN, this Avocado sarmie is not only incredibly tasty but it’s healthy and looks good too. Whip up these gourmet delights for breakfast or for a casual lunch with friends.
Mint and Coriander Lamb Chops
Mint and coriander are wonderful combinations and this pesto makes for a tasty topping on lamb chops. Serve the chops with coriander mash or roasted baby potatoes.
Lentil and Feta Salad
A scrumptious salad that will have your guests begging for the recipe. How do you think I got it? I would serve it at a braai or cold lunch but not as a starter unless it had shredded lettuce added to it.
Camembert and Bacon Salad
This has to be one of my favourite salads – I could honestly eat it several times a week and sometimes I do just that! The salad is full of strong flavours and so it is best served as a starter or light meal (ie. not as a side salad). The optional sweet potato is…
Potato Bake
A South African braai just wouldn’t be the same without a creamy potato bake! Follow this tried and tested recipe and feel free to add other ingredients such as mushrooms, ham, bacon or corn.
Patty Pan Eggs
This is a great breakfast recipe that one of my mom’s friends was kind enough to give to me. After getting the double thumbs up from my husband, I thought I’d share it with you! You can experiment with this recipe – if you don’t have ham, use sliced sausage or bacon, you can even…
