See how much you know about food by trying to answer these 10 food trivia questions. The answers will be published tomorrow – along with another 10 questions. Good luck! Black-eyed peas are not peas. What are they? What is the top selling spice in the world? What animal’s milk is used to make authentic…
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Welcome to Just Easy Recipes!
A great medium for those who love to cook and bake while at the same time keeping it simple, Just Easy Recipes is a brand new, proudly South African foodie website allowing you to learn the basics of cooking and providing you with recipes for sweet and savoury classics – especially those that are traditionally…
Lemon Meringue Pie
A Lemon Meringue Pie is made with a pastry base, usually shortcrust or shortbread, a lemon curd filling and a fluffy meringue topping. You can’t go wrong with this simple recipe – it makes a perfect pie every time. This sweet treat can be served with fresh strawberries or even just a dollop of cream….
Quiche Lorraine
A baked dish with an egg-based filling in a pastry crust, the quiche is a classic part of delectable French cuisine. By following this easy recipe you will be able to produce a delightful and appealing quiche in no time at all.
Traditional Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a heavenly Italian concoction consisting of among other ingredients espresso, finger biscuits, Mascarpone cheese and chocolate. Follow this easy, traditional tiramisu recipe to make a mouth-watering dessert for your next dinner party.
Fettuccine Alfredo
A pasta dish made from fettuccine pasta tossed with parmesan cheese and butter, Fettuccine Alfredo is a popular Italian dish which is very quick to make by following this easy recipe. Surprisingly, traditional Fettuccine Alfredo doesn’t contain mushrooms or ham but I’ve included it in the recipe as that is what we South Africans are…
Koeksisters
A traditional South African treat, koeksisters are wickedly sweet and make for a delicious tea time treat. So roll up your sleeves, follow this easy recipe and get ready to work that dough!
Unique Dessert Platter
When entertaining your friends and family, why not add variety to your dinner party by having individual dessert platters for each guest. Choose three of your favourite desserts and instead of serving a full portion for each guest, you can portion out three small servings from each dessert and place them artistically onto a mini…
Perfect Dessert Idea
Make multiples of these scoops-on-a-stick and you won’t have to spoon ice cream, one serving at a time, in the middle of a party. Dole out balls onto a lined baking sheet. Insert a craft spoon into each and place in the freezer. Chill until hardened. Roll scoops in sprinkles, toasted coconut or crushed nuts…
Ideas for a Table Setting
It’s a special oaccasion and you are having everyone over for dinner at your house. A lovely idea would be to make a small colourful Easter egg parcel and attach it with ribbon to the knife, fork and serviette at each setting. Your guests will love it!
Create a Recipe Gift Jar
Next time you find yourself unsure of what to buy someone as a gift, why not purchase a jar and fill it with the ingredients of your favorite sweet recipe. It’s cute, creative, thoughtful and fun to make!
Make Some Healthy Nibbles for your Guests
Create a simple snack for a party or an eye-catching offer on a table full of deserts. All you need is some fruit and a kebab stick. An inspiration to eat healthy!