Desserts & Baking

Pumpkin bread with honey

Published on March 4, 2017

There really is nothing better than a lazy weekend filled with good old fashioned baking. And with that in mind, we bring you a good old fashioned bake. Pumpkin bread is lovely with the slightest sweet taste that pairs perfectly with melting honey. Finish off with a drizzling of honey and you’ll be in heaven.

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Happy National Milk Tart Day! Plus our top 3 creative milk tart recipes

Published on February 27, 2017

Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.

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Florentines

Published on February 23, 2017

A scrumptious treat of fruit, nuts, sugar and chocolate, these are commonly made round like a biscuit. But we decided that turning them into bars a great idea and you can wrap them in baking paper and pop them in your lunchbox for a snack as well!

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Ginger biscuit and koeksister ice cream sandwiches

Published on February 18, 2017

Pair the nostalgic flavour of sweet and syrupy koeksisters with spicy ginger biscuits and you have a cracking dessert on your hands. Plus, ice cream! Serve these up and everyone will be begging you for the recipe.

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Dutch baby pancake

Published on February 12, 2017

Have you ever tried this method of pancake making? Also known as a German pancake or a Dutch puff, it’s a sweet popover served for breakfast. And for puffiest pancake around, we recommend you beat the batter with a whisk to incorporate as much air as possible, preheat the pan so the batter is sizzling before it’s even in the...

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Stout float

Published on January 27, 2017

Good coffee, beer and whiskey. We are pretty sure we don’t have to say much more, but this amazing deconstructed stout float is just what you need when you feel like a rich sip on a summer’s evening.

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Katlego Mlambo’s watermelon granita

Published on January 26, 2017

Did you know that granita is more than just a refreshing summer treat? It’s a traditional Italian frozen dessert typically made from sugar, water and various flavourings. This recipe takes advantage of the seasons flavours with fresh watermelon.

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Mini jam turnovers

Published on January 21, 2017

Thinking of baking biscuits? Get more experimental and fill your cookie dough with yummy strawberry jam for a pop of flavour as you take a bite.

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Irish coffee

Published on January 20, 2017

Coffee, whipped cream and a smooth Irish whiskey. Could there be better combination? Let us show you how to make it the traditional way so you can serve it up to your guests after dinner.

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Festive marshmallows

Published on December 24, 2016

Just one more sleep until Christmas! Why not keep the little ones busy and their festive spirits high by getting them into the kitchen to make these themed marshmallows. Just don’t forget to encourage them to leave some for Father Christmas!

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