Published on April 7, 2025

The national cookie of Iraq, eaten during Eid and at various celebrations during the year  Kleicha Makes 40 Ingredients 1/2 cup (250m1) warm milk  2 tsp (10ml) sugar 2 tsp (10ml) instant yeast 1 cup (250g) butter, melted  4 cups (600g) flour  1 Tbsp (15ml) nigella seeds 1/2 tsp (3ml) salt Whisked egg. for glazing  […]

Published on March 14, 2025

Cheesecake is the dish of the month and oh do we love a spoonful! Try this creamy baked honey and strawberry cheesecake on your next baking day.   Baked honey and strawberry cheesecake  Serves 8-10   Cool cheesecake at room temperature and then refrigerate to chill completely. This will deliver a deliciously smooth texture and avoid cracks […]

Published on January 23, 2025

Looking for something sweet in the summer heat? These treats are lighter than air and are sure to curb your cravings.   Flourless chocolate meringue cake  Serves 6  For a lighter cake, omit the meringue topping and simply dot with fresh raspberries.  Ingredients 230g chocolate, coarsely chopped + extra for serving ½ cup (125g) butter 6 […]

Published on December 4, 2024

An Italian frozen mousse that is, in short, life-changing. The silky dessert has a ‘half frozen’ texture (as the name semifreddo suggests), so slice and serve quickly.  Chocolate semifreddo log   Serves 8-10  Ingredients 1 ½ cups (375ml) cream, whisked to stiff peaks 4 extra-large eggs, separated cup ⅔ (145g) castor sugar 2 Tbsp (30ml) hazelnut liqueur […]

Published on December 1, 2024

Show off this Christmas with frozen desserts that have ‘zero chill’ and don’t hold back.  This frozen raspberry ripple cake will be the highlight of your festive feast. Frozen raspberry ripple cake  Serves 12-15   The meringue that enrobes this cake will insulate the ice cream, keeping it frozen for longer so you can make a […]

Published on October 23, 2024

Decadent, sweet and absolutely delicious! this blondies recipe will satisfy any sweet craving. Peanut butter & chocolate blondies Makes 16 Not a fan of peanut butter? Swap for a handful of chopped raspberries, or ripple with melted white chocolate. Ingredients 150g dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra for topping ⅓ cup sugar-free peanut butter 3 eggs […]

Published on October 8, 2024

Don’t let the size fool you – when it comes to flavour, these canapés and treats pack quite the punch!    Brownie bites with berry buttercream & candy floss  Serves 8  Serve in small cupcake cases for easy serving and eating.  Ingredients 550g Ina Paarman’s chocolate brownie mix  125g butter, softened  250g icing sugar, sifted  2 […]

Published on September 20, 2024

“I got this recipe from friends Louis and Anita and adapted it for a potjie on the fire years ago. There really is no trick to this one, it’s foolproof and a crowd pleaser every single time.” Apple tart in potjie  Serves 6  Ingredients For the filling   9 Granny Smith apples  1 lemon  ½ […]

Published on July 8, 2024

Italians are all about simplicity. Enter our one-bowl wonder that saves you on time, while packing heaps of decadence.  One-bowl spiced banana Bundt cake  Serves 6-8  Ingredients 5 (about 450g) ripe or overripe bananas  4 large eggs  1 can (385g) condensed milk  ½ cup (125ml) melted butter  1 tsp vanilla  2 ½ cups (350g) self-raising […]

Published on July 4, 2024

Italian desserts are all about simplicity. Add some cream, ricotta or mascarpone and you’ll be dishing up easy Italian delights in no time.    A slightly unusual take on panna cotta, which is usually delicately fragranced and yoghurt-based, this rich version has a slightly denser texture that works best served in the dish it is set […]