Chocolate and Guinness cupcakes
There is nothing better than rich, earthy bold flavour in winter. And our chocolate and Guinness cupcakes definitely hit that brief.
There is nothing better than rich, earthy bold flavour in winter. And our chocolate and Guinness cupcakes definitely hit that brief.
Oh, pears and pecans, the taste of winter. Adding sour cream to your cake mix will give it a soft and fluffy texture. Our pear and pecan cake is perfect, served straight from the oven with some cream.
Did you know that per gram, chocolate chips actually cost more than chocolate bars? So whenever a recipe calls for them, buy a slab of choccy instead, pop it into a ziploc bag and pound it with a rolling pin to make your own. Try it out to make our triple chocolate chip cookies!
Did you know that chickpea fudge is a traditional Indian treat? And although the contain plenty of indulgent sugar, the chickpea flour gives them a healthy dose of protein.
Say what? Amakhekhe are scones, similar to the English variety but just larger. These proudly South African treats are glazed with a jam that gives them their distinctive colour. Traditionally, they are served as is, without any jam or cream.
It’s time to fill that cookie jar with fragrant biscuits that are bursting with life. We won’t say no to a late night hot drink with some of our lavender shortbread.
Get out of bed right now, grab the waffles from the freezer and make French toast waffles with all your favourite toppings. Because Sundays were meant for indulgence!
Every South African should be able to whip out a batch of these whenever the craving arises. Especially since we have been making buttermilk rusks since the 17th century as a way of preserving bread.
Do we need to say anymore? There is no need to feel daunted when facing a nougat recipe. It is incredibly easy to make; our almond and apricot nougat comes together in a mere 6 steps. You will need some liquid glucose and a sugar thermometer, both of which can be purchased from a wide range of supermarkets.
Just keep stacking! Our crumpet stack stuffed full of dill, mascarpone and smoked salmon are what weekend brunch dreams are made of.