Pear and pecan cake
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.
Giant triple chocolate chip cookies
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!
Chickpea fudge
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.
Amakhekhe
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.
Lavender shortbread
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.
Sweet French toast waffles
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!
Buttermilk rusks
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.
Almond and apricot nougat
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.
Crumpet stack
Just keep stacking! Our crumpet stack stuffed full of dill, mascarpone and smoked salmon are what weekend brunch dreams are made of.
Cranberry and white chocolate shortbread
Is there any combination like white chocolate and cranberries? These heavenly treats are just the thing to keep you happy and feeling comforted during winter. Not to mention that the cold weather is ideal for working with shortcrust pastry. So get cracking, and indulge in some white chocolate shortbread this weekend.