Creamy Prawn Pasta (LF + GF)

Sometimes the best recipes come out of those “use what you have” moments in the kitchen. I’ve always loved prawns, so one day I picked up a packet, had some pasta sauce at home, and thought I’d throw something together. The only problem? No cream in the fridge. But I did have cream cheese, andContinue reading "Creamy Prawn Pasta (LF + GF)"

Deliciously Moist Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake is my absolute favorite cake.  It took me a while to figure out a good and moist carrot cake recipe, especially a gluten-free recipe. This recipe is easy to follow, and you will thoroughly enjoy it. I also added a (lactose-free) cream cheese frosting/icing recipe. Delicious! Gluten Free Carrot Cake with cream cheeseContinue reading "Deliciously Moist Gluten Free Carrot Cake"

Quick Tip: Cilantro (Coriander) Fresher for longer 🌿

Cilantro or as we call it in South Africa, coriander (dhanya) — is one of those herbs I can never get enough of. I toss it into just about everything: salads, curries, salsa, tacos, pasta… you name it. And back home, we even use the whole coriander seeds (crushed) to spice up our boerewors 😋.Continue reading "Quick Tip: Cilantro (Coriander) Fresher for longer 🌿"

Blueberry Compote

If you want something sweet yet tangy to add to your yogurt, granola, pancakes or cheesecake this blueberry compote recipe is just for you. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries either one will make the perfect compote. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen, I prefer frozen)½ cup of water (use less if youContinue reading "Blueberry Compote"

Easy and Very Delicious Granola

Granola has always been one of those snacks I can eat any time of day at breakfast with yogurt, as a quick handful when I need energy, or even sprinkled on dessert for extra crunch. Since I’m a little sensitive to gluten, I decided to just make my own instead of buying it, and honestly,Continue reading "Easy and Very Delicious Granola"

Mother-in-law’s Baked Cheesecake

This one has a soft spot in my heart, it’s one of the first recipes my mother-in-law shared with me when I joined the family. Simple ingredients, gentle steps, and the loveliest creamy bake. It’s the kind of cheesecake you can dress up with fresh cream or keep classic with a quick blueberry compote. Easy,Continue reading "Mother-in-law’s Baked Cheesecake"