This bake actually started out with me wanting to make rusks, that is classic South African hard, dry biscuit that’s twice baked and made for dunking. We call it “beskuit” back home. But somewhere along the way, I decided to make things a little easier for myself, and it turned into a rustic biscotti, stillContinueContinue reading “Maple Almond Cranberry Biscotti with a Rusk Heart”
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Hot Chocolate Sauce
Nothing warms up a Toronto winter evening quite like hot chocolate, but for me, it also comes with a dash of South African café nostalgia. I first learned to make this decadent chocolate sauce back in my barista days in South Africa. We used it in hot chocolates and mochas, and to this day it’sContinueContinue reading “Hot Chocolate Sauce”
Vegetable bake “warm salad”
This one comes straight from my mom’s kitchen in Cape Town. It’s her recipe, a fun, easy way to jazz up veggies and turn them into something comforting. Whenever I visit South Africa, she always makes it for me, and honestly? I can eat a whole plate on my own. It’s simple but magical, justContinueContinue reading “Vegetable bake “warm salad””
Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
Crispy bacon was never really my thing, but ever since I moved to Toronto. I’ve accepted and now appreciate the crispy side of the bacon life (and by the way maple flavoured bacon, is life!). Instead of frying it up in the pan or skillet, let’s crisp it up in the oven. Still the sameContinueContinue reading “Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon”
Bacon, Cheese & Mushroom Egg Muffins
Its breakfast time! Breakfast muffins with a twist. Years ago, I discovered I’m very sensitive to gluten and wheat products and decided to adjust my eating ways. Breakfast was always a tricky one for me, I wanted something nutritious yet tasty and obviously without gluten or wheat products in it. This egg muffin recipe isContinueContinue reading “Bacon, Cheese & Mushroom Egg Muffins”
Scrumptious Gluten Free Chicken & Mushroom Pie
I’ve always dreamt of eating a good savoury pie again, since I’m sensitive to gluten having a pie was kind of always out of the question. Until I discovered the frozen Kinnikinic Gluten Free Pie Crusts at our local Walmart and knew I had to try it and was not disappointed. This Chicken and MushroomContinueContinue reading “Scrumptious Gluten Free Chicken & Mushroom Pie”
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 cheeseContinueContinue reading “Deliciously Moist Gluten Free Carrot Cake”
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 youContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue reading “Mother-in-law’s Baked Cheesecake”
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