These buttery chocolate and nut cookies are simple, cosy, and exactly how I like to bake at Christmas. Not overly sweet, not fussy, just soft, comforting cookies made with dark chocolate and nuts. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or leaving out for Santa with a glass of milk. This is truly a recipe I created myself,ContinueContinue reading “Buttery Chocolate & Nut Christmas Cookies”
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Maple Almond Cranberry Biscotti with a Rusk Heart
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”
Tamatie Bredie (South African Tomato Stew)
It’s become a tradition in our home every year, on my husband’s birthday, I make Tamatie Bredie (tomato stew). It’s rich, slow-simmered, and comforting, the kind of dish that feels like love in a pot. This stew also holds a special place in my heart. Growing up in Cape Town, my grandma made tomato stewContinueContinue reading “Tamatie Bredie (South African Tomato Stew)”
Beef Back Rib Stew with Green Beans
This stew is special for two reasons: my mom gifted me a gorgeous Dutch oven, and she also introduced me to beef back ribs. If you’ve never cooked them, they’re cut from the backbone, it’s meaty, rich, and perfect for slow cooking. Together, they make comfort food you’ll want in every season. This recipe isContinueContinue reading “Beef Back Rib Stew with Green Beans”
From Cape Town to Costco: Easy Garlic Lemon Trout
A few days ago, I picked up some trout. Well, to be honest, I only did because Costco didn’t have the salmon I wanted (and I love me some Costco 😆). Trout is basically salmon’s meatier cousin, similar in flavour, just a bit richer, so I figured, why not? Growing up in Cape Town, withContinueContinue reading “From Cape Town to Costco: Easy Garlic Lemon Trout”
Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
(Gluten-Free + Make It South African or Canadian!) A Hug in a Bowl 🇿🇦 + 🇨🇦 Since being back from all the wedding magic Karoo mornings, lamb kofta in Istanbul, and all the family hugs in between. Life has been lifing (well, for a while now, actually a few years, lol). A lot has changed,ContinueContinue reading “Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Alfredo Pasta”
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”
Carrot Slaw
Recently made this recipe, wanted to make a coleslaw to add to some delicious fish tacos, but ran out of cabbage so just decided to make a slaw without the cabbage and mayonnaise and then jazz it up with freshness. Straightforward, easy, refreshing, and tasty. Try it! INGREDIENTS • 3 large carrots• Cilantro (a handfulContinueContinue reading “Carrot Slaw”
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””
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs
Some weeknights just call for something easy, delicious, and a little bit feel-good. These yogurt-marinated chicken thighs are exactly that, it’s tender, juicy, and quietly healthy, with warm spices and a lemony lift. Serve them with a simple salad, roasted veg, or tucked into a warm pita with a sa7ce driizled over it, now that’sContinueContinue reading “Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs”
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