Cornbread for breakfast
I often get asked by exhausted and slightly fed-up parents what they should serve their kids for breakfast. I find it so hard to answer that, as my children have had spinach soup, dhal and left-over stew for breakfast... but how do you compress an entire food philosophy into the answer to the simple ...
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Slow-roasted strawberries & rhubarb with baked custard
This is the most perfect summer dessert when you have gorgeous, sweet strawberries that need eating and a few sticks of rhubarb searching for a purpose. The baked custard is only ever so slightly sweetened with maple syrup and a few drops of orange oil, so the flavours of the fruit really have the last ...
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Fig and almond cake
Ah, a beautiful, juicy fig... and sunshine. And saltwater hugs. It was so good to be back in South Africa, spending time with family and friends. The kids loved every moment (especially the fact that they could wear shorts most of the time) and I enjoyed the slightly more relaxed pace. On our way from ...
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Rhubarb galette with gingerbread spices
This rhubarb galette with gingerbread spices is delicious, straight from the oven, served with vanilla ice cream or slightly sweetened whipped cream. It is easy to make and you can replace the rhubarb with any fruit in season, but remember to take into account how quickly the fruit cooks when deciding ...
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Watercress, blood orange and beetroot salad with green dressing
After the winter storm that hit most of the UK last week, it finally feels like spring is trying to make an appearance. Along with my appetite for large, colourful salads. Hahaha. Who am I trying to kid... I would eat salads with blizzards howling around me ;-) Whether it is still snowy where you are, ...
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Chocolate bark with macadamia nuts, dried banana and sea salt
Another delicious topping for chocolate bark is a combination of toasted macadamia nuts, dried bananas and flaked sea salt. Drizzle everything with melted milk chocolate and ta-dah! Chocolate bark with macadamia nuts, dried banana and sea salt Makes enough for 2 - 4 little bags Ingredients 150g ...
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Chocolate bark with strawberries, raspberries and cherries
This is so much fun to make and gift! If you've never worked with chocolate before, it may seem intimidating, but even if something goes wrong during the tempering stage, the chocolate bark will still taste delicious, even without that desirable snap. You can use any dark chocolate you like, as ...
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