My round up of 8 Irresistible Peppermint Crisp Recipes You Need to Try is just in time to celebrate Heritage Day in South Africa. The 8 Peppermint Crisp recipes have all appeared on heinstirred over the last 10 years and…
One of the best ways to use and enjoy courgettes (you may know it as zucchinis or baby marrows) has to be as fritters. And these Courgette and Paneer Fritters are packed with flavour and make for a delicious veggie…
Whether you are in the swing of summer or if it is hopefully peaking on the horizon of spring, this Frozen Limoncello Tiramisu is so worth making this weekend or save this recipe for when the time comes for your…
Banana Bread is usually the best and easiest way to use very ripe bananas. That was until these Chocolate Rye Banana Pancakes crossed my path. Made with ripe bananas, dark rye flour, healthy oats and a spoonful of cocoa, these…
I first encountered these Braised Leeks with Thyme and Garlic at Petiscaria Casa de Pasto in Olhão on the Algarve coast. We ended up there by mistake, as we intended to go to a different restaurant and thought this was…
This recipe for Coconut Chicken with Leeks and Mushrooms is inspired by Dianne Bibby’s classic Chicken and Leek Casserole. Di recently featured on Russel Wasserfall’s podcast A Table in the Corner and he mentioned that his wife Camilla makes the…
My Everything Seasoning has now become my Everyday Everything Seasoning. Spicy, earthy, smoky and salty, I’ve been using it to add flavour to a simple fried egg, avocado roughly smashed onto a bagel with a good squeeze of lemon, or…
Dinner last night were these Lamb Koftas with Whipped Tahini. I saw a recipe a few days ago by Meera Sodha for a Whipped Lemon Tahini that she served with a bowl of lentils and it sounded too good not…
I had a stash of strawberries in the freezer and the options were frozen strawberry daiquiris or to make this super easy Strawberry Baked Pudding and use it as a vehicle to finish the last scoops of no churn ice…
This Crispy Tofu with Zucchini Noodles and Tahini Soy Dressing might sound far too plant based for some but I promise it is packed with flavour while offering a boost of nutrients and protein. It also features a version of…
This One Tray Roast Chicken with Feta and Harissa is all you need when time spent in the kitchen is not an option or when cooking dinner is the last thing you really want to do. Chicken thighs, baby potatoes…
This Biscoff Affogato combines 2 of my favourite things into something utterly delicious. A classic Italian Affogato with a big dollop of Biscoff spread. A classic Affogato is an Italian dessert made up of a scoop of vanilla gelato or…
This Curry Leaf Chili Crisp takes its inspiration from the famous spicy Chinese condiment Chili Crisp that gained wider popularity during covid and the home cooking trend. It’s practically the same method of pouring a very hot neutral oil over…
These Easter Chocolate Nests is such a pretty Easter decoration idea and a fun way to get the kinds involved and occupied this coming Easter weekend. And bonus is that you only need 2 ingredients to make them. All you…
The great thing about my own blog is that I can quickly look up a recipe if I need it, such as this Paprika Easter Lamb. But as I was searching for it, I realised that I had never posted…
I am sure many will agree that the only thing better than cheese is melted cheese. And with easter around the corner this Baked Brie with Fried Dates, Dukkah and Aleppo Pepper is a melty, sweet, savoury and spicy dish…
Passion Fruit and coffee truly is a delicious combination and if you’re based in the southern hemisphere where summer is still in full swing, this Passion Fruit Iced Espresso is definitely worth making before the autumn chill kicks in. And…
I am pretty sure the Smash Burger Tortillas craze has died down on social media but we are still making them regularly. Having tried a few different kinds of meat we enjoy ground lamb the most. Topped with homemade tzatziki…
My friend Mari is a brilliant cook with a knack to create flavour bombs out of the simplest ingredients and being invited for dinner is always exciting as she offers us glimpses into Japanese home cooking I have no knowledge…
This Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe comes from Georgia McDermott, a photographer in Melbourne whose recipes are gluten free and FODMAP dietary intolerance friendly. I’ve followed her on Instagram for many years, love her work and the fabulous desserts…
I recently sat down with Russel Wasserfall from A Table in the Corner, a podcast where he chats to people in the food industry about their passion and their take on the business of eating. We chat about my path…
I’d like to think this Roasted Tomatoes with Labneh, Lemon and Olive Oil is a dish for any season and any occasion. I love how just a few ingredients can yield something so delicious. In my post earlier this year…
Tahini is certainly not just for dressings, dips and halva and this recipe for Roasted Nectarines with Tahini Cream is a great example of how delicious it is as an ingredient in a sweet recipe. (And if you are looking…
The Most Popular Recipes of 2023 is a delicious bunch of recipes, some of which, thanks to Pinterest are now heinstirred classics. A few have been around for years and I’m happy to see they still get made regularly by…
I’m more than happy with a Negroni as my drink of choice and possibly the only cocktail that could make me happier is a Negroni Sbagliato. But I have a sweet tooth and this Christmas Cookie Cocktail is one of…
This Snow Globe Gin and Tonic is a sure fire way of adding loads of festive cheer, no matter what the occasion. Be it new year’s eve, a relaxed long weekend sundowner, or a TGIF get together with a friend…
Chocolate Salami gets its time to shine during the festive season and as complicated as it might look, it’s just a biscuit cake recipe that has been rolled into a sausage shape to look like a “salami”. Chocolate Salami has…
As annoying as Instagram reels can be, it did lead me to a reel for this Scarpaccia recipe by Viviana Dal Pozzo . It looked all kinds of delicious and easy for someone who loves courgettes. I also liked that…
I have no doubt that it is a bit of a stretch calling this Limoncello Tiramisu a tiramisu but to be honest I prefer that it sounds more familiar than a Limoncello Parfait. So I will go with my cheeky…
One of the last things on my “Cape Town to do list” is to buy a few peppermint crisp bars to bring back to the desert. The intention is to make some sort of dessert but that seldom materialise as…
There are a whole lot of childhood memories in a piece of biscuit cake – my mom used to make it with marie biscuits and it was impossible not to keep going back to the fridge for another piece. I…
If you’re heading into spring save this recipe for Frozen Strawberries and Cream for the first hot day coming your way. And if you’re heading into autumn there still time to enjoy this super simple and delicious dessert. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cwur_17J9_6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== All…
These Air Fryer Clementine Puddings is a long overdue update on the Clementine Almond Cakes I posted back in 2013. It must have been one of the first posts on the blog and did not even have a recipe. It was a…
If you are looking for a fabulous breakfast treat this weekend I really think this rather decadent Baklava French Toast is worth making. Playing with the sweet and spicy flavours of baklava, thick slices of bread are soaked in a…
I have made this Giant Grilled Cheese with Spicy Honey Butter a few times and it is about time I share the recipe. It is the big bad boy of grilled cheese sandwiches and comes from Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage…
This recipe for Lemon Pistachio Cake with Rose is a slight revised version of the Pistachio Lemon Cake that I posted in 2017. And that recipe was a variation on an Orange Pistachio Cake recipe I posted back on 2014…
These Butternut Scones with Cheese is a lovely twist on the traditional recipe, combining the earthy sweetness of butternut with a punch of rich savoury coming from the Parmesan and Gruyere cheese. Super easy to make, perfect for breakfast, a…
This Thai inspired Pomelo and Kale Salad, garnished with fragrant basil, mint, coriander and studded with toasted cashew nuts and crispy onions is that fresh flavour and texture hit when you need a dose of healthy. Being back in Abu…
I could not help thinking of my mom while making this Sticky Coffee Pudding – a delicious spin on the well known Sticky Toffee Pudding and with it being Mother’s Day this weekend, the timing is perfect to share the…
My recipe for this Zucchini Pasta (you may call them courgettes or baby marrows depending where you live) is a liberal interpretation of Stanley Tucci’s recipe for Spaghetti Alle Zucchine that became such a hit after the broadcast of his…
My recipe idea for this Easter Sundae is a combination of 3 recipes coming together for a delicious dessert this Easter. Or any occasion actually, even those nights when watching Netflix would be so much better with a something sweet…
Those who know me well can confirm that I can have ice cream any day, any time and in any quantity. Of all my appliances my ice cream machine is the most loved. But a no fuss, no churn ice…
Easter weekend is upon us and no matter how you celebrate it is usually a weekend of an indulgence or two and this Creme Egg Easter Latte is a sweet and delicious addition to the long weekend. Best of all…
This Jewelled Broccoli and Feta Salad with its tangy Tahini Dressing came to be out of necessity after opening the fridge and seeing a neglected head of broccoli one too many times. The end result is a deliciously crunchy salad…
This Lamb Birria with Tacos is one of those ultimate weekend sharing meals. Slow cooked in the oven or slow cooker for hours, the meltingly delicious results spooned into soft tacos and jazzed up with crunchy slaw, lime, as much…
Dinner at Bianca & Nick is not only filled with lots of laughs, far too many glasses of fantastic wine but also good food ending with a delicious dessert. Therefor I have no qualms about recommending this recipe for Bianca’s…
The Most Popular Recipes of 2022 is an eclectic mix of sweet and savoury, one going back all the way to 2014, a trendy lockdown recipe (remember those?) that seems to have outlasted the pandemic (fingers crossed) and a recipe…
The best souvenir from a recent trip to Greece was the introduction to the Espresso Freddo, the chic Greek version of an iced coffee, enjoyed by most Greeks come rain or shine. So I think it’s apt that the last…
In these Date and Apple Mince Pies I take a humble, slightly boozy date and apple filling, encase it in a cinnamon shortbread pastry and top it with an almond frangipane. A delicious home made treat I think is worth…
This Cherry Spoon Cake is without a doubt my favourite dessert of the year. Delicious, quick, fuss free and super adaptable. Glam it up with cherries or figs or keep it cheap and cheerful with any seasonal or frozen fruit…