VEGETARIAN RAMEN 2 packets ramen noodles (do not use the sauce packets)   STOCK 1 small eggplant or 1 long Japanese eggplant, cut in slices 1 medium onion, cut in…

BAKED BERRY CHEESECAKE PASTRY 100g unsalted butter, cold and chopped 1⅓ cups flour pinch salt ⅓ cup milk Preheat oven to 200°C. Process butter, flour and salt in a food…

When I’ve got leftover pizza I know exactly how to reheat and refreshen it so it tastes exactly as if it had just been made. And I did just that…

SPINACH AND FETA SPIRAL ROLLS INGREDIENTS 400g (14 oz) puff pastry, defrosted 600g (1.3 lb) baby spinach, chopped 30ml (2 tbs) grapeseed or avocado oil 45ml (3 tbs) onion 200g…

I thought I would share my granny’s special kichel recipe with you. I was brought up making these kichel in her kitchen. I would sit in the kitchen while she…

BUTTERNUT SQUASH LAKSA SOUP This soup will dance on your tongue with the contrasting piquant and salty flavours of its fresh spices and herbs.   PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes COOKING…

MELTING LAMB STEW A really hearty lamb stew, this recipe can be cooked for hours until the meat is very soft.  It makes a great winter dish.  And if you…

DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes COOKING TIME: 90 minutes 150g (5.29 oz) Amaretti biscuits, crushed 45g (1.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix crushed…

SHARON’S CHALLAH 2 packets instant yeast 560ml tepid water (not hot not cold) ¾ cup castor sugar ½ cup sunflower or extra light olive oil 2 jumbo eggs + 1…

2 jumbo eggs, separated 375ml buttermilk or plain yoghurt or dairy-free coconut yoghurt 375ml self-raising flour (or 375ml flour with 1.5 tsp baking powder) 2 tbs castor sugar 1 tsp…