Possibly the most iconic South African dessert ever, here’s an easy, melt-in-the-mouth malva pudding recipe to wow your guests! Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 60 mins Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients: 3⁄4 cup of sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon of apricot jam 150 g cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 generous tablespoon of butter 1 teaspoon vinegar ⅓ cup of milk For the sauce: 200 ml fresh cream 100 g butter 150 grams of sugar ⅓ cup of hot water (90ml) 2 teaspoons vanilla essence Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease an oven…
It’s amazing how a little technique can speak volumes without uttering a word. Not only does it add a touch of class and respect for the people serving…
Ah, the joys of a well-stocked freezer, where foods are preserved for future enjoyment. But what’s that unappealing phenomenon creeping onto your once-pristine food? It’s none other than freezer burn. We’re shedding some light on this icy nemesis and share tips on how to prevent it. What is freezer burn? Freezer burn occurs when moisture escapes from food and forms ice crystals on its surface. These crystals suck the life out of our precious foods, leaving them dehydrated, discoloured, and lacking in flavour. What does it mean for your food? Have you ever encountered a slab of steak that looks…
Enjoy a flavourful and nutritious nicoise salad. This easy-to-make recipe features red quinoa, green beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, and boiled eggs. Toss it all together for a…
While air fryers are a great kitchen appliance that can cook a variety of foods quickly and with less oil than traditional frying methods, there are certain recipes which will result in nothing but disaster and avoiding them can help make an air fryer last longer. Here are some examples: Wet Batters Foods that are coated in wet batter, such as tempura or beer-battered fish, may not cook well in an air fryer. The batter may not adhere properly to the food and can become soggy or fall off during cooking. High-Fat Meats While you can cook meats such as…
Banana Choc Chip Muffins Made with wholemeal flour, these banana choc chip muffins are healthier than usual but just as delicious! PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOKING TIME…
Fatima Sydow, Cape Malay cookbook author, cooking show host and cancer-fighter, shared a victory dance on Instagram after her doctor confirmed that her tumour is shrinking. Since her diagnosis in December 2020, Sydow’s journey has been that of remission and relapse. As per IOL, the cancer, a soft-tissue sarcoma, returned last year and filled her lungs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sydow (@fatima_sydow_cooks) Even though Sydow has had a tumultuous journey with chemotherapy, she recently celebrated her latest book launch. My story, my heritage reached best-seller status after just one week on the…
Whether you prefer soft or hard, aged or fresh, stinky or not, there’s no denying that cheese is much-loved and, for many, an everyday staple whether it’s on…
We simply can’t get enough of these brunch recipes. They’re easy to make and perfect for when you are in a time crunch. Not to mention they are lipsmackingly good! Oat crumpets with avocado and sriracha honey bacon HANDS-ON TIME 20 min TOTAL TIME 30 min (+ standing) SERVES 4 Make dough an hour before you plan to make breakfast, or the night before, and put it in the fridge overnight. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tsp fine salt ½ cup rolled oats 1½ tsp dried yeast ½ tsp chilli flakes ½ tsp baking soda 1½ cups milk, lukewarm 1…
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes Recipe These delicious little buttermilk blueberry pancakes are as light as a feather and the blueberries make them nice and fruity. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOKING TIME 20…