This traditional Swedish recipe has been part of our family fare for decades. It is hearty and nourishing comfort food at its very best.
Mini Melktert (milk tart)
Melktert (milk custard tart) is a traditional South African tea-time treat. If you want to taste them, you’ll need to grab one before serving as the platter will empty quickly!
Zucchini, marrow, courgette – whatever you call it, it’s pure gold.
How often do you find yourself with a lonely courgette in the fridge, wondering how to turn it into something useful? I do – frequently. I often buy them (and am now trying to grow them), but I end up forgetting they’re there and before too long they’re fit only for the compost. However, I …
New year, new recipe: Banana Bread
It’s a sweltering New Year’s eve and we need a tasty treat for tonight. I have neither the time nor energy to experiment with ideas for my bananas which ripened overnight (this climate is something else!) so, I’ve searched for a classic banana bread and Australian Women’s Weekly once again don’t disappoint. Their dependable and …
Christmas Fruitcake (alcohol free)
For those who don’t like brandy, here is a great cake that has the same depth of flavour without the punch of the plonk. It also doesn’t need long to mature so if you have left it last-minute to do your cake this is the one for you.
Kanelbullar – Swedish cinnamon buns
These taste of pure Christmas season, with cinnamon and cardamom punching through the soft and fluffy dough. Kanelbullar are a traditional Swedish bun that can be served at any time of year, but are particularly nice to turn out at Christmas. Easy to make, if you have the patience to allow the two dough rises.
Veggie, Gluten-free, Nut-free Family-friendly Mexican Fiesta
I’m loving exploring new cuisines. Recently I was a bit stumped for ideas when I was planning a free-from vegetarian family dinner party, but this worked really well: Nibbles Lentil crisps with salsa, sour cream and chive dip Chopped fruit and veg Corn tortilla chips Mains Gluten-free corn taco shells, heated and served with choice …
Vegan Tofu & Oat balls
Makes: ± 12 balls Time to make: 25 mins (5 prep, 15 in oven, 5 on stovetop) These yummies are not my brain-child – I was lucky enough to enjoy them at a friend’s house and I fell in love with them. She explained how she makes them and I’ve adapted it very slightly. They …
Vegan cheese puffs
Makes: ± 30 small puffs Time to make: 20 mins (10 prep + 10 bake) Ingredients Method – 1 cup plain flour– 2 tsp baking powder– 1 pinch paprika– 20 ml vegetable oil– 1 apple (peeled and grated)– 1/2 cup water– 1 ½ cups grated vegan cheese 1. Heat oven to 450°F / 230°C 2. …
Peanut Butter Biscuits (vegan)
Easy vegan biscuits packed with flavour. A great snack if you are craving umami!
DIY Choc Hazelnut Spread
No need to buy commercial spreads made with palm-oil anymore! This is quick, easy, cheap and nutritious. It also brings a bonus feel-good factor as by boycotting palm oil products you are helping to save the Orangutan’s habitats currently being decimated by palm oil plantations.
Flatbread in just 20 minutes
Makes: 6-8 flatbreads Time to make: 5 prep, 10 resting, 5 actual cooking This bread is quick, easy and a great addition to a meal where you want a little something for dipping, scooping or wrapping. Ingredients Method – 225g wholemeal flour– 1/2 teaspoon of salt– 100ml warm water. (Additional water if needed– Splash of …
Sourdough Starter
Develop your own sourdough starter with just two ingredients!
Buttermilk Scones
Easy, delicious and quick to make.
3-minute Balsamic Dressing
Makes: 100 ml dressing Time to make: 3 mins This incredibly versatile dressing is perfect to splash on salad, drizzle over baked potato, mains, or simply as a dipping oil for fresh bread. I learned a variation of it from my Aunt in about 2002 and it has been part of my repertoire since then. …
Cheese Muffins
Makes: 12 small muffins Time to make: 20 mins (10 prep + 10 bake) Whether you are having brunch, afternoon snack or midnight cravings, these are delicious, quick and easy to make. My mother used to make these for us and we still cook them in our home at least once every few weeks. The …