This beautiful and delicious French apple tarte was made by my dear friend Marianne, for a wonderful dinner we hosted together. The recipe is her mothers who is French and an incredible cook and baker, she thankfully passed her knowledge to Marianne. This tarte is delicate with it's thin crust and fresh topped with apples.… Continue reading Marianne’s French Apple Tarte
Apple Muffins
Ingredients: (makes 12 muffins) 3 green apples 2 cups of flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup plain yoghurt 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup coconut or vegetable oil 3/4 cup brown or white sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla sugar for the crumble: 50… Continue reading Apple Muffins
Christmas Cookies
Ingredients 180 g soft butter 100 g powdered sugar 1 pinch of salt 3 egg yolks Zest from 1 orange 1 1/2 tbsp dry poppy seeds 330 g flour 1 tsp baking powder Approximately 1 half jar of orange jam, for spread Put the soft butter, powdered sugar and pinch of salt in… Continue reading Christmas Cookies
Vegetable Curry
Ingredients 100 g brown rice 1 shallot (or small onion) 1oz (25 g) ginger 2 cloves of garlic 2-3 tbsp curry paste (green or mild tikka masala paste) 9oz (150 g) broccoli florets 10oz (300g) red kuri squash (or butternut squash) 5 oz (150 g) chickpeas (canned) 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) coconut milk 1/2… Continue reading Vegetable Curry
Ratatouille (Julia Child Inspired)
Ingredients (Serves 3) 1 yellow pepper 1 red pepper 2 medium Zucchini 1 Eggplant 1 large onion 4 garlic cloves 4 large ripe tomatoes 1 tbsp parsley salt and pepper olive oil Slice the zucchini and eggplant into strips then put them in a bowl and toss them with half a spoon of salt and…… Continue reading Ratatouille (Julia Child Inspired)
Devil’s Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 2) 2 pounds (1kg) chicken wings 2/3 cups olive oil juice of large lemon 2-4 sage leaves 2-4 small chilies, finely minced (or 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes) 2 shallots 3 garlic cloves 4 tbsp Italian parsley 2 tbsp softened butter Wash the chicken wings and pat them dry. Prepare a shallow… Continue reading Devil’s Chicken
Carrot Cake With Thyme, Lime and Coconut Frosting
Photography by: Kalyn Michele Photography Preparation and baking time 1 hour 20 min Ingredients 4 Eggs pinch of salt 2/3 cup (150 g) sugar 1 1/2 cups (350 g) shredded carrots 3/4 cup (200 g) ground almonds 1 lime (zest) 3 sprigs of thyme 4 1/4 Tbsp's of flour (40 g) 1/4 cup of… Continue reading Carrot Cake With Thyme, Lime and Coconut Frosting
