This recipe for my one dish Lemon and Thyme Chicken Bake does not feature ginger, but it certainly delivers on taste.
I really have nothing to complain about – I’ve led a very interesting and colourful life. Three marriages and four very different careers (teacher, book editor, entertainment journalist and, finally, food writer and cook.
Potato salad is always a favourite. But maybe it is time for a bit of variety and try something new, something so summery and perfect for a picnic or a braai.
On a quiet Sunday afternoon I went with a friend and her mother to a choir recital in the St George’s Cathedral. I did not think twice before accepting their invitation – I love, love, love their company and I have always been a fan of conductor Richard Cock.
A touch of cinnamon takes as ordinary moussaka to a new level — it is then when an ordinary weekday meal turns into a delectable dish. Serve it on its own or as part of a lavish Mediterranean feast.
Beetroot and chocolate is a wildly underestimated combination. This cake is light, moist and has an amazing earthy undertone. A heavenly taste duo.
Craving a slice of freshly baked bread, still hot from the oven? No problem! With this recipe you do not go through all the motions and some heavy duty kneading. You just mix the ingredients, let it stand for half an hour and bake.
If you’re not really into sweet things, this lip-smacking ice cream is for you. It takes hardly any effort or time to make this recipe.
I’m not particularly fond of ice cream, but have been known to succumb to the craving at the weirdest times. On the coldest winter’s day I usually dig into some soft serve or creamy gelato. But this ice cream I can eat any day – it is not quite as sweet and it reminds me of frozen cheese cake. The best thing about this recipe is that you do not need an ice cream maker.
This economical spinach and pasta bake may seem simple, but it is extremely tasty. It is the kind of dish that will easily become a family favourite. It might even convert veggie haters into firm believers! Popeye, eat your heart out!
I often find the American culture too in your face and larger than life for my liking – I love the European laid back elegance and much more subtle approach to life. But when I realise that it is that same abrasive culture that gave us brownies and a TV series like Once Upon a Time, I tend to be much more lenient.
