These are so delicious, I made them this afternoon and decided to share the recipe straight away, so you get to make them and have them ready as Christmas treats. Made with only natural organic ingredients, these are so easy to make. They are completely vegan, refined sugar, dairy and gluten free. I have … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Flourless Chocolate Indulgence Cake
Spoil yourself or your loved ones with a flour-less chocolate cake this Valentine’s day, or any other day. I love this cake, it is foolproof and tastes great. You can serve it with just a dusting of icing sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Or if you are in the … Continue reading
Vine leaves with herbed rice by Cecile Yazbek.
Vine leaves with herbed rice ” Vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs (dolmades in Greece), are a sign that one is eating the food of eastern Mediterranean. Tender leaves should be harvested before sun and wind had done their damage. In South Africa, my mother once fooled a guest at the table and told … Continue reading
Kale, sun dried apricots, walnuts, asparagus and beetroot salad
The tangy taste of the sun-dried apricots teams up really well with the crunchiness of walnuts to give this salad an interesting twist on flavours. The Beetroot and the grilled sweet potato introduce a lovely sweetness which contrasts quite well with the sourness of the dressing. prep time: 20 min cooking time: 30 – 45 min … Continue reading
Mediterranean style rice paper rolls with grilled asparagus and haloumi
Taking a bite out of these rolls, is like having all the flavours of an antipasto platter exploding in your mouth at the same time. Absolutely delicious and so light, it is my Mediterranean twist on the very popular ‘Vietnamese rice paper rolls’. I wanted a gluten-free and light alternative to the usual crusty bread piled … Continue reading
Stuffed mushrooms with walnut, feta and olives.
A delicious gluten-free light alternative to the usual stuffed mushroom recipes. It makes a great entrée or use small button mushrooms as appetizers. I bought these gorgeous Portobello mushrooms yesterday, they are the brown large ones, but you can most definitely use large button mushrooms instead. Feel free to experiment with goat feta or sheep … Continue reading