Crispy Calamares: A Pinoy Street Food
Crispy Calamares is a popular street food in the Philippines. When I was a growing kid in the 80's, the winners were fish balls, "dirty ice cream", taho (a tofu dessert), barbecue, banana cue and...
View ArticleHoly Guacamole - Mexican Food Delish!
We have recently returned from Mexico and I am in love with the fresh simplicity of the food. Guacamole is now a food we devour almost daily. Please believe me when I say that EVERYTHING is better with...
View ArticleEdible Caramel Chocolate Cookie Spoons
Would you like to try some cookie spoons with your cup of tea? I know I couldn't refuse something as cute as one of these edible caramel and chocolate spoons. There are so many possible ways to...
View ArticleBBQ Style Beef Jerky Recipe & Giveaway!
Beef Jerky seems to be a food that can unite or divide men! In a gathering of guys, when beer is involved the conversation will always go through the usual topics of conversation such as football,...
View ArticleMocha Chocolate Mousse Cake
Good morning readers, is it time for a coffee? I hope it is because I have the most decadent White Chocolate Mocha Mousse Cake in a cup to share. First, let me tell you a little story. Di Bella Coffee...
View ArticleWarm Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes Anyone?
In my part of the world it’s spring at the moment. That might sound wonderful but the seasons haven’t quite changed yet and I’m still waiting on some warmer weather. Meanwhile I have been watching my...
View ArticleDeep Fried Camembert Appetiser w Spiced Cherry Paste
Appetisers and finger foods are my favourite types of dishes! I love to eat them, and I love to serve them to others. They're particularly special because they are so small, and every bit of...
View ArticleHam Cheese Puffs w Savoury Fig Jam
Merry Christmas all! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is now looking forward to the New Year. I'm already planning for a delicious New Year's cocktail party and these ham cheese puffs...
View ArticleApple Pie Chia Pudding - Super Food Breakfast
I am finally on the Chia seed bandwagon, and now I feel the need to share a delicious Apple Pie Chia Pudding recipe. I admit it took a little while for me to be convinced of the benefits of this little...
View ArticleEasy Blueberry Hand Pie Recipe
I have a question... where did the term hand pie come from? Does anybody know? Just twelve months ago I had never seen these words before, and now my Pinterest feed is full on hand pies. I'm not...
View Article5 Minute Smokey Lamb Pizza on Puff Pastry
Hello readers, well as usual life has been very busy lately. Thankfully I managed to pull this last minute lamb pizza out thin air. Is it just me, or as a women do you always feel under the pump!...
View ArticleMasterchef Chocolate Brookie Recipe
Masterchef is often a source of cooking inspiration for me. The other night I watched as three contestants were asked to create a midnight snack for Nigella Lawson. One of the contestants made a Dark...
View ArticleAll Day - Slow Cooked Beef Stroganoff
They say "Good thing take time". This recipe for an all day, slow cooked beef stroganoff is a good example. It's a dish that is happy to take all the time it need in the slow cooker. It will develop...
View ArticlePeppermint and Chocolate Bliss Bomb - Beware!
I'm sure by now we have all tried a bliss ball or two. I published this Jaffa Bliss Ball recipe about a year ago and everyone loved it! The recipe included nuts and dates and was a lovely, healthy,...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Donuts - You know you want one!
Sometimes it seems like my best recipes are born out of a desire not to waste leftovers. These salted caramel donuts definitely fall into this category. Regular readers will remember my Salted Caramel...
View ArticleMilko Chews Vanilla Fudge
Do you remember a sweet from Allens called Milko Chews, or Milko sticks? They were always kept on the corner store counter near the redskins. I've just made a Vanilla fudge that tastes almost exactly...
View ArticleGerman Apple Streusel Slice
Today I want to share a recipe for a German Apple Streusel Slice. I think everyone has probably tried this dessert before. It's one of those homely, old fashioned sweets that tends to brings back warm...
View ArticleKids LOVE Crazy Pastry Hotdogs
Do you get stuck for after school snack ideas for the kids? I do! I don't like to give them chips or cookies because they have no nutritional value. These pastry hotdogs may not be as healthy as an...
View ArticleKid Friendly Thermomix Mexican Chili Nachos
The other day I asked child number 4 what he wanted for dinner. He answered with Mexican Chili Nachos. I don't often ask the children for dinner requests because I dread the answer. After having five...
View ArticleSimple Mini Oreo Cheesecake Dessert
Today I'm sharing a simple dessert that looks and tastes pretty fantastic. These Mini Oreo Cheesecake are amazing served in an elegant glass at a dinner party. Happily, they're just as at home in these...
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