Apple crumble is my absolute favourite dessert! Using freshly-poached granny smith apples it makes such a yummy wholesome dessert. Perfect dessert to serve with ice-cream or custard for your next high tea or book club dinner! Print MINI APPLE CRUMBLE TARTS Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Dessert Apple crumble is my absolute favourite dessert! Using freshly-poached…
SAMOOSA / SAMOSA RECIPE
Samoosas (also spelt Samosas) are one of South Africa’s favourite treats, as popular as bobotie, boerewors and biltong. The spicy savoury is triangular-shaped. Its pastry is filled with delicious vegetarian fillings or spicy meat that are deep-fried and so tasty you won’t be able to resist having another, and another… Samoosas are often mistaken for…
PEPPERMINT CRISP COOKIES
Missing your favorite South African peppermint crisp chocolate? Next time a family member brings you your favourite chocolate from South Africa (or sends it in a goodie bag from home), make it last longer by baking these delicious Peppermint Crisp Cookies Print PEPPERMINT CRISP COOKIES Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: South African Missing your favorite South…
HERTZOGGIES
A Hertzoggie is one of South Africa’s most delicious desserts – filled with jam and served on a cup-shaped pastry base, with a topping of coconut. And the Hertzog Cookie (or Hertzog Kookie in Afrikaans) is packed with as much history as it is with jam! The popular South African dessert is served with English tea, and…
ZUCCHINI AND FETA TART
A crustless savoury tart made with fresh zucchini also known as courgettes or baby marrows! Just add, coriander,zesty peppadews and creamy feta and you have the perfect tart for tea or a light lunch! Print Zucchini and Feta Tart Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Main A crustless savoury tart made with fresh zucchini also known as courgettes or baby marrows!…
BUTTERNUT QUICHE
This is a great recipe for a brunch, meat-free Mondays, Midweek suppers or take to work lunches! Print BUTTERNUT QUICHE Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Main This is a great recipe for a brunch, meat-free Mondays, Midweek suppers or take to work lunches. Ingredients Pastry 2½ cups Flour 1 tsp Salt 1 cup (225…
SPINACH AND CHIVE SCONES
Scones have always been a favourite of mine. Especially with a cup of freshly brewed tea! Here is the perfect savoury scone recipe that’s loaded with spinach and cheese. Definitely a great way to start the day! Print SPINACH AND CHIVE SCONES Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Scones have always been a favourite of mine….
SAFFRON CAKE
Some recipes are so good that it just seems to go from generation to generation! This simple, but delicious recipe for Saffron Cake is one! It’s so light and moist and one of the most popular cakes that I make! Print SAFFRON CAKE Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Dessert Some recipes are so good that it…
MILK TART with a HEART for Valentine’s Day or Any Romantic Occasion
With Valentine’s Day coming up, hearts and pretty shades are popping up everywhere! Flowers are lovely but there is nothing like a homemade South African dessert to win the heart of the one you love… and if you’re abroad, to remind you of home! Use our basic South African Milk Tart (melktert) recipe or Coconut…
Savoury Spinach Cake
This is a delicious baked, savoury snack which can be served for tea or as a light meal together with a side salad. The original recipe is made with fresh green fenugreek leaves instead of spinach,and known as methi lagan and seems to have originated amongst the Indian community in South Africa. It can also…
