As you may have guessed if you have been following my blog – I love a good weeknight, no fuss quick mix cake. I read the words lemon yoghurt cake in a cafe, and the idea of what yoghurt would make a cake batter do has been swirling around my mind ever since. In short, […]
I wanted to bake everything under the sun today I was tossing up between this cake, a hazelnut torte and vanilla biscuits. Unfortunately, my baking eyes were bigger than the amount of time I had, so I made this carrot cake. I love this recipe because it takes mere minutes to whip up – you […]
There are times, when only the comfort of a childhood favourite will do. I will always remember early mornings of summer when I sat on the bench of my Grandma’s (Teata’s) kitchen while she made this cake, always in twos because when the family gathered we were quite a cast. She used to let me hold the […]
There is nothing like a good piece of chocolate cake. I love this recipe -it has a soft and fudgy texture, and most importantly an intense chocolate taste. The peanut butter frosting is silky and smooth. Perfect for a birthday or special occasion. From my family to yours – happy cooking! Ingredients Cake: 2 cups […]
Simple Vegan Vanilla Cake Who doesn’t love a simple vanilla cake – with a cup of tea or toasted with jam or a for a light dessert after a rich meal. This is a super simple recipe – essentially a no fail recipe, and the best thing is that its Vegan!! Perfect for last minute […]
These little balls of lentil taste incredible, like middle eastern balls of delight. They are baked not fried which means they are also pretty healthy, with only a few tablespoons of fat! I highly recommend this recipe, it was a hit with all the family. Ingredients 500 g green lentils – Soaked for at least […]
My father in law’s recipe, this dish may look simple but it does not dissapoint. The creamy mashed potatoes encase the most lucsious mushrooms in a spiced tomato sauce. The cheesy topping takes it to another level. Family friendly and loved by all. Enoy. Ingredients For the Mash: 700 g potatoes 1.5 cups soy or […]
This is a moist and fluffy cake, which you absolutely cannot tell is vegan. I would make this even when I am not observing a vegan fast. Apple-y and cinnamon-y it is the perfect cake with a cup of tea, and does well even without the additional layer of apple jam. Ingredients For the apple […]
God bless the creator of Oreo’s – although they were created or lactose and dairy intolerant children in the first instance, they are a staple in our household when we are observing a vegan diet. I developed this recipe because I tasted a ‘regular’ oreo cheesecake that was amazing, and since the invention of Tofutti […]
I love an intensely chocolatey brownie, and this one is turned into amaze-balls status by the addition of peanut butter. Its a dangerous recipe because it is so decadent! I hope you enjoy. From my family to yours, happy baking xx Ingredients 225 g unsalted butter 1 cup dark chocolate chips 220 g dark chocolate […]
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