If you’ve been here for a while, you’ll know my annual Christmas Cookie boxes are a bit of a highlight. This year’s is no different. Eight delicious, beautiful cookies all packed in a box, making the most perfect homemade gift. ItR…
This buttery pecan snowball cookies are rich, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. No eggs, no complicated steps. Just buttery, pecan-stuffed deliciousness. You might know them as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes depending on where you grew up. …
These sugar cookie wreaths are one of my favorite holiday baking projects because they’re just as fun to make as they are to eat. They’re simple, festive and the kind of cookie that kids can help with without you losing your mind. Forget fu…
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread studded with finely chopped fresh rosemary. These cookies are simple, elegant and a little unexpected, which is exactly why it deserves a spot in your Christmas Cookie box. They are quick to make (I love using the…
These are not your standard lemon white chocolate chip cookies. They’ve got roughly chopped pistachios folded through the dough for crunch and color, sweet white chocolate chips in every bite and a simple, zippy lemon drizzle on top that takes them ove…
These salted caramel chocolate chunk cookies are everything I want a cookie to be. Crisp, butter edges that shatter when you bite into them, soft and chewy centres, big pools of melted caramel and chunks of chocolate in every single bite. And then that…
This week’s meal plan includes the easiest Chicken Stir fry, Shrimp/Prawn Tacos, Easy Tomato Basil Pasta, Greek Chicken Skewers and Smashed Lamb Wraps. Where appropriate, we’ll include seasonal swaps so you’re not eating hearty soups …
This easy Greek salad dip is a simple showstopper. A bed of creamy whipped feta is topped with a chopped Greek salad and finished with a scatter of fresh dill and a delicious Greek salad dressing. The perfect light appetizer served with pita bread for …
With the holidays looming, I always try to get myself slightly ahead by stocking the freezer with dishes I can just pull out and serve. These festive freezer appetisers are all make-ahead friendly and get baked or cooked from frozen, no thawing needed!…
Golden, flaky puff pastry wrapped around warm, melty brie and sweet fig jam. This brie en croute is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks impressive but takes just minutes to put together. Perfect for holiday entertaining and parties! Ingred…
This week’s meal plan includes Crispy Chicken Milanese with Grinder Salad, Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Arroz con Pollo, Creamy Tomato Pasta and the most delicious Lamb Chops. Where appropriate, we’ll include seasonal swaps so you’re …
I’ve always loved couscous salads but using pearl couscous is a game changer. This easy salad is the perfect side dish but makes a fantastic meat-free lunch or light dinner. During the warmer months, I gravitate towards side dishes that combine b…
Store-bought salad dressings are fine and all, but nothing beats a homemade dressing. Bright, punchy with plenty of flavor and you actually know what’s gone into it. No weird emulsifiers or preservatives. It also happens to be incredibly budget-f…
This classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is a salad dressing every cook should have in their repertoire. It jazzes up a boring bag of store-bought lettuce in an instant and is ridiculously simple to make. At its core, this is just balsamic vinegar, good olive…
This week’s meal plan includes a Cheese and Tomato Pasta Bake, Chicken Tacos, Masala Baked Fish, Moroccan Chicken Bowls and classic Burgers and Fries. Where appropriate, we’ll include seasonal swaps so you’re not eating hearty soups a…
As someone who is very picky about Caesar salad and in turn, Caesar dressing, I can tell you that nothing comes close to a good Homemade Caesar Dressing. It’s rich, creamy, garlicky, tangy and has that perfect savory punch that makes Caesar salad…
This Asian-inspired soy honey salad dressing is my go-to for slaws, Chinese chicken salad and just about any kind of noodle salad. The combination of umami-rich soy sauce, sweet honey, fresh ginger and garlic makes an irresistible dressing that’ll have…
If you’ve been buying bottled Greek dressing, I need you to stop what you’re doing. Because once you make this easy Greek salad dressing at home, there is truly no going back. It takes a few minutes, uses ingredients you probably already ha…
These shortbread crackers flavored with garlic and parmesan cheese are rich, savory and incredibly moreish. The perfect addition to any cheese board and a delicious snack to have on hand. I have wanted to develop a simple, savory cracker to make as eas…
December can be expensive and overwhelming. There’s no getting around that. But there are a few things you can start doing now that can alleviate the stress and save you some money. These are my practical tips for budgeting through the festive se…
This week’s meal plan includes Chicken Taco Bowls, Spaghetti alla Nerano, Greek Meatball Bowls, Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken and Balsamic-Marinated Steak with Baked Potatoes. Where appropriate, we’ll include seasonal swaps so you’re no…
These easy Greek Meatball Bowls have become a constant in our dinner rotation. Not only are they so simple to put together but they are absolutely delicious and packed with all the good stuff. Ingredients and Substitutions For the meatballs I used my A…
Every marinade you’ve ever made follows the same formula. Whether it’s a lemon herb marinade, a teriyaki glaze, a tandoori yogurt rub or a simple balsamic and olive oil marinade, the structure never changes. Once you understand the science …
This week’s meal plan includes Peri-Peri Spatchcock Chicken, Masala Baked Fish, Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta, Mushroom Chicken and Easy Shrimp Tacos. Where appropriate, we’ll include seasonal swaps so you’re not eating hearty soups and st…
If you’re South African, Peppermint Crisp Tart needs no introduction. If you’re not, let me be the one to introduce you. This iconic dessert makes a constant appearance at birthdays, braai’s, family gatherings and it’s synonymou…
