Custard needs gentle cooking to achieve a smooth and creamy texture. This cooking method – in dishes set in water – ensures slow, even cooking and a pleasingly perfect result. A French classic with a 'milk tart' twist.
Everyone loves this kind of sushi roll. The avocado is what makes this recipe special. You will love its smooth, buttery taste. Make sure you choose one that is perfectly ripe. The skin should be slightly soft when you poke. Avocados spoil fast so make sure to use them right away.
Pasta salad with chicken is perfect for a simple meal on a hot day. Do not be afraid to substitute with leftover roast chicken that has been diced. This can feed many mouths.
Hertzoggies are very traditional 'Afrikaanse tertjies'. A shortcrust pasty filled with apricot jam topped with coconut meringue. Great to fill the cookie tins for holiday season! Just don't expect them to last too long. Normally my short crust pastry is too much for the topping so I added a second topping for left over crust. (see 'Accompanying Recipes'). They also make perfect gifts or could be packaged and sold from your home industry (tuisnywerheid).
Our family's favourite soup is this thick curry soup with the sweetness of butternut . This amount of soup must be cooked in at least a 10lt pot. Serve it with lots of warm garlic bread. A great accompaniment is Egyptian Dukkah. Sprinkle over liberally. Bacon can be substituted with any left-over smoked pork.
A beautiful creamy cheescake that needs no baking. For that special celebration... But be not concerned that you need to be very skilled, this recipe is very easy. Just start it well in advance to allow everything to set well.
My father-in-law makes this delicious 'concoction' with chillies and onions that they preserve and eat with most savoury dishes. It will really spice-up sandwiches as well. The amount of heat you get depends on the type of chilli you use, and the amount can easily be adjusted accordingly.
A delightful salad that serves well as side dish with pasta dishes, or could be served as a starter. ingredients could be altered according to the season.
