Easy, Tasty Recipes and Family Dinner Ideas
These hamburger rolls were an instant hit with my family; soft, pillowy, and so simple to make, they turned an ordinary meal into something special. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or just enjoying warm with butter – they’re truly homemade and worth every bite! The recipe makes 16 generous rolls which may seem like a lot but they disappear quickly! If you’re lucky to have any left, they keep beautifully in an airtight container, making next-day lunches just as delicious.
After my Instagram video on “How I Make Traditional South African Biltong” went viral last week, I decided to create an in-depth, step-by-step blog post on how to make this classic South African meaty snack. And when I say viral, I mean over 3.5 million views in one week, with comments upon comments! Many people…
Creamy, nutty, and irresistibly smooth – this pistachio ice cream is made with an ice-cream maker and is pure luxury in a scoop. The rich flavour of roasted pistachios blended with cream and vanilla creates a dessert that feels both refreshing and indulgent, not to mention the wonderful green colour! It’s surprisingly simple to make, but the…
A quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. This recipe for Creamy Chicken in White Wine sauce comes together in 20 minutes and uses basic pantry staple ingredients. Chicken cutlets are dusted in garlic powder and flour and fried in butter before being coated in a creamy white wine sauce infused…
Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour, this slow cooker beef stroganoff is a weeknight hero! I love that it can simmer away while I’m running kids around all afternoon. It’s a low-effort meal made with an inexpensive cut of meat but tastes like next-level luxury. Tender beef, earthy mushrooms and a silky sauce—this is the definition of…
These Easy No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are everything you love about cheesecake, in a perfectly portioned, fuss-free size! With a buttery biscuit base, creamy filling, and no oven required, they’re ideal for parties, picnics, or a make-ahead dessert that wows every time. Top them with fresh berries, caramel or chocolate for a sweet little showstopper that looks fancy…
If you’re looking for a comforting, fuss-free dinner that doesn’t overwhelm with spice, this Slow Cooker Potato and Chickpea Curry is just the thing. It’s full of flavour – gently spiced so even kids will love it – and wonderfully satisfying! I love making this on a Sunday and then eating it for lunch the…
This homemade Portuguese-inspired Prego sauce is bold, zesty, and just the right kind of tangy! Made with a rich base of tomato, cream, chili, lemon, and herbs it is perfect for making prego chicken burgers, slathering over steak rolls, pasta and even roasted veggies. It is a magical sauce made even more magical because it…
This Roast Butternut Soup is an absolute dream — both to make and to slurp by the ladleful! Butternut, along with a few secret flavour boosters, is roasted in a generous drizzle of olive oil until golden, caramelized, and just slightly charred on the edges. Everything then gets blitzed together with a tin of protein-packed…
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, creamy, and slightly tangy — the perfect match for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cookies. This simple, foolproof recipe will give you perfectly fluffy cream cheese frosting every time, plus tips to make sure it turns out just right. I have always loved a cream cheese frosting / icing….
