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Steamed Date and Sago Pudding (Eggless)
Jun 3rd
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Steamed Date and Sago (Tapioca) Pudding
This is the type of pudding I make on a day when I have time to spare, and when I have planned well ahead. The mixing and preparing takes only minutes, but the sitting time, and the steaming time are far apart. How I manage this, is this: Just after lunch, I put the sago in the milk, to swell out. At tea-time, I quickly mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and start the steaming process. That continues while I can make tea,, enjoy a few minutes of quiet, and then start More >
Apple Crumble
May 5th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Apple Crumble
Apples are in season and there is nothing better than eating a fresh, ripe apple. But this apple crumble comes very close. Sometimes I double up on the crumble part, and firmly press half the dough into a baking dish, and then continue as in the recipe, and serve it as a pie, but for a quick and healthy pudding, that can be eaten straight out of the oven, nothing beats this apple crumble.Ingredients:
8 – 10 large, fresh apples ½ cup sugar – adapt to the tartness or sweetness of the apples A handful of raisins (optional) ½ More >
Eggless Custard
Apr 29th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Eggless Custard
This was a staple dish many years ago, as a meal, or as a soup, and sometimes sweetened as a pudding. We enjoy it as a custard served with fruit or another pudding, or as a meal on a cold winters night.Ingredients: 4 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste) 2-3 tablespoons corn flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
In a heavy bottomed pan, bring 3 cups of milk to the boil. Add the butter. In a small dish, mix the remaining cup of milk with the sugar and the corn flour thoroughly. Once the milk More >
Cherry Jelly on Chocolate Mousse
Apr 19th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Cherry Jelly on Chocolate Mousse
I wanted a decadent pudding that smells of kilojoules, but is not fattening. Is that possible? Yes!!!!! My inspiration for this desert comes from the decadent German Black Forest Cherry Cake. The jelly is light, the mousse is light and semi-rich, and the ice-cream is soothing. Go ahead, and try this out.Ingredients: 1 box chocolate instant pudding 1 tin of black cherries – canned Up to ½ cup sugar substitute (to taste) 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened gelatine ½ cup hot water
Start by sprinkling the gelatine onto the hot water to dissolve. Stir well. Drain the More >
Fish Cakes
Apr 6th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Fish Cakes
A very easy, healthy meal to serve, either with toast for a quick lunch, or as a filling for a sandwich, or even together with mashed potatoes and salad as a main meal. This recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Using the correct fish ensures you are getting your daily dose of Omega 3 and 6, and is very good for the children’s concentration, so I love serving these fresh from the griddle on those mornings when the children are due to write a test at school.Ingredients: 1 tin canned fish (pilchards with tomato sauce is More >
Pears with caramel sauce
Mar 31st
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Pears with Carmel Sauce
We are in the middle of our fruit harvesting season, and we have the most delicious pears this year. They make the most refreshing pudding for those hot lazy days when summer is almost over.Ingredients:
4-5 large, fresh pears ½ cup sugar – adapt to the tartness or sweetness of the pears Juice of 1 lemon
Caramel sauce 1 cup sugar 3 ½ oz butter 2 pints milk ½ cup cornflour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Directions: Peel the pears, and remove the core. Cut into thick slices. Place the pears, the sugar, the lemon juice and a little water in More >
Baked Bananas with Cinnamon Sugar
Mar 27th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Baked Bananas with Cinnamon Sugar
My youngest loves making food, and asked if he may add a recipe too! This was his offering – really easy for little hands, and not at all messy.Ingredients: 1 Banana for each person Sugar or Cinnamon Sugar 2 Tablespoons lemon or orange juice 2 tablespoons butter.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Peel the bananas, and slice them in half, lengthwise. Place the bananas in a heatproof, greased dish. Sprinkle liberally with sugar or cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle with the lemon or orange juice. Dot with butter. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes. Serve hot with More >
Baked Beans Chilli with Beef
Mar 10th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Baked Beans Chilli
For a little taste of Mexico, I always make this dish for our family. I enjoy using sweet chilli sauce in many dishes, because it adds bite, with a sweet tang, to many dishes. I do not need to slave over finding the right flavors, in the right combinations – I just add a dash of sauce, and the effects are amazing. Seconds all around!Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef – lean 2 onions – sliced ½ red sweet pepper ½ yellow sweet pepper ½ green sweet pepper 1 tin canned beans (I used baked beans in tomato More >
Toad in the Hole
Mar 5th
By Heidemarie Swanepoel
Toad in the hole
I wanted to surprise my husband with breakfast in bed this morning, and wanted to make something quick and easy to prepare that would steal his heart. They do say: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”, don’t they. Well, with this morning’s breakfast in bed, I proved them right.Ingredients – Per person:
1 slice of bread 2 slices tomato 2 hotdogs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste A little sugar
Directions:
Cut thick slices of tomato, and roll the slices in flour. Set aside.
Cut a shape out of the centre of the bread. Reserve More >
Hawaiian Toast
Feb 23rd
Recipe by Heidemarie Swanepoel
Hawaiian Toast
Today we visited Gran, and she dished up my childhood favourite treat. When we came home from school, on a cold or wet day, she would be standing by with a delicious slice of Hawaiian Toast. My kids love it now, just as much as I loved it then (and still do!)Ingredients: (per slice of toast)
1 slice of toasted bread 1 slice sandwich ham 1 pineapple ring (canned) 2 – 4 slices cheddar cheese Butter (optional)
Pre-heat your grill. Toast your bread, and butter it. Start off by placing your ham on the toast. Place the pineapple ring More >
