Carolié de Koster’s long awaited cook book dedicated to filo pastry, the most versatile pastry dough, is hot off the press!!! The book consists of 220 pages of easy to follow text, supported by eye catching pictures, covering Authentic, Classic and Trendy recipes to entice the tastebuds! Savoury and sweet creations for healthy snacksContinue reading “Filo Fanfare Cookbook”
Author Archives: Jeanri Verster
Tapas
Tapas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapas]) is the name of a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid). In select bars in Spain, as well as some parts of North America and the United Kingdom, tapas has evolved into an entire, and sometimesContinue reading “Tapas”
Chicken Rollatini with Spinach alla Parmigiana
Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts Calories: 194.7 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 24.2 g • Carb: 7.2 g • Fiber: 1.5 g Ingredients: 8 thin chicken cutlets, 3 oz each 1/2 cup whole wheat ItalianContinue reading “Chicken Rollatini with Spinach alla Parmigiana”
Culinary Parties For Kids
Are you looking for a unique activity to keep the kids entertained at your child’s next birthday party? Look no further. Our culinary parties/events are popular with girls and boys from age 5! We’ll keep the kids busy so that you can relax and enjoy your child’s party too! You deserve it! We offer aContinue reading “Culinary Parties For Kids”
Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House Cookie Kit
Our Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House has a brand new look with a few new features – like a chimney, a porch, a cookie base, etc. It also has a variety of customisable features: the cookies in the kit can be made from gingerbread cookie dough or sugar cookie dough. We can even make it gluten-free! AllContinue reading “Customisable DIY 3D Gingerbread House Cookie Kit”
Decorated Gingerbread Houses
One of my favourite things about decorating a gingerbread house is that it is like a blank canvas, i.e. you can decorate it however you like! Below are a few ideas to decorate gingerbread houses. Also see the Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House as well as our brand new Gingerbread House design decorated as a SpookyContinue reading “Decorated Gingerbread Houses”
Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House
I have seen so many beautiful houses on Pinterest where the house panels are tied with ribbons, that I just had to give it a try. I am happy to say that it can definitely be done! And that it is actually easier to done than you might think! The hardest thing to do wasContinue reading “Ribboned Roof Gingerbread House”
Topdeck Pudding
This dessert is a combination of two of South Africa’s most popular puddings – milk tart and malva pudding. It consists of a moist malva pudding base with a creamy milk tart topping. It is to die for!
F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed Cookie Cutters
If you are planning a F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed event in the near future – whether it is a birthday party, a bachelorette party, a kitchen tea or baby shower – our new F.R.I.E.N.D.S-themed cookie cutter & stamp sets are just what you need to bake and decorate cookies that will almost look to good to eat!
Easter 2021 Workshops For Kids
Kids are guaranteed to have a lot of creative fun at our Easter 2021 culinary workshop!
Easter 2021 DIY Cookie Kits
Easter 2021 is around the corner! If you are looking for an activity to keep your kids busy during the Easter holidays, look no further! With our Do-It-Yourself Easter-themed Cookie Kits your kids will be able to let the creative juices flow while creating edible art! Adults will love to do it too! Our kitsContinue reading “Easter 2021 DIY Cookie Kits”
Culinary Party In A Box
If you are a mom who prefers to “do it yourself” when it comes to planning and executing your child’s birthday parties, creating a culinary activity to keep the kids busy during the party has never been easier. Our “Culinary Party In A Box” has everything you need! It includes step-by-step instructions, to chef’s hats,Continue reading “Culinary Party In A Box”
Valentine’s-themed Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits
Love is in the air …. well, almost. If you are looking for a unique way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got just the thing! One of our Valentine’s Day-themed Cookie Kits is sure to impress your Valentine! As usual, there is something for everyone’s budget – from mug huggers toContinue reading “Valentine’s-themed Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits”
Festive Season 2020 Do-It Yourself Cookie Kits
Are you looking for a fun and creative activity to keep your kids (or yourself!) busy during the Festive Season? Or a unique gift for that special family member, friend, colleague or client? Look no further. Our Do-It-Yourself Cookie Kits are just the thing! Our kits consist of everything you need to create a culinaryContinue reading “Festive Season 2020 Do-It Yourself Cookie Kits”
Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit
Decorating Festive Season-themed cookies is just what is needed to get into the Festive Season spirit. Let your creative juices flow and turn these Snowflake cookies into a variety of designs that look almost to good to eat. Whether you bought our Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit or baked the cookies yourself, below are step-by-step instructionsContinue reading “Do-It-Yourself Snowflake Cookie Kit”
Chocolate Babka aka Zebra Bread
Chocolate Babka is made from sweet dough, a versatile dough that can be used to make a variety of sweet treats like Here are a few: Bee-sting Pastries, Home-made Doughnuts, Hungarian Bubble Loaf, Panettone, German Stollen, Yugoslavian Nut Roll, Chocolate Babka, etc. Sweet dough is an enriched dough which means it has ingredients like eggs,Continue reading “Chocolate Babka aka Zebra Bread”
Got Alcohol?
Now that we are in Level 3 of the lockdown in South Africa, and the alcohol ban is lifted, we can (finally) buy alcohol again! I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to make some of my favourite recipes containing some kind of alcohol as an ingredient. Whether it is beer, wine, brandyContinue reading “Got Alcohol?”
Coq Au Vin (French Chicken Stew)
Coq au vin is one of the most well known and popular French chicken dishes. It consists of chicken braised with wine, bacon and mushrooms. Although red wine is typically used, white wine can also be used to make Coq Au Vin Blanc. It can be prepared a day or more before serving, which willContinue reading “Coq Au Vin (French Chicken Stew)”
Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Serve this flavourful soup with lots of crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Prawn Stuffed Calamari Tubes With Rosé Sauce
A recipe that will certainly win compliments – if not prizes! Serve as a starter with crispy bread and salad or as a main meal with rice and lightly cooked vegetables. Note: Select large calamari tubes for a quick and neat to make dish!