Irish Coffee Dessert

Traditional Irish coffee is a cocktail consisting of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar, stirred, and topped with thick cream. The coffee is drunk through the cream.  This variation has similar ingredients, but it is in the form of a set dessert. Definitely worth a try! The popular alcoholic drink, Irish Coffee, was created in the winter of 1943 by Chef Joe Sheridan. The story goes that he whipped up something special to drink for a group of cold and weary passengers who were waiting for a flight at the Foynes Airbase in Ireland. Apparently silence descended on the group as everyone enjoyed this delectable concoction.

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Lamb Recipes

South Africa is renowned for its high quality lamb. Everyone has a favourite – whether it is lamb tjops on the braai on a Saturday night or leg of lamb for Sunday lunch. Lamb is versatile and delicious and one of our favourite meats to eat. Below are a few delicious recipes from my blog with lamb as the main ingredient. From leg of lamb, to lamb chops, to lamb stew.

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me! 

Enjoy!

Orange Recipes

Got oranges? With the abundance of oranges at the moment, it would be a crime not to make the best of this flavourful citrus fruit while it is in season. An orange is such a versatile ingredient: it can be eaten as-is, squeezed for juice or zested. It can be used to flavour marinades, spice rubs, salad dressings, sweet and savoury sauces, sorbet, mousse, ice-cream, cake and cocktails! Not forgetting marmalade! It can be eaten as part of breakfast, lunch or dinner. It makes a great snack too! I have therefore included a variety of both sweet and savoury recipes that are flavoured either by orange juice, orange zest or orange-flavoured alcohol in some way. I’ve included a few recipes that call for Grand Marnier, the popular orange-flavoured French liqueur. Luckily the 1st of June is only a week away, so if you’ve run out of alcohol during lockdown, you will be able to stock up soon!

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Enjoy!

Olive Oil & Orange Ice Cream

Olive oil is not exactly an ingredient that one usually finds in ice cream, but this recipe is definitely worth a try!  You can taste the olive oil without it being overpowering and it is complimented very well with the flavour of the orange.  This ice cream is neither too rich or too sweet.

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Chocolate Soufflé With Grand Marnier Orange Sauce

The combination of chocolate and orange is truely magical. It is a classic flavour combination, used and enjoyed in a variety of recipes by foodies across the world. In this souffle recipe, quality dark chocolate is combined with orange flavours to take it to a whole new level. According to Lindt Maître Chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler, creator of Lindt Excellence Orange Intense Dark Chocolate, the secret behind this classic combinaion lies in its contrast: the chocolate is rich and intense and it is balanced by the fresh, zesty tones of the orange, creating an overall experience that is both nostalgic and exhilarating.

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Duck à l’Orange

Duck à l’orange, aka Canard a la Bigarade, is a classic French dish consisting of whole roasted duck with orange sauce. It is probably one of the most well known of all the duck dishes. It is said that it was the American chef, Julia Child, who made Duck à l’Orange famous with her popular recipe book,  Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961). Child, who was the first chef to It is believed by many that Duck à l’orange had its heyday in the 1960’s when every French restaurant served it, but it can still be found on many restaurant menu’s worldwide. Be sure to also try my recipe for Duck Breast With Orange Sauce.

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Orange Sorbet

Sorbet is a frozen desert made from sweetened water flavored by fruit, wine or liquor, frozen into ice and the scraped so that small ice shards. Although sorbet is usually served as a palate cleanser between courses, it can also be eaten as a dessert. Although many people think that sorbet and sherbet is the same thing, sorbet does not contain dairy ingredients, while sherbet does contain a little cream or milk to give it a richer, creamier texture. The greatest thing about sorbet is it can be frozen, thawed and refrozen over and over, without having an affect on the consistency.

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Bread Recipes

Craving freshly baked bread? Why don’t you bake it yourself! Did you know that you can bake bread at home with a few basic ingredients? You don’t even need bread flour! Or yeast! This selection of recipes from my blog includes bread recipes from a variety of cuisines – from Italian to French, Greek and Danish. Most of these recipes call for yeast, but I’ve also included recipes for gluten-free bread and low carb bread, which are yeast-free.

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Sourdough bread is all the rage at the moment. Making this popular bread requires time and patience. If you have always wanted to bake home-made sourdough bread with your own starter, book a lesson with me and I will show you how!

Enjoy!

Cake Recipes

With this selection of mouthwatering recipes from my blog you can have your cake and eat it too! Whether it is made to be enjoyed with your morning tea or afternoon coffee, or to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, these cakes are a feast for the eye and the palate!

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Enjoy!

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Egg Recipes

Got eggs? Below are a few mouth-watering recipes from my blog with egg as the main ingredient. I’ve included popular breakfast dishes such as Eggs Benedict and French Toast. Also light meals like souffle and tuna roulade. There are also a few decadent desserts like Raspberry Roulade, Phyllo Fantasies and Creme Caramel on the list.

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Enjoy!

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Biscuit Cream Tart

Biscuit Cream Tarts, also known as Number or Alphabet Cakes, are still all the rage!  These popular tarts were created by the Israeli pastry chef Adi Klinghofer and consists of layers made of either cookie dough, puff pastry or cake with a creamy filling between the layers. The filling can be custard, buttercream, cream, etc. The tart can be topped with anything from fresh flowers, to fruit, macarons, meringues, candy, etc. The tarts are great for birthdays, engagement parties, hen’s parties, weddings, baby showers, etc.  During this demonstration attendees will be shown how to make a variety of bases and fillings, as well as how to assemble and garnish the tarts.

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Puff Pastry Recipes

Shop-bought puff pastry is an essential item to have in your freezer. A variety of fillings, both sweet and savoury, can be enclosed in the crispy pastry to give something like boring leftovers an exciting new look! It can also be used to create Biscuit Cream Tarts, aka Number Cakes.

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Enjoy!

Biscuit Recipes

Nothing beats home-baked biscuits. Below are a few delicious recipes from my blog with a variety of different biscuits/cookies. Some, like the Flourless Peanut Butter Biscuits, have as little as four ingredients. Many of these recipes are gluten-free.

If any of these recipes look to daunting to try by yourself, just book a culinary lesson with me!

Enjoy!