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,Continue reading “Chocolate Soufflé With Grand Marnier Orange Sauce”
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G&T Ice Lollies
A classic G&T is just the thing to help you cool off on a hot summer’s day. It tastes even better in ice lolly form!
Gin Ice-cream
This ice-cream has a unmistakable gin flavour. The gin can be substituted with vodka, whiskey or brandy if you prefer. Or omit the gin for a alcohol-free ice-cream.
Grilled Pineapple With Coconut Sugar
Pineapple grilled on a braai is one of my all-time favourite desserts. Using coconut sugar gives it an extra tropical taste. Coconut sugar, also know as coconut palm sugar, tastes like caramel flavoured sugar, not like coconut! It is produced from the sap of cut flower buds of the coconut palm. The Glycemic Index ofContinue reading “Grilled Pineapple With Coconut Sugar”
Home-made “Ice-cap” Chocolate Sauce
250 g white, milk or dark chocolate 30 ml coconut oil (see notes) Chop the chocolate finely. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler on the stove or in a heat-proof bowl on the defrost setting in the microwave. When the chocolate is melted, add the coconut oil and mix well. To serve, spoon ice-creamContinue reading “Home-made “Ice-cap” Chocolate Sauce”
Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding
This decadent recipe has been taken from Di Burger’s book “Chocolate’s African Odyssey”. Read more about the latter and her book Celebrating Méthode Cap Classique here. 8 large pain au chocolat, sliced thickly 150 g dark chocolate, chopped 75 g butter 425 ml whipping cream 60 ml dark rum 110 g caster sugar good pinch cinnamonContinue reading “Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding”
Baked Figs With Honey And Cinnamon
Be sure to double this recipe so that there is leftover to have as breakfast with toasted almonds and thick greek yoghurt! Be sure to read my post “In season: Figs” for the health benefits and good accompaniments for figs.