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This article first appeared on Food24 My father was a true connoisseur of fruit mince pies, as a man of an older generation he took a dim view on “store bought” pastry, my mother, sister and I, indulged his mince pie mania. I recall one …
Savor the taste of summer with a no-fuss Fresh Blueberry Tart featuring an delicious Oreo crust. This is the quickest tart I have ever made, everything is mixed in the blender (I used a Nutribullet), ensuring it’s ready to devour in just about 30 minutes. …
This quiche is a favourite lunch among the folks that attend our cake decorating classes. Like all my recipes this is versatile and can be made in a variety of ways. Scroll down a bit for some variations. This quiche also freezes well, and can be …
These delicious chicken pot pies are endorsed by my (rather fussy) children. The puff pastry is homemade but store bought is absolutely fine. Remove the pastry from the freezer and place in the fridge the day before you intend using it. The recipe for the …
This article first appeared on Food24 A perfect storm The French word éclair means “in a flash of lightening” because that is how quickly these babies go down. The perfect éclair is crisp on the outside, filled with a cloud of whipped cream or custard …
This article first appeared on Food24 Lemon meringue pie is not unique to South Africa, but it is a much loved South African favourite, found in every coffee shop from Albertinia to Zeerust and everywhere in between. And what is not to love? Sweet puffy …
Paris Brest is the name of a French cycle race and these adorable choux pastries are so named because they are shaped in the shape of a wheel. I filled these with whipped cream, and fresh strawberries for light summer dessert. They can also be …
This is a perfect winter dessert. Tart tatin can be made with apples or pears or even onions. I used my homemade puff pastry but you can use store-bought or any leftover scraps. It doesn’t need to puff high so non-virgin puff is perfect for …
I love to make puff pastry, and every time I do I have these two same thoughts… “It’s a lot of work” and “its so worth it”. Nothing beats it and seeing all those lovely layers does make a girl happy. Basic butter puff pastry
