Minichefs: chocolate noodle nests
Posted on 30. Mar, 2012 by Debbie Smith in Food & Drink
With the Easter holidays in full swing our world seems to be filled with chocolate, bunnies, marshmallows and chicks. Creating Easter gifts for granny, aunty and friends is always a little more fun when there’s the chance of licking a chocolate bowl, so set your little people to work with these chocolate noodle nests. Ingredients [...]
Vintage baking: Upside-down pineapple and almond cake
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Lisa in Food & Drink
Like a Wimpy breakfast on a road trip, there’s a time and place for canned pineapple and this upside-down cake is it. As with all the recipes in our Vintage Baking series, we hope this classic brings back memories and warm, fuzzy ones at that. Ingredients For the base 600g canned pineapple slices in juice 85g [...]
Vintage baking: Vanilla cake with granadilla cream cheese topping
Posted on 24. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Some smells and tastes can transport you back at lightning speed to when you were knee-height (try closing your eyes and sniffing a lucky packet). This South African household favourite might just take you on a nostalgic journey. Ingredients (serves 8-10) Cake 4 eggs 250g castor sugar 280g flour 15ml baking powder 250ml milk 100g [...]
How to make biltong
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Tim Price in Food & Drink
Learning how to make biltong (the South African way) is an immensely gratifying process. Not only will you save money and win friends, you’ll also experience the unmistakable bubbling sensation of patriotism (a natural byproduct of making this uniquely South African treat). Making quality biltong, the standard of which would bring a tear to the [...]
What makes a burger great?
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
We believe the greatness of a burger lies somewhere between the patty, sauces and whatever form of potato you choose to serve. At Yuppiechef HQ we are fans of a freshly prepped homemade patty with pink peppercorn garnish, sweet potato wedges and tomato relish and here’s how to make it. To make four burgers you’ll need four rolls and the [...]
Bar-One fridge cheesecake
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Yes, you read correctly. This fridge cheesecake is made of Bar-One, on the list of South Africa’s most loved chocolate bars and bursting with caramel, nougat and cocoa goodness. With a chocolate biscuit base and drizzled with butterscotch sauce -this is the type of dessert you take to meet parents, use to win the heart [...]
Classic baked vanilla cheesecake
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Every person who claims to love baked cheesecake has to attempt making it at home, at least once. This classic vanilla recipe is a great starting point, and if you are feeling plucky, try adding chopped chocolate and nuts or topping it with berry coulis. Great with ice cream, obviously. Enjoy, people. Serves 10 Base [...]
Summer berry fridge cheesecake
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Those who favour fridge over baked in the great cheesecake debate, will be well familiar with the classic vanilla fridge cheesecake. This recipe is simple and can be tweaked throughout the year to be topped with whatever is season. We showered it with fresh berries and sprigs of mint, and it was deligthful. Base 250g [...]
Layered butternut and chocolate cheesecake
Posted on 14. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
This baked cheesecake is something different and combines butternut with toasty cinnamon and a layer of decadent chocolate ganache. Sprinkled with some edible flowers, it looks more like art than cake. Base 1 packet plain sweet biscuits 4 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling 6 egg yolks 2 cup cream cheese 6 Tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon ground [...]
Minichefs: fresh fish fingers
Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Buying fresh fish is quite an adventure for a mini chef: the smells, the sights, the sounds, the textures… We visited the Southern Cross Seafood Deli to buy some fresh hake for making fish fingers. The folk at Southern Cross were very friendly and even let us say hello to some live lobster that came [...]
