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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Butternut and Onion Tart
Whether it is for a tea time treat, a side dish for a braai or a brunch dish, this butternut and onion tart ticks all the boxes. With a...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 9, 20241 min read
High protein cheesecake
Whether you are looking for a new breakfast recipe or just want to explore high protein dessert ideas, this recipe is for you. This high...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Sweet potato fritters
Sweet potato is probably one of the most filling vegetables for me. On top of that, it is so versatile, perfect for both sweet or savory...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 7, 20242 min read
Oven roasted chicken with vegetable sauce
This recipe was born when I was planning on making roasted vegetable soup. I quickly realised that I didn't have all the ingredients to...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Macaroni and mince bake
This macaroni bake recipe is a great option for an easy weeknight dinner. The mince and vegetables give the traditional macaroni and...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Mar 5, 20241 min read
Broccoli salad (camp style)
During December we had the privilege to go camping with family. To accommodate almost 30 people for dinner, we divided into groups to...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Stuffed gem squash
I don’t know about you, but my childhood memory of gem squash is it being filled with heaps of sugar and butter - today’s recipe brings...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Cinnamon rolls with yogurt frosting
My husband and I visited Johannesburg over the weekend and as we walked into the shopping mall’s food court, the smell of cinnamon rolls...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Chocolate coconut ice
In this recipe I put a twist on the traditional coconut ice. In my younger days, coconut ice was always a winner to sell at the school’s...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Caramel bread rolls
Many South Africans know and love this recipe. Caramel bread rolls, also known as “soetbrood” has been a favourite in our household for...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Quinoa and chicken salad with broccoli pesto
Summer time calls for salad, and my definition of salad does not always include the basic cucumber and tomato. This quinoa and chicken...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Rice paper rolls
Today’s recipe calls for all those who love a good pre-braai snack. Rice paper rolls are easy to prepare, crunchy and also really...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Oven roasted chicken and veggies
When I choose recipes to cook for our family, it usually ticks a few boxes: nutritious, filling, flavoursome, quick and budget friendly....
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Roasted sweet potato and beetroot
If you are like me, always trying to squeeze in some vegetables into my weeknight dinners, this recipe is for you. Many people are under...
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Renché Seyffert
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Easy Challah Recipe
My recent story on Instagram of my challah bread got quite the reaction. The normal Hebrew word for bread is "lechem" but the type of...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Chocolate ice cream
I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of ice cream. And I am definitely not the type of person that stops eating ice cream in the...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Yogurt Tart
If you love eating desserts but you are not so into spending hours in the kitchen making them, then this dessert is for you! This yogurt...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Potato and mushroom bake
In need of a side dish for your next braai? Or in need of a hearty, tummy filling dish for the family? This potato and mushroom bake is...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Swedish Inspired Overnight Oats
A few weeks ago I visited a friend of mine that recently immigrated from Germany. We share a love of cooking and baking and she told me...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 11, 20231 min read
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
My husband and I visited my aunt a few years ago. She always has the best recipes to feed her big family of six people. On this...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Chicken and spinach pasta
One Friday afternoon not too long ago, I asked my husband what he would like to eat for dinner. I made it easy by asking a few simple...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jun 13, 20231 min read
Date and Nut Balls
My brother recently visited North Africa and brought me this massive container of dates. Dates have so many health benefits and on top of...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 30, 20231 min read
Apple and Cucumber Salad
One of my all time favourite ingredients to have in my fridge is full cream plain yogurt. It is such a versatile ingredient and it is...
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Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 16, 20231 min read
10-minute Couscous Salad
Couscous that one pantry staple that always comes in handy, whether it is for a quick dinner or as a side dish. Couscous is high in fibre...
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