A deliciously soft and creamy treat with a tinge of lemon. Making this cheesecake is simple and straightforward.
Easy peasy baked lemon cheesecake
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Kitchen Jargon
I use quite a bit of kitchen lingo in my recipes. But never fear, I have created a handy list of kitchen terms to help you learn the lingo.
Bread
Learn how to create an artisan loaf of bread at home. From traditional Italian bread to easy slapdash loaves made from scratch.
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Potjiekos
Learn how to make a classic South African potjie. From preparation and layering to fail-proof cooking tips for the perfect potjie.
Pasta
Learn to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and risotto at home! From making hand-rolled pasta shapes to using a pasta maker.
Pasta
Learn to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and risotto at home! From making hand-rolled pasta shapes to using a pasta maker.
Desserts
Learn to make mouth-watering desserts. From easy-to-make sweet treats to showstopping desserts for special occasions.
Desserts
Learn to make mouth-watering desserts. From easy-to-make sweet treats to showstopping desserts for special occasions.
Booze
Learn to make handcrafted beer, wine and liqueur. From South-African favourites, like Pineapple Beer, to more exotic beverages.
Side Dishes
Learn how to make authentic Italian and South African side dishes. Boereboontijes to fried antipasto, fresh salads and veggies.
Soups, Stews & Sauces
Learn to make soups, stews and sauces from scratch. Hearty beef stews, Italian soups, homemade broth and more…
Soups, Stews & Sauces
Learn to make soups, stews and sauces from scratch. Hearty beef stews, Italian soups, homemade broth and more…
Chef’s Choice
A collection of all my favourite recipes.
Chef’s Choice
A collection of all my favourite recipes.
Recent Recipes
Fillet of pork stuffed with boerewors, wrapped in bacon.
Fillet of pork stuffed with boerewors, wrapped in bacon. Boerewors is a sausage that originated in South Africa. Yes, I am being patriotic again. The name comes from Boer ("farmer") and wors ("sausage"). I served this dish with my Spiced...
Muscadel and plum sauce
Muscadel and plum sauce A sweet and tangy sauce similar to chutney, delicious with roasted pork or chicken. Muscadel was one of the first varieties of wine produced in South Africa after the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. Muscadel is a staple in South...
Spiced fanned potatoes and onion
Based on the Swedish Hasselback potatoes. A great condiment to roasted or braised meats. Easy to prepare and simply delicious.
Chicken and dried fruit potjie
A family favourite! Fruity and savoury chicken potjie with hints of cinnamon and ginger. Serve with brown rice or cornbread, or both.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu (“pick me up” or “cheer me up”) is an Italian dessert made from a mixture of whipped mascarpone cheese, eggs and sugar. The mascarpone mixture gets layered with ladyfingers that have been dipped in coffee. A liqueur is also sometimes added, I prefer rum.
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Herbs & Spices
Herbs & Spices
Whether fresh or dried, adding herbs or spices is one of the easiest ways to enhance the flavour of a dish! Learn about the culinary uses and characteristics of popular kitchen herbs and spices from around the world.