I know, I know… June arrived and I completely ghosted my blog. Not intentionally, I promise. Life has just been doing that chaotic whirlwind thing lately. We’re in the middle of preparing for a 1500 km move across the country, and for a while our house felt like a revolving door of estate agents, viewings,…
Lamb shank pie is more than just a recipe in our home — it’s a tradition. The kind of dish that quietly makes its way onto the table at Christmas, special occasions, and those moments when only something truly comforting will do. If you’ve spent any time on lizna.co.za, you’ll know I have a soft…
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Pasta salad for a braai is one of those go-to dishes that never fails — and this one has definitely earned its place in my recipe collection. I first discovered and adapted this delicious pasta salad recipe when I needed to make a big dish for a birthday bring-and-braai a while ago. You know the…
Some recipes aren’t just about the ingredients, they carry memories, tradition, and a quiet kind of nostalgia that sneaks in with every bite. This tuna and mushroom tart is one of my mom’s go-to dishes, an easy, comforting recipe that comes together quickly and pairs beautifully with a fresh salad of your choice. If you’re…
Today, I’m excited to share my absolute favorite milk tart recipe! If you’re South African and grew up in an Afrikaans household, chances are that the mere smell of freshly made milk tart (or melktert, as we fondly call it) can transport you right back to your childhood. Few aromas are as comforting and inviting…
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This recipe is inspired and adapted from one of the recipes in Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals cookbook. I changed the recipe around a bit to work for me by removing and swapping some of the ingredients for things that are more regularly sitting in our fridge. This dish goes well with nearly anything from…
Last week I was introduced to No Calorie Noodles and it intrigued me, sometime that’s going to fill you up with no guilt? How is that even possible? They were kind enough so send over some packets for me to experiment with and today I’m sharing the first dish I prepared using the No Calorie Shirataki…
So I’ve always wanted to try poached pears, they always make them look like such an amazing treat on TV cooking programs so when I spotted red skinned pears at our local fruits and vegetable store I couldn’t let the opportunity slide by. I picked up 5 yummy looking pears and went on a search…
