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  • Penne all’Amatriciana by Mamma Lucianas

    Mamma Luciana’s is large, colourful and very Italian. This trattoria has a great bar and an open kitchen with aromas sure to whet your appetite. Al fresco dining on the deck turns to long, lazy lunches and fun-filled dinners with sea-views. The menu is influenced by Mamma Luciana’s hometown of Modena in Italy and is […] More

  • Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe

    Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe

    Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe by @TianaTweets Some like it hot… like me. Cold soup just gives me the heebie-jeebies. Gazpacho? No thank you. That said, this pretty green soup works well as both a cold starter (I’m not judging) or hot main served with a chunk of freshly-baked bread and butter. You can simply […] More

  • easy quinoa salad recipe with pine nuts and pemegranate

    Easy quinoa salad recipe with pine nuts and pomegranate

    Quinoa, pine nut and pomegranate salad by @TianaTweets Spring is coming. Can I get a hell yeah? This easy quinoa salad is the perfect accompaniment alongside a piece of fish, it’s also something delicious to feed your vegan friends. What I love most about it is how it feels in your mouth – the pop […] More

  • Butter Chicken Recipe by The Oyster Box

    Executive Chef at The Oyster Box, Kevin Joseph recently shared his recipe for the perfect Butter Chicken. which is also available daily at The Ocean Terrace. Their incredible Curry Buffet boasts delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, accompanied by fresh, homemade chutney, sambals and freshly baked Naan breads, Roti and Papadums. Tandoori Chicken prepared in […] More

  • Beef Wellington Recipe

    There is nothing quite like a Beef Wellington. Nothing. Perfect, golden pastry, succulent, pink fillet and delicious, rich gravy. Beef Wellington is a gift from *insert who ever you believe in here*. I invited a gang over for dinner to make some of this amazingness for them but I was a tad nervous as I’d […] More

  • It’s an Amarula life

    I internal monologue. I also internal argue. I have been known to lie in bed, having rampant arguments with myself about pending decisions. So this challenge was no different. THE AMARULA PEOPLE OWE ME SOME SLEEP! I had to create a simple, creative and original, South African inspired dish using Amarula. First I was going […] More

  • Beef Tataki Recipe

    Beef Tataki – Japanese marinated grilled flame seared beef fillet, Asian marinade, with watercress and daikon From the hotel’s rooftop garden – watercress By Upper Eastside Hotel executive chef, Simon Kemp Serves 4 starter sized portions Watercress salad 200g organic watercress, washed 1 small daikon (Japanese Radish), finely shredded or grated 2 Tablespoons rice wine […] More

  • Seared Trout with Spinach Recipe

    The other day I popped over to my sister’s house for lunch. Now we have a little bit of a thing going, she goes shopping and then I raid her cupboards for the ingredients I want, and cook. It’s a win-win situation for the both of us. So you can imagine my excitement when I […] More

  • Microwave Mug Cake

    I haven’t got much of a sweet tooth so I am not one to keep chocolate or cake or anything of the sort at home. However sometimes I do get that little craving which annoying knocks on the inside of my skull saying, “Hey Kayli.. *knock knock* yeah you.. pssst, Kayli. I want chocolate. Now”. […] More