Just Cook Kai

A recipe has no soul. You as the cook, must bring the soul to the recipe - Thomas Keller

Malva Pudding

Queenstown, NZ

A good South African Malva Pudding is sweet, buttery, and moist with a caramelized texture. It contains apricot jam and pouring a cream sauce over the baked sponge while it is hot is key to its success. It is usually served hot with custard ...
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Easy Homemade Ice Cream – Mint Choc

Queenstown, NZ

I don’t mean to brag, but it’s no secret… This easy homemade ice cream mint choc recipe of mine is a family favourite and if I may say so myself, better than most store bought ice creams I have had. It’s a straightforward ...
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Traditional South African Koeksisters – My Way

Queenstown, NZ

Don’t let anyone ever put you off from making koeksisters! These traditional South African koeksisters – done my way, is not as sweet as the ones you generally buy. Yet, they are full of flavour and still syrupy, so you’re not ...
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5 Quick and Easy Supper Recipes Under 15 Minutes

Queenstown, NZ

Can we be real for a second? I love cooking. I spend majority of my time in the kitchen. Sometimes I cook and bake because I want to, and well other times I have a family to feed. Days when I’ve run out of energy I’m after quick and ...
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Roasted Beetroot, Feta and Rocket Salad

Queenstown, NZ

I have no idea why it took me this long to post a salad! With delicious beetroots, feta, and crunchy walnuts this has to be one of my ultimate go-to salads. I love the combination of the sweet roasted beetroot with the salty feta and the nutty ...
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Date and Coconut Energy Balls

Queenstown, NZ

These date and coconut energy balls are a quick and easy snack. Made with dates, coconut, biscuits and walnuts, you will be lucky if you can keep up with the demand. I love having a batch of these stored in the fridge for the boys to snack on ...
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