Voodoo Lily

    A new revamped Trendy Spot, with a delicious new menu, the offerings are available at breakfast and lunch. A great spot to meet friends, family or have a quick meeting when in the area. Situated in Birdhaven, close proximity to Rosebank and Melrose Arch, the highlights for animal lovers, has to be the fact that you can bring along your dogs and there's something on the menu for them too, a cozy spot outside where you can enjoy meals and your pooch can tag along too. The cocktails are a great way to unwind, perfect to start with…

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Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich

    Peppermint crisp as well as Tennis biscuits is a South African favorite. With just 4 ingredients this dessert is quick and requires minimal effort. Individual ice cream sandwiches are delicious, creamy, crunchy, with the refreshing peppermint taste.   Ingredients: 2l Vanilla ice cream 1 Tin of mint Caramel Treat 1 packet of Tennis Biscuits 150g Peppermint Crisp Method: Soften the ice cream to room temperature or until it is spreadable; Spread it roughly into a rectangular tin, about 20cm x 30cm; Leave a few gaps for the caramel; Give the Caramel Treat a good stir until it is…

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Veg Pilau Toss

      Eating healthy is easy, it's a mindset shift, the desire to eat better, to sustain your energy as well as the environment. Ingredients: (serves 4-6) 1 packet Rosmarino pasta rice 500g; 3-4 medium sized zucchini julienne chopped; 1 medium red onion; 1 cup of sweet corn; 4 medium carrots julienne chopped; 1 packet of Portebello mushrooms, sliced; Handful of baby spinach washed and chopped finely; Pinch Salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder; A hint of Black pepper; 1 clove Garlic; Knob of Ginger; Mixed herbs and coriander; Green chilies (optional); and 2 blocks of feta chopped. Method:…

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Dinner Time Stories SA

    Dinner Time Stories, an incredible visual adventure, with the worlds smallest Chef, transporting you on a flavorful culinary journey. If you love animation along with delicious cuisine, this is a show you can't miss! The option to add a wine pairing along with your meal is an optional extra, definitely adds to the experience as each course is perfectly paired, right down to dessert. Below a few images from the show, the images don't do justice to being fully present and having the culinary experience!           Le Petit Chef is visiting Johannesburg South Africa…

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Cinnamon Choc-Chip Flapjacks

  We fortunately enjoying warm weather perfect for a picnic, as well as load shedding, this means hours in the dark, looking at the positive side this encourages preparing food early, spending quality time with family. Here's a quick and easy recipe to enjoy with a good cuppa. Cinnamon choc-chip flapjacks: Ingredients (Serves 2 - 3 ): 1 1/2 cups of Eureka Mills brown flour (stone ground flour); 1 teaspoon of Royal baking powder; 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder; A pinch of salt; Handful of dark chocolate chips 2 eggs; 1/4 cup melted butter; and 1 1/2 cups of milk.…

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Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Breasts

  Ingredients: Chicken fillets; Pesto homemade or shop bought; Sliced Tomato's; sliced Mozzarella cheese; Turmeric; Salt; Black pepper; Red Masala; and Olive oil. Grease baking dish with oil. Method: Wash Chicken fillets, create a few slits with a sharp knife; Add the salt, pepper, turmeric and red masala; Marinate for about 15 minutes or more, Tastes better when marinated overnight Once marinated, add sliced  Mozzarella cheese, Sliced tomato and basil Pesto into the fillet slits; Place on well greased oven tray; Preheat the oven to 180ºC and bake for 20 - 25 minutes; Cheese should be fully melted and chicken…

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