Teresa Ulyate
~ Passionate foodie ~ Recipe blogger ~ Busy Mom ~ Proud Capetonian ~
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Cupcakes & Couscous
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Kitchen tales from Cape Town - a collection of my favourite recipes and other foodie ramblings.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 390 )
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Spicy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
The other day I was chatting with a group of school moms about cooking, specifically family dinners, and a couple of us (myself included) were saying how we kee... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
We are all about the birthday vibes at Cupcakes and Couscous HQ at the moment. If you read last week's post you might remember that we celebrated my daughter's... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Orange and Apricot Jam Squares
Ever had one of those weeks when you feel as though you are having to put up with a lot of nonsense? Well, I feel as though I am there at the moment, and to... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sugar Free Chocolate Granola
If you were a fly on the wall in our home early in the morning there are a number of different scenarios you might witness, depending on which day you were... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate Banana Bread (Paleo)
Every now and then I come across an absolute gem of a recipe online and this one is one of my current favourites so be warned, I am going to be getting gushy... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate Dipped Figs with Orange and Almond
Welcome to the start of the weekend, whoop whoop! Another busy week is coming to an end and our theme for the week has been contending with back to school germs... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate and Kahlua Mousse Cups
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is just a few days away and what better excuse to indulge with something decadent and chocolatey. Not that I need a good... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Soy Cashew Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Quick is the name of the game today and this fabulously delicious dinner will be on the table in thirty minutes, making it a week night winner! Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Semolina, Coconut and Marmalade Cakes
I could not resist this recipe when I cam across it - the title alone has me dreaming of soft cake drenched in sticky citrus deliciousness. Read more
Posted on 25 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Beef Sliders (with Hidden Veggies!)
I hope you are all settling into the the new year year nicely. I for one am enjoying getting back into the regular routine, but of course that means we have... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Bran and Fruit Muffins
Happy New Year Everyone! I am glad to be back after a few weeks away from my "home on the web" and thought we would ease into the year with an easy... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mince Pie Tart with Christmas Custard
Just a few days to go until Christmas (four sleeps to be precise), are you ready? We are looking forward to a family Christmas at home this year and will be... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ten Fabulous Edible Christmas Gift Ideas
Happy Friday! Christmas is just around the corner (eek!) and if the thought of hitting the shopping malls this weekend fills you with dread then this post is... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Vanilla Bean and Almond Meringues with Mixed Berry Sauce
At the end of November we packed our bags and headed out of the burbs for a weekend in the Overberg. This was a welcome break after a busy few weeks on the... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Christmas Biscuit Tree
This week the nostalgic mood continues with another family inspired recipe. When it comes to food there is no question that baking is my first love, and when I... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Almond Tart
Making these cookies is rather like going back in time for me! This is one of my mother's recipes that my family have enjoyed for as long as I can remember. Read more
Posted on 29 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sugar Free Chocolate Mousse
My regular readers will know that I love a fully loaded treat, but lately I have been on the look out for recipes that are both delicious but free from things... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lemon Tart
This is a classic dessert and comes from one of my favourite cookbooks, "The Food of France". I have made this lemon tart many times and it always goe... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Train Party
October was a rather hectic but very exciting month here at Cupcakes and Couscous HQ. Chaos continued to reign on the home front as renovations went on (we are... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Creamy Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
After what felt like a particularly cold winter we are in full spring mode, hooray! The worst should be behind us now and I have a suitably zesty and lemony... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES