Teresa Ulyate

LATEST ARTICLES ( 390 )

• Millionaire's Shortbread with Ganache Topping

  

  This is a fully loaded treat if ever I saw one. Utter decadence on a plate - I must admit that I only make these occasionally due to their richness and for... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Roasted Garlic & Mustard Pork Chops with Creamy Mash

  

  Can flavours determine love? This was the subject of an email that landed in my inbox recently and I was instantly intrigued! New research conducted by Knorr... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ginger Toffee Puddings

  

  Years ago whilst I was living in the U.K. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go on some skiing trips. Or was I? Learning to ski the first time was... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Win a Sasko Mother's Day Hamper!

  

  You probably thought you had heard the last of me for this week but... surprise! It's giveaway time! This Sunday is Mother's Day and our friends at Sasko have... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Onion Soup

  

  Bonjour! One the best things about the onset of Autumn and the chillier weather is that I get to eat soup all the time! Yes, I actually get rather excited... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Sandwich Biscuits

  

  So today I am grateful for two things. 1.) That I managed to get a blog post together for this week, and 2.) that I am able to string a coherent sentence... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Lightest Lemon Squares

  

  The other day my daughter came home from school and (after proudly showing me the red autumn leaves she had found in the playground that day as well as an... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Green Chilli Con Carne Tacos

  

  Every so often I am gifted with some fresh produce from various neighbours. Everything from gorgeous cauliflowers the same size as my head to fragrant fresh... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

  

  So how were the holidays everyone? Did you have fun? Did the Easter bunny come to visit? The last two weeks have gone quickly - holiday outings and play dates,... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Fridge Cake - and a Surprise!

  

  This surprise has been a long time coming - a thought that became an idea that I have been stewing over for many, many months that then turned into a project... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sugar Free Banana Cake

  

  It is March and in my house that equals birthdays and lots of baking! I made this cake earlier in the month for my daughter's school birthday and wanted to avoi... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Milk Tart Phyllo Cups

  

  I am delighted to be teaming up with Mediterranean Delicacies today for a special, #AfroChic recipe that I am sure will entice your tastebuds. Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Minute Cheese and Herb Rolls

  

  Two weeks ago I was invited to attend an event hosted by Sasko and which took place at the South African Chefs Academy in Observatory. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Fairy Party (and a Cake!)

  

  If there was ever a good time to haul out some banal clichés then this must be it. "Time flies." "They grow up so fast." How often we use... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nectarine Tarte Tartin

  

  We are still enjoying stone fruit season here in sunny S.A. and I decided to take a punnet of gorgeous nectarines and turn them into a tarte tatin. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How to Make Perfect Chocolate Coated Strawberries

  

  I started February with a chocolate recipe, and in the month of love I thought I might as well continue the theme! It does seem a bit cheeky to call this a... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fruit and Nut Chocolate Fudge

  

  How has 2016 been treating you so far? Good I hope! It feels as though things have gotten off to a flying start here at Cupcakes and Couscous HQ with lots of... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Caramel Apple & Blueberry Tart

  

  I know that I am not the only Capetonian who did a little dance of joy when the rain started on Sunday night. It was such a relief after the heat wave that has... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Trio of Summer Spreads - Hummus, Tzatziki, Tuna Pâté

  

  Greetings and Happy New Year everyone! I have had a lovely break, albeit a busy one packed with get togethers with family and friends, bits of admin that we... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Festive Rocky Road

  

  Summer holidays are here again and with them (hopefully) some much deserved down time for you all. For many of us this time of the year is steeped in... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES