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 ( 381 )
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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 -
Cranberry and White Chocolate Crunchies
There is a very simple story behind this one. Last weekend we were invited to a Christmas picnic with some playgroup friends and I was asked to bring a plate... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Summer Chicken Goujon Salad
Wherever you are, I hope that things that are slowly winding down and that holiday mode is setting in. Or at the very least that there is light at the end of th... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cinnamon Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze
Goodness me, when did December sneak up on us? It has been busy as usual here at Cupcakes and Couscous HQ - rounding off campaigns, finishing up the school... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spicy Mushroom Nachos
We have reached the end of the #JoinTheBlendTrend series and I thought I would finish up with a dish that reminds me of fun times with friends, feasting and... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Macadamia & Cranberry Chocolate Squares
I made these sumptuous squares of chocolatey goodness over the weekend and they were just too good not to share! The original recipe comes from... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spaghetti Bolognese
There are probably as many variations of this dish as there are families who enjoy it. Or perhaps even more! I love making this dish but dear husband is... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake & October Cake Round Up
November already and it feels as though we are hurtling towards the end of the year now. Hearing Christmas jingles on the radio, seeing mince pies on the shelve... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ginger Mushroom & Chicken Stir Fry
This week I am diving deep into my recipe collection. All the way back to the 90's in fact - they seem like forever ago! Today's dish is adapted from a stir... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lemon & Pistachio Cupcakes
Spring seems to have settled in properly now, in fact it feels more like summer this week. Sunny skies, short sleeves and (ah-choo!) hay fever - happy days! Read more
Posted on 20 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES