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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Apple Buns with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing
These apple buns are such a treat and my family has requested them many times since I first tested the recipe a few weeks ago. I was so happy with the way they... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Coconut and Caramel Squares
These chocolate squares of deliciousness are such a treat and I’ve been looking forward to sharing this recipe with you. The squares are filled with sweet... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Really Delicious Classic Hot Cross Buns
When I was growing up hot cross buns weren’t readily available all year round (as they are now!) and I remember my excitement at seeing them appear on bakery... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Easy Yoghurt Flatbreads and 10 Ways to Enjoy Them
I’ve been making these flatbreads for my family lately and they have been such a hit that I just had to share the recipe. These versatile flatbreads can be... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Apple and Cranberry Muesli Wedges
As most children returned to school this week I read a very funny meme posted by a friend that read: “I’m just not sure how my child will survive back at... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Raw Turkish Delight Doughnuts
Inspiration for today’s bite-sized treats comes from Donna Hay’s recipe for raw Turkish delight doughnuts. I adapted her original recipe and was so happy with... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Date and Cinnamon Granola
Granola is an absolute cupboard and breakfast staple around here, and I love trying out different ingredients and making each batch a little different. Dates ar... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Happy New Year foodies! I’m sure most of us breathed a sigh of relief when the clock struck midnight on December 31st, but we’re not quite out of the woods... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2021 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Gingerbread Squares
Just four sleeps until Christmas (I get the daily count down from my kids, ha ha!) and just time to squeeze in a festive treat to enjoy these holidays. It... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Date Caramel Truffles
These date truffles were an absolute hit when I made them at home, and with just a handful of ingredients you can whip up a batch in no time. The sweet date... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tomato Bredie
While Cape Town still decides whether it is actually spring or not (and I sit and type at my desk watching the clouds gather outside) I thought I’d sneak in a... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mini Marmalade Malva Puddings
One of the things I’ve missed most during this pandemic is the simple hug. Fortunately I have been in lockdown at home with my husband and the kids so it’s not... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spooky Spiderweb Cake
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s interesting to see how this holiday has taken off in S.A. over the last few years. When I was a child Halloween... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Double Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
This recipe came about quite simply because I had a surplus of egg yolks that had accumulated in my freezer after some recent meringue testing. Yes I could... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate Orange Custard Tarts
I put this recipe together for a Portuguese inspired magazine feature, and since travel has been so restricted these past few months there’s all the more... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate and Pecan Loaf Cake
I remember baking and photographing this particular loaf on a grey and rainy winter afternoon. The chocolatey aroma wafting from the kitchen was just heavenly,... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Nutty Buttermilk Rusks
A perfect cup of tea with fresh rusks is one of life’s most wonderful simple pleasures, and you can’t beat a batch that has been home made. With lockdown still... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge Blocks
Chocolate and peanut butter – definitely a match made in heaven. But enjoying this flavour experience doesn’t necessarily have to be a naughty indulgence. I’ve... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Black and White S’mores
A few months ago I was asked to develop a “black and white” recipe for a magazine feature, and here is the result… these monochromatic s’mores. I enjoyed... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Custard and Vanilla Bean Sandwich Cookies
For better or for worse we are living in very interesting times, and the world will never be the same again (let’s hope for the better!). At the beginning of th... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES