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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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 -
Apple and Cinnamon Fritters with Butterscotch Sauce
I’ve made this recipe quite a few times for the family over the last few weeks – this is lockdown comfort food to the max! The fritters are very easy to whip... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chicken and Rice Bowl with Macadamia Dukkah
We’re all familiar with the adage “you eat with your eyes first” and I couldn’t agree more. I also think that having lots of colour on your plate is always a... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cranberry Cookies
I’ve been on the cookie train since lockdown started in March, and this is just one of the many recipes I’ve been playing around with recently. It’s been a whil... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Lockdown baking is my jam right now. When I’m feeling overwhelmed or stressed because of our current lockdown situation I know that I can head into the... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spicy Beef Tray Bake Nachos
I’m always up for Mexican food, especially when nachos are on the menu! This deliciously spicy recipe is a crowd pleaser and screams weekend food (although... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lockdown Recipe Ideas and My Top 8 Stay at Home Tips
It’s week three of self isolation for my family not to mention one week into South Africa’s lockdown, and it felt wrong to just put out another recipe without... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Easy Chickpea Wraps
Wow, what interesting and crazy times we are living in! A few days ago I had no idea that this week our little family would be hunkering down at home together... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ganache Cupcakes
I’ve been baking up a storm this past week. We celebrated my daughter’s birthday over the weekend (which meant party cake and treats as well as cupcakes for... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Coconut, Pistachio and Goji Berry Chocolate Bark
Here’s a tasty little snack recipe to keep in your back pocket – homemade chocolate bark with toasted coconut, pistachios and goji berries. If you’ve never... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2020 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES