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Rump Steak Skewers
Me and my husband love making skewers! We used a smoke bbq marinate to just coat the rump steak blocks. And fry them on the gas bbq. It’s quite simple, simply cut up between 500-800g rump steak into chunky blocks. Cut up one yellow capsicum and one onion as well as a few mushrooms. Take […]
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Koeksisters made with Butter
I love koeksisters, it’s a real South African favourite. It’s dipped in syrup while still hot from frying in the oil. My own recipe, enjoy! Sift together 230ml flour, 11ml baking powder, and 1ml salt. Rub in 12 and 1/2 ml unsalted butter at room temperature. Add 200ml fresh milk and knee the dough till […]
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Sticky Chicken Udon Noodles
Me and my husband came across the udon noodles and since tasting it we love it! Take 4 already cooked chicken drumsticks and remove the meat from the bone. In a pan add some olive oil and add one onion chopped, let it fry till brown. Add one spring onion and green capsicum. Add the […]
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Friends
If you find a handful of friends who is there for you in the hard and good times, count your blessings twice! If they are there in every season of your life be thankful for them. In today’s unrealistic standards and expectations it’s extra hard to find true friends. Yes the world have become so […]
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Genuineness
Today I just want to say thank you to our friends here in Auckland which made our journey just a pure joy. To find genuine authentic people in today’s world is so scarce and we are so grateful. More than a year ago we met Tim and Amy and they are the most kind hearted […]
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Koeksisters made with Butter
Sift together 230ml flour, 11ml baking powder, and 1ml salt. Rub in 12 and 1/2 ml unsalted butter at room temperature. Add 200ml fresh milk and knee the dough till the dough becomes elastic like. Cover with cling wrap and set aside. In a pot add 600ml White sugar and 250ml water. Let it boil […]
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THE PERFECT CHEESECAKE
As a self taught homecook and baker, I have practiced and perfected my recipes. I must say from all of them, this one is by far the WINNER!!! The crust is perfect. I made my cheesecake in a foil tart pan and when I took it out of the fridge, I could just remove it […]
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Chicken Stew with Dark Soy Sauce
It is really getting cold now, with windy, rainy days and we can feel that the seasons are changing. I made this heart warming stew for me and my husband yesterday evening and all the flavours worked so well together! It’s a yummy recipe for the cold winter nights, and the superior dark soy sauce […]
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SUPER DELICIOUS SCONES Recipe by Food in a minute
I have made so many scone recipes and nothing comes close to this one! In the recipe they use self raising flour, but I used what I had in my pantry that is normal flour and just added baking powder. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! My one friend made them and […]
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
It’s funny how new ideas comes to light… Look I have searched high and low for a recipe like this! There is none on google and also not this concept! Yes, it’s a brand new one, the meringue has too many sugar in, but a victory in itself. The meringue is not overly sweet and […]
Kristie's Pantry
Where my husband and I share our love for cooking and baking. Exploring New Zealand and everything in between.
Kristie
A self taught homecook and baker. South African born and raised. Currently living in New Zealand. Me and my husband cook together and enjoy the family orientated life that New Zealand has to offer. On my blog you will find recipes, to feel good reads and everything in between. I hope you enjoy this journey with us. Happy cooking, baking, exploring & reading with us!
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