Recipes
Vintage baking: Upside-down pineapple and almond cake
Like a Wimpy breakfast on a road trip, there’s a time and place for canned pineapple and this upside-down cake is it. As with all the recipes in our Vintage Baking series, we hope this classic brings back memories and warm,... Continue reading
Review: Rubbermaid High Heat Scraper
Are you looking for a spatula that won’t melt and one that has super-scraping powers? You’ve come to the right place. Enter the Rubbermaid High Heat Scraper. Used by top chefs worldwide, the Rubbermaid High Heat Scraper is a serious... Continue reading
Vintage baking: Vanilla cake with granadilla cream cheese topping
Some smells and tastes can transport you back at lightning speed to when you were knee-height (try closing your eyes and sniffing a lucky packet). This South African household favourite might just take you on a nostalgic journey. Ingredients (serves... Continue reading
Minichefs: Rainbow lamingtons
Do you need a party activity or just some weekend fun with a few children? We might have just the thing. Yuppiechef hosted four very busy boys who created these delicious multi-coloured treats and served them, very proudly, for afternoon... Continue reading
Vintage baking: Lamingtons
The popularity of all things vintage is evident in the rising popularity of enamel kitchenware, wooden utensils and old school baked goods. To celebrate, we are going to be featuring a couple of vintage baking recipes, kicking off with Lamingtons... Continue reading
Review: Weber Smokey Joe Gold Portable Braai
As a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, I decided to buy my boyfriend a Smokey Joe. He had been bemoaning the fact that we never braai in the week even though we both love a bit of char-grilled goodness, and we... Continue reading
Homemade biltong? Yessir!
Learning how to make biltong (the South African way) is an immensely gratifying process. Not only will you save money and win friends, you’ll also have one of the most delicious snacks on earth to enjoy or serve to guests.... Continue reading
What makes a burger great?
We believe the greatness of a burger lies somewhere between the patty, sauces and whatever form of potato you choose to serve it with. At Yuppiechef HQ we are fans of a freshly prepped, homemade patty with pink peppercorn garnish, sweet potato wedges and tomato... Continue reading
Bar-One fridge cheesecake
Yes, you read correctly. This fridge cheesecake is made of Bar-One, on the list of South Africa’s most loved chocolate bars and bursting with caramel, nougat and cocoa goodness. With a chocolate biscuit base and drizzled with butterscotch sauce, this... Continue reading
Summer berry fridge cheesecake
Those who favour fridge over baked in the great cheesecake debate, will be well familiar with the classic vanilla fridge cheesecake. This recipe is simple and can be tweaked throughout the year to be topped with whatever is season. We... Continue reading
