Snacks – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com Keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://barefootstiletto.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-421564_120855864709743_171152364_n-32x32.jpg Snacks – Barefoot Stiletto https://barefootstiletto.com 32 32 Balsamic Strawberry Caprese https://barefootstiletto.com/2025/03/14/balsamic-strawberry-caprese/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:48:46 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4783 Balsamic Strawberry Caprese Ingredients: 3 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup mozzarella ciliegine, sliced into halves […]

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Balsamic Strawberry Caprese

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella ciliegine, sliced into halves
  • 1/3 cup basil, chopped

For Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette.
  2. Combine strawberries, mozzarella, and basil in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

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Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich https://barefootstiletto.com/2025/02/28/scrambled-egg-grilled-cheese-sandwich/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:45:41 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4759 Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients: 4 slices of bread (any type you prefer)4 large […]

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Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

4 slices of bread (any type you prefer)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite variety)
Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, gently stirring as it cooks until the eggs are scrambled to your preferred consistency. Remove from heat.
Preheat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lay two slices of bread on a flat surface, and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on one side of each slice.
Spoon the scrambled eggs onto one of the bread slices, placing them on top of the cheese.
Top with the second slice of bread, cheese side down.
Place the sandwich on the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove from the skillet and allow it to cool for a minute before slicing in half or serving whole.
Serve warm and enjoy the crispy, gooey, scrambled egg grilled cheese sandwich!


Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

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Tomato Avocado Melt https://barefootstiletto.com/2025/02/27/tomato-avocado-melt/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:57:48 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4753 Tomato Avocado Melt Ingredients: 4 slices bread 1-2 Tablespoons mayonnaise cayenne pepper , to taste […]

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Tomato Avocado Melt

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bread
  • 1-2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • cayenne pepper , to taste
  • 1 small roma tomato , sliced thin
  • 1/2 avocado , sliced thin
  • 8 slices cheese (your favorite kind)

Instructions

  1. Spread a thin layer or mayonnaise on each piece of bread.
  2. Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  3. Layer bread with tomato and avocado slices and top with cheese.
  4. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is bubbly!
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Scones https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/12/02/scones/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:43:16 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4725 Scones 10 Cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 10 teaspoons of baking powder 2 […]

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Scones

  • 10 Cups of flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 10 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 2 Cups of amasi
  • 500grams of Rama/Woodenspoon
  • I don’t use eggs because some clients don’t consume eggs
  • You can add 1 Cup of vanilla custard- optional
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Samosas https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/06/15/samosas/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:51:19 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4615 Samosa Ingredients For the dough 300g all-purpose flour Salt 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil for mixing […]

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Samosa

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil for mixing
  • Warm water

For the filling

  • 2 large Irish potatoes
  • 1 onion, crushed (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic,
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 80g Minced beef (Optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Seasoning cubes
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying the samosas

Preparation

For the filling

  1. Peel the potatoes. Wash it and put in a pot. Add salt and boil for about 5 minutes or till it is soft.
  2. Mash the soft potatoes while it is still hot. Add the cooked minced beef (if you’re using meat) and mix well.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, onion, red chilli, seasoning cubes and salt to taste. Stir well and set it aside.
  4. You may choose to stir fry the ingredient.

For the dough

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, salt and vegetable oil together. Add water intermittently and knead well
  2. Cover with aluminium foil or a moist cloth and set it aside for about 15 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll it flat on a flat surface using a rolling pin and divide into two.
  4. Take one of the portions, make a cone out of it and seal the edges properly leaving one part open to add the fillings
    Add the fillings and seal properly by brushing the edges with eggs.
  5. Deep fry the samosa or you can bake it for a healthier option.
  6. There you go. Enjoy!
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Vetkoek https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/06/15/vetkoek-3/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:44:37 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4609 Vetkoek Graag plaas ek my moeder se vetkoek reseppie. 5 kg koekmeel 5 eetl sout […]

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Vetkoek

Graag plaas ek my moeder se vetkoek reseppie.

  • 5 kg koekmeel
  • 5 eetl sout
  • 5 eetl witsuiker
  • 400 ml sonneblom olie
  • 4 pakkies droe gis (pers of groen)
  • 4 eiers
  • 3.2 lt warm water
  1. Sif droe bestandele saam.
  2. Voeg die gis by.
  3. Meng die olie en eiers saam.
  4. Gooi by die droe bestandele.
  5. Voeg water geleidelik by en begin te meng tot sagte deeg.
  6. Knie vir omtrent 10 min tot elasties.
  7. Ek gooi altyd meer water ek hou van n sagte deeg dan rys hy makliker en hy blaas ook beter.
  8. Laat staan om te rys vir so 50 min op warm plekke.
  9. Keer uit op geoliede werksoppervlak.
  10. Druk plat met handpalm tot so 1.5 cm dik.
  11. Sny in blokke op rond.
  12. Pak op skink bord om n 2 de keer te rys.
  13. Wanneer jy hul in die warm olie sit gooi dadelik warm olie oor.
  14. As jy sien hy blaas keer dadelik om, hy sal nog wit wees aan die onder kant maar dit is reg.
  15. Bak breide kante tot mooi bruin en gaar.
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French Crepes https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/04/03/french-crepes/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:49:46 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4402 French Crepes Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup […]

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French Crepes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • A pinch of salt
  • Optional: Sugar or vanilla extract for sweet crepes

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs.
  2. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine.
  3. Mix in the melted butter and a pinch of salt.
  4. For sweet crepes, you can add a little sugar or vanilla extract to taste.
  5. Heat a lightly buttered frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Pour or scoop the batter onto the pan, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe.
  7. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  8. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown.
  9. Loosen with a spatula, turn, and cook the other side.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite fillings, such as fresh fruit, jam, Nutella, or simply sprinkle with sugar.
  11. Delight in the elegance of your homemade French crepes!
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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/18/kentucky-butter-cake-cookies/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:56:28 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4136 Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies For the Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated […]

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Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze.
  10. In a small saucepan, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
  11. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  12. Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately brush the warm glaze over the tops of the cookies.
  13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Once cooled, serve the Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies and enjoy every buttery bite!
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Pannekoek https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/16/pannekoek/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:56:19 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4081 Pannekoek 3 x 250 ml koekmeel 3 groot eiers 175 ml koppie olie 25 ml […]

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Pannekoek

  • 3 x 250 ml koekmeel
  • 3 groot eiers
  • 175 ml koppie olie
  • 25 ml asyn
  • 3 ml sout
  • 15 ml bakpoeier
  • 4 x 250 ml water

Metode

  1. Klits eiers en water baie goed.
  2. Gooi kookolie, asyn en sout by en klits weer goed.
  3. Gooi meel by en klits.
  4. Gooi bakpoeier laaste by en klits vir 1 min.
  5. Hoe langer die mengsel staan voor gebruik hoe beter.
  6. Die mengsel kan in die yskas gebêre word vir 1 week.
  7. Lewer omtrent 15 middelslag pannekoeke.
  8. Ek verdubbel gewoonlik die resep.

Translation

Pancake

  • 3 x 250 ml cake flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 175 ml cup of oil
  • 25 ml of vinegar
  • 3 ml of salt
  • 15 ml baking powder
  • 4 x 250 ml water

Method

  1. Beat eggs and water very well.
  2. Add cooking oil, vinegar and salt and beat well again.
  3. Add flour and beat.
  4. Add baking powder last and beat for 1 min.
  5. The longer the mixture sits before use the better.
  6. The mixture can be stored in the fridge for 1 week.
  7. Makes about 15 medium pancakes.
  8. I usually double the recipe.
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Stuffed Pastry Rolls https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/03/16/stuffed-pastry-rolls/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:55:29 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=4010 Stuffed Pastry Rolls / Sausage Rolls Ingredients: For the dough: 1 egg 2.5 cups of […]

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Stuffed Pastry Rolls / Sausage Rolls

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • 1 egg
  • 2.5 cups of water
  • 6 cups of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 7 ounces (200 g) butter (for greasing the dough)

For the filling:

  • 14 ounces (400 g) minced meat
  • 2 onions
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of chili pepper
  • Salt to taste

For brushing on top:

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon of milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. To make the dough, start by beating the egg in a mixing bowl.
  3. Then, gradually add water while stirring.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg and water mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
  6. For the filling, finely chop the onions and mix them with the minced meat, black pepper, chili pepper, and salt.
  7. Place a spoonful of the filling onto each dough circle and fold it over, sealing the edges to form a roll.
  8. Grease a baking tray with butter and place the stuffed rolls on it.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
  11. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  12. Enjoy your delicious stuffed pastry rolls!
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