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Mango pineapple margarita

December 31, 2024 l By ever peckish

Picture this: the sun warming your skin, and the perfect companion by your side—whether it’s lively company or a captivating book. What could make this moment even better? A fiery mango pineapple margarita in hand. Nothing says "holidays" quite like that.As the festive season rolls on and we prepare ...

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Spiced scrambled eggs with coriander yogurt

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Nutty phyllo tartlets set in a V shape- 3 lit diyas filling the space in the V. In the background a diya being lit, set on a timber log platter along with 3 nutty phyllo tartlet.

Nutty Phyllo Tartlets

A brown bag full of gâteau arouille and a few fritters in the foreground- a spoon full of chutney on the side and a bowl with some taro in the background.

Gâteau Arouille- Taro Fritters

Mini Banana Galettes

A black plate full of chicken nuggets, set an piece of parchment paper- in the background a jar of mayo.

Baked Chicken Nuggets

3 jars full of layered cheesecake/coulis and pistachio mix set on a wooden tray with a dessert spoon next to each other

Raspberry Burfi Cheesecake

Flan in one black side plate in the foreground and one in the background. Some ingredients out of focus in the background.

Flan

Vegetarian Noodle Soup

Soy and Spice Eggs

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Padròn Pepper, mushroom and chicken sautée

Panna cotta with caramelised figs, ginger caramel and fried ginger

Hand shot of a piece of flat bread full with the aubergine chutney over a black bowl full of it. The bowl is set on a timber base with some flat bread at the back and some coriander in the foreground

Aubergine dip- Satini brinzel

Two cabbage fritters with a sprinkle of micro herbs and a pinch bowl filled with tomato chutney set in a black dish. A stack of cabbage fritters on a piece of parchment paper set, next to a jar of tomato chutney and a small bowl full of micro herbs, all on a timber board, in the background.

Cabbage Fritters- ‘gateau lichou’

A strawberry cheese cake with a thin layer of strawberry jelly topped with fresh strawberries set on a black cake stand. A stack of 2 black tea cups in the background and a white flower in a black pitcher

Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake

A grey bowl full of lentils in focus. a small bowl of chili flakes and some fresh thyme in the foreground and a bowl full of fried onions in the background

Easy lentil dish- Mauritian lentil inspired

Stack of savoury crepes on a black plate with a tea set in the background and a saucer with tomato salsa in right bottom corner

Savoury Crêpes

A jar full of satini (tomato salsa) in focus and a bottle of olive oil, some pappadam, some chilies and a small bucket full of mini tomatoes in the background

Pan-Roasted Tomato Salsa- ‘satini pomme d’amour’

Stack of skewers on a timber board in the focus with one a bottle of beer and glasses in the background

Coriander and Cumin Crusted Ostrich Skewers

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Mauritian tropical fruit salad

Cinnamon Rosemary Gin and Tonic

Cranberry and mixed spice cookies threaded with a piece of red twine to form edible ornaments

Cranberry and Mixed Spice Cookies

Two glasses of cherry and lemon thyme cocktail surrounded by lights and festive decorations

Cherry and Lemon Thyme Cocktail

Gateaux Piments

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Orange Pistachio and Cardamom Cookies

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Achard Legumes- Mauritian Pickled Vegetables

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Creamy Broccoli Chicken

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Three milk tarts set on a black background with some cinnamon bark and powder on the side

Milk Tart

Stove-top spiced roast chicken with baby carrots, potatoes and peas

Chicken Pot Roast

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Rougaille-inspired tomato galette on parchment paper, on hessian napkin with some fresh cherry tomatoes, thyme and olive oil in the background and fresh curry leaves in the foreground

Rougaille Spiced Galette

Ostrich Chop Suey

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Egg and Spinach Curry

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Hello!

Welcome to ever peckish! We are Kurvin and Vinasha, Mauritian recipe developers and food stylists living in Cape Town, South Africa. We are passionate about good food, sweet treats and photography. Here, we share some of our favourite recipes which we hope will inspire you to get cooking.

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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🧧✨

To mark the occasion, we made gateau zinzli—crispy, golden sesame balls that smile when they puff up! These little delights are simple yet delicious—lightly sweet, with a rich, nutty sesame flavor, a crispy outside, and a soft, airy inside.

We miss the vibrant public holidays in Mauritius, where every culture is celebrated with joy and tradition. Since we can’t be there for the festivities, we’re bringing them to us—one homemade treat at a time.

This was our first attempt at making gateau zinzli, so we went with an easier version of the classic. Traditionally, sweet potato-based sesame balls with glutinous rice or mung bean-filled versions are made for the Lunar New Year. Maybe next year we’ll give those a try!

#LunarNewYear #GateauZinzli #SesameSmiles #MauritianFlavors #SesameBalls #ChineseNewYear #HomemadeTreats #FoodTraditions #MauritianCuisine #CrispyAndDelicious #AsianDesserts #FestiveEats #IslandFlavors #CNYFood #SweetAndCrispy #CulturalCelebrations #FoodLover #TastyBites #MauritianFoodLove #mauritianfood #capetownfoodies #foodshot #

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

We wish you all a wonderful 2025. Here’s hoping your year is filled with laughter and fun adventures and that you make great memories with loved ones.
#happynewyear #happynewyear2025 #cheersto2025 #bonneannée #bonneannée2025 #newyearscelebration #capetownfoodie #foodiesmoris

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮

This holiday season we are escaping to paradise with mango pineapple margaritas! Sweet mango, juicy pineapple, a hint of chili, and that irresistible salty rim make it the perfect festive treat.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, enjoying a sunny beach day, or winding down with a good book, this cocktail is a taste of island bliss.
Celebrate the season with good vibes, great flavors, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to the holidays, friends! Recipe link in bio.

#TropicalMargarita #HolidayCocktails #CheersToTheSeason #IslandVibes #FestiveSips
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#cheersto2025 #fruitconfit #islanddrinks #islandrecepies #cocktailrecipes #handshot #spicycocktail #fruitcocktail #tequilacocktails #festivetime #capetownfoodie #capetownblogger #mauritianfoodblogger #foodiesmoris #instadrinks #hello2025 #bye2024 #fruitskewers #holidaycocktail #exoticflavours #margaritalovers #sipandcelebrate #beachcocktails

𝗫𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗼

𝗫𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅

Every year at Christmas, we find ourselves captivated by the endless images of cookie boxes on Pinterest and Instagram—brimming with an artful assortment of treats that feel like edible masterpieces. This year, we decided to turn inspiration into tradition, starting small with a humble selection of three cookies. In the coming years, we hope it will overflow with the same dazzling variety as the ones we admire.
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#xmasbox #xmastreats #cookiesofinstagram #ediblegifts #xmasbaking #friendsgiving #giftboxes #festivebaking #xmas2024 #gingerbread #cookiebox #xmaslove #santaiscomingtotown #chocchipcookies #chocolatecookies #cookiesforsanta #naturallightphotography #capetownfoodie #southafricanfoodie #foodiesmoris #sweettooth #sweettreat

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴…🎄

The final touches on our holiday decor are going up today! ✨ While we’ve shared most of our holiday cookies already, we saved a handful of gingerbread for ourselves—because honestly, can you get any more festive than these?

Find the recipe for these delicious gingies in the link in bio.

#GingerbreadGoodness #HolidaySeason #ChristmasCountdown #BakingTraditions #FestiveFlavors #ChristmasCookies #DeckTheHalls #CozyVibes #holidayvibes #xmasiscoming #holidaybaking #ediblegifts #sweetrecipes #capetownfoodie #capetownfoodblogger #foodiesmoris #naturallightphoto #loveofbaking

𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀

Nothing says Christmas like the warm, spiced aroma of gingerbread wafting from the oven! Our gingerbread recipe swaps traditional molasses for unrefined Mauritian sugars—muscovado and demerara from Natura Sugars. Muscovado adds rich, toffee-like depth, while Demerara brings subtle butterscotch undertones. We shaped ours into snowflakes and decorated them with royal icing.
Gingerbread making is one of our favourite festive traditions, blending sweet treat, creativity, and a touch of Mauritian magic to share with loved ones.
Recipe link in bio

#GingerbreadCookies #HolidayBaking #MauritianFlavors #ChristmasTradition
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#FestiveBakes #BakingInspiration #HomeBaking #CookieDecorating #HolidayTraditions #MauritianFlavors #NaturaSugars #CreativeBaking #EdibleArt #FoodieFun #ChristmasCookies #SpicedCookies #BakingWithLove #FoodPhotography #GingerbreadMagic #HolidayVibes #SweetTooth #IslandInspired #BakingJoy #capetownfoodie #foodiesmoris #cookierecipe #southafricanfoodie #food24_sa #cuppa #sweettreats #teatimetreats

𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲

𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗶𝗹 & 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀

Dark chocolate is one of our favorite sins, and when you mix it with bourbon, you get a doubly sinful treat. 😍 This recipe from @bibbyskitchen fantastic new cookbook instantly caught our eye—and for good reason! Whilst the recipe called for whisky, we used some bourbon which we had opened.

Rich, velvety dark chocolate infused with bourbon, a touch of premium olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt creates a sweet, sophisticated treat with layers of flavor.

Check out Dianne’s cookbook for the recipe- we strongly recommend getting yourself a copy.

#ChocolateTruffles #BourbonInfused
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#SinfullyGood #SophisticatedSweets #darkchocolate #fortheloveofchocolate #sweetrecipes #naturallightphoto #naturallighting #sweettoothsatisfied #oliveoilrecipes #funbaking #southafricanfoodies #capetownfoodie #cocoa #chocolateballs #festivebaking #festivemood

𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀
✨ Golden, crispy, cheesy goodness! ✨
Say hello to boulette pomme de terre—Mauritian potato croquettes that are crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and filled with ooey-gooey mozzarella. These bite-sized delights are infused with thyme, parsley and parmesan, and well worth savouring with your favourite drink .Perfect for your festive spreads or paired with your favorite drink!
Serve them hot with spicy chutney or tangy tamarind sauce for the ultimate bite. Who’s ready to dig in? Recipe link in bio.

#MauritianFood #potatocroquettes
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#FestiveEats #FoodieInspo #MauritianCuisine #PotatoLovers #SnackGoals #TastyTreats #AppetizerIdeas #EasyRecipes #HolidayEats #CrispyPerfection #appetizerideas #appetizerrecipe #festivesnacks #festivefood #barfood #potatolove #simplefoodideas #ComfortFood #kitchencreativity #PotatoInspo #SnackTime #CrispyGoodness #FoodPhotography #TastyBites #PotatoPassion #FoodArt #capetownfoodie #southafricanfoodies

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻—𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼!🥔💛
Whether fried, baked, mashed, or roasted, potatoes never fails to bring us joy. A true crowd-pleaser, this humble gem can turn into the star of any dish.
These lovely golden beauties are destined for a scrumptious appetiser - stay tuned👇
#PotatoPerfection #AppetizerGoals #FoodieFun #VersatileVeggie #spudlife
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#appetizerideas #appetizerrecipe #festivesnacks #festivefood #barfood #potatolove #simplefoodideas #ComfortFood #kitchencreativity #PotatoInspo #SnackTime #CrispyGoodness #FoodPhotography #TastyBites #GoldenPotato #FromScratch #PotatoPassion #FoodArt #capetownfoodie #mauritiusfood #southafricanfood

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀🍪

Cookie season is just around the corner, and we’re diving into our holiday baking list! One cookie that’s guaranteed to make the cut? Irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Imagine that rich, nutty flavor from browned butter, gooey pools of chocolate, and those perfect crispy edges—it’s the ultimate cookie experience, taken to a whole new level. 🌰🍫 These cookies are indulgent, dangerously addictive, and totally worth every bite!
Warning: One taste, and you might not want to share! 🙈 They’re perfect for cozy nights in, gatherings with friends (if they last that long!), or simply treating yourself to some sweet holiday magic. ✨
Recipe adapted from the incredible @cloudykitchen (brown butter chocolate chip cookies)! ❤️.

#BrownButterCookies.
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#CookieCravings #BakingLove #SweetTreats #ChocolateChipCookies #IndulgenceAlert #HolidayBaking #FestiveFlavors #BakeWithUs #foodphotography #moodyshots #cookielicious #chocolatecookies #chocolatechunkscookies #loveofbaking #instacapetown #naturallightphoto #brownbutter

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