Tina Bester

Tina Bester is becoming better known as the Queen of Tarts after her successful baking business and shops. She has also written a string of popular cook books - Tarts, Jampacked, Celebrate, Comfort, Bake and Fun in the kitchen. A self taught baker who has become an expert in her field specifically in the art of tarts!

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Polenta Pizzas with a Crushed Yellow Tomato Sauce

Polenta Pizzas with Roasted Yellow Peppers, Yellow Tomatoes and Parmesan Corn Just because you’re having a pizza doesn’t mean you have to over indulge. This light and fresh take on a classic…

Eating with your eyes - a feast of colour

Asparagus, Pea and Goats Cheese Tart

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Naartjie, Thyme and Marigold Cake with Walnut Praline

Winter Naartjie, Thyme and Marigold Cake with Walnut Praline This cake would make a wonderful dessert for any meal. It’s fresh, while still retaining some richness. Absolutely lovely! Serves: 8 Difficulty: easy…

Fried Banana and Caramel Ice Cream

Fried Banana and Caramel Ice Cream

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Chocolate-coated Piña Colada Popsicles

Chocolate-coated Piña Colada Popsicles

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Fresh Lemonade and Mint Popsicles

Fresh Lemonade and Mint Popsicles

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Quorn Vegan Crumbed Schnitzel with Beetroot and Parsnip Rösti

Quorn Vegan Crumbed Schnitzel with Beetroot and Parsnip Rösti

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Moroccan Quorn Vegan Nuggets and Spicy Potato Salad

Moroccan Quorn Vegan Nuggets and Spicy Potato Salad

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Quorn Vegan Burger with Carrot Slaw

Quorn Vegan Burger with Carrot Slaw

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Capetonian Tina Bester visits Spain

Tina Bester Visits Spain

My friend, Gill, and I did an extraordinary road trip through Spain. We arrived in Barcelona, picked up our Fiat 500 and headed straight down the coast to Valencia, but not before…

Spanish Grilled Vegetable Salad on Tomato Bread

Escalivada – Catalan Grilled Vegetable Salad on Tomato Bread

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Sergovia Layer Cake

Sergovia Layer Cake

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Laksa Noodle Soup with Boiled Egg

Laksa Noodle Soup with Boiled Egg

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Rustic Roasted Baby Chickens with Herb Stuffed Baby Onions

Rustic Roasted Baby Chickens with Herb Stuffed Baby Onions

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cream cheese and olive stuffed chicken breasts

Cream Cheese & Olive Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Puttanesca Sauce

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caramelised pear, walnut and blue rock open tart, fairview blue rock cheese, recipe

Caramelised Pear, Walnut & Blue Rock Open Tart

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creamy onion and burnt sage soup with camambert croque monsieur

Creamy Onion & Burnt Sage Soup with Camembert Croqué Monsieur

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Pan-fried gnocchi with roasted brussel sprouts and hazelnuts recipe

Pan-fried Gnocchi with Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Hazelnuts

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