Hello! Welcome to Dontmissmyplate.

Thank you for visiting my website! I'm Maxine, a food blogger, home cook, travel enthusiast, and lover of food and culture. I’m passionate about fusion cuisine, a style of cooking that blends ingredients and techniques from different countries, regions, and traditions.

My approach is influenced by both Southern African and American cooking, shaped by my life experiences and reflected in the diversity of my recipes. I also focus on farm-to-table cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. I believe food tastes best when it’s in season and close to its origin.

Travel plays a big role in how I cook and create. I love sharing my food adventures, from what I’ve eaten to where to eat, while discovering new flavors, cultures, and techniques that continue to inspire me.

I hope this space feels helpful and inspiring. Whether you're in the mood for something familiar or ready to try something new, you’ll find plenty to explore here. Happy cooking!

Cinnamon Sugar Banana Fritters

Cinnamon Sugar Banana Fritters

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African-Inspired, Dessert, Caribbean-Inspired

My memory of banana fritters is from when dessert was rolled out, typically on Friday afternoon, if I was staying late at junior school. You had the option to ladle them with warm custard or smother them with jam.

Banana fritters are eaten across the African continent and the Caribbean with a variation in ingredients, as well as other cultures. Given that bananas make the top 5 most eaten fruits in the world, like dough, it is no wonder everyone found a way to fry them up!


If you have kids, consider serving these fritters up with ice cream!

Malva Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce

Malva Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce
Masala Chai Cashew Bark

Masala Chai Cashew Bark
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