Fish and chips is one of those dishes that many of us Zimbabweans relish. I admit, things have changed a bit post 2000. Before this particularly in the 80s and 90s many takeaways used to specialize a lot in fish and chips dishes. This in many ways is of course […]
Punch is one of those homemade beverages that you find at a party, a bridal shower, baby welcome or for no reason at all and you just want to treat the family or yourself! It could seem so daunting to prepare it but as you shall see below when we […]
Stewing is one of my favourite ways of preparing chicken. I find that when you sear it first you seal in a lot of flavour and it’s of course more appealing visually, having that lovely caramelised colour vs the white washed look that sometimes comes along with boiling it straight […]
If you’re a fan of apples you will most certainly enjoy this dessert. It’s an all rounder and that means you can have it in winter with some custard or summer time with ice-cream. You can even add cinnamon flavor by using cinnamon basil. Resources/Equipment You Will Need Ovenproof dish […]
This dish was a winner. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the last bit. I especially loved how the pecan nuts brought in a complementing texture and taste to the whole dish. If you’re tired of doing your boerewors, or any other sausage for that matter, in the same old way then […]
It had been a long while since I last made pizza. My kids had been asking me time and again to make some to no avail! So when they saw me kneading the dough, preparing the base sauce and topping and smelled the all too familiar aroma that filled the […]
Spaghetti and meatballs is one of those common dishes that are enjoyed at the dinner table by both the young and old. It’s a pretty simple fix with an amazing result in flavour. Make sure you use fat free, a.k.a steak mince as it works much better and is obviously […]
The ox tongue is one of those offals that many might dread preparing for one reason or another. If it’s the know-how that’s causing you to be apprehensive towards it, here’s a simple-to-do recipe that will be a winner all the time. The trick here is to let it simmer […]
Now beef bones, mabhonzo, are one of our traditional Zimbabwean dishes. They may take a little time to prepare but it is absolutely all worth it when you sit down to enjoy the goodness! Mabhonzo are typically served with sadza and greens or cabbage if you wish. The beef bones […]
This is one of my all time favourite cakes and I have no doubt am not alone. In essence, a black forest is simply a chocolate cake with cherry filling and topping if you wish. We obviously shall not forget the fresh cream which brings it all together. Go and […]
Delicious is an understatement of how this chicken tasted! It was finger-licking good, down to the bone itself 😀 If you have dogs they will be chewing on those bones for days, just to savour the moment, lol. But seriously, everyone absolutely enjoy themselves. I served this with steamed carrots […]
The way this beef is prepared leaves it so tender, so delicate… so full of flavour. The idea is not to rush the cooking so the beef comes out super tender and “melts” in your mouth. It’s perfect with mashed potatoes but can also be served with rice or Sadza. […]