This was another one of those moments in the kitchen where I had something on my mind but wasn’t too sure how it was going to turn out, flavour-wise. But I’m glad that this worked out. Everything just complimented each other and the family, especially the kids loved it. You […]
The first time I tried these cookies they didn’t quite come out the way I was expecting. As we all know when in the kitchen, sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t. However, I refused to be defeated and a week later I’ve tried these again, made some tweaks […]
This here version of madora, amacimbi (mopane worms) is for those who love HOT, spicy stuff! Do not try these if you’re not into hot stuff. However, if you do.. you’ll absolutely love them. The chilli peppers and the peri peri garlic sauce used here give a kick and an […]
Mupotohayi also known as Chimodho which is basically a form of cornmeal bread is common here in Zimbabwe. Not so sure if it’s still very common now, but back in the 80’s and 90’s it was popular. It went down well plain or buttered or with some margarine, jam or […]
Beef bones are popular here in our Zimbabwean cuisine. It appears though that they are more popular with the men rather than the women, although some women do eat and enjoy them. You can have them as a stew or mixed with muriwo, (leafy green vegetables) which reminds me of […]
Mac n’ cheese short for Macaroni and cheese is a dish that has also become part of our Zimbabwean cuisine. I put vegetarian in brackets because it can also be included in the meal plan of vegetarians who do eat cheese, milk and fresh cream which things this dish contains. […]
Macaroni is much like cooking spaghetti. Most packets come with instructions on how to make them as manufacturers differ. However, here is a general way of preparing them. Quick Instructions Put boiling water in a pot. Add salt (1 tsp) and oil (2 tbsp), close pot and brings this water […]
This has got to be THE easiest and quickest cake I’ve made yet! As the name suggests, you just put in the ingredients all at once, give a quick mix and chuck put gently it into the oven and you’re done! It’s that simple. Works great when you’re feeling “super-tired” […]
This is one of those quick and simple things that you can do for breakfast which can make a difference. Though slightly different from the usual scrambled eggs, these taste just as good if not better! The great thing about them is that there isn’t much to them really and […]
Kapenta (matemba), both fresh and dried are part of our cuisine here in Zimbabwe. There are a couple of ways you can prepare it from coating to stewing and to this here version where they are simply fried then a chopped onion added to it and sauteed. This is usually […]
This recipe takes me back to my childhood days as I reminisce on how my mum used to wake up early morning and prepare these for us for breakfast. They tasted great and still do! They have a crispiness to them as of fries yet they have a tenderness to […]
This recipe goes out to those of us here in Zimbabwe and abroad who love chicken necks (mutsipa). Some love this part of the chicken and some despise it. I personally don’t mind eating it, especially with the way I prepared them here. They would be good as a snack […]