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How to make Spring Roll Pastry

Use this recipe for that lovely looking and tasting spring roll. Once done with the preparation you can use immediately or store in a freezer in a Ziploc plastic bag (or any tightly secure plastic bag) uncooked for later use. Equipment needed Mixing bowl Rolling pin Teaspoon Tablespoon Measuring jug […]

 
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How to make puff pastry from scratch

Puff pastry is like pizza dough. It’s the base from which you can have several tasty variations made, from pies to sausage rolls and croissants. This here is how I prepare mine. It however needs a lot of patience and determination.  Ice cold water and keeping the dough cold during preparation […]

 

Banana and Strawberry Smoothie

Smoothies are a great healthy snack which you can have anytime even as your breakfast or lunch. The good thing about them is that they are quite satiating, leaving you feeling fuller for longer. This right here is a simple banana and strawberry smoothies. High in potassium, vitamin C and […]

 

How to make Beef Lasagne

Flavours bursting in the mouth, check! Taste buds tickled, check! Total enjoyment of meal, check! My family and I absolutely enjoyed this dish. Everyone went for seconds with my kids even wanting a third helping! There’s no complication really when it comes to preparing lasagne. It’s all in the layering […]

 

How to make Buttermilk at home

I enjoy using buttermilk in my cooking. It gives this beautiful, rich texture to my baked goodies as well as add flavour in my cooking.  Buttermilk was traditionally made from the churning of butter, the liquid that remained was/is buttermilk. For some reason, in our Zimbabwean supermarkets I’ve never seen […]

 

How to make Orange Cake

This Orange Cake was totally delicous and definitely full of flavour. The orange came through and I enjoyed this with my cuppa! It’s pretty simple to prepare and hassle free! Resources/Equipment You Will Need Round baking tin (check my online store if you need one) Sieve Mixing bowl Measuring scale […]

 

How to make Beetroot salad

Making this beetroot salad took me back to my childhood days. My mum used to make this for us often and it was delicious, we all enjoyed it.  I made a few consultations with my older sister to make sure I was doing it just like momma used to! My […]

 

How to make a simple Mince roll

These mince rolls have got to be the most easiest and simplest “sandwich”  you can prepare. They’ll be great for lunch, a light supper or an on-the-go snack. The mince is sweet yet has the savoriness  coming through. It’s also a great filling, something different and tasty at the same […]

 

How to make Hawaiian pizza

Pizza is one of those things that my girls and I make together every now and then.  This is our take on the very popular Hawaiian Pizza! We had great fun preparing it and the taste was simply delicious! To learn how to make pizza dough CLICK HERE. For the […]

 

How to make Soya Mince Balls (Vegetarian)

Soya mince doesn’t have to be dull and boring. It’s important to understand that soya needs a lot of help when it comes to flavour. On it’s own it’s very blunt so it needs a boost. If you play around with it and enhance the flavour, you’ll enjoy it. This […]

 

How to make Creamed Spinach

I remember this one time as a child when my grandmother came to visit us. She made this delicious creamed spinach for us. Before her visit I used to despise spinach but after eating it I was sold over and up until now I’m still sold! This is my effort […]

 

How to make Cheese Sandwich in a Pan

If you’re looking for a different way to make your sandwiches then this is one of them. The bread is nicely toasted and not dry making it more appealing. It will be great for breakfast, as a snack, for lunch or as a lunchbox idea. Resources/Equipment You Will Need Heavy […]