Now this is definitely one of our all time favorite traditional Zimbabwean snack. Generally this snack used to be done with people sitting around the fire, enjoying each other’s company. The two ingredients would be roasted mugango (a specialized heavy base roasting pan suitable for this as well as plain salted […]
I really enjoyed making these fruits in a jar. They will be perfect to carry along to work as your light, healthy lunch or snack. You can even pack this when you’re going on a long journey or a picnic or for the older kids (high school going) to take […]
Mbambaira (sweet potatoes) are one of the popular starches here in Zimbabwe. They are usually boiled and served with tea or even perhaps on their own as a snack during the day. I however, love this way of preparing them. My mum used to make them like this often when […]
Now these are pretty easy to make sandwiches, you could almost make them with your eyes closed- that’s how simple they are. Yet the taste is just so delicious. You will love them and those who you’ll make these for will also enjoy them. They are great for a light […]
Quick and easy fudge recipe in the microwave. Produces crumbly fudge which I prefer. Instructions Place sugar (400g Brown Sugar (Demerara)) and butter (100g) into a large microwaveable bowl. Add condensed milk (375g can) and mix. Microwave on high for 10 minutes stopping every 2 1/2 minutes to stir. Add […]
Full steam ahead with home made pizza! Making pizza doesn’t get easier than this Margherita pizza. You also don’t need many ingredients really. Just your pizza dough, tomatoes, salt, pepper, tomato paste or sauce and not forgetting the cheese! When I was making this pizza I only realised after I […]
Now this salad is simple and straight forward, if you could, you would even prepare it with your eyes closed! It’s also great as an anytime of the day snack and perfect to include in the meal plan of those watching their weight. You can also make this a lunch […]
If you love sweetcorn and cheese you will most certainly enjoy these fritters. They are actually quite feeling too. Without saying much, let’s get right to it. Quick Instructions Get your eggs (2 eggs, lightly beaten), sweetcorn(1/2 can tinned sweetcorn, drained or fresh (about 150g) ) , flour (3/4 cup […]
These are pretty awesome. They taste like some candied-citrus chocolates my mum used to buy when we were growing up. I just can’t remember the name of those chocs!! I know at first the idea of eating orange peels is certainly one that you wouldn’t entertain as they have a […]
Nzungu (peanuts) is a favorite pastime snack for many Zimbabweans. I am told that Nzungu was actually introduced to Zimbabwe by the Portuguese through Mozambique in the early days of the Portuguese settlers. All that history am sure is recorded somewhere. Today many households use peanuts as a snack (apart […]
These will do well for a kid’s party or as a starter before your main meal. You can also have it even as a snack during the day. The reason why I prefer having fruits as a starter, that is before a meal, is because ideally fruits are to be […]
Meat balls are tasty, especially those that are made with flavor such as the ones in this recipe. The two important things to keep them together and not break apart when frying are the egg and refrigerating them after you have formed the meat ball. You can have these at […]