Nyemba (cowpeas) are one of our indigenous foods. They’re very nutritious and among other things can help with the management of diabetes, weight loss, a clean and healthy digestive system as well as detoxifying the body. There are so many different ways in which to prepare nyemba other than putting […]
Matemba (kapenta), are one of our traditional Zimbabwean foods. It had been a while since I had them (about a year or so), so I thoroughly enjoyed this. So did my family. This here is a slightly modified recipe from the traditional version, equally delicious all the same! You can […]
Offals are among the favourite meats in Zimbabwe. Extra care however needs to be taken in preparing them. If prepared the wrong way you won’t want to see them again! This recipe will leave you wanting more!! I used to despise them but after going at them alone, preparing them the way I wanted, as I did […]
There are so many ways to make gravy. Here’s one of the simplest ways I like to prepare mine. It’s more or less in the same manner as preparing white sauce, only that this time we’ll be using chicken or beef stock. Whichever you’ll be having available. I’ll share the […]
Mazondo are a traditional delicacy here in Zimbabwe, enjoyed by both men and women alike. I know most of us don’t want to have the “traditional” recipe of cooking them with just tomatoes and onions messed with. But there’s nothing wrong with tweaking the recipe from time to time and […]
There are so many different ways in which you can prepare beef stew. We are currently in mbambaira (sweet potato) season. In stead of the usual, of boiling them and eating with a cuppa, how about adding them to your beef stew? Creating a hearty, tasty stew! I like to […]
Peanut butter rice is one of my favourite dishes to prepare and eat of course!! My family also love it. It has become one of our traditional foods as it has been around for some decades now. The best thing about it is that you can serve it with just […]
My family usually enjoys my grilled and fried versions of preparing fish. I decided to prepare a stew this time and they loved it. It was so delicate, flaked as you cut through with a fork, knife or spoon, simply enjoyable. The preparation of the fish (removing the scales and […]
There are so many variations on making beef stroganoff and this right here is mine! It’s super easy to prepare and easy on the pocket too! So if you’ve ever steered clear from making this dish, try this my version, you’ll be surprised at how simple it is and most […]
I love pork bones!!…who doesn’t? Especially those that have been done so well, that is to say, full of flavour and tender. Yes! bones can be tender too. This is exactly how I did them here and boy did we enjoy ourselves! You are in for a treat. However, the […]
The Chihombiro mushroom, also known as Chanterelle mushroom is a delicacy. It has this fantastic peppery, meaty flavour. Not only is it delicious but also nutritious. Being a mushroom, it’s obviously a very good source of protein. Chihombori is known to contain nutrients, vitamins and minerals that promote brain health, […]
It’s summertime here in Zimbabwe and you’ll find a lot of wild mushroom sprouting. A lot of people, including myself are very cautious when it comes to purchasing these. For the obvious reason that some wild mushrooms are poisonous. This variety that I’ve prepared today is absolutely safe and edible. […]