This came as a special request from one of our readers here on the blog. I think when it comes to spicy or hot foods, only put as much “heat” as your palate can handle. So it is with this bean curry. If you’re not into hot stuff you may […]
Vegetarian
Simple Cucumber salad
This here is one of the ways in which I prepare cucumber salad. It also doesn’t take much prep time but the results are fabulous. You can use your favorite salad dressing/ cream here. In addition, although you could use any tomato, you could gain more flavor from vine ripened […]
Quick and easy Margherita pizza
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 […]
Derere (Okra) Recipe from Zimbabwe
I last ate derere (okra) made in this Zimbabwean traditional manner way back when I was weee tall and haven’t had it since (my kiddie-taste buds didn’t quite fancy it) 😀 ! However, I do know of some people who love it made in this way but just couldn’t figure […]
Butternut and Carrot bake (vegan)
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 […]
Tasty Mac n’ Cheese (Vegetarian)
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. […]
How to make Macaroni
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 […]
Fried Potato rings (with onion and tomato)
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 […]
Rice salad with Lime dressing (vegan)
This may sound awkward to some, but you can most certainly turn your rice into a salad. Just toss in a few more ingredients and a delicious dressing and there you have it. For this you will need rice that is cooked already and you can learn how to cook […]
Just plain roast Potatoes
Roast potatoes work great, especially for that day when you are feeling too tired or lazy to be on your feet cooking. You just chuck them into the oven, put your feet up and check on them from time to time. These will go well with grilled chicken (going with […]
How to make Lime salad dressing
This is a very simple salad dressing and it’s not as high in fat and cholesterol like many other salad dressings. It gives a lovely flavour to your salad, you’ll go for seconds! You can store this dressing in a bottle in your refrigerator for not more than 5 days. […]
Traditional Covo vegetables (with tomatoes and onion)
This is one of our traditional ways of preparing leafy green vegetables here in Zimbabwe. It’s a quick and easy way to kill two birds with one stone for those days where one does not feel like cooking a separate pot of soup or where there’s a large crowd of […]