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Baking, Pies

Fun to make stella Sausage in pastry

 

  My kids absolutely loved this quick fix. It works well for adults too as both my husband and I also enjoyed it. I served it as a light lunch. The great thing about it is that it takes just 35 minutes, more or less, to complete both preparation and baking. […]

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Baking, HowTos, Pies

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 […]

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Baking, Cakes

Utterly Simple Fruit Cake

 

  If you feel like having a baked goodie but dreading the time it takes to make one then this here fruit loaf is for you. It’ll take just 45 min to prepare and bake this. The taste is delicious and does the job whether you have it with a hot […]

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Baking, Pies

Homemade Meat Pies from scratch

 

   Meat pies as they are known by many have a nostalgic attachment to them.. from back in the day! There’s nothing as wonderful as having the aroma of freshly baked pies fill up your kitchen. It gets everybody’s taste buds dancing and ready to partake! This here recipe is […]

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Baking, Biscuits

Butter-free coconut cookies

 

  This right here is a pretty simple recipe, perfect fr the lunchbox now that schools have been opened again!You can even put them in your own lunchbox for the office too. Preparation time is only 10 minutes and bake time is another 10 minutes, so you can easily prepare […]

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Rice, Starches

Garlic and onion par-boiled rice

 

  For some Zimbabweans, par-boiled rice is associated with the time period when things were extremely difficult in Zim and you could hardly find goods in the supermarket. Par-boiled rice is what was mostly available. Many people despise it now as that’s what they mostly ate. But did you know that […]

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Beef, Meats

Traditional Guru and Muriwo (Veg)

 

  Many people agree maguru/guru (tripe) is one of our top Zimbabwean delicacies.  I have, however, found that for this delicacy to be enjoyable it takes just a little bit more effort than just boiling it for a long time and then chucking in some onions and tomatoes. So today […]

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Baking, Muffins

Chocolate Peppermint Muffins

 

  Chocolate and mint are a perfect match. I love how the flavours blend together to form something delicious. These muffins, as is with most of the recipes on this blog; are very easy to make and the taste is great! You can have them on their own or for […]

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Goat, Meats

Mild Goat Curry with Rosemary

 

  If you’re not a fan of spicy or hot foods, do not fear! This right here is a mild curry. You could even reduce the quantities of the spices to make it even less mild! You can enjoy this goat curry with your preferred starch which may be rice, […]

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Baking, Cakes

Effortless Caramel Coconut Cake

 

  If you’ve never baked a cake before but are eager to do so, this cake is a good place to start. It’s very easy, it really is a piece of cake! Not to mention how tasty it is. Especially with a hot cuppa or for dessert with ice-cream, yum! […]

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Beef, Meats

So easy Beef and vegetable stew

 

  Beef stew is one of those popular dishes at gatherings and in the home here in Zimbabwe. It’s therefore good to have different ways to prepare it so meal time doesn’t become so monotonous. Here’s is one more way you can do it Resources You Will Need Good sized […]

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Chicken, Meats

Easy Orange Mustard Roast Chicken

 

 The flavors in this chicken married together so well, you’re most certainly going to want to go for a second helping! The marinating time is important so the flavors can sip into the meat, right down to the bone even. Resources You Will Need Chopping board Sharp knife Grater Saucepan […]