Many of us know sugar beans from boarding schools or even Universities such as our UZ (during the hyper-inflation times). The memories associated with sugar beans from what I gather are not such pleasant ones. I never got the chance to be a border although I really wanted to become […]
Beef is a common relish here in Zimbabwe. It’s usually had as a stew in sadza nenyama (pap and meat) or with rice as a “special” treat. But there are many others ways in which one can make meat and this is just one out of a thousand! Quick Instructions […]
This recipe was handed down to me from my mother when I was 10 years old. Back then I made it together with her and the recipe has since stuck with me. I have made it for so many people who have all brought back the same report “it’s very […]
Of all the cake frosting, butter cream is one of the easiest to do. Not forgetting fresh cream frosting or icing which I would say is at the top of my list of easy cake frosting. You can use butter cream icing not only on cakes but on muffins, cup […]
Stock, also known as broth is an indispensable ingredient for many recipes. It just brings in a certain dimension of flavour to the food, making it tasty. I love to use stock in many dishes including soups, sugar beans, plain rice, jollof rice and many others, and it makes all […]
Apples are one of my favourite fruits so anything that has apple in it I’m game! This is a fairly simple recipe to follow and the results are great. Quick Instructions Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit/ Gas Mark 6. Gather ingredients together. Put sugar in bowl, […]
Mashed potatoes only taste good when they are lump-free. There’s nothing as boring as eating food that has lumps in it when it’s supposed to be smooth. It’s like eating sadza rine mapundu (pap with lumps) or porridge rehufu rine mapundu (mealie-meal porridge with lumps). The list is endless but the […]
Mince is one of my favourite meats. It’s easy to prepare, is done in no time and can be made in many different ways. Here’s just one of the many ways in which you can prepare it. Quick Instructions Gather ingredients together. Wash potatoes, peel and chop potatoes. Cut onions, […]
I know this sounds like a weird combination but it actually tastes good! The sweetness from the banana and the crunchiness from the peanuts combined with the soft rice all goes down well with the taste buds. For some it may be an acquired taste but it’s good and nutritious. […]
This basic soup is prepared in most households and is served with just about anything. From the most popular sadza or rice to potatoes and bread even. It’s so basic and easy to do but that doesn’t mean it should be running and you can so see every component or […]
Sadza is our most common food here in Zimbabwe. Not surprisingly so as it is our staple food! Every household partakes of sadza nenyama nemuriwo (pap, meat and leafy vegetables) almost every day, be it supper or lunch. It is also one of the first foods that babies are given, […]
Most of us in Zimbabwe grew up eating muriwo (veggies) in one form or another. In fact, the generality of households in Zim have backyard gardens with some form of veggies taking sprout at any given time. It is interesting that the concept of backyard gardens albeit with an organic […]