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 […]
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How to make great hard boiled Eggs
I know this sounds way too simple but believe it or not, making hard boiled eggs that are perfect can be sometimes tricky. By “perfect” I mean an egg that will not be having that green-greyish colour around the yolk which appears after the egg has been boiled for too […]
Grilled peachy Chicken
This is a pretty simple recipe but the results, taste wise, are simply delicious 🙂 For the best results in terms of flavour and juicy-ness, marinade this chicken overnight. Click HERE to follow the link for the peachy marinade I used in this recipe. Quick Instructions Place chicken in your […]
How to make yellow Rice (with currants)
Yellow rice is one of the popular starch dishes in Zimbabwean cuisine. I’ve had to make this one on special request. It’s pretty simple and there’s nothing to it really. Tumeric is the spice that does all the work and you just make your plain rice as usual. I usually […]
Frozen fruity jelly-pops
These frozen fruity jelly pops are mostly ideal for kids. They will especially be fun preparing them together with children as I did with my girls. If you don’t like jelly you can do this with fruit juice or any other drink. Please note that you will have to get […]
Protein overload Egg salad
This egg salad is totally delicious. I named it protein over-load egg salad because it is definitely high in protein. You’re getting protein from the eggs, cheese and corned meat. So be rest assured that eating this will help in keeping you feeling satiated. Let’s get to it. If you […]
Rich egg-free chocolate cake
Now this chocolate cake is absolutely delicious. Every bite is full of richness and the chocolatey taste is just amazing! If you’re allergic to eggs or maybe you’ve run out of eggs but want to bake then this cake is your baby 🙂 Let’s get started. Quick Instructions Preheat oven […]
Ivy’s Chicken gizzards stew
Instructions Trim and wash gizzards thoroughly add salt and boil them for at least 1 hour until they are nice and tender, keep topping up the water and skim any scum formed as they boil. When cooked add oil in gizzards ,the paprika , black pepper ,chilli powder and fry […]
Grilled Chicken drumsticks with sweet chilli Peanut Butter sauce
If you’ve been with me for long, you probably know that chicken is one of my favourite meats! I just love the way you can play around with it and different flavours and come up with something spectacular, even if it’s just simple stuff. This is one of those recipes […]
Steamed Fish with Ginger & Shalotts
Instructions Remove the gills from the fish and pat dry with kitchen paper. Rub with the salt on both sides, and let sit for 30 minutes. Put a steamer over a deep pan filled with 5cm of water. Bring the water to the boil over a high heat. Put the […]
Comfort Food: Mushroom and Leek soup
This is a really hearty, velvet-y and delicious soup. It will especially hit the spot on a cold or rainy day. What I also love about this soup is that it takes little effort to prepare but the taste is just amazing in your mouth! If you want it to […]
Boerewors Pizza with a twist
This was fairly “fun” doing. I was a bit nervous, not sure this was going to pan out but I’m glad that it all worked out at the end. It’s a pretty quick and easy recipe and you can most certainly make your own pizza at home. The twist to […]