So I had no intention of posting this recipe. Here I was, just baking for some special people and not thinking of putting it on the blog. I had no idea how this was going to turn out as I was experimenting! I must say, after taking them out of […]
Tag: snacks
Easy DIY Boerewors hot dog
The hot dogs we’re used to are those in which we use vienna sausages. They are pretty yum and so quick to make. We’ve often had the hot dogs with boerewors when we go out. They are usually being braai-ed at shopping centres or certain supermarket entrances. The taste is […]
Bao-nana Fruit Smoothie
This smoothie was absolutely delicious. The whole family including my 1 year old now 4 year old daughter loved it. Not only is it tasty, it’s also very healthy. If you remember from my post of the luscious mawuyu umkhomo cake, baobab fruit is a super fruit. It has tremendous health […]
How to prepare Manhuchu (Samp)
I remember eating samp (Manhuchu) in my childhood days. Before preparing it today I actually hadn’t eaten it in over 2 decades!! So as you probably can imagine, cooking and eating them took me down memory lane in a special way 🙂 Now samp can be classified in the whole […]
Chicken Kebabs (with Carrot, Sweet Onion, Pepper and Peach)
Now these kebabs you will definitely enjoy. The kick that comes from the black pepper, the sweetness that comes from the peach, the mildness that comes from the sweet onion and of course the tenderness that comes from the chicken breast all compliment each other well. When using wooden kebab […]
Maputi aneNzungu (Roasted mealie pips and peanuts)
Now this is definitely one of our all time favorite traditional Zimbabwean snack. Generally this snack used to be done with people sitting around the fire, enjoying each other’s company. The two ingredients would be roasted mugango (a specialized heavy base roasting pan suitable for this as well as plain salted […]
Apples, peaches and more in a jar
I really enjoyed making these fruits in a jar. They will be perfect to carry along to work as your light, healthy lunch or snack. You can even pack this when you’re going on a long journey or a picnic or for the older kids (high school going) to take […]
Rich egg-free chocolate cupcakes with a minty Chocolate Mousse topping
If you love chocolate then this is going to blow you away! Death by chocolate 🙂 I love love love chocolate and this combo here was absolutely divine. The cupcakes were light and fluff and the chocolate mousse had an amazing velvety texture that just “melted” in your mouth. Mint […]
Dried fruit, nuts and seed muffins
I loved the results of the buttermilk strawberry cake and so I decided to do another recipe with my all time favourite snacks- dried fruit, nuts and seeds. The “nuts” I used here were almonds and my dried fruit cocktail included dried banana, guavas and raisins. Finally, there were some […]
How to make oven baked Mbambaira (Sweet potato)
Mbambaira (sweet potatoes) are one of the popular starches here in Zimbabwe. They are usually boiled and served with tea or even perhaps on their own as a snack during the day. I however, love this way of preparing them. My mum used to make them like this often when […]
Easy Peasy Tuna & Apple Sandwiches
Now these are pretty easy to make sandwiches, you could almost make them with your eyes closed- that’s how simple they are. Yet the taste is just so delicious. You will love them and those who you’ll make these for will also enjoy them. They are great for a light […]
Easy to make Coconut cupcakes
Coconuts are one of my many favored flavors, especially in baked treats. From cakes to cookies and these cupcakes. If you’re into hassle free recipes which produce delicious results then this is one of your best finds, especially if you’re fond of coconut! If you’re not then maybe after trying […]