On again with the experimenting 🙂 So I bought some sugar beans which I intended to make my lovely bean stew with. Then whilst I was doing the dishes before preparing the beans, a thought just hit me; “what if I could make bean balls (as in meatballs but made […]
Instructions Boil Samp for 1hr or more until its properly cooked and soft (you can add salt as you boil Samp) On medium heat in a large saucepan add oil,and fry onions, add turmeric, paprika, black pepper. Fry onion till soft then add the peppers. Add the Samp and fry […]
This is a fairly simple recipe, don’t let the title make you think otherwise. It’s more like cooking plain white rice only that in place of water, you put the coconut milk and there you have it! If you’re a fan of coconuts, you will most certainly enjoy this. My […]
If you’re looking for a savoury something to have with your tea or as a snack during the day then these potato and parsley fritters fit the shoe perfectly! They are easy to make and take no time at all in preparing them too. However, if you want something a […]
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 […]
These potato wedges attest to the fact that potatoes are versatile and I just simply love them for this. Potato wedges have got to be the most convenient to prepare. Just scrub your potatoes, cut them up, season and roast until they’re done whilst you attend to something else or […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rice was, and perhaps to a certain degree, for some, is considered as a “special” meal for Zimbabweans. Back in the day it used to be a treat at weddings, Christmas time or when special visitors arrive then rice and chicken stew would be served. However, nowadays, things have changed […]