Sausage is one of those meats which could easily get you into the dreaded boring trap of cooking it the same way over and over again. In this recipe my goal is simple. To save you the monotony and give you something that balances speed, ease of doing it and […]
This meal here was made and presented by my 10 year old daughter. She’s still learning but it was absolutely delicious, the whole family enjoyed it. We’ll dive right into what she did… Do this Get your ingredients together. Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet. […]
Cooking pasta is pretty much the same, well, more or less. It’s important not to overcook it as it may become mashy and sticks together which will not really be pleasant. You want to have your pasta firm but cooked. Here’s a general way of preparing your plain penne pasta. […]
Trying to make your meat go further? Want some beef stroganoff without breaking the bank? Well, here’s a thrifty recipe for you. Bulk up your meat by adding vegetables. We’ll substitute the wine and fresh cream with ingredients that are purse friendly, all without compromising the taste of this meal. […]
Growing up, my mum made tsine (blackjack leaves) for my siblings and I. Being kids, we used to despise it! Despite her telling us how healthy it is. I guess the fact that we would see her picking it from the garden or around the yard, our minds already registered […]
Mazondo, cow heels, are one of the favourite meals among us Zimbabweans, both men and women alike, though I think mostly men! My husband loved this meal, served with Sadza and leafy greens. I know there’s a lot of controversy on how these ought to be prepared but I also […]
Nyemba (cowpeas) are one of our indigenous foods. They’re very nutritious and among other things can help with the management of diabetes, weight loss, a clean and healthy digestive system as well as detoxifying the body. There are so many different ways in which to prepare nyemba other than putting […]
If you’re a lover of creamed spinach, you will definitely enjoy this here version that I have modified a little. The first time I had it was when my gran came to visit us when I was much younger and prepared it for us. To see the regular version of […]
My family is a fan of fish. Apart from the health benefits we gain from consuming it, we also love it because it just tastes good!! Especially when you variate how you prepare it. This is one more fish recipe to have under your belt. Go ahead and try it […]
These brownies are to die for!! They have 2 of my favourite ingredients- chocolate and pecans, yum!! As the holidays are approaching, these can be a great treat to add to the menu. There’s lots of time to practice so let’s get cracking. Get This Square baking tin Baking paper […]
Matemba (kapenta), are one of our traditional Zimbabwean foods. It had been a while since I had them (about a year or so), so I thoroughly enjoyed this. So did my family. This here is a slightly modified recipe from the traditional version, equally delicious all the same! You can […]
These muffins were yet another one of my experiments and the outcome was fantastic! Everyone who tried them loved them. So if you’re one who’s looking for a baked treat that’s egg free as well as butter free, then this right here goes out to you! Do try it out […]