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How to make Spring Roll Pastry

Use this recipe for that lovely looking and tasting spring roll. Once done with the preparation you can use immediately or store in a freezer in a Ziploc plastic bag (or any tightly secure plastic bag) uncooked for later use. Equipment needed Mixing bowl Rolling pin Teaspoon Tablespoon Measuring jug […]

 
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Fun to make stella Sausage in pastry

My kids absolutely loved this quick fix. It works well for adults too as both my husband and I also enjoyed it. I served it as a light lunch. The great thing about it is that it takes just 35 minutes, more or less, to complete both preparation and baking. In […]

 
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Homemade Meat Pies from scratch

  Meat pies as they are known by many have a nostalgic attachment to them.. from back in the day! There’s nothing as wonderful as having the aroma of freshly baked pies fill up your kitchen. It gets everybody’s taste buds dancing and ready to partake! This here recipe is […]

 

Banana and Strawberry Smoothie

Smoothies are a great healthy snack which you can have anytime even as your breakfast or lunch. The good thing about them is that they are quite satiating, leaving you feeling fuller for longer. This right here is a simple banana and strawberry smoothies. High in potassium, vitamin C and […]

 

Mutakura (Boiled Corn and Peanuts)

Mutakura is one of the many snacks Zimbabweans enjoy to eat. It’s been a while since I did Mutakura on this blog.  There are different versions of mutakura, some that have nyemba (cow peas) nyimo (black-eyed peas), nuts and corn. These ingredients can be played around with to come up […]

 

How to make a Meatloaf

My family and I absolutely enjoyed this meal. The flavours were intensely good and this is no exaggeration! You can serve this with roast or boiled potatoes, rice or pasta. I used Montana Meats’ fat free mince and it worked perfectly. I don’t like mince that oozes out fat when […]

 

How to make Beef Lasagne

Flavours bursting in the mouth, check! Taste buds tickled, check! Total enjoyment of meal, check! My family and I absolutely enjoyed this dish. Everyone went for seconds with my kids even wanting a third helping! There’s no complication really when it comes to preparing lasagne. It’s all in the layering […]

 

How to make Buttermilk at home

I enjoy using buttermilk in my cooking. It gives this beautiful, rich texture to my baked goodies as well as add flavour in my cooking.  Buttermilk was traditionally made from the churning of butter, the liquid that remained was/is buttermilk. For some reason, in our Zimbabwean supermarkets I’ve never seen […]

 

How to make Rice Custard

Looking for something different to do with your rice? Or perhaps a warm, comforting dessert? This rice custard is just the perfect thing. It’s so easy to make and the taste is just amazing! Resources/Equipment You Will Need Mini Casserole dish/ Ramekins (check my online store if you need some) […]

 

How to make Orange Cake

This Orange Cake was totally delicous and definitely full of flavour. The orange came through and I enjoyed this with my cuppa! It’s pretty simple to prepare and hassle free! Resources/Equipment You Will Need Round baking tin (check my online store if you need one) Sieve Mixing bowl Measuring scale […]

 

How to make Beetroot salad

Making this beetroot salad took me back to my childhood days. My mum used to make this for us often and it was delicious, we all enjoyed it.  I made a few consultations with my older sister to make sure I was doing it just like momma used to! My […]