This was another one of my experimenting moments in the kitchen. I needed to do something different with my fish other than baking, coating in seasoned flour then frying or stewing. So I decided to play around with some ingredients and hoped for the best! It worked out well. […]
Mbambaira sweet potatoes are part of our traditional snacks, so to speak. They are usually boiled as we are doing them today or baked in the oven which is clearly the preserve of the urbanites. They are enjoyed with tea hobvu (rich tea with milk) or just good old […]
I enjoy making salads. They are simply the nutritious, enjoying nature at it’s best. They also do not require a lot of labour to prepare! So there should be no excuse. My girls love their veggies and that means salads too so that makes me a happy mummy! Okay, […]
Salads are one of the easiest things to do. It’s just a matter of bringing the ingredients together, dicing, chopping and combining gently. You may or may not add salad dressing/cream, it really depends on what tickles your fancy. This here salad was one of my experiments. I just […]
We simply enjoyed these banana muffins. They are pretty easy to make also and you’ll be enjoying the goodness in 30 minutes. This includes prep and baking time! You can even whip them up early morning and pack them in your lunch box for the office or for the […]
As I’ve already said before and I’ll keep saying it… I love me some muboora 😀 (pumpkin leaves). This is definitely my favourite traditional vegetable. I enjoy it with tomatoes and onions, in peanut butter sauce and this here creamed version. The trick in preparing muboora is in ensuring […]
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 […]
I was looking to do something really simple yet having a kick of flavour when you bite into it. Garam Masala (for those that may not know what it is) is a wonderful spice. It has a great aromatic, earthy flavour it adds to dishes. This was the case […]
These meatballs were delicious. If my memory serves me well, I once saw a mixture of meats being done on one of the cooking shows on TV. I didn’t quite remember how it went so I thought I’d give it a go with my own variation and the results […]
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) […]
This here recipe will be perfect for a quick fix meal. You’llbe done in 20 mins tops. There’s nothing fancy or complicated about the dish but this does not take anything away from how good it tastes! Just add salt, spring onions and a little freshly ground black pepper and […]
As I’ve said before (and I’ll keep on saying it!) potatoes are versatile. There are just so many things you can do with them. Here’s one variation of potato wedges. They are quick and simple, especially the preparation part. Resources/Equipment You Will Need Roasting tray Large Bowl Measuring jug Chopping […]