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When I was 16 I went to Israel with a group of friends. We were very lucky to be left to our own devices most evenings. While we were in Jerusalem we would go from the hostel at Mount Scopus … Continue reading
Tag Archives: cayenne
Biryani
I have a large collection of whole spices that I prefer to use when cooking, rather than store bought ground mixes. I am always worried about what has gone into these mixes, and I can always make them at home … Continue reading
Red Tomato and Capsicum Pasta Sauce Recipe
I am 5’7″ (1.68m) and have been this tall since I was 13. At 13 I weighed 49kg and maintained this weight throughout high school and into my twenties. As my then unknown intolerance to sucrose became worse my weight … Continue reading
Tomato and Aubergine Chutney
Chutney is a word we have borrowed from the Hindi language and even though the condiment is from South Asia, it is an extremely common ingredient that can be found in most South African homes. In fact, when I went … Continue reading
Ras El Hanout
I first came across the name of this spice blend in a quiz posted by PinkPolkaDot. As I like to make all my own spice blends I gave this a go. According to my cooking Moroccan each spice shop has … Continue reading
Oyster Mushroom Cannelloni
I love mushrooms, and I had to apply some thought to this challenge so that I did not end up repeating a theme by making lasagna with mushrooms. I had wanted to make ravioli but I ran out of time … Continue reading
Crayfish Bisque
A bisque is a seasoned shellfish purée which is used as a basis for a soup. The shells are used to make the bisque, and the process is long and results in a small amount of purée relative to the amount … Continue reading
Lamb Tagine
I could use my tagine every night as it is a perfect slow cooker! This lovely lamb dish is perfect for slow cooking, and cool nights. Print Lamb Tagine Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil 250g stewing lamb – you can use … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Michael English: Paprika Chicken
Hi Tandy,As you know Beverly just got back from Hungary and so we had to do something with the great Hungarian Paprika she bought and so we made Paprika Chicken. We loved this dish. I really enjoy reading your blog. … Continue reading
Project Food Blog: Kye Thar Hin – Burmese Chicken Curry
Nothing can describe the excitement I felt this morning when I saw an email in my inbox titled Congratulations! I have made it through to Round 2 of Project Food Blog. The theme for this challenge is The Classics. The prompt … Continue reading