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When Warren posed the question about turning a samoosa into a pie I had to agree with his thoughts. This lamb samoosa pie uses a cheat's puff pastry recipe that is so easy. If you don't want to make your own, buy a good quality puff pastry to use. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Lamb Samoosa Pie
Adapting a recipe from The Body Coach, I made Aussie pitas. Packed full of mince and topped with pickled beetroot and cucumbers, this makes for an easy dinner. I also added some local flair using an 11-in-1 spice mix. This medium chilli blend is made up of a mix of paprika, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, … Continue reading Aussie Pitas
I have future plans for these confit chickpeas. Not only to make a more substantial meal with chicken added to the dish. But also to turn the chickpeas into hummus. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Confit Chickpeas ♥ Cooking for family When we first met Eva, she was vegan which meant being … Continue reading Confit Chickpeas
Making your own meatballs is a cinch if you have time. These chicken meatballs are seasoned with dill, and served in a sauce that is flavoured with miso. Double the recipe and freeze half for the next time you need a quick and easy dinner. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chicken Meatballs … Continue reading Chicken Meatballs
I could not resist trying Yotam's recipe for tomato and aubergine one-pot baked pasta. It was adapted from a recipe Noor Murad created, who in turn used Marcella Hazan's recipe for tomato butter sauce as inspiration. According to Yotam, you can omit the aubergine, but to me, this is what makes the dish. Head straight … Continue reading Baked Pasta
I was looking for something different to make for dinner, and decided on Yotam's recipe for summer chicken cacciatore with herb salsa. The recipe comes from Jake Norman who works at the Ottolenghi test kitchen. This is not a traditional recipe, but rather one that takes inspiration from a few recipes. Head straight on to … Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore
These baked bolognese pancakes are so delicious, and so easy to make that you will most certainly add this recipe to your regular repertoire of dinner dishes. The recipe is also extremely versatile so do not be limited to a mince based sauce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Bolognese Pancakes ♥ … Continue reading Baked Bolognese Pancakes
This courgette, pea and mint gnocchi most certainly celebrates the joy of food. It is so simple and yet packed full of flavour. And even better, you can have this meal on the table in under half an hour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette, Pea And Mint Gnocchi ♥ Courgette, pea … Continue reading Courgette, Pea And Mint Gnocchi
The first recipe I made from Simply Jamie was the seasonal greens. We were having friends over for supper and I wanted something simple to go with the lamb dish I was making. This recipe comes together so quickly and you can use this as a base for a salad or as a side dish … Continue reading Seasonal Greens
Using my lemon pasta to hold the filling, and balsamic tomatoes to finish the dish I created these caramelle con ricotta. This savoury pasta dish can be served as a primo piatti as one would do in Italy. Or double it up for a secondi course for hungry people. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Caramelle Con Ricotta
This shredded lamb makes for the most amazing dish to be served at the table. You may find yourself with leftovers. But, you will not complain. The feta, mint and pomegranate seeds not only add colour, they also add flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Shredded Lamb ♥ Threaded thoughts Someone posted … Continue reading Shredded Lamb
This fig chutney recipe uses a combination of fresh and dried figs, giving it an unique texture. I only made half of Angie's recipe as figs are very expensive here, and only in season for a short period of time. I have paired it with numerous curries since making it, and the best to date … Continue reading Fig Chutney
I made this spicy yoghurt to use as a dipping sauce for my sundried tomato flatbreads. This was our pre-dinner snack which we enjoyed with a few tots of whisky. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spicy Yoghurt ♥ Let's talk about yoghurt There are many ways to improve gut health, and eating … Continue reading Spicy Yoghurt
These sundried tomato flatbreads will make the perfect addition to any mezze platter. They are oven baked which is a unique way of cooking flatbreads. But absolutely perfect as you don't need to pay too much attention to them while they are in the oven. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sundried Tomato … Continue reading Sundried Tomato Flatbreads
These beef patties are super simple to make, and extremely flavourful. You can change up the herbs and spices to use what you have in your pantry, so take this recipe as inspiration. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Beef Patties ♥ Making Beef Patties You would think it would be easy to … Continue reading Beef Patties
When I saw a recipe on Balvinder's blog using maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and rosemary to flavour roasted nuts and seeds, I knew I was going to make them. I use nuts and seeds as a daily snack, to fill the gap between lunch and our early evening crudités. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Roasted Nuts And Seeds
These turmeric fried eggs are served on a bed of spinach, topped with a tamarind dressing and quick pickled shallots. The perfect breakfast when served on a slice of toasted bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Turmeric Fried Eggs ♥ Using turmeric in your cooking Fresh turmeric is available where I live, … Continue reading Turmeric Fried Eggs
This salted olive bread is perfect to eat just as it is. Or serve as part of a cheese board. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container if you can resist not eating them all at once. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Olive Bread ♥ Memories of olives I … Continue reading Salted Olive Bread
Summer weather calls for long cold drinks, and a Pimm's Cocktail fits the bill perfectly. I made the ice balls by using a reusable ice cube tray and added some dried flowers and herbs to each hole before adding the water. This makes any cocktail look really lovely, as well as adding a subtle flavour … Continue reading Pimm’s Cocktail
The vegetables for my zucchini ravioli were cooked in the oven, before being combined with mascarpone to make the filling. Served with a traditional butter sage sauce, this is a great meal for summer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Zucchini Ravioli ♥ What do you call zucchini? In South Africa, zucchini are … Continue reading Zucchini Ravioli