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When translated from Dutch into English, the word bitterballen means bitter balls. I have someone in mind who I would like to give bitterballen to! Recently we were in Paris for a weekend and spent a lovely evening out with a couple who are in their 80's. The lady who we were with is dignified and … Continue reading Recipe For Bitterballen
My time is really important to me. I know the saying goes "time is money" but I don't see a waste of time as a waste of money. I merely see it as a waste of time! I value my time and try to ensure that I give it the respect it deserves. If I … Continue reading Recipe For Bloody Mary Pasta
Last year I rushed my entry into the Woolworths Soup Competition as we were heading for our annual overseas trip. I entered three soup recipes, based on the concept of the soups currently sold by Woolworths at that time. One of my entries was my broccoli and cheese soup recipe. I thought this would be … Continue reading Carrot And Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe
Welcome to Tandy Tuesday - a celebration of pasta and 5 ingredients. This week's pasta dish of Tomato, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts And Olives is a great way to quickly throw together a meal, without too much fuss! I have not quite stuck to the 5 ingredient 'rule' but it is still a celebration of simple … Continue reading Recipe For Tomato, Bacon, Artichoke Hearts And Olive Pasta
My friend Linden who lives in the United Kingdom sent me this recipe for chicken pot pie for me to share with my readers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And as she says, "Yum!!" This Recipe For Chicken Pie is easy to make so please give it a try! Chicken Pie … Continue reading Guest Blogger Linden Quinlan: Recipe For Chicken Pie
For the challenge I splurged out and bought a boned leg of lamb and made lamb with salsa verde. Lamb loves being stuffed with garlic, anchovies and rosemary and seemed the perfect meat to accompany a salsa verde which has those three ingredients plus capers. You can use which ever herbs you have to make … Continue reading Recipe For Lamb With Salsa Verde
Mushrooms have to be one of my favourite ingredients to cook with - they can never be overcooked, and take on all flavours. We are very lucky in that we can easily and readily get exotic mushrooms. These are grown locally in Stellenbosch which is a farming area close to where I live. These are … Continue reading Exotic Mushroom Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes