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With the economy the way it is, making your own protein bars makes a lot of sense. Also, this way you will know exactly what has gone into them. And, they have a very short ingredient list compared to some commercial ones. The chocolate is totally optional in my opinion, but it does make them … Continue reading Protein Bars
In The Big Tasty Bite, Lila calls the recipe for one-tray Mediterranean roast vegetables one that just works. This will make enough to feed four as a side bite. But for me, it was perfect to have extra cooked vegetables ready for the next time I did not feel like cooking. Skip ahead to the … Continue reading Mediterranean Roast Vegetables
Having seen okonomiyaki being made on MasterChef Australia I was really excited to find a recipe for this in Upwards. I made these Japanese pancakes for lunch and both Dave and I really enjoyed them. Skip ahead to the recipe for Okonomiyaki What is okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a savoury pancake which originated in Japan. A … Continue reading Okonomiyaki
I had a little bit of my togarashi left over so I adjusted the recipe for furikake in Upwards to only use what I had. Since then I have used this blend numerous times when making flatbreads. It really is an amazing addition to that, as well as a great topping for bread. Skip ahead … Continue reading Furikake
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
Using broccoli, green beans, baby cucumbers, avocado and baby spinach, this green salad is full of good things. Topped with an Asian salad dressing, seeds and sprouts, this is the perfect lunch option in summer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Green Salad ♥ Green salad Every couple of months I meet a … Continue reading Green Salad
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
Use any breakfast cereal flakes that you can find, and enjoy, to make these breakfast rusks. I have used coconut sugar for the sweetener element of my recipe, but you can substitute this with regular brown sugar if that is what you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Breakfast Rusks ♥ Let's … Continue reading Breakfast Rusks
Adapting a recipe from Angie's Recipes, I made malt bread over the summer. Using Cotswold crunch flour and malt syrup this was a lovely loaf of bread and perfect for toasting. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Malt Bread ♥ My malt bread Summer months for me are all about bread making. My … Continue reading Malt Bread
Today's recipe for sourdough cranberry nut rolls is courtesy of Green Gourmet Giraffe. Not only did I make rolls, but I made a loaf of bread as well. I decided to try this as an alternative to the rolls, and can say I am pleased I did. We had this sliced, toasted and slathered in … Continue reading Sourdough Cranberry Nut Rolls
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
I tend to snack a lot during the day. Nuts form a part of this routine, and in summer I will often have fresh dates. So, I thought why not combine my two snack ingredients and make date choc nut bars? I have used a bitter chocolate so the only sweetness there is comes from … Continue reading Date Choc Nut Bars
Japanese seven spice blend is something you can easily create at home. I have used ingredients that were easy to find in South Africa. You will need a spice grinder to get the desired consistency. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Japanese Seven Spice ♥ Japanese Seven Spice Shichi-mi tōgarashi translates to seven … Continue reading Japanese Seven Spice
Despite using simple ingredients, sikil pak is a delicious dip. You will find yourself making this time and time again as it is easy to make, and can be used in a variety of ways. It ticks all the boxes for various diets, including vegan, keto and paleo. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Sikil Pak
I loved the idea of having a 'butter candle' lit at the table in the centre of my sourdough wreath. This added to the festive feeling of Christmas. The effort of both recipes was worth it for the effect. Skip ahead to the recipe for Sourdough Wreath Making sourdough Every December I take Cordelia out … Continue reading Sourdough Wreath
As part of our mezze meal for Christmas I made lamb koftas. This is such a simple recipe and the most important thing is to buy good quality lamb mince. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lamb Koftas ♥ Let's talk about koftas I think a kofta has to be the most made … Continue reading Lamb Koftas
These hoisin lamb ribs are marinated in the sauce to which garlic, ginger and sesame oil is added. They are then cooked on a low temperature for hours, until the meat falls off the bone. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Hoisin Lamb Ribs ♥ What is hoisin sauce? Common to Cantonese cuisine, … Continue reading Hoisin Lamb Ribs
I am working towards a recipe and decided the perfect dough for it would be the one I use for challah. But as I was also in my sourdough phase, I decided to combine the two and came up with this recipe for a crown sourdough challah. The shape is achieved by placing the braided loaf into … Continue reading Crown Sourdough Challah
For my sourdough Cape seed loaf I used a combination of sunflower seeds, linseeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. You can add chia and poppy seeds into the mix if you would like to. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Cape Seed Loaf ♥ So, what is sourdough? A friend recently asked … Continue reading Sourdough Cape Seed Loaf
These pistachio cantuccini are similar to biscotti in shape and method. But not the same as they use pistachios instead of almonds. I went for a Mediterranean feel using rose water and mixed peel. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Cantuccini ♥ Confusion around the word biscotti In English, biscotti is used … Continue reading Pistachio Cantuccini