I wanted to make traditional braaibroodjies to accompany our braai last night, but realised a little too late that I didn't have any tomatoes. What I did have were leftover sliced mushrooms and Woolies' feta cheese with sundried-tomatoes and basil. Improvise, I did! The result was a new tasty braaibroodjie combo. Who's hungry? Vincent and … Continue reading Mushroom, Feta & Onion Braaibroodjies
It's a common misconception that you need a whole lot of stuff to make something utterly scrumptious. All you really need is imagination and a few basic ingredients whose flavours you can combine to turn a dish into something wonderful. Last night marked the return of my favourite kind of dish; the one-pan wonder. This … Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato Chicken One-Pan Wonder
Here's a little secret: I've never made lasagne before. Of course I wasn't just going to wing it for my first try, so I did a bit of research on one of my favourite sites; Jamie Oliver's website. He's got a number of lasagne recipes on there, but this one tickled my fancy as it … Continue reading Jamie Oliver’s Good Old Lasagne
It's been a while since I posted a recipe. Partly due to a relentless flu that got hold of me, which resulted in Vincent doing most of the cooking. But now I'm back in action! Last night I decided to cook a classic. Who doesn't love a big bowl of spag-bol?! Who's hungry? Vincent, myself … Continue reading Spaghetti Bolognese
As a student, Thai green curry used to be one of my go-to meals to cook for my friends when they came over for dinner. Not just because it tastes amazing, but because it's really easy to make and doesn't cost much either. As this recipe doesn't include coconut cream or milk, I felt I … Continue reading Green Curry with Chicken
I felt compelled to cook something exciting yesterday -- perhaps a dish we don't eat very often. I have always loved pork chops. My mom used to make them crumbed when I was younger and it was to die for! So, last night I thought I'd experiment with my own non-crumbed version of that delicious … Continue reading Pork Chops with Mash & Roast Veg
We went away this passed weekend for a relaxing getaway with friends. As is usually the case, we ended up packing way more food than we needed. So we brought back a pack of loin chops, half a pack of broccoli, some cauliflower and two already-braaid onions. As you've gathered by now, last night's dinner … Continue reading Lamb Chops & Veg in Tomato Jus
I'm in the mood for something tomato-y, quick and easy, filling, and delicious. Pasta is the answer! (Well, fake pasta for me.) I adore Woolworths' Arrabbiata pasta sauce, so I didn't even think twice about the base for my pasta last night. This sauce means no effort whatsoever is required, and you just know your … Continue reading Pasta with Bacon & Arrabbiata Sauce
Winter is soup time! Contrary to my big love of effortless cooking, I actually like making complicated soups. One of my all-time favourites is a deconstructed chilli popper soup, but that's a recipe for another day. Last night it was so cold that my kitchen felt like a walk-in freezer. So the less time I … Continue reading Chunky Vegetable Soup
Another weeknight; another adventure into the fridge in hope of finding something delicious to make. Lucky for us there was a pack of julienne stir-fry veggies and three skinless chicken fillets ready for a hot pan. After experimenting with a new kind of sauce when I made Teriyaki chicken the other day, I decided to … Continue reading Chicken Stir-fry With Honey & Soy Sauce
Asian cuisine is always a treat for me. But in the past I have been apprehensive about cooking authentic Asian dishes because the recipes I usually gravitate to require a lot of effort and the ingredients are often hard to come by. However, yesterday as I was browsing the web for interesting new recipes to … Continue reading Teriyaki Chicken
I've been craving eggplant for some time now, but have also been wanting to experiment and try something new with this weirdly delicious vegetable. I googled for hours in search of an eggplant recipe that tickled my salivary glands. Eventually I found an interesting-looking eggplant wrap recipe and inspiration hit! Unlike most of my usual … Continue reading Eggplant Fold-overs
