Even though frittatas are typically seen as breakfast or lunch dishes, I like them any time of day or night. In fact, I made this one for dinner last week. This combination might seem a little strange but believe me, the broccoli is a nice addition. It adds a lovely pop of green and texture … Continue reading Frittata with Bacon, Broccoli & Mushrooms
You know I'm a sucker for carb free anything. Pick n Pay has finally joined the bandwagon and now offers carb free cauliflower-based wraps called 'Carb Sharp Tortilla Wraps' that can be heated and enjoyed within seconds. Good on you, PnP! Naturally, I scavenged my pantry and bottom fridge drawer for filling ingredients. I found … Continue reading Carb Free Wraps with Honey-glazed Bacon & Green Pepper Filling
If there's one thing you know about me by now it's that I love stuffing things. And the other thing you know by now is that easy cooking is really the only kind of cooking I like doing. So, last night I saw 2 gem squashes staring at me from my veggie drawer and looked … Continue reading Gem Squash with Spinach & Bacon Filling
It was an exceptionally lazy Saturday afternoon. Nearing dinnertime, when our tummies started rumbling, I remembered we had a tray of eggs in the fridge. Also lurking in the shadows were close-to-expiry mushrooms that we forgot about during the week, a pack of back bacon and two handfuls of baby tomatoes. Frittata was on the … Continue reading Peppery Bacon, Baby Tomato & Mushroom Frittata
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
What a threesome! Spinach, bacon and feta are like the Three Musketeers of the food world. Whether in a frittata, savoury pie, scone, omelette, quiche -- you name it and it will be delicious! Frittatas are carb free, they look impressive, and they are incredibly easy to make. It's the perfect weekday dinner turned next … Continue reading Spinach, Bacon & Feta Frittata
I'm trying a new dish, so I did something out of the ordinary and actually went shopping for ingredients. I found a version of this recipe in a Fairlady magazine a while ago. Yes, I buy the Fairlady magazine; but only for the two crossword puzzles in the back. I'm altering their recipe by including … Continue reading No Carb Roulade with Bacon, Broccoli & Cream Cheese Filling
