Cinnamon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges
May 16, 2016
I must admit I've had a bit of a struggle the last few days in trying to decide what recipe to feature this week on the blog. I initially wanted to feature one of the many traditional African recipes that I love - something so distinctly African, and infused with Western and Eastern influences - which is what this blog is about really.....
Black-eyed Peas & Sweet Corn Salsa
May 11, 2016
I can think only of a few things tastier (and healthier) than a salad on a nice summer's day, and although the summer is yet to arrive in rainy Zürich, it is June, and so to me, it is officially summer....
Veggie Plantain Meatballs with Honey & Soy Sauce
May 1, 2016
So I am still on this plantain mission - last week it was Plantain Pancakes - sweet enough to satisfy any sweet tooth or cravings, but healthy enough to not leave that "guilty" aftertaste in the mouth. A winner at every turn, if you ask me......
Ripe Plantain Pancake
April 25, 2016
This recipe is another version of the Green Plantain Pancake recipe I featured earlier - the key difference is that here, we are using ripened (almost blackened) plantains.You will dig this if you have a preference for sweet over savoury. ...
African Blue Basil-infused Chicken & Kale Soup
April 10, 2016
This slow-cook African Chicken Soup infused with African blue basil is intensely flavoursome and the epitome of comfort food. Low in calories, highly nutritious and easy to prepare. ...
Easy Tunisian Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
April 10, 2016
If you like eggs, and tomatoes, then you are in for a treat with Shakshouka, which is in its most basic form eggs poached in a tomato sauce. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity and versatility. Simple enough to be whipped up in no time at all, versatile enough to be eaten, like most egg dishes, for breakfast, lunch or dinner....
Spinach & Avocado Dip
April 3, 2016
This spinach avocado dip is so easy to make, and so creamy. All you need is less than 10 minutes and a blender or food processor to whip up this low-carb, and incredibly tasty dip....
Mango Nice Cream
March 28, 2016
This Mango Nice Cream recipe combines mango and coconut in a refreshingly healthy dessert. Easy to make and requires only three ingredients....
Fried Egg over Smoked Salmon and Avocado Breakfast Recipe
March 27, 2016
I must confess I am not usually a sucker for supermarket deals, but I made an exception this week. Late on Thursday evening, I joined the throng of harried shoppers all desperately trying to complete that last-minute grocery shop before the supermarkets closed for the Easter celebrations....
Black-eyed bean and Chickpea Curry
March 20, 2016
This black eyed bean and chickpea curry is my ultimate curry in a hurry, and features mainly on those week nights that I have 30 - 35 minutes to fix a meal. This really is another staple dish in my home that is packed with protein, nutrients and oodles of aromatic flavour....
