Make these crispy sweetcorn fritters for dinner and pack the rest for lunch. These tasty fritters make a delicious starter or snack and can be ready in a matter of minutes. Serve your sweetcorn fritters with a sweet chilli sauce or for an added kick with some chilli mayo. Print CHEESY SWEET CORN FRITTERS Author: Fazila…
SPRING ROLLS
These homemade chicken and veg spring rolls are nothing like the ones at takeouts with mushy fillings and extremely greasy pastry. These are delicately crispy and golden, just like they should be, and you will actually be able to taste the filling. The filling is also light, spicy and tasty. They are also healthier since…
CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY
As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, cauliflower has many health benefits. So If you’re looking for a way to add a kick of flavour to your dish, look no further!. Along with the wonderful flavours of a good Indian curry, this creamy and wonderfully fragrant recipe is also vegetarian and gluten free. …
SPICY CHICKEN AND MAYO BREAD BASKETS
Bread baskets make fun finger food and are a great alternative to sandwiches. Simple and easy to make and no pastry needed! Who can resist these cute little bites? Print SPICY CHICKEN AND MAYO BREAD BASKETS Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Bread baskets make fun finger food and are a great alternative to sandwiches. Simple and…
THE FOOD WE ATE…FRIKKADELS
This was meant to be posted before Easter! Seems it’s been stuck in a digital Easter bunny hole. Please read on! Okay, it’s time for some lighter material. What better than apolitical food. With Easter around the corner, here’s a fishy tail and a recipe! For me, and many Capetonians, the frikkadel is a fish…
COUSCOUS SAVOURY BITES
Couscous is a North African dish of small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina that is traditionally served with a stew spooned on top. In this recipe I have used the couscous to make a delicious Moroccan inspired savoury bite filled with zucchini, carrots and corn. It makes a great appetizer…perfect for entertaining! Print…
CREAMY MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Risotto is that gourmet comfort food, that has intimidated a lot of cooks, including me! The most common of the Italian rice varieties used for risotto is Arborio rice which is shorter and fatter than most other rice. It has a high starch content that yields a creamy texture when cooked. Thanks to Alfonso from…
MINI ROASTED TOMATO AND FETA TARTS
These flaky puff pastry tarts with a combination of caramelised onion,salty feta, and topped with succulent, roasted tomatoes are so moreish! Serve them at your next dinner party and your guests will be so impressed! Also great for work or school lunches! Print MINI ROASTED TOMATO AND FETA TARTS Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Appetizer …
ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SPINACH BAKE
This tasty roasted pumpkin and spinach bake makes an ideal mid-week dinner. It’s light, quick and easy to prepare and tastes awesome! Print ROASTED PUMPKIN AND SPINACH BAKE Author: Fazila Olla-Logday Recipe type: Main This tasty roasted pumpkin and spinach bake makes an ideal mid-week dinner. It’s light, quick and easy to prepare and tastes awesome!…
MIELIE SOUP
Mielies – also known as corn or maize – is a diet staple for many people around the world and has been the basis of African cuisine for ages! Mielies are generally braaied or boiled and served on the cob. Mielie or corn soup is just another classic example of South Africa’s Rainbow Cuisine! This…
