This dish is the perfect comfort food for vegetarians and can even be enjoyed by meat lovers! It is hearty, healthy and simple to make. What you will need: ¼ cup oil 2 small baby marrows, cut into bite sized pieces 500g okra, tops trimmed 4 scallions, sliced thinly 1 chilli, seeded and thinly […]
These Mexican chicken and black bean wraps are a great way to use up your leftover roast chicken and are also perfect for winter with a hint of chilli! Here’s what you will need: 1 Tbsp oil 1 onion, finely sliced, 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1tsp […]
While they may get mixed reviews in terms of taste, we are all familiar with onions. They have lots of layers and make you cry when you cut them up, but there is so much more to them than meets the eye. Here are some surprising thing you probably didn’t know about onions. Onions […]
Health Benefits of Cumin Cumin is a spice commonly found in Middle-Eastern, African, Asian and Indian cuisine. Cumin seeds come from a flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceace family. The seeds can be used ground or whole and they add a delicious warm and earthy flavor to dishes. Cumin is actually the second […]
Brinjals, more commonly known in South Africa as eggplants, are beautiful purple rounds. Used in cuisine all over the world, they have a very tangy, unique flavor to go with their gorgeous shapes and colours. Here are some fun facts about brinjals that you might not know. • Despite what many people believe, brinjals are […]
Turnips might be some of the most underestimated vegetables yet, and they are not commonly eaten on their own. With 1 cup of cooked turnips providing1.11 g of protein, 3,1 g of fibre a number of important vitamins and minerals and very little fat, it’s a wonder why these vegetables aren’t incorporated into our meals […]
Chicken soup is a firm family favourite, especially in winter. Try this delicious recipe with our tasty cheesy pizza dippers instead of toast or soup rolls. The kids will love it! Here’s what you’ll need and how to make it. Ingredients • 1 skinless whole chicken • 4 Litres of cold water • 2 turnips, […]
This has got to be on your list of comfort foods for winter! Not only is it easy to cook and prepare, but it is tasty and will certainly warm you up on a cold winter’s day. Find the recipe and method here. This recipe is designed to make large quantities that can either be […]
If you are looking for a quick and easy, but still really tasty meal, pitas are a perfect option. They take no time at all to throw together and are a meal that everyone will enjoy. There are also many different options for fillings which makes it easy to cater for all kinds of eaters. […]
Falafels are made mostly from chickpeas and are delicious as a snack or as part of a meal. A typical portion of about 3 falafel balls can provide over a quarter of our daily recommended fiber intake. Falafels are also particularly good at reducing the risk of heart disease, especially if the fat content is […]