The first time I heard the word cobb salad being mentioned was when I was watching Julia and Julie and I was intrigued. I went straight to google to find out what this salad was and what it contained. Boy oh boy it really is a salad of many things. It can contain anything from … Continue reading Cobb salad with basil oil
Steak mince pies
I grew up sitting under my Grans dining room table, watching her make all sort of delicious delicacies. She would make pies, samosas, cakes, curries, stews, koeksisters, you name it and you can bet your last dollar she could make it. Sometimes when I make something for a function, people will ask did I make … Continue reading Steak mince pies
Black sesame and lime cake
Every once in a while, during the course of the week, I make a cake. Sometimes waiting till Sunday comes around just to dive into a delicious cake can be soo tiresome and Sunday always seems to take forever to show its ugly head again. I came across this recipe in Chetna Makan’s recipe book. … Continue reading Black sesame and lime cake
Chickpea, potatoe and cabbage curry
With my recent attempts to make a vegan swiss roll, and when I say ATTEMPTS, I have tried it so many times that it has become a second job. Everything goes a okay, until I have to unroll and fill and when I unroll everything just cracks like humpty dumpty. With all the tins of … Continue reading Chickpea, potatoe and cabbage curry
Bombay potato tacos
Anything potatoe curry form is my go to dish on a fasting day. It is quick and easy to make especially when you are not fasting. I came across this recipe in Nadiya’s cookbook and it seemed a really exciting thing to make. It was to be served with paprika corn on the cob. Which … Continue reading Bombay potato tacos
Banana and honey muffins
Every week, I buy dozens and dozens of bananas in the vain hope of eating healthy. My mother hides it on top of the fridge, where only she and my dad seem to remember that it is hidden there. I always forget that they are there and then come the weekend, when I plan my … Continue reading Banana and honey muffins
Indian scrambled eggs
From past experience, I know that fried eggs does not go down with my dad. Especially if the bottom of the yolks are crispy. He wants a soft to medium yolk without the bottoms going crispy. That is a feat in itself. I seldom make scrambled eggs as fried eggs are so quick to make … Continue reading Indian scrambled eggs
Vegan chocolate cake
Every once in a while, I decide to give it my mother persistent hinting that we should have chocolate cake for Sunday tea time. As you all know by now that my dad hates chocolate cake with a passion and seeing as my mum and I always get I way, I tend to give him … Continue reading Vegan chocolate cake
Love bites
Normally I make fancy biscuits for Diwali or for family functions. The last time I made a chocolate covered cookie was for my mother’s late cousin and never again. Not because they are complicated to make, they are just time consuming. My family are not very patient people when it comes to eating and waiting … Continue reading Love bites
Sweet mango pickle
I have been living in my hometown for the past 31 years. I have driven the same roads for the past 31 years. My uncle has been living in his house longer than 31 years and I have visited him for the past 31 years and not once in those 31 years did I ever … Continue reading Sweet mango pickle