I have been wanting to make a vegan bean curry for a while now and although this is half stew and half curry, so technically a curry-stew, it is so wholesome and delicious that I’m happy to call this the bean curry I have been looking for. It’s definitely going to be a staple in…
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Easy Jam Squares
I made these easy Jam squares during the initial 3 week lockdown in March last year, yip that long ago already! Thank goodness we have moved on from there, right?! This recipe has been waiting patiently, since then, to feature on here. So let’s give it a warm welcome shall we! They were wonderful little…
20-Minute Tuna Fish Cakes
Quick and easy, this delicious 20-minute tuna fish cakes recipe is a winner all round and is a regular feature on our menu plan. They are made from tinned tuna and other basic fridge and pantry staples. I am always surprised at how quickly these fish cakes are made, cooked and ready to eat. You’ll never look…
20-Minute Creamy Tomato & Bacon Pasta
In December we did a camping trip around South Africa and the intention with meals was to keep them SUPER simple, trying to use the least amount of pots and dishes as possible! Anyway, this 5-ingredient, 20-minute recipe was one I made up on the way with a few basic supplies. I think they were…
One Pan Turmeric Rice and Beans
There are so many things to love about this Turmeric Rice and Beans dish. Firstly, it’s a one pan meal which makes me just as happy as when someone says “sheet cake” – it’s in the same league, they are one pan, one mess wonders. Music to my kitchen sink.
Mom’s Homemade Chocolate Ice-Cream
So this recipe is for those of you with ice-cream machines, which I realise may not be a lot of you BUT, I can tell you that an ice-cream maker is worth the purchase. We make this chocolate ice-cream recipe every full moon. My boys love the tradition and they now know the meaning of…
Tomato and Basil Chickpea Pasta
It’s not everyday that I come across a really easy recipe with simple ingredients that doesn’t require a lot of editing from me. And sometimes I think I come across them – on paper they appear promising only to be let down by the flavour in the end. And that is why I am SO…
Chocolate Oat Instant Cookies
My boys are loving these little no-bake chocolate oat cookies aka “instant” cookies. And to be honest, so am I. The wickedness lies in the fact that they only take like 10 minutes to make, start to finish. And then they are easy to eat of course.
Vegan Spaghetti Bolognaise
This Vegan Spaghetti Bolognaise recipe has its own kind of love language going on. It’s talking in fried mushrooms and simmered tomatoes and singing in cloves and carrots and dancing in red wine and mixed herbs. Oh yes, you’ll feel the love with each mouthful of this moreish vegan dish. Nevermind the spaghetti, you can…
Step-by-Step Tiramisu
I made this fancy-looking Tiramisu with my 11-year old neighbour, Chloé. Well actually, she made it. She is Belgian and so we followed a French recipe. That may sound like I can follow French recipes which would be terribly misleading. She followed the recipe and I read the pictures. Yes, this beauty of a French…
Cauliflower and Chickpea Vegan Tikka Masala
This Vegan Tikka Masala with cauliflowers and chickpeas is a healthy yet scrumptious meal packed with protein, fibre and nutrients, but also, it’s flavour is rich and oh-so-spicy. It really does leave you feeling happy to be Vegan, even if it’s only for one meal! It is a great meatless Monday recipe as the prep…
Warm Butternut and Beetroot Salad with Balsamic Reduction
A tasty side to a meat dish or a healthy vegan meal, this Warm Butternut and Beetroot Salad with Balsamic Reduction is hearty and wholesome. Slow roasted vegetables with microgreens, toasted pecan nuts and a dash of Balsamic Vinegar is the ultimate simple meal for the soul. Especially with the slightly browned part of the…
