Going on a Cooking and baking Safari with The Food Fox

Safari dried fruits and nuts have been around for many years and, just like me, I think you also might have fond memories of some or other confectionery from your mom or grans oven, made with loving care and Safari Dried fruits. Back in the days when I was still a handful during Sunday services, raisins came in little boxes and my mom had me sitting still right through a service with those little boxes.

Italian Meatball Sub and other man stuff!

If you research the word "Sub" on the Internet, you get answers such as submarine, subscription, substitute, but the two explanations that I caught my attention were "sub", referring to sub-woofer and "sub" referring to submarine sandwich. Now, although I am moving on in years and my taste in music and fashion horrifies my children most of the time, I did marry a man significantly younger than myself and there was a time when our the age gap was quite evident.

It is a (Steak) Wrap!

Wraps are the latest in fast food trends here at My Easy Cooking HQ. Gone with the Happy meals, the Streetwise two's and the pizza cravings and in with the Beef or Chicken Wraps. I suppose my children are just growing up.....

Spaghetti and Meatballs - Refreshingly different!

Spaghetti and Meatballs, what a classic. I bet many households have it on their menus at least once a week, maybe once a fortnight, yet still it is a favorite amongst young and old.

A fragrant Coffee Rub - Get in the mood for National Braai Day

It is National Braai Day again and it is hard to believe that a year has gone by since I posted this. With the 2011 RWC well underway, South Africans are literally spending every waking hour either in front of the telly or next to a crackling fire with a pair of braai tongs in their hands

A Beef stew light enough for Spring and Summer

Beef stew is normally associated with cold, wet winters and in my book beef stews should be dark and rich in color. We are however experiencing the strangest weather here in Cape Town, one day it is a hot enough for a day at the beach and the next day it is pouring with rain, like today....

Guinness Beef and Leek Pie!

This Guinness Beef and Leek Pie could easily have been called a 3-day pie or a This-is-taking-forever-pie, because that is how long it has taken me to make it. Why it took that long, no-one knows, I think life just got in the way of a good pie.

Caponata - Delicious in more ways than one!

One could say that Caponata is the Italian version of Ratatouille, because it has similar ingredients such as egg plant and peppers, but that is definitely where the resemblance stops, because Caponata is typically a Sicilian dish served cold as an antipasto and  is now popular all over the world.

Easy Beef Enchiladas - Too tasty to be Low GI

Beef Enchiladas and Low GI, not necessarily two concepts that gel together, but as I have explained earlier in the week with my Low GI Mexican Fish Cakes, a small alteration here and there is all that is needed to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle.

Sirloin Steak with Shiraz Salt and Pink Peppercorns - This could be one for the ladies!

Steak is normally associated with men and it is no wonder then that some steak houses have an "old man's rump" as one of their options. Usually, this implies that it is a big steak for a big male eater and that the ladies must opt for the ladies steak which is much, much smaller!

Sloppy Joes - what's your definition?

What is a Sloppy Joe? Is it:

a) a sandwich of ground beef or mince cooked in a spicy tomato or barbecue sauce and served on a bun.

M&M's - Meatballs and Mash Potatoes!

M and M's, do you know those little sweets that supposedly doesn't melt in your hand? Well, we're not talking about those today.( Hah, got you there didn't I?) We are talking about my favorite M and M's ...Meatballs and Mash Potatoes. Simple home cooked classics, but sadly two of the dishes that can go so horribly wrong.

Beef Tacos - I think I'm beginning to like Mexican Food!

Beef tacos made with ground beef is Americanized food, Tex-Mex, I hear. Authentic Mexican food is made with shredded boneless beef, no shortcuts!  I would not know, I have never been to Mexico and might never go there in my life and for me right now, life is too short to ......well, shred some beef!

Best steak I have ever had, really!

My family thinks I cook the best steak and I have always thought I CAN cook a mean steak, but let me tell you, on Friday I was knocked right off the podium for "The best steak ever!". It is very seldom that a meal leaves me speechless, but all I could muster in between bites, were "Mmmmmm, ohhhhh, ahhh"!

Cooking Roast Beef and Creamed Horseradish and another great Sandwich!

British people eat roast beef, Yorkshire puddings, gravy and roast potatoes for lunch!At least that is what I have always believed about British people. Just like, I am sure, foreigners to our country think that we eat game everyday(game we shot ourselves by the way! .

This Panini Steak Sandwich could easily be my best ever!

I'm a sucker for a good sandwich! What do you mean "it can't be" Of course it can,  I mean really, it has all my favorite ingredients....bread(in whatever form or shape), butter, fresh lettuce and whatever else I fancy to slap on.

Grilling the Perfect Steak

"How to cook the perfect steak!" Many recipes, books, manuals and online articles have been written on this topic   Still, I come across tough, over-cooked, leather-like pieces of meat, even in so-called Steak houses.

Sirloin - Perfect for steaks and perfect for roasts!

Share Sirloin has never been my favorite cut of steak. I have always maintained that you cannot beat the flavor of a well-aged rump of even a rib-eye steak.

Ground Beef Recipe - Bobotie!

A Ground Beef recipe that is authentically South African is Bobotie  and although I don't make it that often, it goes down really well with my family. Bobotie  is made with ground meat, (in this case beef, but mutton and pork is also used) and is then baked with a egg custard on top.

Recipes for a crowd - Spaghetti Bolognaise

Tasty Recipes for a crowd is hard to find and the emphasis here is on "Tasty". I have been to many big functions in my life and the one thing that always bothers me is the fact that the food lacks taste and depth of flavor. To cook for a crowd is not easy, trust me.