Chicken-style Soft Shell Tacos
Posted on June 10, 2021 by in snacks, vegetarian
These chicken-style soft shell tacos are packed with flavor, look like chicken, smell like chicken, taste like….. but it is not chicken. My family or course were quite surprised when they learned that they were eating a meat-free meal. I made the chicken-style soft shell tacos using Fry’s Chicken-style Nuggets. With a vegetarian in the […]
Fig Tartlets – Four ingredients only!
Posted on March 31, 2020 by in baked goods, snacks
Today I made Fig Tartlets – Four ingredients only! Except for the fresh figs, which is now available, you should have all the ingredients. These little tarts are truly delicious, it kind of boggles your mind, because of the sweet/savoury twist. This is exactly why it is perfect to serve as a light lunch with […]
Beetroot and Smoked Trout Wraps
Posted on January 11, 2020 by in seafood, snacks
These Beetroot and Smoked Trout Wraps are delicious for a back-to-school or back-to-work lunchbox. The Beetroot and Smoked Trout Wraps are light, very tasty and will definitely raise a few eyebrows in the office. Cut up into little snacks (as per the images) is just perfect for as a snack idea. Speaking of snack ideas. […]
Salmon and Potato Croguettes for a lunchbox.
Posted on February 16, 2019 by in seafood, snacks
Salmon and Potato Croquettes sound posh and expensive, but it really is NOT. A little salmon goes a long way and what makes it even better is that you can use all the off cuts fish. The Salmon and Potato Croquettes litterally fly off snack platters, so I thought they will make good lunchbox fillers […]
Smoked Salmon Crostini with Pea Pesto
Posted on April 25, 2018 by in seafood, snacks
A Smoked Salmon Crostini with Pea Pesto is just one of those bites that you will never forget. A plate filled with Smoked Salmon Crostini with Pea Pesto is reason enough for guests to hang around specific table at a cocktail party. It is drop-dead delicious. The problem is: I say salmon, you say expensive! […]
Goats cheese Crostini with roasted Grapes
Posted on January 22, 2018 by in cheese, snacks
Goats cheese Crostini with roasted Grapes was my answer when the children asked: “Mom, what are we eating?” Goats cheese Crostini with roasted Grapes was most definitely not the answer they were waiting for so it was met with visible disapproval from both. Quite frankly I couldn’t be bothered as I have been wanting to […]
Spicy Pork Samosas with Shirachia
Posted on March 13, 2017 by in baked goods, snacks
Make these Spicy Pork Samosas on the days that you need that fierce kick in the mouth. They will get your endorphins going again. My Spicy Pork Samosas are NOT for the faint-hearted. They are VERY spicy. Then just when you survive the heat from the filling, try dipping it in the Shirachia. The Shirachia […]
Snack Times become feasts with a little planning
Posted on December 14, 2016 by in baked goods, snacks
Snack times are my best times. Those informal get-togethers that end up being the best memories. Snack times can either be stressful and expensive or, with a little bit of clever shopping and cupboard stocking, most enjoyable. I thought it would be a good idea to give you a peep into my festive stock cupboard. […]
Arancini with Maize and Biltong – great South African snack!
Posted on August 24, 2016 by in beef, snacks
Maize Arancini is different to the traditional rice balls which is stuffed and coated with bread crumbs,then deep fried. Maize Arancini is not made with left-over risotto. It is made with maize. Arancini dates back to the 10th century in Sicily. During the feast of Santa Lucia on 13 December when bread and pasta were […]
Mushrooms and Toasted Brioche – Boere Brioche
Posted on March 22, 2016 by in snacks, vegetarian
Mushrooms and toasted brioche sounds awfully pretentious doesn’t it? Well, take mushrooms on toast and you can literally wake me in the middle of the night with it. Make that toast, toasted, buttery brioche and I have no resistance. Mushrooms and toasted brioche just happened as an quick fix after an event from which I […]
