Roast Potato and Broccolini salad
Posted on July 27, 2021 by in vegetables, vegetarian
This Roast Potato and Broccolini salad is rustic, features two of my favourite winter vegetables and is super easy to make. The Roast Potato and Broccolini salad is proof that: simple ingredients, done well, will always give good results. Sometimes, “ done well” only means taking time to bring out the best in each ingredient […]
Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese and Toasted Seeds
Posted on September 21, 2020 by in vegetables, vegetarian
A Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese with a delicious little twist. If you love beetroot as much as I do, there cannot be enough recipe to prepare it. This Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese can easily my main meal. I love the different temperatures, textures and tastes…. sweet, savory, bitter and salty. Sometimes beetroot takes […]
Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables
Posted on June 9, 2020 by in pasta
Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables and no meat? What do you mean “No meat”? The man of the house was upset. Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables in the end got a big thumbs up from him. It really was that good. Refreshingly light, yet satisfying and comforting. How did I get to a “green only” pasta, you […]
Onion and Vegetable bhajis
Posted on August 10, 2019 by in vegetables
Onion and Vegetable bhajis should be eaten warm, straight off the pan, dipped in either a chilled cucumber and mint raita or a spicy chutney. Onion and Vegetable bhajis, I eat often. I live in Cape Town and my Cape Malay friends look after me. Until now, I have not made them that often though, […]
Ottolenghi’s Charred Cherry Tomatoes – my way!
Posted on July 1, 2019 by in vegetables, vegetarian
If you have not tried Ottolenghi’s Charred Cherry Tomatoes, then I suggest you do so urgently. Seriously, Ottolenghi’s Charred Cherry Tomatoes may seem like the perfect dish for vegetarians, but my family loves it as much and trust me, they love their meat. It is just the simplicity of this man’s cooking , that makes […]
Easy Cheese Fondue with Tempura Broccoli
Posted on June 18, 2018 by in cheese, Uncategorized
This easy Cheese fondue is such a vast improvement on my early experiences with fondue that it is hard to even find one comparison. My easy Cheese Fondue is packed with flavor – something our dip-something-in-a-pot-of-oil-fondues never had. Let me explain. When I was at teachers college we had a fondue in my room every […]
Miso Caramel Carrots with toasted almonds
Posted on May 16, 2018 by in vegetables
Miso Caramel Carrots – I am sure my dad will give me grief about this. It was so delcious though, he might even approve. Miso Caramel Carrots are just carrots with a sweet/salty taste. In other words, “Ouma se soetwortels” with attitude. Let’s just talk about Miso paste for a moment. It is most definitely […]
Tomato Tarte Tatin with Goats Cheese
Posted on February 28, 2018 by in baked goods, vegetarian
This Tomato Tarte Tatin with Goats Cheese is just so very delicious. The sweet tomatoes, the flaky pastry and of course the goats Cheese, what is not to like. Tomato Tarte Tatin with Goats Cheese is a meal on its own. Best part is, it can be small individual ones or one big family-size tart. […]
Stuffed Baked Potatoes – my carb weakness is out of control!
Posted on August 30, 2017 by in cheese, vegetarian
Stuffed Baked Potatoes – Oh my weak heart! I love, love, love Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Sometimes the stuffing can be as simple as melted butter, salt and pepper, or sometimes rather decadent. There is just something about a baked potato that I can’t explain. Even if I make gnocchi, I prefer baking the potatoes and […]
Veggie Burgers – no meat does not mean no flavor!
Posted on August 29, 2017 by in vegetables, vegetarian
Veggie Burgers, kind of a contradiction, because we always associate burgers with beef, pork or lamb. These Veggie Burgers could stand tall next to any of the above meaty burgers. It is packed with crunch, flavor and not only is a delicious, but it is much cheaper than meat. You can chop and change the […]
