Onion and Vegetable bhajis
Posted on August 10, 2019 by nerinatimm 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 nerinatimm 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 […]
Miso Caramel Carrots with toasted almonds
Posted on May 16, 2018 by nerinatimm 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 […]
Fried Tomato salad
Posted on January 15, 2018 by nerinatimm in salads, vegetables
Fried Tomato salad is definitively meeting healthy eating halfway. Fried Tomato salad has all the elements of a good salad. The crunch, creamy, bitter, tart and then it meets up the forbidden world of fried food. Yes, forbidden for many as we started the new year with resolutions to eat healthier. Usually after a December […]
Spiced Jellied Beetroot Salad
Posted on December 8, 2017 by nerinatimm in salads, vegetables
The Spiced Jellied Beetroot Salad was met with much controversy on Facebook this morning. Some people LOVE gelatin salads and others absolutely hate it. This Spiced Jellied Beetroot Salad brings back so many childhood Christmas memories. The good news is, these salads are back and quite trendy right now. Seriously, if I look at some […]
Veggie Burgers – no meat does not mean no flavor!
Posted on August 29, 2017 by nerinatimm 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 […]
Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Garlicky Labneh
Posted on August 24, 2017 by nerinatimm in vegetables, vegetarian
Oven Roasted Ratatouille is for me the new way to eat vegetables. Oh my gosh it is so moreish and literally no effort at all. To make the Oven Roasted Ratatouille literally takes minutes. You can sit back and let the oven do the magic for you. Ratatouille, traditionally, is a French Provençal dish of […]
Blue Cheese Potato Bake – Classic, yet so different!
Posted on May 16, 2017 by nerinatimm in vegetables, vegetarian
Blue Cheese Potato Bake is next level. The same comfort you get from a potato bake, but with the decadent flavor of blue cheese. My Blue Cheese Potato Bake is for, well, people who love blue cheese. There is no need in trying to sell this recipe to people who refer to blue cheese as […]
Roasted Butternut Salad – wholesome goodness on a plate.
Posted on April 28, 2017 by nerinatimm in salads, vegetables
My roasted butternut salad is a hit. Every time I make it, people want to know the secret. My roasted butternut salad has no secret, really. It is just proof that good wholesome ingredients, treated with love and care, do not need much else. I love roasted vegetables. Frankly, I will be happy to eat […]
Tuna Sweet Potato Bakes – Banting beauties
Posted on March 31, 2017 by nerinatimm in seafood, vegetables
My Tuna Sweet Potato Bakes are so moreish that it is hard to believe they are actually good for you. The Tuna Sweet Potato Bakes are not carb-free, not by a long shot. Sweet potatoes are on the orange list for ingredients for those who are banting. So, as I understand it, it can be […]
