I’ll be honest, my Zesty Coconut chicken curry is my go-to recipe when I have more veggies in my fridge than I know what to do with; this coconut chicken curry is my way of treating simple and possibly slightly tired verbs, fresh spices and greens with the love and respect they deserve. Through this…
Category: Protein packed treats
Braised pork chops with beans
Winters call for comforting and warming soups, broths and stews. One of our favourites is this relatively quick cooking stew like dish which once done, leaves us with beautifully fork tender pork and rich and flavourful bean stew that pairs really well with crusty breads or/and roasted vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or for entertaining,…
Cheese and Onion Chicken fingers
I am a big fan of cheese and onion crisps; I believe that my love for them shall reign supreme and I simply cannot envision a day when I’ll get tired of them. If you, like me, would like to infuse those familiar savoury, oniony, cheesy flavours into crunchy nuggets of chicken while feeling kinda…
Honey garlic chicken drumsticks
One of my most exciting food moments is holding a well-cooked chicken drumstick by the knuckle and biting into the succulent meat with gusto. Deep-fried Southern style, roasted in a tandoor or cooked in a curry, you name it, I love it. Alongside chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks is my preferred part of a chicken and…
No added sugar Carrot and almond barfi (made with stevia)
Subtly sweet and wonderfully aromatic, this Carrot and Almond Barfi brings two of my favourite Indian treats together into a neat little bite 🙂 Ingredients (16 servings): 600 gm of carrot, grated 400 ml evaporated milk (200 ml for the almond barfi layer and the rest for the carrot barfi layer) 200 of gm ground…
Home-style Mutton Curry
This slow cooked mutton curry is a Sunday favourite. Delicious and wonderfully flavourful, this mutton curry is deceptively easy to make; all it really requires are patience and time and it yields the most succulent mutton enrobed in wonderfully perfumed sauce elevating any ordinary weekend meal to something very special. Fit for celebrations and special…
Hot and sweet chicken wings
Some evenings just call for chicken wings; its association with game nights is undeniable. With sports season upon us, we can’t possibly have enough recipes to celebrate this humble cut of poultry which was once considered undesirable. So, here’s my version; spicy with a hint of sweet, these wings are oven-baked until delightfully crisp and…
Steak and chips – Asian style
A perfectly seasoned piece of pork served with beautifully caramelized and spicy potato wedges is a treat fit for any occasion. It comes together in 40 – 45 minutes combining comforting familiarity with the excitement of the unexpected. Serve with a tall glass of child beer or soda and tuck in; it is sure to…
Oven baked popcorn chicken within sweet and creamy dip
My crispy popcorn chicken are perfect for dinner after a busy workday. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, I love serving them with my fresh veggie salad for a quick and satisfying meal. They also work wonderfully as a snack served alone or with fries or/ and onion rings and crudité; they are always a…
Squidgy pina colada cup cakes (with soy protein powder)
Portions: Makes 18 Ingredients: Wet ingredients: 90 grams of coconut oil (melted and cooled)/ vegetable oil/ combination of both 3 eggs 50-75 grams of brown sugar 100 grams of granulated sugar 60 grams of pineapple chunks, blended smooth 1/4 cup of water/ rum/ pineapple juice/ milk Zest of a lemon Dry ingredients: 45 grams of…