Whenever I go out for breakfast I order Shakshuka and on Sunday I decided to make my own at home. It’s a simply dish to try and delicious with flavours. Shakshuka is a Mediterranean egg dish cooked with tomatoes, capsicum and spices such as cumin, paprika and chilli flakes. Garnished with feta chesses, coriander, basil… Continue reading Shakshuka
Category: Dinner
Kefta Shaksuka
Today I tried another Moroccan dish. Kefta Shaksuka, spiced meatball cooked in an aromatic tomato sauce. I love Moroccan food because of the deep spicy flavours and the simplicity of making this dish. Ingredients 500g extra lean beef mince 2 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper… Continue reading Kefta Shaksuka
Chermoula Chicken
So this weekend I cooked for the whole family. This recipe is perfect for large families coming over for lunch or dinner. All you need to do is marinate the chicken the night before and when you are ready to cook place it in the oven or grill. This dish is loaded with spices,… Continue reading Chermoula Chicken
Tortellini with Roasted Pumpkin and Mushroom
Tortellini is a ring shape pasta that has a filling. I added roasted vegetables to this dish and mixed it with pesto. The pumpkin adds the sweetness, the pesto has a tangy taste and mushroom has an earthy flavour. Ingredients 4 cups tortellini 500g pumpkin diced 500g mushroom 2 cups spinach 3 tbsp.. olive oil… Continue reading Tortellini with Roasted Pumpkin and Mushroom
Cauliflower and Lentil Soup
Another great winter warmer. This soup has roasted cauliflower and red lentils. Coconut milk is added to the soup to give it the creamy texture. Ingredients 1 Cauliflower 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp grated ginger 2 garlic cloves grated 1 tbsp. mild curry powder 1 tsp garam masala ½ a cup dried lentils 4… Continue reading Cauliflower and Lentil Soup
Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
Zucchini is a great substitute for soba or egg noodles or even pasta. I added the Zucchini towards the end. The soup has a tangy taste and it taste’s delicious. Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 1½ cups water 1 onion chopped 1 diced celery 1 red chilli diced 1 garlic clove crushed 400g canned tomatoes 1… Continue reading Chicken Zucchini Noodle Soup
Carrot and Lentil Soup
Love this winter soup. it’s full of flavour and the hot curry powder gives this soup a warm kick, This soup uses only two main ingredients, carrot and red lentils and it’s simple to make. Ingredients 500g carrot 65g dried red lentils I litre water I tbsp. olive oil 1 chopped brown onion 3 tsp… Continue reading Carrot and Lentil Soup
Pasta Marinara
I love seafood because it is delicious, especially prawns. Seafood is a good source of protein and vitamins. This week I made Pasta Marinara. The Marinara mix consisted of mussels, prawns, fish and calamari. I used the tomato sauce ingredients from the Beef Patties with Mashed Potatoes dish to make the marinara sauce. Ingredients 700g… Continue reading Pasta Marinara
Beef Patties with Mashed Potatoes
This were the tastiest mash potatoes I ever made, baked the potatoes the same way I made the pumpkins in the Pumpkin Mash and Steak dish. Baked the potatoes in the oven instead of boiling them. Added the rosemary, garlic, black pepper and salt to the potatoes. The beef patties were yummy, marinated mince… Continue reading Beef Patties with Mashed Potatoes
Poached Chicken Soup
Another great winter warmer. This dish can be made during the weekend and stored in the freezer for mid-week or during the week. Feel free to add noodles or vegetables to this dish. This chicken soup is cooked in onions, spring onions, chill, ginger, tamari and mirin. The chicken continues poaching in the soup… Continue reading Poached Chicken Soup
