What are Tostones or Patacones? Tostones or Patacones are twice-fried plantains. The recipe originates in many Latin American countries and Caribbean cuisine. They have a slightly sweet, slightly salty flavor with a crispy outside. The result is a crunchy snack that is starchy on the inside. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES What are plantains? Plantains are a starchy fruit that looks similar to bananas. Ripe plantains taste a bit like bananas without the banana flavor....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! BAKING IN THE INSTANT POT- THE SECRET TOOL FOR THE MOST DELICIOUS DESSERTS AT HOME I bet you’ve never really thought about making brownies in your Instant Pot or doing much of any baking in it for that matter. Well, my friends, let’s change that. The Instant Pot is my new favorite way to bake all sorts of sweet desserts including this incredibly fudgy eggless brownies....

Delicious Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice Bowl Video Recipe Delicious Instant Pot Teriyaki Fried Rice Bowl Today we’re sharing with you one more of our favorite Asian-inspired, way better-than-takeout meals: a sweet and savory Teriyaki Fried Brown Rice. Tell me you love fried rice as much as we do ?‍♀️Because my kids can eat this dish every day, well not literally, however you get the idea. We make Teriyaki fried rice mopre often as we love everything about it and our homemade Teriyaki sauce just makes things so easy....

The world’s most famous Green juice recipe. Joe Cross’s Mean Green will even leave kids begging for more. 6 healthy ingredients, 5 minutes and a juicer is all you need to clean, detox and reboot. Green jucies / smoothies are not something everybody can easily embrace. First of all the thought of just greens is very boring, secondly it’s 80 % veggies and 20% fruit, lastly the notion that it’s not pleasant for the taste buds....

I have two that I am working on so hopefully that will be posted soon. For now I think you are going to love this Mushroom Masala as it’s known in India. People must think I am crazy as I eat, sleep and drink food. Even when I’m in bed I’m thinking about my next recipe. Well, it does give me so much joy. I know I post a lot of basic South African Indian recipes and yes that is my aim....

It is not only packed with the proteins but also a good source of dietary fiber. It is easy to digest unlike a lot of other pulses It is low in fat and rich in potassium, calcium and B-complex vitamins. In our household, we consume them either as is with chutneys or ketchup or sometimes we like to treat ourselves with moong dal vada / fritters chaat.

What is Sopa de lentejas? Sopa de lentejas is a traditional Mexican lentil soup. It is seasoned with fresh herbs and veggies. The name translates to English as lentils soup. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES The soup is packed full of lentils that offer a good amount of protein and fiber, so it is both filling and healthy at the same time. Why you will love Lentejas or Mexican Lentils?...

Super Moist Red Velvet Cake This isn’t my recipe, it is from the blog Divas can Cook. However I did adjust it a little to suit my taste. I also used my own cream cheese icing recipe. I promise whenever I make this cake everyone raves about it. So much so I made it for someone’s wedding. But let’s not talk about that wedding cake, let’s just say it was a nightmare I don’t really want to remember…Lol!...

Avocado Mushroom Toast The reason I don’t always love his ideas is that he eats pineapple with almost everything. And if he had some this morning it would have been added here too. Thank God we didn’t have any pineapple. For once I could actually share his breakfast and this Avocado Mushroom Toast was heavenly. We used some Soft Rye Bread from Woolies for the toast. We love the rye bread and it’s not huge slices either so it’s what appeals to us....

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One thing I did learn was to focus on the positives from the moment I wake up. Amazing how just taking note of all the positives automatically rules out any negatives. Yes, I still have some bad days but I know that soon that will be few and far between. Just when I thought I had life all figured out I am “starting over”. In a good way:-) Let me get to my recipe before you rush off....

Now I love it. Calabash is the same as Bottle Gourd, Doodhi or Lauki. This dish is cooked in its simplest form. I don’t add a lot of spices or tomatoes to this dish. However, you can also cook it without the shrimp. The exact same way I cooked this but omit the shrimp. Either way it tastes delicious. I love adding a little extra chilli but you can add as much or as little as you wish....

Coconut Lime Chicken I used chicken breasts for this Coconut Lime Chicken, however you can use thighs if you wish. I have seen dishes with thighs with skin on and they look amazing. My kids aren’t fans of chicken on the bone or skin on. I am not a fan of chicken skin unless it really is crispy. Chicken on the bone though is tastier than boneless chicken. Usually if I am making a dish for myself I will use chicken on the bone....

When I lived in Durban my mum cooked it for us often. It was more readily available on that side of the world I guess. In Johannesburg we don’t often get to buy this particular chicken. Most of the Indian supermarkets that stock it are too far to travel to. Recently, however, we have a little store that opened up near us and I was in heaven when I found some....

My family absolutely love this pasta dish. It’s definitely comfort in a bowl. Creamy Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta One thing’s for sure if I’m having a bad day this Creamy Chilli Garlic Prawn Pasta is sure to lift my spirits. This is one time where I can stick to cooking one dish and everybody eats it without a moan. That’s rare in this house, a bunch of picky eaters I have....

Come JOIN US on our FACEBOOK group and be a part of our community and discuss various recipes, tips and tricks. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Jump to:What is Arroz Con Leche Mexicano?How is Arroz Con Leche different from Rice Pudding? ?Ingredients needed to make Arroz Con Leches?How to make Arroz con Leche in an Instant Pot?Tips & Pro TipsHow to serve?Substitutions & ToppingsHow to storeHow do I warm up the arroz con leche after it has been refrigerated?...

Easy Lamb Rogan Josh I guess the next few weeks you will hear my moans about home renovations. I didn’t fully understand the stress that truly goes with it until now. Despite all my running around and making sure we have a smooth transition into our new home I still have to find the time to cook. Living with my neighbours so close by I am sure they must get that aroma of curry at 10am in the morning....

Baker’s Biscuits is something we grew up eating. I don’t ever remember not having a packet of Baker’s Biscuits in our home. Easy Romany Creams with Chocolate Mousse Yes you heard right, it takes only 4 ingredients. It will be the most decadent dessert you will eat. Far too decadent too eat more than one serving I would say and I think my servings where a little on the large side....

This really is an Easy Vegetable Makhani. I have simplified the process to make it less tedious. Some recipes call for cashew nuts and when I do have some I use it in my dish. However, I have left it out of this recipe. I remember eating this dish at an authentic Indian restaurant here in Johannesburg. It was the most delicious vegetarian dish I have ever eaten.I They probably have a new chef at the restaurant and it never tasted the same again....

Beets are an underrated, over-hated veggie. People seem to have this notion that beets are bad even if they have never tried them before. But when you cook them properly or dice them and add them to a salad, they can be very delish. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES When you cook beets, they act a lot like carrots: they sweeten up. They go great on salads, as a simple side, in soups, or as part of a main dish that needs a bit of sweetness....