Spicy Potato Wedges Potatoes are my absolute weakness. You know every restaurant you go to they have some sort of potato as a side. So often I am tempted to eat them all but I have to resist. Very reluctantly I will choose veggies or a salad instead. But come my son’s potato chips or wedges and I forget why I didn’t choose them in the first place…Lol! I am eating potatoes in moderation these days so don’t judge!...

Trust me even though I make small quantities I have enough to share with my friends and family. Tasty Soji Balls My immediate family will only indulge in everything I make once, when it’s fresh and that will be it. So for me small quantities work best. However, if you wish you can always double the recipe. What is Soji Balls? These are little truffle like treats made with Semolina, coconut, butter, condensed milk, powdered milk, elachie, nutmeg and sesame seeds....

Vanilla Choc-Chip Muffins Yes they could, when it’s anything other than healthy food they can smell it alright. I had promised to make them these muffins forever and I never got around to it. Today was that day and they were in heaven. I am sure they will all be gobbled up before my hubby and I can have some. I better go hide some…Lol! How do I make these muffins?...

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! What is Thai Basil Fried Rice? Thai basil fried rice is a traditional dish coming from Thailand that uses a combination of sweet and spicy flavors to make a savory rice dish that is filling. You can add additional vegetables to the rice and can alter the heat level by adding additional spice and red pepper flakes. Thai Bail Fried Rice Video Why you will love this Thai Basil Fried Rice This dish packs tons of flavor into one dish....

Folks, I have some great news to share with you all. Last month one of my posts was published on Huffington Post, a leading online news aggregation in the US. I had been meaning to share this with you all for a while but we couldn’t get around it due to some other blog activities that were lined up. Finally, I am sharing the link with you all. The post is my personal story about being a juice lover and introducing it to my son, followed by my research as to why it isn’t the most healthy way of consuming fruits and vegetables....

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When “Mr Fussy” arrived home, I made him a lovely little board with the hummus and the feta dip, some pita bread and olives and fried Halloumi. And I waiting with bated breath, for that verdict…he is in the legal field so I hear loads of verdicts everyday, only this verdict could be detriment to my hummus making skills…lol! I reluctantly asked “Is that hummus any good, like the one we eat at the Greek restaurant”, was almost waiting for him to turn his nose up....

Creamy Mushroom Pasta This Mushroom pasta is so good. If you are missing the meat on your vegetarian days this dish more than makes up for it. It has a meaty flavour with some smokiness, from the spanish paprika. Chilli in my books, always adds a nice kick to almost every dish. And this dish has a fair amount of chili. Ingredients Required For this dish I used 150 grams of exotic mushrooms and 250 grams of portobellini mushrooms....

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LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! Jump to:What is Dal Tadka? Ingredients Needed for Yellow Dal TadkaHow to make Dal Tadka in Instant Pot How to make restaurant style Dal Tadka at home (Stove Top Method)Tips for making the best dal tadkaIs this dal tadka recipe healthy?Can I make this Dal Tadka recipe vegan?What should I serve this with?What lentils are best for this recipe? How is dal tadka different from everyday yellow dal?...

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES! What are pizza rolls? Pizza rolls are a convenient and tasty way to enjoy pizza at home, school, or work. They are simply sauce, cheese, and toppings rolled in a small section of dough. They are easy to pack in a lunch box for a healthy, warm school lunch and make for a great snack on the weekends. When you make pizza rolls at home, you have complete control over what you put in them and how you cook them....

If you know me you would know I love simple, easy stuff. I always pushed everything I thought was too complicated to the back of my list. I suppose things can only be as difficult as you make it. This Easy Jalebi Recipe was actually a breeze to make. If you do want to try the overnight fermentation. Spruce Eats has a recipe that you can try. Easy Jalebi Recipe Apart from testing this Instant Jalebi recipe a few times I actually enjoyed the process of making them....

Holiday season or not, these cookies are perfect for those instant cravings in moderation. Why make Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer? Imagine the smell of warm chocolate chip cookies wafting through your kitchen. There’s nothing quite like it. But what if you could have fresh-baked cookies even faster, and with less mess? Why not. Instant cravings - If you are looking for instant gratification, these frozen chocolate chip cookies are perfect cos they are ready in minutes....

Gadra Barlotti Bean Curry I have no idea where the name comes from. I discovered on Google that the real name for these white beans with pink hues is Borlotti beans. I have since learned to cook this Gadra Barlotti Bean Curry and has become a firm favourite in our home, especially on those meat free days. When I still lived at home going to the market on a Saturday was a real treat, my mum and dad used to visit the Verulam market which is in Kwazulu Natal, where I was raised....

This post was originally published in Feb 2016 and has been updated with new content and images* Homemade Energy Bars I know you don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, especially when the weather gets warm! There are plenty of healthy snacks that you don’t need to cook or bake. These homemade energy bars are super healthy, do not contain any refined sugar and can be made in under 15 minutes....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Unraveling the Story of Shishito Peppers What Exactly Are These Japanese Sweet Peppers Known as Shishito? Shishito peppers are a variety of small, green peppers native to East Asia, rapidly making their way to western plates. Harvested when they’re bright green and about 3-4 inches long, their thin skins make them a hot favorite for grilling. They carry an irresistible, smoky-yet-sweet flavor that’ll have your taste buds begging for more, and let’s not forget that surprising hint of spice every now and then....

Hey there everyone! Fall is my favorite season. Living in the east coast, I feel foliage is basically the most magical process of nature to ever occur. Trees bursting into the red, orange, and yellow colors making it a beautiful experience. It just gets better with the holiday season, Christmas and New Year. This is probably the best time of the year where one tends to spend a lot of time with family and friends....

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Masala Sauce Also known as Gobhi Musallam, a vegetarian Mughlai dish from northern India. Traditionally the whole cauliflower head is packed with dry spices and then covered with a rich, flavorful sauce and then roasted. However, my grandma often pressure cooked it on a stove stop pressure cooker, since it was much easier. She made it on special occasions and it was always a show stopper....

LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES Mashed Red Potato Video Recipe Mashed red potatoes with skin Red potatoes mashed are a great take on regular mashed potatoes. Red potatoes have a very creamy consistency when mashed. The red peels also provide extra texture, flavor, and nutrients to the potatoes. We add additional seasonings to our red mashed potatoes by adding in some rosemary, garlic, and parsley....