In honour of the royal princess born this morning I have named my breakfast dish Rajkumari toast because...well it is fit for a royal 💓 So easy to make all you need is the following: Some nice music on Some lovely white bread slices An onion One green chilly (optional) 3 eggs (or more if you are making it for more than 2 people) 2 crushed garlic ... Read the Post
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Fresh basil Pesto 💚
There is something just so satisfying about making fresh basil pesto. The aroma, the taste...makes the perfect sauce or dip! It is so easy to make and takes just a few minutes to blitz up in a food processor/blender. It will keep for a week in an airtight container if kept in the fridge. Ingredients 3 garlic cloves Handful of pine nuts Parmesan cheese - 50 grams or just a big ... Read the Post
Fresh Mint and Pomegranate Ice Cubes
As the weather is hotting up why not keep a stash of ready made fresh mint and pomegranate ice cubes in the Freezer. You can add them to water and the flavours slowly infuse as the ice melts or you can add them to cocktails or juices. They look pretty too :) They are a real doddle to make - all you need is ice cube trays, a small bunch of Mint leaves and a handful of ... Read the Post
Corn on the cob in a coconut gravy
This dish transports me back to Mombasa, Kenya and is known as Makai Paka, which translates into Corn on the cob in a coconut gravy. It is relatively simple to prepare you just need to allow cooking time of around two hours for all the flavours to intensify. Trust me...it is so worth the wait! What you need is: Corn on the cob cut into chunks as per below A tin of ... Read the Post
Fresh Coriander and Mint Raita
Anyone who knows my husband knows he cannot eat an Indian meal without his favourite Raita, or as he calls it, "Raitu" to accompany it. One day he even resorted to using Tartar sauce when raita wasn't available when we were eating out! My standard Raita recipe is his favourite and it is made from fresh coriander and mint. It is super easy and quick to whip up! All you need ... Read the Post