My 4 Essential Tips for Anyone Pregnant or Thinking of Getting Pregnant

When you get pregnant, everyone offers you well meaning advice. Every pregnant woman has experienced the range from coping with morning sickness to how to raise your yet unborn child.  Personally, I generally enjoyed hearing people's thoughts and filed away most of their comments in the very full part of my brain labeled 'Open when…

Fruit Cocktail Pudding

Deliciously indulgent and authentically Afrikaans! Originally inspired by this recipe, but with some of my own tweaks, as always. Ingredients (cake): 1 cup sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 large eggs lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 can fruit cocktail with syrup undrained Ingredients (sauce): 1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar firmly packed1 can evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup  shredded coconut3/4 cup pecans chopped Heat oven to 180 degrees (170 if fan assisted). Oil a 25 x 18 cm baking dish…

Thai Green Curry

1 coconut oil 400gr chicken fillets 1 medium onion 250gr mushrooms 1 medium red pepper 1 medium green pepper 1 tablespoon green pepper 1 tablepoon honey 1 can coconut cream  

Egg Fried Rice

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons soya sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tablespoon ginger 1 large onion 250gr mushrooms 150gr spring onion 1 green pepper medium carrots 100gr zuchinni 1.5 cups brown rice 4 extra large eggs  

Bolognaise

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 kilogram mince 1/2 cup red wine 2 medium onions, sliced 2 medium apples, grated 3 large carrots, grated 2 green peppers, chopped 2 tins of chopped tomato 1 teaspoon sweet basil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon parsley 2 sachets beef stock 1 tablespoon meat spice 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoon…

Mexican Beans & Rice

This hearty, healthy and budget friendly meal is prefect for cold wintery weather! I got the initial recipe from here and added some of my own tweaks. The recipe itself is vegan, though I serve it with dairy toppings. Simply omit these or replace with dairy free alternatives for a true vegan option 1 cup…

Amazing Garlic Sauce

This idea was stolen by another friend who is a far better cook than I, though I did tweak his initial instructions. It makes a great topping for burgers or wraps, and can also be used as a dip for chips for crumbed mushrooms. 5 large garlic cloves, pealed and crushed dash of olive oil…

Banana & Oat Bread

I often freeze over ripe bananas, and home made banana bread is a great way of using them up. This is a slightly healthier take on an old favourite. A work in progress - I would like to use more oats and less flour if possible. I will update once confirmed. Feel free to use…

Rustic Squashed Potatoes

The idea for this was shamelessly stolen from a friend who is a far better cook than I am. Very few quantities, you are going to have to go by instinct 😉 1 kilo baby potatoes (not peeled) 4 or 5 sprigs of fresh rosemary 7 or 8 sprigs fresh thyme 8 large or 12…

Vegetarian Bobotie

For a vegan alternative, omit the egg custard topping. 2 slices of bread, cut into small cubes 1 sachet of Ina Paarman Tikka curry sauce Pour the sauce over the bread, mix well and leave to soak while you start the rest of the ingredients. 1 cup of lentils Set lentils to boil on medium…