African recipes

BEST EVER FRUITY FIBRE RUSKS / BOERBESKUIT (SOUTH AFRICAN)

Moorishly fruitful with a citrusy burst on the tongue! Makes: 72 + 55 = Total 127 Rusks using a 72 & 55 Rusk…

Mummys Potatoes

This is a quick meal and yet complete in itself. Enjoyable and delicious. My family totally loves them, and since we didnt have a name for it, they…

Zambian Feast

This is meal I absolutely crave. I lived in Zambia for a couple of years and when envited to someones inganda (read: house) for dinner or any…

Chicken Tagine

South African Crumpets

Mustard seed cucumbers

This is a novel way of making pickled cucumbers. The recipe originates in Germany where it is called Senfgurken.

Stuffed baby marrows (courgettes)

Cherry Tart

A thin pastry covered with cherries and topped with a thickened sauce.

German Challah

This challah differs from usual one as it is not sweet and does not have egg in the dough.

Palm hearts and green bean salad

A colourful and tasty salad

Amaranth and Roast Veggie Salad

Amaranth is a gluten free grain, which I stumbled upon quite by accident. I knew nothing about Amaranth - I had never even heard of it before. So, I…

Zesty Lemon and Asparagus Pasta

I love asparagus because it is so versatile and very good for you - packed full of vitamins and minerals! I enjoy asparagus best when cooked in its…

Pork Chops with Butterbean and Potato Mash

Because I am allergic to dairy - I needed to find an alternative for normal mashed potatoes. This butterbean…

CHICKEN TAGINE

Welcome April! this hearty chicken tagine dish can be cooked in any suitable casserole or saute pan with a lid.

Grilled Chicken and Raw Beetroot Salad

I don't know why I think these two go so well together - maybe it's the contrasting colours or the fact that…