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Home made lemon pepper

Make your own lemon pepper

 

 This seasoning is a delicious addition to many foods. Use it to boost the flavour of sauces, sprinkle on roasted or steamed vegetables, add to pasta or sprinkle it on your eggs or avocado on toast. It is quick and easy to make, uses up lemon peel which would otherwise […]

child drinking a green smoothie

Our favourite green smoothie

 

 This smoothie is kid and teen approved. It is also adaptable to the palate. If you like your smoothie sweeter, use a banana, if not, use pineapple which becomes a more subtle taste among the other ingredients. This is not just a drink, it’s a meal, packed full of nutrients. […]

Chipotle Sauce

My Addictive Chipotle Sauce

 

 This sauce is currently our family favourite. It has that delicious, addictive smokiness mixed with sweet and a little sour. Chipotles are smoked jalapeƱos. They are hot – but not too hot and delicious. I use powdered chipotle but you can also buy jars of them in International supermarkets.  I […]

Indian Chickpea Curry

Indian Chickpea Curry

 

 I love the sauce in this Indian curry. It tastes like authentic Indian food. We sometimes use it to make Malai Kofta as well which is equally delicious but a lot more trouble than this simple recipe. Chickpeas are a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. They are […]

Coriander and Mint Chutney

Coriander and Mint Chutney

 

 This chutney is delicious with Pakoras and Indian curries. It may be made with a dairy or coconut yoghurt, making it suitable for vegans. It has a great balance of sweetness, saltiness and freshness.

Indian Pakora Recipe

Vegetable Pakoras (Regular or cultured)

 

 Pakoras, also known as pakodas and bhajji, are a fried Indian snack. They are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. They are also very versatile. You may choose to make a mixed vegetable patty-like version or a single vegetable at a time. The binder is chickpea flour (also known as gram or […]

Sourdough starter

Make your own gluten free sourdough starter

 

 Making your own sourdough starter is really easy. Why would you bother? Well basically it is a lot easier on your digestive system to eat baked goods that have been pre-digested by the microbes in your starter. I have been using my starter for about 3 years now to make […]

make your own herb salt

Make your own herb salt

 

 Herb salt is an invaluable condiment. It can lift a simple snack to a whole new level. Add it to avocado on crackers or toast, eggs, garlic bread, meals or dips. You can choose what you add – which herbs and extra flavours such as lemon zest or dried garlic. […]

Our Favourite Dukkah

 

 Dukkah is a traditional Egyption condiment made up of nuts, seeds, spices and dried herbs. There are many combinations, some very simple and some with more complex flavours. This is our family’s favourite recipe. Not only does it taste amazing added to salads, dips, toast with avocado or with olive […]