Recipes to tickle your taste buds

I have always thought it would be so cool to cook with coconut milk, I never quite got around to it though, well better late than never. This is my take on a Thai chicken curry, my very first attempt. The versatility of the recipe a part from it being healthy, is that you can substitute the chicken with a plant based protein for a vegan option. A pretty tasty dish if I say so myself 😉👌  Thai chicken curry Ingredients 1 tbl sp Coconut oil 1-2 Green chillies ½ Onion (medium) 1 tsp Garlic 1 tsp Ginger 2 tsps Red Curry paste Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Carrot (medium) 2 cups Spinach 1 can Coconut Milk ( 400ml ) 3 tsps Sesame Oil 1 tsp Sesame seeds ½ tsp Paprika ½ tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 3-4 Chicken breasts Method Cut the chicken into cubes, add the sesame oil, turmeric and coriander powder, paprika and some salt and sesame seed and mix together, set aside to marinade for a bit. \ Heat the coconut oil to a wok or pan, add the chopped onions and chillies...

 A old favorite that never grows old in my home, nothing says home food like samp and beans 😃💛💛💛 Curried Lamb Samp and Beans Ingredients 1 can samp and beans 3 medium sized cutlets lamb 2 medium potatoes ½ onion chopped finely 1 tomato cut finely 4 sprigs fresh coriander 1 green chili 20 ml olive oil 5 curry leaves (I tend to use more, but its optional) 4 - 5 cinnamon sticks 1 star aniseed 2 dry bay leaves  2 pods cardamom ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 2 tsp salt Method 1. Add oil to a medium sized pot, on medium heat. 2. Add the curry leaves, cinnamon sticks, star aniseed, bay leaves and cardamon pods and the green chili and allow to cook for about 2-3 mins. 2. Add the onions and allow to cook until the onions turn translucent.  3. Add to onions, the turmeric,cumin, coriander, curry and chilli powder and allow to cook for 2 mins. 4.  Add the lamb and stir to coat the meat in all the spices. ...

This hearty lamb stew is my version of my ma's stew where I use sweet potato for a healthier option😉 Its one of my favourites for those cold winter days, when you missing home and need something to warm you up in more ways than one  ❤   Ingredients 500 grams cubed lamb or stewing lamb cuts 1 carrot cubed (1cm x1cm) 2 sweet potato cubed (3cm x 3 cm) ½ onion chopped finely 1/2 cup baby peas 1/2 cup sweet corn 20 ml coconut oil 500 ml boiling water Spices 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1tsp curry powder (optional) 1tsp dried mixed herbs 1tsp dried thyme 2 tsp salt (you can add to taste) 1 tsp black pepper 1 packet mixed veg soup   Method 1. Add coconut oil to a medium sized pot and allow to heat up, add the lamb pieces to seal in the flavor. 2. Once sealed  then remove the lamb from the pot and allow to stand, leave the oil and remaining juices in the pot. 3. Add the onions to the pot and allow to cook until the onions turn translucent.   4. Add th...

 The best remedy for a cold day 😊😋 yummy and nutritious 😉 Enjoy! Ingredients 5 medium carrots chopped 3 medium baby marrow chopped ½ onion chopped finely 1 green chili (optional) 1 tsp chopped ginger 3 sprigs fresh coriander chopped (optional) 30 ml fresh cream (optional) 30 ml butter/ ghee (optional) Spices 3 dry bay leaves 2 pods cardamom/ elachi 3 cinnamon sticks 4-5 curry leaves 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1tsp masala powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp salt (you can add to taste) 1 tsp black pepper 15 ml coconut oil Method 1. Add oil to a medium sized pot or sauce pan, add your curry leaves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and cardamom pods and leave for about 2 mins you will start to hear it sizzle. 2. Removed the spices into a mug and add boiling water to it. 3. Add the green chili and let is cook in the oil for about 1 min. 4. Now carefully remove the chili , add to the mug - we will use this later. 5. Add the onions to th...

  Ingredients  150 grams gluten free pasta shells or twirls ( cooked ) ½  medium sized onion chopped ½ container mushrooms sliced (approx. 5-6 mushrooms) ½  cup mixed veg  ¼ cup chopped red pepper 1 green chili chopped fine(optional) 1 tbsp chopped chives  ¼ packet vegetarian cashew nut balls    Spices for vegetables 10 ml coconut oil ½ tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp mixed herbs Spices for veg cashew nut balls 10 ml coconut oil ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp salt Method Pasta 1. Add uncooked pasta to a pot, 10 ml olive oil/coconut oil, salt and boiling water. 2. Allow to cook until al dente +- 15 mins, strain and set aside. Vegetables 1. Add coconut oil to a medium sized pan on medium heat. 2. Add the onions, peppers, chopped green chili, until onions are translucent. 4. Add the cumin, chili and mixed herbs, salt and pepper and stir. 5. Add mixed herbs and stir. 6. Add mushrooms to the spices and allow to cook. 7. Add ...