Meatless Monday #14: Potato gnocchi
One of my fondest travel memories was sitting down to bowl of gnocchi after a wonderful day exploring the charming Italian town of Sorrento. It was not a fancy plate of food, actually it was quite rustic, but it was honest and delicious. And I instantly fell in love with this Italian dumpling. Which is […]
Meatless Monday #12: Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from chickpeas, and I absolutely adore it! I tried my hand at making my own for the first time just the other day and I was surprised at how easy it is. I definitely will not be buying hummus ever again. I love dipping fresh veggies […]
Meatless Monday #10: Vegetable and coconut Curry
Winter is knocking on the door in Gauteng which meant only one thing for this week’s Meatless Monday – Curry! This vegetable curry recipe is easy to make and packs a punch of flavour from turmeric, ginger and fresh chiles. You will need: 1 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 cup chopped brown onion 2 garlic […]
Meatless Monday #9: Leek and Potato soup
I crave two things when it rains – to visit a European city, and soup of course. Making this Leek and Potato soup this afternoon I could not help reminiscing about a particularly good French onion soup topped with a slice of baguette and melted Provolone and Gruyere cheese. I remember it as if it […]
Meatless Monday #7: Spinach pasta with mushrooms and walnuts
I love homemade pasta. It is so much tastier than store bought pasta and surprisingly easy to make if you have a good recipe. I have made homemade pasta many times but this recipe from Martha Stewart is the best recipe I have ever used. It really is easy to make, but I must warn […]
Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry
Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]
