Carrot Cake
One of my favourite cakes to eat is Carrot Cake. Maybe I convince myself it is healthy and not really cake! In my opinion, the best kinds of carrot cake have just the
Recipes
I like to live life abundantly and am passionate about food, both the eating of it and the creating of good, wholesome, unpretentious meals. I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and sharing a good meal with family or friends. Here are some of my own recipes that people usually ask me for. Enjoy!
My Falafel
I love Greek and Middle Eastern food and have always enjoyed eating Falafel, the vegetarian dish of chickpea balls that originates from the Middle East. My biggest gripe when eating falafel is that
Sweet Potato Brownies
The dense, fudge-like texture of these chocolate brownies may lead you to think they are extremely decadent, but actually they are made from sweet potato and are relatively healthy. They are easy to
The Best Mousaka
Although time-consuming, this Greek dish won’t disappoint. It is divine and makes a great meal to serve to guests as it is impressive and very more-some. Serve alongside a Greek Salad and
Healthy Crunchies
Who doesn’t love crunchies? The sweet oats and crunchiness of this biscuit makes them a favourite snack for both the young and old (in fact even my Bassett Hound loves them). The
Spicy Mexican Soup
When it is cold and rainy, there is nothing better then making a pot of warm, nurturing, spicy soup. Take inspiration from Mexico and get your protein from the beans while allowing the
Nina’s Lemon Cake
This is my youngest daughter, Nina’s favourite cake and every year I make it for her birthday. It is really easy to make, beautifully moist and so divine, just make sure you
Butternut Curry
BUTTERNUT AND CHICKPEA CURRY (With Rotis) I love this easy vegetarian curry as the colours and flavours are warm and nurturing. I served mine in home made Rotis but you could also serve
Best Chocolate Cake
This is seriously the best chocolate cake ever! Once you have tried it you won't ever need to search for another chocolate cake recipe again. I have tried and tested quite a few
Pesto Pizza
PIZZA WITH BABY TOMATOES AND BASIL PESTO This is a wonderfully simple and light, yet tasty pizza that your whole family can enjoy. Perfect for casual weekends or Meatless Mondays. Make sure you
Apple Crumble
I used to live next door to a wonderful couple who owned an apple farm in the beautiful Elgin valley, close to Cape Town in South Africa. They would frequently drop off a
Simple Spaghettini
This simple pasta dish is officially called 'Spaghettini Alla Carrettiera' and is a family favourite. If you like pasta with plain not-so-saucy sauces, like I do, then you’ll love this dish. Don’