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Cucumber and Herb Raita

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:8 June 2020
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Cucumber and Herb Raita is a must have with any Pilaf and Biryani. Well, at least for me it is. It goes well with curries too or you can have…

Dukkah

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:3 June 2020
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Dukkah, pronounced doo-kah is an Egyptian spice mix . It is a fusion of nuts, seeds and spices. This Dukkah is addictive, trust me. Once you make your own you…

Easy Creamed Spinach

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:25 May 2020
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We have kids so most of our restaurant visits are the family friendly ones. You know those where you still get the butternut and spinach on the side, some taste…

Flaky Roti – Paratha

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:20 May 2020
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I haven't made Flaky Roti, or Paratha as some know it, in a while, that's because it's a little more effort than our South African Roti. Also this paratha has…

South African Slap Chips – French Fries

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:2 April 2020
Post category:Lunch / Recipe / Sides / Snacks / Vegetarian
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Often in our home it's chips in the air-fryer, the healthy. But every once in a while my family requests some comforting deep-fried chips, South African Slap Chips. Slap meaning…

Roast Butternut and Sweet Potato

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:26 March 2020
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I pray that everyone in our country and the rest of the world stays safe. It is not an easy time for anybody but more so for the poor. Let's…

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:24 March 2020
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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is a great low carb alternative to mashed potatoes. I am a huge potato fan and I still love my mashed potatoes. However, when we are trying…

Creamy Homemade Hummus

Post author:Lorraine
Post published:12 March 2020
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Hummus is something I have tried making a gazillion times. I have tried making Beetroot Hummus, Turmeric Hummus and whatever else I could try. My hubby hated them all. So…