Artisan bread – Part 2: Baking the bread
Not having to knead the dough is awesome, even better is that the dough stores in the fridge for up to 14 days. So you can store it in batches and make a fresh loaf when you need it.
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Artisan bread – Part 1: Making the dough
When I used to think about making bread, I was completely discouraged by the amount of kneading that I would have to do. It just seemed like I would be setting myself up for a workout session I didn’t want! Well, I found the solution — Artisan bread! The no knead bread, check it out…
Pappardelle and sweet tomato sauce
So, it was time to make dinner and I was totally blank! I think the cooking part of my brain is still on vacation. Well, not completely, I’m thinking about making cookies and nuts, baking bread and making chapos. But I can’t combine any of that into a proper meal for dinner! Plus my kitchen still feels like I’m on vacation, I need to stock up on a few things. That’s probably the problem.
Beef in rosemary and garlic, mashed sweet potatoes and green beans
Our first dinner of the year at home…
Chapati — getting perfect layers
In my ongoing quest to perfect my chapati making skills, I asked my Mother-in-law if she would share some of her insights. She was glad to!
Tuesday dinner 2: Potato salad and comfrey
Have you ever mixed in different roots for your potato salad? Try it, it’s very nice, especially with sweet poatatoes.
Chapos and lamb stew
Getting better at making the chapatis now, thought I’d experiment a little bit…
Lasagna — nearly a disaster!
Form that photo you can probably guess what happened. Not the results you hope for when you’re hosting guests but in the end we all had a good chuckle.
Fried liver with baked sweet potatoes and pumpkin leaves
It sounds like an odd combination but it is pleasantly quite the happy burst of flavour. You absolutely should try it.
Chapos with ndengu and matumbo
So, I made way too much ndengu the other day (^_^) The good news is half of this meal is ready!
Stewed taro root/magimbi/nduma/arrow root
Just plain wonderful and easy to make. I would say this is one of the effortless flavourful sides that I make in my kitchen. It just comes together nicely. The taro root has such a wonderful flavour of it’s own, stewing it like this simply enhances it. Try it out…
Spicy rice with raisins
All it takes is a little imagination and your plain old rice can be something special! Try this out…
Pasta and meat sauce
This is a deliciously flavourful meat sauce, just the right balance of herbs and spices \(^_^)/ It is a must try. Give your family a treat this week. And make plenty, it’s guaranteed to inspire second helpings.
Almost Jamie Oliver’s “Purple Potato Salad”
When you find a recipe that looks good but not all the ingredients are available in your market there’s no need to write it off, look for creative ways to make it with what you can find…
Lamb strips with fried plantain and kachumbari
It’s always nice to have a dinner that comes together quickly. It will be even faster if you marinate the lamb in the morning and leave it in the fridge for the evening
Chunky omelet V3.0 — Sausages +
If you’re having a few people over for brunch this is sure to fill and satisfy. It has everything everyone loves to have for breakfast, sausages, bacon, eggs,… it’s a crowed pleaser!
Chapos for dinner! Part 1
Will take some time to get used to all that rolling. Dinner was a bit late but I was happy with the progress, I’m glad I finally took on the challenge of learning how to make the chapos. Now I just need to get better, which is simply a matter of time, practice and patience.
Linguini with yellow and red peppers.
Nice and easy flavourful vegetarian dinner. Also very quick to prepare, just because you don’t have time doesn’t mean you have to give up flavour. Definitely one to keep and do again.
Matoke and ribbon veggies
You can’t go wrong with matoke but these ribbon veggies added something special. They look good and taste so delicious!
Lamb ribs with potatoes and butternut
The oven is your friend. It can take over dinner while you rest.
Taro root breakfast
Simple healthy breakfast. Can prepare the arrow root ahead of time and just warm them in the morning.
Baked French toast
Here’s a different way to make french toast in the morning that is sure to brighten up the start of your day.
Sweet potato wedges
If you’re a fan of sweet potatoes you will love these wedges. If you don’t care much for sweet potatoes, you will love this wedges! (^_^)
All my favourites!
Matoke does not have to be boring and it it doesn’t have to be cooked alone, it plays very nice with a few roots mixed in. Try this mix and add some flavour to your matoke night days.
Lamb + roasted potatoes
Check out what I did with the mint and garlic marinade I made a few days ago…
Scramble & sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes for breakfast? Yes please!
Nutmeg & vanilla toast
Looking to start your day with some tasty toast? Look no further…