Category Archives: Snacks/Appetisers

snack ideas and appetiser recipes. Things you can snack on or use as appetisers

Maru bhajias

One of my favourite things about living in a mixed culture environment (yes, Nairobi is very mixed!) is all the different foods you get to enjoy. Very evident in all the different kinds of restaurants that are thriving. Another is learning how to make the foods you love from other cultures so that you can have them on demand, in the comfort of your home! Yum yum! When it comes to the most loved and made foods from the asian community I would say Chapatis are number one, Maru Bhajias follow closely behind for me, they are just awesome!! I’m so glad I can finally make them at home too, on demand! Read on to learn how…

Sticky lamb meatballs

If you are looking at that photo and thinking “if I could just stick my hand into the screen and pull out a couple of those meatballs…” — I don’t blame you. I thought the same thing as I was preparing this post. And yes, they are awesome, do try them out.

Wanjiru wa Drew: Sausage mishkaki / skewers

If you’re looking for quick and easy to do this is it! I remember as a kid my mother would give us tasks in the kitchen to help with preparation, most a specially when we were hosting. I can just imagine her instructing to prepare these — that’s how simple they are. But don’t let the simplicity fool you, they are very tasty.

Pizzafied eggplant

The herbed zucchini rounds inspired me. I started thinking about what else I could cut into rounds and sprinkle with yummy toppings and voila! — Pizzafied eggplant!

Herbed zucchini rounds

This is an awesome idea for turning a simple vegetable into a very tasty snack. Also makes a nice appetiser…

Raisins with raw almonds and cashews

So I’ve been looking for healthy snacks lately, ones that I can make at home. Hubby likes to snack a lot so he buys a lot of pastries. I would like us to start taking some healthy stuff too when we snack.

Wanjiru’s Bruschetta

I truly enjoy receiving mail from all of you, it is such an honour to have you over here on my blog. Thanks so much for indulging me as I invite you into my kitchen. This time I was pleasantly surprised with a recipe in an email from my friend Wanjiru, and I’ve finally made it…

Peanuts — Method 2

Continuing on the different method for making peanuts… here is one I learned from my mother

Hotdogs in plantain

It’s a triumphant combination of the sweet and salty! Do read on and try it…