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BRAISED PORK LOIN WITH GARLIC SHALLOT GRAVY RECIPE

BRAISED PORK LOIN WITH GARLIC SHALLOT GRAVY RECIPE

by Ammy 25/03/2013 in FAVOURITES, Meat Dishes, RECIPES 0 comments

I roasted a pork leg last week and totally over cooked the poor thing. Like, really badly. I totally blame my oven though  I have a strong feeling the darn cooker box is getting old and starting to get grumpy and erratic.  Which is not a good thing when you need a little subtlety , [...]

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DONNA HAY – BANANA BREAD RECIPE

DONNA HAY – BANANA BREAD RECIPE

by Ammy 12/03/2013 in Baking, Easy, FAVOURITES, RECIPES, Sweets, Vegetarian 0 comments

Unlike many banana breads out there – this recipe is for one that is light & delicate but with a glorious treacle dense flavour. It is delicious. I found the recipe in a not so often purchased edition of Donna Hay Magazine. Along with another recipe for the most scrumptious ginger cookies – this recipe [...]

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SUMMER MELON & CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

SUMMER MELON & CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

by Ammy 15/02/2013 in Easy, FAVOURITES, Healthy, RECIPES, Salads, Vegetarian 0 comments

We are in the height of summer here in Cape Town. Thus the Summer Salad Series continues with this superb little recipe that embraces the fruity, fresh produce that fills our supermarket shelves this time of the year. I could re- name it a salsa because of the way the melon & cucumber are diced [...]

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SEASON”S BOUNTY : NECTARINE & GREEN BEAN SALAD RECIPE

SEASON”S BOUNTY : NECTARINE & GREEN BEAN SALAD RECIPE

by Ammy 14/01/2013 in Easy, FAVOURITES, Healthy, RECIPES, Salads, Vegetarian 0 comments

I find a certain joy in purchasing boxes of fruit as opposed to in those silly flimsy bags you have to fill and weigh, which lets be honest here does absolutely nothing for any fruit or vegetable. South african supermarkets do many a food item a huge injustice in this way. It’s just plain degrading [...]

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A NOT SO AUTHENTIC BOUILLABAISSE RECIPE

A NOT SO AUTHENTIC BOUILLABAISSE RECIPE

by Ammy 03/01/2013 in Easy, FAVOURITES, Fish, Healthy, RECIPES 0 comments

Post festive season generally means trying to overcome all the overindulgence that we fall prey to every year. This year i believe is no different. I blame mince pies. But whatever your christmas vice when we hit January it’s definitely with an outlook that embraces more exercise, lighter meals and depending on how much you [...]

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