Why would you make your sweet chili sauce? because you have plenty of chilies in your garden or… you have read the ingredients on the sweet chili sauce bottle you bought at the supermarket because natural homegrown and homemade food is always best! Okay, I got lots of chillies in my garden but I also checked the ingredients on the bottle from the store-bought one and I don’t like any of the additives like flavours, colours, and preservatives….! Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe – Simple and Quick 300-400g chillies 6-8 cloves garlic some ginger and or turmeric (optional) 2 cups of white vinegar 2 cups of sugar dash of salt Combine… Read More
Continue ReadingPassionfruit Jam Recipe – Quick and Easy
Perfect, and such a delicious way to preserve passionfruit when in abundance. This is my husband’s recipe ( I made the jam! LOL) and I think it is the best I have ever tried so I am sharing it today with you. Passionfruit Jam Recipe – Quick and Easy Ingredients Tip: Make sure that all the jars and lids are clean and in “as new” condition, and the jars and lids are super clean, and rinsed with boiling water.
Continue ReadingCapsicum and Bacon Spread or Dip Recipe
Capsicum and Bacon Spread or Dip Recipe Very easy to make and super delicious. We use it as a spread on a slice of fresh sourdough bread and as a dip. It can be mixed with cooked mince or fish and used as a pasta sauce. Delicious!! Ingredients Tip: add some chili powder for an extra kick! Enjoy!! Any questions or comments, just drop them below.
Continue ReadingRicotta Cookies Sweet or Savory – Your Choice – Quick and Easy
Very simple recipe with a delicious outcome. Equal parts of butter, ricotta, and wholemeal. Easy to remember and so versatile! You can fill them with jam to make a dessert, or with bacon and cheese, or whatever you prefer to create a sweet or savory snack! Yummy!! And here is the recipe. Enjoy! Ricotta Cookies Sweet or Savory – Your Choice – Quick and Easy Let me know in the comments below how did you go. I would love to hear from you!
Continue ReadingYucca Blossoms with Bacon and Green Onions – Cooking with Yucca
Cooking with Yucca flowers is fun and the Yucca plant is so easy to grow! Yucca flowers contain high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. They can be prepared in many ways like delicious antipasti, omelets, soups, sauteed with tomatoes and onions, pasta sauce, and, and, and. Yucca blossoms taste like something between artichoke and white cabbage. The best way to prepare is to blanche the petals before you start cooking with them. You can freeze the blanched petals for later use. Last night, we had Yucca flowers as a side dish. Delicious! My husband cooked it and here is the recipe. Yucca Blossoms with Bacon and Green Onions –… Read More
Continue ReadingProcessing Coffee is Easy and So Worth It – Step by Step Guide with Photos
Processing Coffee is Easy and So Worth It – Step by Step Guide with Photos When I say easy, then I really mean it! After reading various articles outlining the complete procedure, I wasn’t even sure if I should harvest the berries at all when our young coffee bushes provided us with the gift. It seemed like a huge load of work that takes lots of time and effort but I decided to give it a go, and I am so glad I did! There are a few steps you have to go through until you can enjoy your first cup of homegrown coffee, but most of the tasks can be… Read More
Continue ReadingBeetroot Leaf Kimchi
Beetroot Leaf Kimchi Ingredients: Before you start, wash your hands, rinse the jars with boiling water. Same with the bowls, and all the tools you will use. Working in a clean environment is super important while preparing food for preservation. Clean the leaves and cut them into about 2cm long pieces. Leave one larger leave for later. Massage the salt in for a couple of minutes. Weight down with a plate and place a pot filled with water on top. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for about 3-4 hours. Combine all remaining ingredients. I usually use my small food processor to do so. Add a bit of… Read More
Continue ReadingTraditional German Apple Crumble Cake
Traditional German Apple Crumble Cake For the dough: For the topping For the crumble: Prepare the dough like any other yeast dough. Comment below if you are unsure how to do it and I will reply with detailed instructions. Let the dough double in size. In the meantime, peel and slice the apples. Grease the tray with butter and distribute the dough evenly. Add sultanas and apple slices on top. Let the dough go again while you prepare the crumble. Combine all the crumble ingredients and distribute them evenly. Bake at 200°C with the bottom and top heat setting. Sprinkle some pure icing sugar on top before serving. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingCreamy Ricotta Cheese Recipe from Dairy Leftovers
Mum taught me not to throw away any food and I thank her for that. This recipe is one of her fantastic ways of transforming boring ingredients into delicious treats everyone loves. This homemade creamy ricotta cheese is a also perfect way of utilising dairy products that are close or slightly past the due date and still perfectly fine. Creamy Ricotta Cheese Recipe from Dairy Leftovers Ingredients: Transfer all ingredients to a pot and bring it very slowly ( on low heat) to an “almost” boiling point, or to the point when you see it is ready to strain (separated). Stir in between. Move into a colander placed over a… Read More
Continue ReadingFermented Cucumbers – Quick and Simple Recipe
Everyone knows that fermented foods are healthy and considered a superfood. Many years ago, when I helped my mum by fermenting all sorts of food, it was not about health only. Lots of veggies are in abundance when in season so preserving them was a good way to use them all, avoid spoilage and enjoy them for longer. Preserving food was also a must if we wanted to enjoy summer veggies in winter as the shops didn’t have the variety on offer like today. Only seasonal fruit and veggies were available. Apart from fermenting foods, we also dehydrated, pickled and frozen all sorts of fruits and veggies, and you will… Read More
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