All posts tagged: fun

The Truth About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a serious issue in the world of cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. One person dies of melanoma every hour (every 54 minutes). On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she

[Recipe] Pumpkin & Pearl Couscous Tagine

This delicious vegetarian recipe is can be completed in 45 minutes and yields 4 servings. Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 Red onion, halved, thinly sliced 3 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp finely grated fresh Ginger 1 tbsp Ras el hanout/ Garam Masala 1 Cinnamon stick 55g (1/3 cup) Currants 400g can

[Recipe] Jam Filled Butter Cookies

These delicious little cookies are a must for your Christmas cookie baking list. They are easy to prepare. This recipe makes about 36 cookies. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Butter, softened 1/2 cup Sugar 2 Egg yolks 1 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Jam per cookie (1/2 cup in total) Method: Preheat the oven to 190ºC

[Recipe] Mushroom, Leek & Bacon stuffed Chicken

This deliciously moist chicken is east to prepare and needs about 1 hour 35 minutes to cook. A great recipe for those with busy schedules over the Christmas season. This recipe yields 4 servings, depending on your side dishes. Ingredients: 1.5kg Whole fresh chicken 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves For the

[Recipe] Gingerbread Wreath

It’s that time of the year again and we need to start preparing for the upcoming Christmas holidays. The best thing to do before the festive season is to plan, plan, plan. That is why we are starting early this year with our delicious Christmas recipes. This delicious gingerbread wreath is easy to make. The

[Recipe] No-churn Margarita Ice-cream

This delicious NO-CHURN ice-cream recipe was featured in Nigella Lawson’s – Nigella Express Cook Book. This recipe is one of my favourites..! This recipe yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 125ml Lime juice 2 tbsp Tequila 3 tbsp Cointreau (or triple sec) 150 grams Icing sugar 500ml Double cream Method: In a large mixing bowl. Combine the

[Recipe] Strawberry & Basil Ice-cream

This delicious recipe is easy to make and yields about 1 litre of ice-cream. Remember to make ice-cream in advance as it will take at least 6 hours to serving time. Ingredients: 400ml sweetened Condensed milk 150ml Evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups Whole milk 2 tbsp Sugar 1/8 tsp Salt 450g fresh Strawberries, coarsely chopped

[Recipe ] Blueberry & Lemon Zest Ice-cream

This delicious recipe is easy to make and you will need an ice-cream maker. This recipe yields about 1 litre of ice cream. Remember to always make ice-cream, long in advance. Please note that this recipe is not a super healthy recipe, please enjoy this delicious ice-cream in moderation. Ingredients: 2 cups Blueberries, coarsely chopped

Deliciously spiced Quinoa Salad with Feta & Almonds

This easy recipe takes only 30 minutes to make. It works great as a packed lunch for work or school. You can also serve it as a side dish with spicy chicken or lamb. This recipe yields 4 servings and is low in cholesterol. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Ground Coriander ½ tsp

[Recipe] Chicken & Vegetable Tostadas

This delicious summer recipe will work for the whole family. Enjoy it as a lunch or even a dinner, feel free to experiment with different combinations and flavours. This recipe serves 4 and each serving contains about 370 Calories. Ingredients: 2 tsp Canola oil 1 tsp Ground cumin 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp Black