All posts tagged: homemade

[Recipe] Gallbladder Friendly Greek Courgetti Salad

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and perfect as a lazy lunch or light dinner. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients ½ cucumber 30g Feta 200g tub Marinated olives with sundried tomato 250g pack Courgetti noodles or Rice noodles Method Use a mandoline and slice the cucumber into thin ribbons diagonally. Place in medium

[Recipe] Red lentil curry soup

This delicious, gallbladder-friendly recipe is perfect for the upcoming cold winter nights in South Africa. It is easy to prepare and super healthy. Remember, some food types effect each of us differently. You have to find out what works for you. Don’t be afraid to edit some recipes to suit your needs. Ingredients 1 tbsp

[Recipe] Falafel burgers

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and yields 4 servings. Do not mistake this dish for a light eat, it is quite hearty and will fill up any belly. Ingredients 400g can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained Garlic clove, chopped Handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley 1 tsp ground Cumin 1 tsp ground Coriander

[Recipe] Vegetarian Quick & Easy Tiramisu

I have chosen a delicious vegetarian dessert to end off our vegetarian recipe month. This little dish is easy to prepare and can easily be doubled. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients 3 tsp Instant coffee granules 3 tbsp Coffee liqueur (or Coffee Essence) 250g tub Mascarpone 85g Condensed milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 4-6

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

[Recipe] Spicy Courgette Pittas

This delicious recipe is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe yields 1 serving. Ingredients 1 courgette or cucumber, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways 2 tsp Harissa paste 2 tsp Olive oil Small handful broad beans (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp Houmous 1 Spring onion, finely sliced 1 tsp Tahini paste Small garlic clove, crushed

[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] Ham, cheese & homemade pickle

This deliciously healthy lunch recipe is quick to prepare and will spice up every lunch time. Ingredients: ½ Red onion 4 Radishes 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar pinch of Caster sugar 1 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 4 thick slices White bread ½ x 130g pack Smoked ham Handful fresh parsley 2 large slices

[Recipe] Sesame Stir-fry Wrap

This delicious recipe is easy to make and quick to prepare. It is best to wrap your wraps individually with either foil or cling wrap, this will reduce the chance of them falling apart before lunch time. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Tahini Juice ½ lemon 1 large wholemeal Tortilla wrap ½ x 265g pack Stir-fry vegetables

[Recipe] Middle Eastern Basbousa Semolina Slice 

This delicious recipe is easy to make and will be a hit at any time of day or occasion. This recipe is vegan friendly. Ingredients: 2 cups coarse Semolina 1 cup desiccated Coconut 1 cup Caster sugar 1 cup Self-raising flour 1 cup Lemonade 3/4 cup Coconut oil, melted, cooled 24 natural Almond kernels Rosewater