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Ossobucco
Osso~bu:co. I can see a few blank looks. Ossobuco is a traditional Milanese dish (from Milan 😊) and is also a cut of meat, from the...
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Jul 19, 20183 min read


Chilli Garlic Prawns
I love seafood. I really do. Like, if I lived by the beach I would totally become like 80% pescetarian. Back when I was in uni, my friend...
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Jul 19, 20182 min read


Braised Liver and Onions
I am not sure how confident I am about posting this *sic* because a lot of people out there see the world liver and their tummies just...
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Jul 19, 20182 min read


Braised Chuck with Pears
Chuck is a pleasant cut of beef that never disappoints. It's my mum that introduced me to it because ever since I can remember she has...
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Jul 19, 20182 min read


Suya and Guiness Braised Short Ribs
I was always a bit unsure of beef ribs. In my head real ribs are pork ribs. Then I was mysteriously converted; I don't even remember...
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Jul 19, 20183 min read


Katogo
Yes guys...Katogo. Its not a Kenyan meal but my Ugandan roots were calling for it so I made it look fancy for y'all. What is Katogo?...
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Jul 19, 20183 min read


Prawn Linguine
For the love of seafood!!!! What do you do with giant prawns besides a kickass marinade and a good grillin'? Why you make a pasta that's...
TN
Jul 19, 20182 min read


How to make dried mixed herbs
If you love to buy fresh herbs like I do, then you will inevitably have found yourself with an excess of herbs remaining because the...
TN
Jul 15, 20182 min read


How to clean your chopping boards
So you've had your chopping boards for a little while and lately they are looking dull and hanging on to the smell of everything you cut...
TN
Jul 13, 20181 min read


Storing excess fresh herbs
Freezing herbs is a great way to store excess herbs without losing any of the great green colour, vitamins and flavour. It is also super...
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Jul 13, 20181 min read


Maintaining your cast iron pan
I have a love hate relationship with cast iron pots and pans. Love because they last a lifetime, hate because they cost a fortune. The...
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Jul 12, 20182 min read


Give life to your wooden spoons
We love our wooden cooking spoons. I mean, walk into any Kenyan household and you’re sure to find a drawer dedicated to wooden spoons....
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Jul 12, 20181 min read


Chicken, wild mushroom and sweetcorn soup
I love love love mushrooms and especially traditional dried ones. I always have them in my pantry as emergency food. They are picked by...
TN
Jun 17, 20182 min read


Tomato and Chorizo Soup
This soup is fun! I know its a strange description to give it but its fun. For me it was a party in my mouth. The acidity of the tomatoes...
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Jun 17, 20182 min read


Sausage and Egg Breakfast Crescent
I absolutely love making this and my son loves eating it particularly because it is a tear and share kind of meal. It also makes for...
TN
May 24, 20182 min read


Pork Scratchings
Pork scratching makes the perfect bar snack but better still if you have a drink up or game night at home. I have always loved...
TN
May 24, 20182 min read


Raspberry Pavlova
As someone who is not a sweet tooth, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I love this dessert. Of course only ever in small doses but I...
TN
May 24, 20183 min read


Chicken Balls and Spaghetti
I have never been a believer in minced chicken. I guess to some extent you could say I am a bit old fashioned. So this one day, I went to...
TN
May 24, 20182 min read


Chinese Fried Rice
The first time I really understood what Chinese fried rice is, I was about 14. I was always fascinated by the fact that it had a million...
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May 24, 20182 min read


Chicken Stock
This is one of the most commonly used stocks. I reckon because the flavour isn't too overwhelming so it can be used in literally any...
TN
May 21, 20181 min read
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