Avocadoes are full in season at the moment and the supermarkets are overflowing with them. I keep at least half a dozen in my kitchen at all times, my entire…
Recipes
Spiced Pear Muffins
Whilst pears are still in season, I am trying to include this delicious fruit in my cooking and baking. I have also used pears to make this sweet potato and…
Tex Mex Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
I love to experiment with new flavours and to try out new cuisines on a regular basis. Its exciting and I never get bored of cooking. Growing up in a South…
Simply Chicken – Quick and Easy Meals
I was approached by Simply Chicken, a brand of Rainbow Chicken to do a blog article using their ready made crumbed chicken nuggets and steaklets. I prepared 2 recipes using…
My Family Iftar
I was so excited when Yuppiechef approached me and a few other foodies to send them a short story on our family Iftar at home and a family recipe. With…
Strawberries and Cream
With strawberries in full season now, I make sure there is a punnet of this juicy fruit in my refrigerator at all times. Strawberries are so versatile and can be…
Middle Eastern spiced Chickpea Fritters
I was inspired to try these fritters after coming across something similar on the internet. I had never used chickpeas in a fritter before, so I was not sure how these…
Beef Vegetable Stew
I love to try out new food combinations for my little one. It is very important he eats a balanced diet which includes all food groups. As he is getting…
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
While browsing through the recipes on Walnut Pesto, you will notice that most ingredients are pantry and fridge staples. If I do use an odd ingredient, I am most likely…
Carrot and Date Muffins
I love baking but not as much as I love to cook. Cooking allows you to be creative and adventurous in your dishes whereas with baking, accuracy is key. I…