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Pav Bhaji rolls that rock

September 1, 2021 2 Mins Read

Recipe by Roopal Mandavia Pav Bhaji rolls are a comfort food that takes you straight up on an Indian street food experience. You can confidently make these at home, by preparing the pav, which is the soft bread roll, and Bhaji, the tantalising curry. Recipe for the dough 3 and a 1/2 cup plain flour1 tbsp yeast2 tbsp sugar1/2 cup oil1tsp salt1 cup warm milk if more liquid needed, add water.Read also: Reasons to try Pav Bhaji from Suli’s Magic Kitchen By Roopal Mandavia: Tasty, and comfort food-Pav bhaji rolls- Method: Mix all dry ingredients then mix the wet ingredients.Make a smooth soft dough. Cover for 1/2 an hour.Once risen, roll into a big rectangle. Spread butter evenly, then some…

Food+Travel Rachel Murugi

Encouraging children to try new foods

September 1, 2020 1 Min Read

Food to children is how they get to connect with culture and learn more about their environment. Balancing between broadening their experiences and widening their preferences can be tricky. Even for you, new foods are approached with a level of curiosity and caution. While at it, here are some meals reviewed in taste that you and your family can enjoy trying out and ticking off your bucket list. Starter When bringing in these bite size foods, ensure you serve a small amount as you prepare everyone else for the main meal and dessert thereafter. Having an extremely filling starter can be limiting to your new food experience. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEY32VDxB9/?igshid=1qcjk8clb28kj Main meal For this choice, you’ll most likely prefer it for being…

Food+Travel Rachel Murugi

Cupcakes anyone?

August 6, 2020 1 Min Read

Kids love cupcakes, grown ups like cupcakes, everyone loves cupcakes. It’s hard to go wrong with such small, one-bite worthy desserts. Incredibly, you can make these in a variety of flavors or order them from well known bakers. To quench your sweet tooth, here are some worth trying. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDii0eLHB8R/?igshid=1aylsumy4ucpr

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Father’s Day: 3 Course Special

June 20, 2020 2 Mins Read

Shout ‘I love you daddy’ using food this Father’s day! Here’s a 3 Course meal that will be a perfect way to celebrate this special person. Appetizer: Potato bacon soup Kick start your Father’s day meal with some potato-bacon soup. Nicely light and fluffy, it pleases the palate while preparing the stomach for the main meal. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBpeQyQA83M/ Starter soup Main meal: Samaki wa Kupaka ‘Samaki wa kupaka’ is Swahili meaning ‘Fish that is basted’, a popular East African cuisine dish. Daddies love some heavy meals and this promises to be just that. Going for this seafood option means you’ll have to make more than one portion depending on how many people you’ll be having to celebrate. For the kids, substitute…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

9 Keto Eggs Muffins

June 7, 2020 2 Mins Read

If you are thinking about eating healthy, keto is the ultimate diet for you. It is a low-carb diet with more protein and fats foods. There are many other foods you could eat instead of the high carbs such as sea foods, vegetable, cheese, meat, poultry and eggs. Eggs are quite versatile since they can be prepared singly or as an ingredient. Here is a creative way for you to eat keto. Who said dieting has to be boring? Check out a few healthy salads together with some salad toppings that will leave you asking for more. Egg muffins :Pexels Ingredients 7 eggsSalt and pepper for seasoning½ cup of spring onions, diced½ cup spinach1 cup grated cheddar cheese4 bacon strips,…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Healthy salad toppings!

June 1, 2020 2 Mins Read

Beans – Some popular beans to add to your salad include red kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas. They are a great source of protein. You can use canned beans or prepare some at home. Cheese – You can either use shredded hard cheeses such as cheddar and parmesan or soft cheese that easily crumble like feta, goat and blue cheese. Cheese adds more flavour to your salad. Read also: Must have spices in your pantry Corn – Corn kernels not only add that pop of colour to your salads, but also more nutrients. Dried fruits – A variety of dried fruits you can add to your salad include cranberries and raisins. A healthy salad: Pexels Eggs – Boil those…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Must have spices in your pantry

May 31, 2020 2 Mins Read

Read also: Sandwich me baby! Food without spices is like Life without Fresh air! Kay’s Food Delights Cumin is a popular spice. It can be used both as the whole seed or ground. It is mostly paired with meats, beans, lentils, potatoes, rice. Cinnamon is an aromatic condiment. It is mostly used in curry recipes and can be paired with meats, pastry, rice and even beverages such as tea and coffee.Chilli powder is mostly used in meat marinades. It is also used to add flavour to curries, soups and stews.Curry powder is mostly used in curry and stew recipes to add flavour and colour.. It is a great flavour addition to meat marinades. Just a pinch of Cayenne pepper add…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Sandwich me baby!

May 27, 2020 1 Min Read

What do you do when you have items that would rather taste better when eaten together? You put them in a sandwich and Viola! Something tasty in one. Try this sandwich recipe, filled with lots of lettuce. On the bright side, you can always cheat and customize these ingredients to your liking. More veges? Add them on! More meaty ingredients in the sandwich? Try it too. On the bright side, it’s a smart way to get the family eating veges and things you want hidden, because that’s the sandwich concept! Read also: Carrot cake goodness https://www.instagram.com/p/B9BwX97BfNy/?igshid=2donmsq6sizs

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Oh Yes Omelette!

May 15, 2020 1 Min Read

Are you craving an under 5 minutes meal that makes you remain full for hours? A cheesy omelette is here for exactly that. When you’re tired of eating your eggs scrambled, fried or with the sunny side up, this recipe can get you appreciating the magic of eggs to a whole new level. The vegetables used make the omlette pop with a bright color which you can always get creative with regards your preferences. Here’s the old school omelette, the yummy way. Read also: Shake it like Shakshuka https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_dKFzAuSs/?igshid=1ngr9paul4wpj

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Shake it like Shakshuka?

May 15, 2020 1 Min Read

If you’re the type who loves playing adventure cooking games using eggs, then this egg dish will definitely stand out for you. Shakshuka is an amazing dish that will be loved by the little ones who often get easily bored by other plainly done eggs like scrambled or hard boiled. The beauty is that you can reduce on the spices especially if you love your food mildly spicy. This variation includes some cayenne, promising to take you to a whole new culinary world. Read also: Original Beef Pilau https://www.instagram.com/p/CAMyPr2AINV/

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