The mess is part of the fun
A tostada is the Mexican version of an open-faced sandwich. I challenge you to eat it gracefully, but the mess is all part of the fun! The tostada has a pretty…
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Three in one
Three soups in one pot! With a few easy adjustments, this easy recipe can take on a new life every time you partake. I like to make a big pot…
The perfect compliment
This past summer a friend introduced me to this recipe and I immediately fell in love: it has been a staple in my house ever since. Those cutting back on…
No muss no fuss sauce
No cooking, no blanching, no peeling, no muss, and no fuss – ready in minutes! Tomatoes are amazingly flavourful when ripe but can be the end of a dish if they fall…
Bean there done that
The only thing to say about this crunchy chickpea sandwich is that it’s tasty! Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are loved around the world and are found in most pantries. Yet…
Size, shape do matter
I love stuffed peppers for lunches, weekday dinners or for a large crowd because they can be made up to five days in advance and served perfectly cooked if they are slightly undercooked during…
Searching for a satisfying crunch
A couple of friends of mine and I have been on the hunt for decent pickles in Dar for the better part of a year; the kind that have that…
Nature’s perfect little package
Who doesn’t love calamari? Grilled, deep fried, breaded, or sautéed! Take your meal to a new level and wow anyone at your supper table with stuffed squid! They are naturally…
Not sexy but tasty
Salad dressings are so much better homemade than store bought. It’s a little bit of effort up front but once a dressing is made it will take your salad to…
Turn up the beets
This roasted beet and quinoa salad is far more satisfying than a leafy salad and keeps well for most of a week. Dill is currently in season in Tanzania and…