Warm, hearty and spicy filling soup. An unconventional combination of vegetables and lentils. For 6 servings You will need 6 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled 2 tbsp coconut oil +1 extra 400g (half medium) cauliflower, cut to small florets 2 large potatoes, in chunks 1 cup red lentil 1,300ml water 1 tsp of; turmeric, paprika, cumin […]
Pumpkin burgers with spicy mango salsa
Makes 6 to 8 burgers, depend on the size For the burgers: 1 smallish pumpkin (round 700g net weight) 2 organic free range eggs A bunch of fresh coriander and basil each, finely chopped 1 tsp red curry paste (optional) 1 tsp Himalayan (or other) salt 3 tbsp chickpea flour Coconut oil for frying For […]
Sweet potato and red lentils ‘humus’
1 cup red lentils 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cups water 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup olive oil Juice from one lemon 1 tsp each cumin and turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Place lentils, sweet potato and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil, cover and cook till […]
MY WEEKLY TIP
COOKING CRISIS
Staring at the open fridge
Have you ever found yourself staring at your open fridge or larder, scanning the products and ingredients and have absolutely no idea what to make with them, or what do you feel like eating?
And what if this situation repeats itself again and again over a period of time?
Well, you are experiencing a ‘cooking crisis’. It happens to the best of cooks!
Here are some key strategy solutions to over come the crisis:
1. Go back to basics, opt for the most simple recipes that always work.
2. Make a list of your all time favourites and stick to them for some time till you feel creativity is crawling back.
3. Focus on one ingredient you have or feel like eating and look for recipes using it as the main ingredient.
4. Think of what type of dish you feel like eating; soup, salad, burgers, pie etc. and look for a recipe for that.
5. Cook together with friends and family or initiate potluck dinners. Sharing cooking and eating with others can inspire you and boost your creativity in the kitchen.