Vegetarian Tartlets Filling

Vegetarian Tartlets Filling

Usually when we talk of vegetarian starters, we think of our typical gato pima, samoussa and baja.  Today I’m sharing the easiest vegetarian filling for tartlets or even vols-au-vent.  Within 20 minutes, you will have the perfect hors d’oeuvres to impress your guests. Ready-made Tartlets 

Easy Fish Cakes

Easy Fish Cakes

Cooking yummy dishes does not have to be complicated at all!  These fish cakes are super easy to make and do not require too many ingredients.  If you have last minute guests or you need a quick and easy meal, these delicious fish cakes just 

Shrimp & Spinach Pasta

Shrimp & Spinach Pasta

Today I’m sharing this lovely and delicious shrimp and spinach pasta which is an absolute delight.  While I was initially doubtful about this combination, I found myself devouring two plates of pasta.  (hey!  Don’t raise your eyebrows at me!  For my defense, my breakfast was 

Mom’s Orange Flavoured Bread Pudding

Mom’s Orange Flavoured Bread Pudding

Today I’m sharing another Mauritian recipe, Bread Pudding A.K.A Poudine Dipain.  Last week,  Sché who is a Franco-Mauritian blogger shared her mother’s bread pudding recipe on her blog, la kitschenette.  The picture drew my attention immediately as it looked so tempting.  I craved my mom’s very 

Creamy Hot Chocolate

Creamy Hot Chocolate

Brr…this winter in our little island has been pretty cold and rainy!  The weather has been very unpredictable as well.  One moment, it’s slightly warm and sunny and the next minute, there’s strong gusts!  How do you cope with that?? Well, one way to deal 

Hummus

Hummus

Today I want to share my homemade hummus recipe.  For those of you who might not know what it is, Hummus is a dip made out of chickpeas.  It originates from the middle east and it’s usually served as a starter, along with pita bread. 

Cassava Fritters

Cassava Fritters

I believe that Manioc (Cassava) is so underrated in our Mauritian cuisine.  I know that it is mainly used in sweet traditional dishes.  Yet, Manioc is an important source of Calcium and can be cooked in so many ways!  It’s not limited to sweet desserts! 

Quick Cheat for Pizza Dough

Quick Cheat for Pizza Dough

At times I get pizza cravings randomly but we all know that homemade pizza dough takes time and it needs to rest a while for the yeast to work its magic.  Basically, if you want homemade pizza, you need to plan it.  Well…not always! I 

Easy Veggie Filling For Wraps

Easy Veggie Filling For Wraps

Sometimes you’re in a rush or just want to make something simple for lunch/dinner.  When I’m in that state, I make this quick and easy veggie filling which is great or wraps or even rotis.  I use frozen veggies since that makes it even quicker 

Potato & Tuna Croquettes

Potato & Tuna Croquettes

Fondly known as ‘boulettes thon’ in my family since years, these potato and tuna croquettes are pretty easy to make.  You can prepare them in advance (can be stored up to 3 months in your freezer)and fry them (or bake them) when you need to