Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs

After a few months of absence Foodwini is back with new recipes!  December means festivities, Christmas, new year, parties, family gatherings!!! We’re all about special recipes for he festive season!  Looking for new hors d’oeuvres, desserts or main courses to impress your guests?  Keep reading! 

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 

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! 

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 

Lamb Seekh Kebab

Lamb Seekh Kebab

I felt adventurous as I looked at the gorgeous piece of Lamb at the supermarket.  It looked perfect in that large freezer and it seemed to call for my attention.  I already knew what to do with it!  Yes, Seekh Kebab!  They make a nice 

Semolina & Egg Muffins

Semolina & Egg Muffins

Oh yummy!  These cute little muffins are going to be a huge hit if you’re having guests over.  They make great starters or you can also have them for lunch!  Semolina makes them very filling and gives them just the right crispiness when you take 

Cheese & Olive Scones

Cheese & Olive Scones

These scones are very filling and are perfect either for breakfast or even for a picnic.  You can use them to make little sandwiches and add your favorite garnish!  The Cheese/Olive combo is just perfect. Ingredients: 250g multigrain/atta flour 250g all purpose flour 3 1/2