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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 

Cassava (Manioc) & Pineapple Cake

Cassava (Manioc) & Pineapple Cake

We harvested Manioc from our garden this week.  Usually, we’re used to ‘poudine manioc’ (Cassava Pudding), galette manioc (Cassava crepes) or ‘manioc dan dilait’ (Cassava boiled in milk) in Mauritius.  I decided to experiment a bit with this ingredient and make something different.  After all, 

Homemade Yoghurt

Homemade Yoghurt

My breakfast always includes yoghurt.  I use it with cereals or smoothies or some fruits.  I also use them for marinating fish or meat, for cakes and desserts and much more.  Sometimes I make my own batch of yoghurt, especially if I realise that I 

Health Bread

Health Bread

This week I decided to make my homemade health bread.  For this recipe I’m using multi-grain flour as the main ingredient.  I find that the bread is very filling when I use it.  Furthermore, multi-grain flour is considered to be healthy since it contains grains 

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 

Coconut Butter

Coconut Butter

After successfully attempting to make peanut butter (oh yes…super yummy!),  I decided to try making my own coconut butter…I mean…hey…I’m an islander, coconut is in my blood!!!  So I gave it a try and I love it!  I think its a bit like the cream 

Summer Smoothie

Summer Smoothie

I love summer in the tropics but sometimes I just can’t bear the heat and the burning sun!  Here’s how I cope with it; by sipping a refreshing and nutritious homemade smoothie!!! It’s pretty simple.  You just need a knife and a blender to get 

Strawberry Guava Jam

Strawberry Guava Jam

Today’s post is very Mauritian!  Strawberry Guavas are commonly known as Goyave de chine in Mauritius.  They are available in April and usually people will go to pluck them in the forests.  You will also find hawkers selling them in the busy streets of the