Simple Delicious Meals on a Budget
This is a simple recipe that can be prepared in a short time for a delicious dinner. It is made up of white rice cooked with a few vegetables. As with most of my dishes, a little spice is added to make it tasty. Ingredients 2 cups white rice 1 large onion 2 pcs garlic 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 […]
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Bananas are popular fruits and provide many health benefits. They are recommended by nutritionists for a number of reasons, including: 1. They provide energy to the body and can be eaten before starting an exercise session to provide energy. They also help when taken in the morning because they will ensure that the body has enough energy for the activities […]
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Fresh Dairy full cream milk powder is manufactured in Uganda and distributed in the East African region. It is a wonderful product available in a number of supermarkets in Kenya. The main reason this milk powder is frequently found in my kitchen is because it makes a good cup of tea or milk, whichever I want. The milk is usually […]
Read morePilau is very common and much loved in various parts of the world. It goes by different names in different countries. In Kenya the meal is referred to as Pilau and is commonly served with a tomato salad popularly called Kachumbari. Pilau can be cooked with meat or without it (Meatless Pilau). Ingredients (Serves 2) 1/4kg meat 1/4kg rice 3 […]
Read moreThis spaghetti & soya recipe takes about one hour or less to prepare. It is spicy but does not include a lot of ingredients, as detailed below. Ingredients: 1 cup spaghetti 1 onion 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 cayenne pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 tomato Soya pieces Oil Garam masala/Royco Salt Procedure: Boil the spaghetti in a covered saucepan […]
Read moreWhite rice is a staple food for many nations. There are so many wonderful ways of cooking it that none can be termed the best. Many other ingredients can be added to it to make a complete dish. In this recipe, the only ingredients needed are rice, cooking oil and one onion. Method: Put oil in a sauce pan and […]
Read moreThis bean recipe is simple and does not take a long time to prepare after the initial boiling of the beans. It can be used for any type of beans whether pinto beans, black beans or any other. Boiling can take between an hour and two depending on the type of beans. Ingredients: 1 cup boiled beans Cooking oil 1 […]
Read moreAs I had stated in a previous post, soya is a good source of proteins and carbohydrates. It can be used as a substitute of red meat and it is very nutritious. In this recipe, the soya pieces are smaller and the end result resembles minced meat. The brand I will use is Proya but of course you are at […]
Read morePotatoes are good sources of carbohydrates. They are simple to prepare and can be served with any type of soup, stew or vegetables. Ingredients: Irish potatoes Butter/margarine Salt Method: Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces, add salt then boil until tender. Drain excess water. Add butter or margarine then mash until smooth but firm. Serve.
Read moreRice dishes are popular and loved everywhere. They can be cooked with various ingredients like vegetables, beef, mutton or chicken. Also, there are many people who are vegetarians and do not consume any meat, be it red or white meat. Pilau is a rice dish which can be cooked either with meat or without. All it takes is a little […]
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