Simple Delicious Meals on a Budget
Spicy French fries are super easy to prepare. The cooking process is pretty straight forward and simple. It consists of only three key ingredients: potatoes, spices, and oil. Irish potatoes are the most commonly used and are readily available in grocery stores. Other types of potatoes could be used if Irish potatoes are not available. The type of oil to […]
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I find meat balls very easy to prepare. I make mine from scratch at home and I must admit I really love the whole process. I include few ingredients and I always make sure to add chilli pepper because I love them spicy. Here is a recipe I often use that will teach you how to make spicy meatballs. I […]
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Since mandazis are very popular in Kenya and one reader requested that I share a recipe for making them, here is a simple version which makes very tasty snacks. The mandazis are great in the morning for breakfast or at any time of the day. They are normally served with a cup of hot tea or any beverage of choice. […]
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Muthokoi is very popular among the Akamba tribe. It refers to: a) Dry maize whose husks have been removed b) A cooked mixture of this maize with peas/beans Making muthokoi takes a few hours and the process starts by boiling the maize with the peas/beans. It is then cooked with vegetables like onions, potatoes, cabbages, cowpeas leaves or pumpkin leaves; the […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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