waffles category: breakfast For the longest time, waffles always felt so exotic to me. Growing up, like most homes, we didn’t have a waffle iron. So whenever there was an opportunity to have waffles, I jumped at the chance. But now I am an adult and have control over my finances and kitchen appliance decision Read more

peri peri sauce – claire’s way category: sauces I am a fan of hot sauces, but I have never really experienced proper peri peri sauce. I’ve been to Nandos in my life, but there’s not a store near me, so it’s not something I have a lot. So I thought I would try and make Read more

blueberry stud muffins category: baked goods I’m not the biggest fan of blueberries by themselves, but these blueberry stud muffins are scrumptious. Soft, spicy, and sweet with just a little something extra. This is a blueberry muffin with a twist. Instead of just throwing in fresh blueberries, you boil the blueberries in a chamomile tea Read more

broccoli and crispy chicken salad category: salads Not all salads need to have lettuce, and this is a good example of one that doesn’t. I like to use a bed of steamed broccoli as the base and then build on top. This is beyond tasty with a delicious breaded chicken, a little cheese, bacon, as Read more

chicken and mango salad category: salads For the longest time, I couldn’t stomach the thought of mango in a salad. Don’t get me wrong, mangoes are my favourite fruit, and that’s how I wanted it to stay. But then I had a prawn and mango salad at a fancy restaurant and I was instantly a Read more

lamb salad category: salads I love lamb, regardless of the time of year. In the summer, incorporating lamb into a salad is my favourite way to eat it. Just recently I have been having a lot of lamb salads in restaurants and the below recipe is a culmination of my favourite elements of those salads. Read more

blueberry chamomile iced tea category: drinks I was baking some blueberry muffins, and as a part of the recipe, I needed to create a hydration solution for the blueberries. The solution is made of chamomile tea, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Once I had used the blueberries, I was left with this delicious brew that turns Read more