Life Of A Mum

Ingredients 2 Packs of Indomie noodles ( boiled for 1-2 minutes, run under cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep it firm and not soggy) 1 Handful of Mixed Frozen Vegetables ( carrots, peas, sweetcorn) Half of 1 Sweet long pepper (finely chopped) Half of 1 Green Bell Peppers (finely chopped) Cooked Chicken (shredded, add as much as you want) 1/4 Cup Coconut oil (the flavour is amazing) 1 Medium sized Onion (finely chopped) 1 Tsp Curry powder 1/2 Tsp Thyme 1 Garlic clove (grated) Fresh Ginger 1 Scotch bonnet Seasoning cube Salt to taste Instructions Heat up a Wok on medium heat, add oil and onions fry for a bit till it softens, add garlic and ginger stir then add the vegetables, stir fry for 3-4 minutes then throw in the chicken keep stirring, make sure it is pipping hot, add all the other ingredients and the noodles, stir properly, taste for salt and seasoning cube, add more if required. You can use any cooked noodles of choice. Serve hot and enjoy! ...

Hey! I have something yummy for you to try this weekend. It is absolutely delicious, my family loved it. This is my new twist to having fried Plantain and sweet Potatoes, my way of keeping them moist and soft instead of dry that it almost chokes you while you're eating. With this method you do not necessarily need to have Pap, Custard, Porridge on the side. Sweet Potatoes and Plantain Ingredients 2 Big Red Sweet Potatoes 2 Big ripe Plantains Half of 1 Green and Red bell peppers (cut in strips) 2 Carrots 3/4 cup Coconut oil A handful of King Prawns 2 Big Tomatoes (chopped) 3 Spring Onions (chopped) 1 Garlic clove (grated) 1 Scotch bonnet 1 Tsp Curry powder 1 Tsp Ginger powder 1 Tsp salt Seasoning cubes Instructions Cut the potatoes, wash and set aside in a seive to drain. Cut the Plantain in circles, heat up oil in a pan and fry till well browned, scoop out and spread on a kitchen towel to drain out the oil. Add the washed potatoes and fry as well, drain on ...

Cooking is something I do with love because I enjoy creating new delicious recipes from the usual everyday meals. This recipe is very quick and simple with lots of flavour and deliciousness. Beef Casserole served with boiled Basmati Rice and Kidney Beans Beef Casserole ready to eat Ingredients 400g Beef Steak 2 big Carrots 2 Parsnips 5 Mushrooms 1+1/2 tbsp Corn flour A handful of Spinach 1 Garlic clove (grated to get all the flavour) 1 tsp Ginger powder 1 Scotch bonnet 1 Medium sized Onion 3 Spring Onions 1/4 Cup Sunflower oil 2 tbsp Tomato puree 1 tsp curry powder 1 Bay dried leaf seasoning cubes salt Instructions In a clean deep bowl, add the beef steak and season with cornflour, salt, curry and bay leaf, stir well cover with cling film and allow to sit for about 10-15 minutes while you prep the veggies. Heat up oil in a sauce pan, add a little bit of spring onions (it adds a lovely aroma and flavour to the oil) add the seasoned meat, fry keep st...

My kitchen adventure game is getting better by the day and I'm enjoying every bit of it because as a Foodie I love to cook and be creative with my culinary skills. Cooking for me is therapeutic, it is so beneficial to my mental well being and makes me feel happier. Here's a recipe for you to try! Sweet Pepper Sauce with Meatballs and Grilled Chicken Sweet Pepper Sauce served with Pasta Sweet Long Peppers Grilled Chicken Thighs and Meatballs Ingredients  6 Sweet Pepper (long red pepper) 2 Tins of chopped tomatoes 8 pieces of Chicken Thighs 1 medium sized onion 1 cup sunflower oil (use any oil of choice) 2 Tsp curry 2 Tsp thyme 1 Tsp ground ginger 2 scotch bonnet 3 Spring onions (chopped) 2 knorr seasoning cubes 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves (grated) Salt to taste Ingredients for Meatballs 2 Cups Minced Beef Half of 1 onion (grated) salt 1 Egg 3 Tbsp of Sunflower oil (for frying) 1 Tsp All Purpose seasoning  Mix everything toge...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me. It is very important to break that overnight fast by fueling your body well and creating that energy your body needs to run throughout the day. No matter how light or small the meal is it is important for your brain function and general well being. I personally do not function well if I haven't had breakfast, it triggers headaches and after a while my body starts to shake. Here are some of the foods I enjoy having in the morning, it keeps me full for longer and helps me avoid unnecessary snacking especially when I have only sweet treats around me. Feed your eyes and try them out. Enjoy! Mango and Avocado Salsa, Toasted Seeded Bread with Peanut butter spread, Banana and Cucumber slices Festive inspired Wreath breakfast: Omelette, vegetable Spring rolls, Mushrooms, Baked beans and Bacon Scrambled Eggs on fried Plantain and Strawberries Bacon and Tomato Salad Sandwich served with mini Carrots Gr...

Hey! I'm sharing some of my meal ideas, food inspirations and some beautiful ways you can plate your delicious foods to look more appetizing and attractive to the eyes especially when you have visitors over or just as a treat for your loved ones. I'm a foodie who loves to eat delicious, well presented, gorgeous foods...it just makes me feel so good. Always remember to treat your body good, fuel your body well, do not wait until you're about to drop dead with hunger before you eat because it makes you eat more than your body needs at a time. Portion control is very important as well as drinking lots of water all through the day. I'd love to get a feedback if you try any of these please. Cheers! Moimoi, grilled stewed fish, Baked Beans Salad and hard boiled Egg.  Suya spiced grilled Chicken thigh, Plantain, Carrot fingers and Cucumber slices on a bed of Rocket Salad Boiled white Rice and sweet corn served with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Tomato Stew Nige...

Minced Meat  Ingredients for Burger Burger Bun 1/2 Cup Grated Cheese (about a handful) 1 Knorr seasoning cube 1/4 tsp Salt Grated white Onions 2 Cups Minced Meat Lettuce washed and dried 2 Large Tomatoes Mayonnaise Cheddar Cheese Oil for cooking the meat Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe 12 Chicken Wings 1 tsp White Pepper 1 Scotch Bonnet 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Powder 2 tsp Salt Instructions In a bowl, add minced meat with seasoning cube, salt, grated onion, grated cheese and mix until properly incorporated, grab balls of meat and flatten in your palms and set in the refrigerator to rest for about 20-30 minutes. After the meat is rested place a pan on the stove heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, place the meat in the pan and cook flipping from side to side until meat is properly cooked through. Place the cheddar cheese on top while still cooking, once cheese looks slightly melted take it out and place on the bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices and mayonnais...