VEGAN COCONUT CARROT SOUP

The warm season is peeking at us and what better way to keep cozy than warm soup. This carrot soup is the best you will ever have! It's dairy free, gluten free and oh so creamy. Perfect for a starter at dinner or even just a main meal because it is hearty and filling. Adding ginger and garlic takes the flavors to another level. Just like you know how much I love coconut, using both coconut oil and coconut milk makes it perfect for a Vegan diet. Most people do not like cooked carrots, so this is just perfect for flipping their taste buds.

JALEBI

Crunchy delicious little snacks that are easy to make and will definitely not stay too long. Its Good Friday today so why not make some delicious Jalebi snacks for the kids and you too. Dipped in orange sugar syrup they are that perfect dish to snack on during the day as you prepare the main dishes.

COCONUT CHICKPEA CURRY

I fell in love with chickpeas the first time I made them and served with rice. So today I decided to cook chickpea curry that is full of coconut taste and aroma. So DELICIOUS! Apart from its delicious nature, chickpeas are filled with nutrients like protein which is vital for our body's growth. This chickpea curry is both gluten free and dairy free so its perfect for Vegans or vegetarians. Both coconut milk and oil add a tropical yummy taste and aroma to this curry dish. Served hot with naan, rice or chapati, its perfect to share with family and friends over a cold winter night.

KUKU KIENYEJI STEW

Kuku kienyeji/Kienyeji chicken is free range or organic chicken that is usually more delicious than broilers or layers. It has always been a tradition that whenever we go upcountry to visit our grandma she always packs for us a chicken or two. Either a live chicken or one that has been dried on an open fire. That is why I always look foward to going for those visits because of getting that kuku kienyeji. Back in town, there are vendors who sell organic chicken, which normally is more expensive than broilers or layers. Kuku kienyeji has a much darker flesh that gets an intense flavour after cooking. With this kienyeji chicken, you do not need to add too many ingredients or even spices because its totally delicious with basic add ins.

ZUCCHINI CARROT & ONION STUFFED OMELETTE

Stuffed omelettes are the best thing to happen to my breakfast. I always used to have my eggs just plain sandwiched between slices of bread. Then I discovered stuffed omelette, my life has never been the same! I know, sounds exaggerated, but oh so true. I have been having so much fun coming up with different stuffing for my omelette. Today I wanted to incorporate veggies, especially vibrant crunchy vegetables. This is a great way to have someone who does not like to eat veggies enjoy them. After all, most people do not like vegetables because they tend to be overcooked so in turn become mushy. The best way to make vegetables delicious is to satay them and add some spices which elevates the flavor to another level. Omelettes need not be boring, I promise this is perfect! 

PATATAS BRAVAS

Nothing beats crispy fries and these Patatas Bravas are the most crunchy potatoes I have eaten so far. They are a native of Spain where they are mostly served in bars as tapas. I love food that has history or a story to tell, and when I saw these I had to make them. I love how simple they are to make and the end result is totally awesome. You can devour them just as they are or dip in your very favorite sauce, hot or mild. These patatas bravas never saw the light of the next day after being cooked, thats how delicious they were!

BELL PEPPERS - PEPPERS OF THE WEEK

Bell peppers are also known as sweet peppers or capsicum. They come in various colors like red, yellow, green, orange, white, purple and even mixed colored peppers which exist during parts of the ripening process. Green peppers are less sweet and slightly more bitter than yellow, orange or red peppers. Bell peppers are made up of water which is 94% and carbs like fructose, sugars and glucose. They also contain nutrients like vitamins, minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and sodium. You can cook bell peppers in so many ways. You can skewer with meats or veggies to make kabobs, you can shred into thin strips and add to your coleslaw.