Food
Manly Mac ‘n Cheese
Strangely enough, this happy accident came about because I had a bunch of leftovers (and it was the tail end of our pay packet)…I’ve never been a fan of the old mac’n’cheese BUT this 3-cheese sauce with a kick of Pepper & Me Man Rub and some crispy bits of bacon has changed my mind… Manly mac […]
Tit’illating Cauliflower ‘Rice’
Cauliflower Rice1 head of cauliflower1T Pepper & Me titillating tandoori paste Cut cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor until you’ve achieved a ‘rice’ consistency.Heat the paste in a frying pan and add the riced cauliflower. Fry quickly to coat evenly. Best served with a homemade Lamb Saagwala. Yum!
Tit’illating Biriyani
So, SO, easy…especially if you have a rice cooker! Ingredients400g chicken meat, cut into large chunks1/4c Tit’illating Tandoori paste1/2c unsweetened yoghurt 1 small onion, finely diced1t garlic paste1t ginger paste 1.5c (2 rice cups) basmati rice1t tumeric1t chicken stock powder corianderslivered almondsraisins Mix the tandoori paste with the yoghurt. Add in the chicken pieces and […]
Mexcellent Meatloaf Muffins
Meatloaf wrapped in bacon. Can’t get better than that right? Wrong! Make it next-level with Pepper & Me Mexcellent paste… Ingredients500g mince1/4c Mexcellent paste1 egg, beaten1 small onion, grated1/2c finely grated carrot1/2c breadcrumbs1T flaxmeal (optional)12 slices streaky baconmashed potato (made from scratch, or from potato flakes) Combine all ingredients (except the mashed potato) and mix […]
Crispy Skin Salmon & Raw Energy Salad
As part of the Skinspiration Programme I’m doing with Romy from The Beauty Elixir, I’m really working on my skin health from the inside, out. This is a really easy, satisfying meal of slaw-style salad that I looove topped with crispy-skin salmon and a big dollop of spinach-feta dip. Mmmmm…and yes I may have had […]
Mexcellent Monster Burgers (with Home Fries)
1 egg, lightly beaten1T (heaped) Pepper & Me Mexcellent paste Combine well, and form into patties. Pan fry on a low-medium heat until evenly browned and cooked through.We love to use Tip Top’s Brioche burger buns, loaded with smashed avo, Man Rub mayo, cheese, beetroot, lettuce, tomatoes – the works! Man Rub Home Fries Ingredients […]
Mo’rocckin Meatballs in Ratatouille
Who doesn’t love to save time? This Ratatouille is a bit of a cheat, but tastes amazing served with crusty french bread smothered in garlic butter. If you need more than a light vegetarian meal, add these punchy meatballs made with our new favourite pantry staples from Pepper & Me. Check out the video here. Crockpot Ratatouille […]
Shakshuka variations
Featuring our new favourite pantry staples from Pepper & Me, these one-pot winter warmers are one of my favourite types of dishes, perfect at any time of the day. We alternate between a meaty version (kinda like chilli) and the more traditional vege version (I sometimes add lentils to make it a bit heartier). Both […]
Broccoli Soup
Doesn’t sound terribly appetizing but I promise it’s really yummy – even my kids eat it!It’s also suuuper easy to make #onepotwonder and is cost effective #winning Ingredients 1 large broccoli1 big bunch kale or spinach1 large onion5 cloves of garlic, peeled3 sticks of celery1-2L of really good quality chicken stock (or vege stock, we love […]
Helping you survive “back-to-school”
Can you believe that January is at an end?! The year is flying by…Christmas and New Years celebrations feel like a lifetime ago, and I don’t know about you, but I for one am scrambling to be back-to-school-ready . School bag, book bag, swim bag, stationery list, uniform, shoes, socks, lunchbox, drink bottle, nametapes – the […]