Jan's Dukkah
November 12, 2018
1/2 cup each: flaked almonds, sesame seeds, pumpkin kernels 4 tablespoons each: cumin seeds, coriander seeds2 teaspoons each: rock salt, oregano, fennel seeds1 tablespoon each: ground turmeric, paprika
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the almonds and seeds (but not the fenn...
Loquat Chutney
December 20, 2017
LOQUAT CHUTNEY
Wear rubber gloves while preparing the loquats to prevent your hands from being stained.
1kg loquats, stoned and chopped1 large onion, diced2 medium apples, cored and grated1 tablespoon each: mustard seeds, curry powder, salt, prepared mustard, molasses1 1/2 ...
Diabetic Muesli
March 7, 2017
There are few commercial mueslis suitable for diabetics on the supermarket shelves. Check you keep to the recommended serving size.4 cups rolled oats1/2 cup each: desiccated coconut, sultanas, craisins1 cup flaked almonds2 cups each: rye wholegrain flakes, bran flakes1 1/2 c...
Mint Jelly
February 8, 2017
This is a microwave recipe although you can also cook it conventionally in a saucepan. Make a jelly bag from a large piece of double muslin. Attach each corner with string or rubber bands to the legs of a small, upside-down stool to make a 'bag'. Place a bowl underneath to c...
Superb Deli Topping
February 2, 2017
This topping complements numerous vegetables especially asparagus, courgettes, broccoli, beans, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.2 tablespoons olive oil4 sundried tomatoes, drained, patted dry and chopped4 each: pitted black and green olives, halved1 char-grilled red pepper, dra...
Spicy Apricot Chutney
February 1, 2017
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds1 teaspoon each: whole coriander seeds, cumin seeds8 black peppercorns2 teaspoons chilli flakes1 star anise2 red onions, quartered2 Granny Smith apples, quartered, cored and peeled5cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated1 cup cabernet s...
Oven-dried Tomatoes
January 4, 2017
Similar to sundried tomatoes, these delicious treats are excellent served on a cheeseboard, tossed with hot pasta, combined in savoury muffins or eaten 'as is' as a snack. The recipe may be doubled. Pat the tomatoes dry before use and reserve the olive oil for cooking.7...
Indian Strawberry Chutney
November 3, 2016
To prepare panch phoron, combine 1 teaspoon each of fennel seeds, black mustard seeds, nigella seeds, fenugreek and cumin seeds. Lightly roast in a small frying pan for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Set aside.1kg strawberries1 tablespoon grated root ginger1 cup white sugar1 ...