Pancakes are mainly breakfast food in some countries. Not so much in South-Africa though, well at least not the way my friends and myself grew up. We enjoy pancakes mostly as a dessert with any kind of sweet topping or filling, with the most simple and popular – cinnamon sugar. Now and then, we have…
Roasted Eggplant Dip is a low-fat, delicious dip and ideal for crudites, chips, cheese wedges and rolled up deli meats – great appetizer ! Dips and I have become big friends. However, not chips and dip, fresh vegetables and dip ! This Roasted Eggplant Dip is delicious served with fresh vegetables ( and chips !…
Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Low-Fat Mushroom Sauce, the chicken is juicy and tender and no one would ever guess the mushroom sauce is low in fat. I could eat a Lemon Chicken Schnitzel everyday ! And my family loves it as well. In fact, it has been requested at least once a week since I…
Blue Hawaiian Cocktail is one of the MOST Tropical cocktails around and a must have for lounging around the pool ! MSG intended for our readers 21+ only Blue drinks ! You have to love them ! It has been said that people are actually drawn to blue colored foods and drinks, as it is…
Crunchy Apple and Celery Salad Stacks are perfect appetizers or a side salad These Apple and Celery Salad Stacks are not only delicious, but they look amazing as well. I have served this as an appetizer once and a few times as a side salad.
Dump and Bake Beef Casserole ~ No-Fuss, Low-Fat Beef, healthy Casserole – perfect comfort food ! This is another recipe which I have been making on and off for years. I found this in a recipe book by Christelle Erasmus which is all about low-fat, healthy dishes. The original name (translated from Afrikaans) is “No-Patience…
Green Elvis Smoothie is a good for you, healthy and most of all, delicious smoothie to start your morning with – or to give you a boost mid afternoon ! I did something so stupid yesterday, but in my defense, I have been craving a rich, creamy dessert, since I started eating healthier over 2…
DIY Kitchen Ideas – Easy and Do-Able do it yourself ideas for Your Kitchen ! Add more storage, change a couple of little things or built a pull-out pantry. Since I can not really tackle any new projects, or even small crafts at the moment, I decided to put together a post of our Kitchen…
This Fruit Punch is Non-Alcoholic and can be made in one big batch or per serving. I usually make single servings when I am at home, as I am normally by myself during the day. When we have visitors, I would make a large bowl full by easily multiplying the parts required for a single…
Mediterranean Chorizo Pasta ~ Rich Mediterranean flavors throughout this Pasta – serve warm or cold for dinner or lunch We have never been huge Chorizo eaters. Simply because I never bought any, and I think we only had some once at a restaurant a few years ago. I have since started to use Chorizo in…
