Mains – Page 10 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Creamy chicken and mushroom pot pies

Published on August 18, 2015September 10, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate7 Comments

I am very excited to announce a delicious new series starting on the blog today! If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook then you probably would have seen the teaser I posted last week. In the series I will be sharing a collection of recipes highlighting the versatility and blendability of one of my favourite fresh ingredients, the marvellous mushroom.

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Brie, fennel and tomato tarts

Published on July 13, 2015October 19, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

A few weeks ago I started buying a weekly fruit and veggie bag from an organic shop close to home. This is something I have been intending to try out for a very long time. Having small children has made me more aware of what we as a family are eating and this has been my main motivating factor for giving the weekly organic bag a go. I love that we are getting seasonal, locally grown produce and enjoying food without any nasties in it.

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Baby marrow, sundried tomato and chevin tart

Published on May 25, 2015November 22, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate5 Comments

Life feels like a bit of a blur at the moment. I am sure many of you can relate – from the moment I open my eyes in the morning to the minute I collapse into bed each evening I am on the go, moving from one pressing task to the next. Sometimes you just really need to stop and smell the pastry.. err, I mean roses. Weekends are a good time for this when things are (sometimes) a little less frantic and rushed, and there is a bit more time for some leisurely cooking.

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Steak sarmies with chunky tomato ginger chutney

Published on September 22, 2014November 9, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

Summer is well on its way (hooray!) and we can look forward to plenty of sunshine, outdoor time around the braai and some fresh and summery flavours! Wednesday the 24th of September is National Heritage Day in South Africa and I was inspired to make these easy and delicious steak sarmies topped with homemade tomato and ginger chutney.

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Easy pasta recipe with sun dried tomatoes, butternut and spinach.

The Knorr Flavourful Goodness Experience

Published on July 19, 2014October 19, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

Last Thursday I was invited to attend the Knorr Flavourful Goodness Experience at the SA Chef’s Training Academy in Observatory. Food bloggers, nutritionists and members of the media were invited to “rediscover the joy of simple family cooking” along with familiar face Chef Wendy and the Unilever team.

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Rainbow nation quinoa salad

Published on May 15, 2014October 2, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate7 Comments

Hello lovely readers, it’s good to be back! There have been lots of exciting things going on recently – I have been very busy juggling the launch of a new business along with home and family life. All whilst enjoying the ups and downs of my first trimester! (Imagine my thrilled, albeit slightly green face here.)

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Home made chickpea falafel with yoghurt dipping sauce.

Falafel with minted tahini yoghurt

Published on January 16, 2014July 5, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

When it comes to chickpeas there seem to be two distinct camps – people either love ’em or hate ’em! Personally, I could eat chickpeas every day, but I know plenty of people who would not touch them… even with a very long, long barge pole.

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In my kitchen … Christmas 2013

Published on January 2, 2014May 20, 2019 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

This post, my first for 2014 is a little indulgent, but hey ho, it is holiday season and I thought it would be fun to do a round up of some of the things I have been cooking over Christmas. Just in case you haven’t seen enough food over the last week or so!

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