Vegetarian Spiced Kumara (Sweet Potato) & Feta Patties

Vegetarian Spiced Kumara and Feta cheese patties served with mango chutney and avocado - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Vegetarian Spiced Kumara (Sweet Potato) & Feta Patties Delicious vegetarian, very filling, sweet potato and feta cheese patties served with sliced avocado, and mango chutney – comfort food to die for! In New Zealand, Kumara is the traditional sweet potato and my preference, but any sweet potato will work. If you are not a vegetarian, […]

Vegetarian Spicy Lima Bean Hotpot

Vegetarian Spicy Bean Hotpot - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Vegetarian spicy lima bean hotpot  is a one pot meal that will fill meat-eaters no trouble, and satisfy their taste buds – nutritious, easy, healthy. When I want a vegetarian meal, I usually turn to beans for their versatility and their protein content. Beans have the advantage too, of reducing cholesterol. Not only are they […]

Crispy Bacon and Eggs – Best Tips

Crispy Bacon & Egg to die for

Crispy bacon and fried eggs – the simple, traditional breakfast cooked to perfection. Crispy bacon and fried eggs for breakfast or brunch is simple, but done well, makes an elegant and impressive dish to serve for guests and family alike. Best Crisping Bacon All bacon can be made crispy but the best bacon for crisping […]

Spiced Bean Meatballs

Spiced Bean Meatballs frying - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Spiced Bean Meatballs recipe which is simple, tasty beyond imagination, and easy to make. Contains vegetables and offers good nutrition. Freezes very well. These meatballs are so outrageously tasty that my visitors are always hunting another one up. I serve them with a rich brown gravy usually but sometimes I’ll use one or two from […]

Winter Comfort Fragrant Hotpot

Winter Comfort Fragrant Hotpot - Photo by Theresa Sjoquist

Winter Comfort Fragrant Hotpot is a savoury lightly spiced, minimal meat dish full of nutritious vegetables – tastes good, easy, freezes well.   Winter Comfort Fragrant Hotpot – Photo by Theresa Sjoquist   Winter Comfort Fragrant Hotpot This wonderfully nutritious easy-to-make belly-warming comfort food is a winter favourite which relies on seasonings and a good […]