Recipes and Rantings from a Self-Confessed Foodie

Beef

Beef Main Dishes

Pastitso

Pastitso

Pastitso is an absolutely delicious Greek main course that is slightly unusual in that it has a pasta base (like pasta bake) with an egg topping (like Bobotie). The end result, however, is a wonderfully satisfying and filling meal that is perfect served with a (read more…)

Spicy Minced Beef Quesadillas

Spicy Minced Beef Quesadillas

What better comfort food than spicy minced beef quesadillas? They make a perfect dinner for those chilly winter evenings and are also great as a snack for the whole family. The flavours of spicy beef and melting cheese are simply irresistable! Ingredients: 1.5 onions, chopped (read more…)

Bobotie

Bobotie

Bobotie is often considered the national dish of South Africa. It contains a truly wonderful fusion of flavours: curried minced beef with aromatic spices and dried fruit with a creamy egg topping. One of my all-time favourite dishes, I hope you enjoy this recipe. Bobotie (read more…)

Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Saltimbocca

Saltimbocca (literally translated as “jump in the mouth”) is an Italian recipe. You can use chicken, pork, or, my personal favourite, veal. Veal saltimbocca has a wonderfully rich, sumptuous taste and, if prepared well, a deliciously tender texture.   This is definitely one of my (read more…)