For reasons still unbeknownst to myself, I decided the best way to celebrate my 27th would be to cook dinner for 32 guests. Having recently started an MBA program at the Wharton School, my birthday had to celebrated in spectacular fashion. In previous years, I’ve hosted birthday parties at karaoke bars and camping sites but…
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Finding Love Around the Table #1: The First Homecooked Dinner Date
A little more than a year ago, I prepared to host someone I’d been dating for 2 months at my apartment for dinner. He would be the first to dine at the new IKEA table I’d painfully spent 2 weeks assembling by myself.
Jollof Arancini
Disclaimer: This is NOT about which country has the best jollof rice. As a Zimbabwean, jollof rice was relatively unknown to me until my arrival at college in the United States. Feeling homesick, I joined and became an active participant in the Society for African Internationals at Penn (SAIP). SAIP provided a safe space for…
Spring Onion Pancake Jerk Mushroom Wraps
People often ask me what my favourite post is: it’s officially this one. Spicy jerk mushrooms get wrapped in a soft green onion pancakes with crunchy carrots and cucumbers.
Herby Halloumi Heirloom Tomato Bake
That alliteration in the recipe title actually gave me goosebumps. My mum’s been at it again folks, we have ripe tomatoes in our garden! If you don’t follow me on Instagram, firstly hop to it my username is @lifeisohsodandy! Secondly, you wouldn’t know about our chickens. Yes, we have chickens. You may have seen the…
Crispy Curry Vegan Potato Pancakes
Because savoury pancakes beat sweet pancakes any day. As much as I will always be a sweet tooth at heart, coriander beats chocolate in my book. Whilst we’re on the topic, what do you think about chilli infused chocolate? Is it the best of both worlds or an utter hit and miss? This is a…
Simple Couscous Tabbouleh
First new recipe of the new website! Woohoo! A.k.a. what I’ve been eating everyday for lunch since I got back from Europe last week. It’s THAT good. This recipe has been swimming in the depths of my mind since we visited Rome about 3 weeks ago. There was an authentic Italian all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant about…
Tandoori Spiced Halloumi Skewers with Mint Sauce
Halloumi definitely goes on the list of things that I wish I’d known about earlier. It just compliments everything I put it next to. Try these Halloumi And Veggie Wraps on for size. Then come back and make this recipe and try and tell me that halloumi is not magical. I have many things planned…
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