food made with love

We all love steak fillets and this cant be an exceptional.This fillet mignon is full of herb flavors and juice and also its  a perfect match with my basil baby carrots.A good go for dinner recipe.                         (serves 2) Ingredients                         2 fillet mignons,about 3 cm thick                         1 garlic clove,crushed                         1 thyme sprig                         1 rosemary sprig                         1  knob butter                          olive oil                          salt and pepper  for the basil carrots                             5 baby carrots,washed , peeled and wedged                             1 tbspn ground basil                             1 tbspn toasted sesame seeds                              butter                              salt and pepper garnish with sliced berries and julienne beetroot                                      METHOD  1.  In a nonstick pan,heat 3 tbspn olive oil on medium

It was on early this year when i came up with this recipe during the pears season here in kenya.I marinated the pears in sugar added red wine for a few hours and the flavour that they give after grilling is tremendous sweet.What could go better with this grilled pears except the famous herb crusted red mallet fillet.See my recipe below. (serves 2) Ingredients                           for the HERB CRUSTED MALLET you need;                           -   2 100g red mallet filllets                           -   1 cup branched broccoli                           -   1/4 cup bread crumbs                           -   1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds                           -   A handful mint leaves                           -   1 tbspn ground basil                           -   1 tbspn lemon zest                           -   2 eggs,beaten.                           -    salt and pepper                           -    olive oil                         FOR THE GRILLED PEAR

A simple to make stir fry dish that is gonna warm you up. Ingredients                          - 500g  beef,cubed                          - 2 heads broccoli,washed and branched.                          - 4 bullet chilis,sliced                          - 1 tbspn chopped garlic                          -   2 fresh carrots,washed and cut into wedges                          -  3 tbspn soy sauce                          -  1 tbspn cornflour dissolved in  a 1\4 cup warm water                          -   salt and pepper                          - cooking oil                                    METHOD  1. In a wok,heat 3 tbspn olive oil on medium heat.Add garlic and brown for 30 seconds till its aroma        can be smelt.  2. Add beef and stir fry for 2 mins .It should be almost cooked before adding the vegies.  3. Add the broccoli,carrots and stir fry for another min till the veg are tender and cooked.      Pour in the soy sauce together with the cornstarch solution and

Omena is a finger sized type of fish and is a delicacy loved by many especially the western sides of kenya and environs.Though other people say omena is a bitter dish and dislike it,i guess its because they don't cook it the right way.Try this simple recipe of mine and you'll come to appreciate any dish accompanied by this small type of fish.  serves 3 Ingredients                         -   1 kg fresh omena                         -   4 fresh tomatoes,sliced                         -   1 white onion,finely chopped                         -   1 bunch fresh coriander                         -   1 tbspn royco mchuzi mix                         -    cooking oil                         -     salt and pepper to taste                                   METHOD 1. Place omena in a large bowl and pour in a jug of warm water for cleaning.Clean them thoroughly       using your hands then drain the water.Pour in another jug of cold water and continue cleaning.             

We all know apples for their crunchiness in mouth and sweet healthy taste.Have you ever thought of turning apples into candies?Apple creme brulee is the go;The brulee creme gives you a cinnamon scent that will make you crave for more and the caramelized brown sugar will blow your tongue with sweetness.See the recipe below that uses less than ten easy to find ingredients. Ingredients.                         - 4 granny smith apples                         -  1 cup sour creme                         -  4 egg yolks,beaten                         -  1 tbspn cinnamon powder                         -   1 tspn vanilla extract                         -   1/2 cup brown sugar                         -   1 tspn nutmeg                                              METHOD  1.  First is to prepare the apples,flatten the bottom of each apple using a knife so that each apple can      seat firmly on level.  2. Scoop the contents of the apple using an ice cream scoop and be careful to lea

                               (serves 4)                                Ingredients                                 for the ton katsu                          -  2 ,400g pork cutlets                          -   1 cup panko breadcrumbs                          -   3 eggs,beaten                          -   1 cup all purpose flour                          -   1 tbspn paprika                          -   1 tbspn chili flakes                          -    oil for frying                                                                             for the cider sauce                  -       4 granny smith apples                                                                                                 -       1 white onion finely chopped                                                                                                 -       1 bunch fresh parsley                                                                                                 -      1

Mukimo is a traditional kenyan delicacy made with mashed potatoes,soft maize and specific greens.The dish is liked by many as it is served in weddings,family gatherings and other big occasions.My grandma shared this recipe to me and i  thought i also should share it to you to.Its simple,delicious and healthy.                        Mukimo recipe Ingredients                   -  2 kg potatoes,peeled and washed                   - 1 kg soft maize ,boiled                   -1 bunch pumkin leaves,boiled and blended                   - 3 tbspn ground stinging nettle                   -salt to taste                                                Method  1. In a large sauce pan,boil the potatoes till soft and tender.Take out from heat and drain any excess        water  2. Using a kitchen masher,mash the potatoes till no lumbs found.  3. Add the boiled maize,blended pumpkin leaves,stinging nettle and stir using a wooden spoon to         mix all ingredients together.season with

Here we go again,another meatball recipe thats packed up with cheese and baked in milky sauce to add that milky sweetness to the meat.                                                            (serves 3) Ingredients                         -  500g minced beef                         -    1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs                         -  3 egg yolks  beaten                         -  parmesan cheese,shredded                         -  1 garlic clove,crushed                         -1/2 fresh root ginger,grated                         -  1 tspn ground basil                         - 1 cup coconut milk                         -  1 bunch fresh parsley                         -  salt and pepper                         -   olive oil                                                                                             METHOD  1. In a medium sized bowl,put in the beef and season well with salt and pepper.  2. Add the breadcrumbs,cheese,garlic,ginger and basil an