A beautiful Sunday morning harvesting fresh organic rainbow Swiss chard and checking on my other crops.
Author: Onalenna
Hi, I’m Onalenna Mothusi, the founder of The Farming Cook. I’m passionate about creating delicious, wholesome recipes that celebrate the best of organic, sustainable farming while keeping health at the forefront.
At The Farming Cook, I believe that good farming equals good flavor, and that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. From Low GI meals and nourishing bowls to indulgent treats and wellness drinks, my goal is to help you eat consciously, enjoy every bite, and feel your best.
When I’m not in the kitchen or on the farm, I love exploring new ingredients, crafting recipes that nourish the body, and sharing tips for sustainable, mindful living.
Whether you’re here for free recipes, wholesome meal plans, or indulgent treats, I hope you find inspiration, joy, and a little extra flavor in your day.
Scones
A classic baked treat that can be served with jam, whipped cream, biltong powder and enjoyed for breakfast, tea time and snacking throughout the day. Scones never get out of style.
Smokey Barbecue Chicken Wings
Cooked twice, marinated for 24 hours, these chicken wings are packed with flavour, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh Out of the oven: Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies I just love how this recipe worked out! These are flying off the table and I’ve decided to just let my people be. I worked with 3 gluten free flours and have come to realize that so far, on my gluten-free cooking journey, I am getting…
Hake in a Creamy butter, lemon, garlic & peppadew sauce.
Succulent hake in a creamy sauce tat is tangy and flavourful with hints of peppery sweetness from peppadews.
Thick, creamy Pumpkin & Leek Soup garnished with mixed seeds.
A beautiful, thick, creamy soup to enjoy just as it is on a cold winter day.
48 Hour Cold Fermented Pizza Base (Pizza Base Recipe Only)
This is the pizza base only. Please give yourself the time to make and enjoy this pizza! A good 2 days is worth the wait!
Naan Bread and Hand slaughtered, Curried Egg Layer Hen
One of my mother’s retirement businesses is keeping egg laying hens and selling the eggs. When the hens stop laying eggs, we slaughter and eat them. She always has standing orders for when she slaughters.
Fried Rice
A tasty rice dish with seasonal vegetables. A fun, tasty way to add vegetables and colours to rice. It is great just on its own!
Spinach, red onion and Vienna Sausage Quiche
Using Vienna sausages a bit differently. This is also great to get children to eat more vegetables luring them with their favorite meats. Great for dinner, lunch and breakfast.
Quiche Crust
Flaky butter crust for quiches.
Mushroom, Leek and Red Onion Muffin Frittata
A vegetable frittata that can be eaten alone, with fruits, salads or with some meat. Either way, it tastes great. I enjoy this for brunch.
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