I usually don’t cook on Fridays but I just had to make something I could take a picture of. I made chicken feet and served them with Samp (without the beans) and a quick hot vegetable side dish which was cabbage, red spinach and carrots seasoned with lemon & herb seasoning. Chicken feet are also…
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.
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Cow Heels – Not just flavour!
Cow heels are classified as “offal” meaning the waste/undesirable or shunned parts. In my home language, these are called “tlhakwana ya kgomo” meaning the heels of a cow because you get pig heels too. I personally prefer cow heels. Cow heels are a true favorite in my home and they are a traditional South African…
Gluten free Egg Pasta with slow cooked Lamb and Broccoli Stew.
It is a Sunday morning and I got up at 7am to figure out what to do with the chick pea, cassava and yam flours I took out of the pantry on Friday night. They’ve been sitting on the counter waiting for the gluten free angels to visit me and give me some inspiration. Behold,…
Soft scrambled eggs with baby spinach, sweet baby tomatoes and feta, cooked in delicious butter.
A flavourful and filling egg dish with the beautiful freshness of spinach and baby tomatoes.
Vegetables oh vegetables!
In an effort to get my body back to when I like it the most, I’m trying to get back to eating clean. Let see how it goes one day at a time! In this bowl: Blanched long stem broccoli. Butter lettuce from my garden. Rainbow cherry tomatoes. Carrots and red onion.
Creamy Honey Glazed, Wholegrain Mustard abs Mushroom Chicken
A rich, sweet and tangy, creamy chicken ideal to serve with rice or vegetables.
Vetkoek (Magwenya) and Mince
A summary about one of South Africa’s traditional meals, deep fried fermented dough with saucy ground beef.
Bacon and Vegetable Frittata Cake
Bacon and a few vegetables, feta and cheddar cheese with eggs. Lightly seasoned and filling! Enjoyed by the young and old.
Black Eyed Beans and Wheat Berries Curry
A mild, warm vegetarian curry that is is great as a lunch or dinner.
Sunday morning in my vegetable garden
A beautiful Sunday morning harvesting fresh organic rainbow Swiss chard and checking on my other crops.
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.
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