Sika | July 30, 2009
The one caveat is that you have to get the peppermint extract during the 3 months a year when it seems to be at all the USaves, Tutlas, Argos, and People’s. Then print out or copy the recipe here at 101 cookbooks. This is a wonderful website with amazing dishes I can’t wait to try [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
Cocoa is something that just isn’t that useful most of the time. But in cold season, hot cocoa may just be the best thing ever in the whole entire world. Mix in a cup: 2-3 heaping teaspoons cocoa 1-2 heaping tablespoons sugar 3 heaping tablespoons powdered milk Dash of vanilla (optional, but nearly always worth [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
This is one of my favorite dishes, and is Malawian with a twist. You can use different greens, too, like spinach or bonongwe or Chinese cabbage or anything else you like. Mnkhwani (Pumpkin Leaves) are my favorite, though. 1 small onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups pumpkin leaves prepared and thinly cut [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
For the crust: 1/3 cup margarine 1 cup flour ¼ cup sugar Dash cinnamon (optional) For the filling: 2 Tbs flour ¼ tsp baking powder ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbs finely shredded lemon peel Juice from 2 lemons dash vanilla In a small bowl mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon for the crust. Cut [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
The best cake recipes, probably in the whole world, are written by Nigella Lawson. But I like to mix and match my favorite recipes. Cakes Yellow cake with custard powder: 200 g plain flour 3 tbsp custard powder 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda/baking soda 4 eggs 225 g soft butter 200 [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
This is one of my common recipes that I just make up as I go along. Amounts are estimates, not hard and fast rules. This can feed two-four depending on the hunger and what ndiwo is available.. Cook until slightly more undercooked than al dente, then drain and set aside ½ bag of noodles—not spaghetti. [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
My favorite banana bread recipe didn’t make the cut into the second edition of the Peace Corps Malawi cookbook. So, I’m going to reprint it here. This banana bread is very moist, but doesn’t rise much and is very pale. It’s not the most attractive banana bread, but it sure is yummy. Preheat oven to [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
These are the absolutely best fudgey brownies on the face of the earth. If you like cakey brownies, these are not for you. Preheat oven to 150°C or 300°F Mix dry ingredients well: 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup flour ¼ t salt 2 cups sugar (sometimes I use brown sugar to make it more [...]
Sika | June 22, 2009
I have had many requests for the recipes I use regularly. So, I’m going to write some of my favorites as well as the modifications I use to make them work in Malawi. I’m going to post the recipe I got from this amazing book for Vegetable Pilau first, because it’s one of my favorites, [...]
