Meat-free doesn’t mean flavour-free. Enjoy comforting vegetarian recipes made without meat or fish, but including eggs. From braised butternut and green beans curry to vegetable biryani. Craving something sweet, try out my favorite recipe for gulab jamun with coconut or these buttery apple pie bars. A flavour-packed collection of comforting vegetarian recipes made for everyday cooking.
Growing up in a Durban Indian household, there was always a container of ginger and garlic paste in the fridge. My mum made it in bulk and it went into almost every pot. It elevates every dish and it far better than anything you’ll find…
A spicy baked beans recipe made with onions, curry leaves, chillies, tomatoes, and warming spices. These beans are rich, fragrant and perfect served with toast, roti, rice, or alongside a braai. Quick to make and packed with flavour, this easy baked beans recipe transforms a…
These Whipped Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes are the ones I make when I want to genuinely impress someone. They taste deeply chocolatey and rich. And the secret? One single ganache does everything. It fills the centre and gets whipped into a light, fluffy frosting on top….
These eggless shortbread balls with chocolate drizzle are buttery, crisp and melt in your mouth. It’s made without eggs and without condensed milk using simple pantry ingredients. Unlike most biscuit ball recipes that use crushed biscuits and condensed milk for a no-bake version, these are…
This Indian braised butternut is a simple South African Indian style dish made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. It is soft, slightly sweet, and gently spiced with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies. The butternut cooks down into a melt-in-your-mouth texture,…
This dragon fruit chocolate magic shell smoothie bowl is a vibrant, refreshing treat made with frozen dragon fruit, banana, and a rich chocolate shell. It has a thick, creamy smoothie base with a satisfying crackable chocolate topping, finished with crunchy pistachios and freeze dried strawberry…
Yellow rice is a rice dish made with turmeric, giving it a golden colour and warm, savoury flavour. This South African yellow rice with vegetables, often called savoury rice, is a flavourful seasoned rice dish perfect for everyday meals. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Reliable…
This easy vanilla sheet cake is soft, light, and perfectly fluffy, with a moist crumb and rich buttery flavour. It’s a simple, reliable recipe that turns out beautifully every time, ideal for birthdays, tea time, celebrations, or whenever you need a classic vanilla sponge. Why…
These jam-filled lamingtons, known in South Africa as ystervarkies (Afrikaans for “little porcupines”) are soft sponge cake squares layered with raspberry jam, dipped in a rich homemade chocolate syrup, and coated in fine desiccated coconut. They’re essentially the South African take on the classic Australian…
This easy South African braised cabbage and peas recipe is a simple, flavourful side dish made with sliced cabbage, onions, dried red chillies, and baby peas. Slowly cooked until tender and lightly golden, this comforting dish is commonly served alongside rice, roti, dhal, or curry…
This easy Durban-style butter bean and potato curry is the ultimate comfort food. It’s flavourful, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a budget-friendly family meal. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy-to-find ingredients: Made with everyday staples like potatoes,…
This Vegetable Biryani is a comforting Durban-style dish inspired by South African Indian home cooking. Made with basmati rice, tender vegetables, and biryani dhal, it’s slow-cooked on the stovetop and gently steamed for a deep, satisfying flavour. Why You’ll Love This Recipe A balanced vegetarian…
These eggless jam sandwich cookies are soft, buttery biscuits filled with sweet jam and finished with a light dusting of icing sugar. This easy jam cookies recipe is perfect for school treats, gifting, and festive occasions like Valentine’s Day. These sandwich cookies are simple to…
This easy creamy spinach and mushroom pasta is perfect for busy weeknights, meat-free meals, or when you need a comforting dinner using simple pantry ingredients. Silky sauce, tender mushrooms, and wilted spinach come together with gentle spices and cheese to create a dish that feels…
This mango chia pudding parfait with Greek yogurt and passion fruit is a creamy, refreshing, and nourishing treat that feels both comforting and vibrant. Smooth mango chia pudding, with a touch of golden turmeric, is layered with thick Greek yogurt and finished with tangy passion…
Soft green beans and juicy mushrooms gently coated in warm spices make this curry comforting without being heavy. It’s simple, nourishing, and exactly the kind of dish you crave on busy weeknights or during fasting periods. It’s the sort of recipe you taste once and…
This Greek yogurt with fruit is a quick, healthy breakfast bowl made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh mango, strawberries, blueberries, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Naturally sweet, high in protein, and ready in 10 minutes — no cooking, no sugar, no fuss. Unlike…
Some mornings call for comfort, not complexity. These veggie scrambled eggs are soft, fluffy, and packed with simple ingredients you probably already have. Onions, mushrooms, fresh green chillies, baby spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes come together in one pan for an easy breakfast that feels…
This no bake pineapple cheesecake with jelly is smooth, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. There is no oven required, no complicated techniques, and no stress. Instead, you get a perfectly set cheesecake made with pineapple jelly, a creamy filling, and a crunchy biscuit base….
This 30-minute cauliflower curry is a practical, flavor-driven dish designed for busy home cooks. It uses some indian pantry spices, minimal prep, and one pot. As a result, it delivers maximum flavor without unnecessary steps. Cauliflower absorbs spices exceptionally well. Because of this, it works…
This classic South African Peppermint Crisp Tart is made with just 4 simple ingredients – 360g caramel treat, 500ml fresh cream, 150g Peppermint Crisp chocolate, and 500g coconut biscuits. It’s no-bake, takes 20 minutes to assemble, and sets in the freezer while you get on…
This homemade garlic naan is soft, fluffy, and made entirely on the stovetop – no tandoor oven needed. Made with a simple yeast dough infused with cumin seeds and fennel seeds, then brushed with a fragrant garlic and olive oil topping, this garlic naan recipe…
If there is one dish that proves simple ingredients can create a delicious vegetarian meal, it’s this potato curry. Soft potatoes simmered in a fragrant tomato-onion masala with turmeric, Kashmiri chilli, and a touch of curry leaf? That’s comfort in a bowl. The best part…
Snowball Cookies are the kind of treat that turn an ordinary afternoon into a festive moment. Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth soft, and rolled generously in icing sugar, these cookies look like tiny snowballs and taste like holiday magic. Even better? These cookies come together quickly, use simple…