Fritters are one of the treats that were perfected and popularised by the Cape Malay community. These simple hot cakes are so comforting, and for me, the aroma alone, brings back a flood of memories from a different time in my life. Like with many comfort foods, fritters are often quite greasy, and made with […]
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Fluffy Vegan Chocolate-Coconut Pancakes
Pancakes, crumpets, flapjacks, hot cakes. These pan-fried wonders have so many names, depending on where you are in the world. We’ve always referred to these as crumpets growing up, while the term pancakes was reserved for larger, flat cakes that more closely resembled crêpes. Lately however, I’ve been seeing similar variations to these being referred to […]
Luxurious Basil-Cashew Mayo
Do you know the feeling of trying something new, and it just…works? That’s what happened here. I felt like trying something exciting. All of the nut or seed mayos I’d previously seen were made with lemon juice for taste. But I wanted something different: flavourful and creamy, without trying too hard to be a ‘veganised’ […]
15-minute Whatever’s-in-the-Pantry Stir-Fry
This quick and easy, delicous stir-fry is one of my husband’s favourite meals. We often have it for lunch, or if we’re pressed for time and are not in the mood for cooking, we have it for dinner. It’s a tasty, fool proof meal that comes together with little effort or planning. No fuss stir-fry I’ve written […]
Fluffy Vanilla Nice Cream with Decadent Date Caramel
The easiest nice cream yet! I’m pretty sure that this is the simplest flavoured nice cream one could make. But don’t let the recipe fool you, this vanilla nice cream is fluffy, creamy and has a distinct flavour. If you enjoy vanilla, this one’s for you. What I find really interesting about this recipe is […]
Veganism, Inspiration, and the OurCraves Future
In this post we discuss veganism, the challenges of being active and relevant, and what to expect from the OurCraves blog in the coming weeks.
Basil Pesto Celebration Pasta
This is one of my husband’s favourites, and one I thoroughly enjoy too. I like the challenge of figuring things out, as well as trying new combinations and tricky methods. The thrill of it all coming together, is pure joy. But then there’s nothing quite as enjoyable as simplicity, especially when it comes to food. […]
Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato and Spinach Patties
For those of us who grew up in South Africa, these are reminiscent of daltjies or bhajias :). These patties are egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, and yield enough to feed a crowd.