Hanlie Cooks
Learning, cooking, and eating well – one recipe at a time.
These flavourful chicken skewers are inspired by Thai red curry and are perfect for the air fryer. The chicken stays juicy thanks to a simple marinade of red curry paste, coconut milk, and peanut butter, while sweet peppers add colour and a touch of natural sweetness....
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Tender poached quince cooked with ginger and cinnamon, served with yogurt and a velvety sauce made from the reduced cooking liquid. Delicious warm or chilled....
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A warm, nostalgic keto ground flaxseed porridge inspired by Maltabella — smooth, nutty, and lightly sweetened....
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Tender cabbage, onion, and tomato paste come together in this buttery, flavourful side. A quiet little comfort dish for any day of the week....
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A cool, lemony tzatziki that’s as good with grilled lamb or roast chicken as it is with crisp vegetables. It’s thick enough to dollop, light enough to spoon, and keeps beautifully for a few days....
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A delicious keto dish — comforting yet fresh, with tender hake medallions, softly sweet pumpkin, and a fragrant coconut-lime broth....
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A keto twist on a childhood favourite — tender chicken in a rich, sweet-and-tangy tomato sauce, made perfectly in the Instant Pot. ...
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A light Mediterranean-inspired hake dish with sweet summer vegetables, fresh dill and bright lemon flavours. Simple, colourful and easy enough for any night of the week....
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I’m always looking for ways to use my leftover rotisserie chicken. It was a bright sunny early winter's day, and a crisp, crunchy salad felt like the way to go — something light yet satisfying. I’ve been craving freshness lately, and the flavours in this sesame dressing made the whole dish sing for me. ...
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I grew up eating beef tongue with a sweet mustard sauce — a classic South African favourite that often appeared on the table for special occasions. It’s one of those quietly nostalgic dishes that many of us remember, though few of us actually make anymore. The tongue itself is rich and savoury, so I...
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