Category: salads

The Ultimate Holiday Recipe Roundup

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In the spirit of giving, gathering and celebrating, I  am sure you are all overwhelmed like I am. Aren’t you?  As I was checking the recipe index page, I was surprised to realize how much cooking has happened in this space. And now since it is the season to be jolly and merry, wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a recipe guide. I hope this round-up inspires you to create or make something for your family  and friends.  Also you can download the e-book in the sidebar if you would like to print some of these recipes. Above  all, I hope you have a wonderful joy-filled holiday. Remember to share your creations with the #AkitchenInUg.

Happy Holidays

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Sophie

20 Independence Day Recipes You Should Try

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October 9I Have exciting news for you! 9th of October is around the corner! But first, how did September treat you? I hope well! Independence Day is approaching real soon! What are your plans? I don’t know yet but I am sure te day will be chaotic almost everywhere! I plan to spend my time cooking and hanging out. So while you are thinking of what to do, let me give you a head start with these 20 mouth-watering dishes you should be making! Click on the images to get recipes.

This Stir-Fried Posho

These Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts

This Creamy Dodo Pasta

These Bean Burger PattiesThis large Three-Flour Doughnut

These Simsim(Sesame) Coated Sweet Potato Balls

This Fresh Sauteed Corn

This Passion Juice

This colorful Ribbon Salad

These Cheesy Pea Samosas

Picked out something yet? Well, lets keep going!

This Lemon Iced Tea

This Breakfast Dodo Rolex

This Creamy Pumpkin Soup

These Icecream Biscuit Parfaits

These Brunch Pizza Sandwiches

These Sauteed Potato Wedges in Palm Oil

This Lemongrass Iced Tea

These Easy Rice Balls

This Papaya Slushie

And finally this Mango-Pear Pie

Now lets get cooking, shall we?

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Sophie

Sautéed Dodo(Amaranth)

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As much as time is flying by, the rain is still sticking around. There is freshness overload. From fresh green grass (which now needs to be trimmed every week) to fresh rain washed air. From fresh rain-soaked earth to fresh vegetables all over. Among those vegetables  is the dodo/ amaranth. It is so glorious you can’t deny it. I have experimented with dodo a lot and have found that it tastes really great raw (think salad) but I am yet to polish the art of making raw dodo salad. In the meantime I will be sharing this sautéed dodo recipe. It is a healthy dish, I believe, that is sautéed in little oil and is not overcooked and thus it has a slight bite to it. I find dodo a great breakfast vegetable because it is an energizer.

What you will need:

Three handfuls of  fresh dodo

1 Tomato, chopped

1/2 C. Spring Onions, chopped

1 Small purple onion, chopped

Cooking oil

Salt

Method

Wash the dodo thoroughly and dry then set aside. Pour a tablespoon of cooking oil in a hot pan. Add the onions and stir for a minute.Add salt. Next add the tomatoes and keep stirring till they are soft. Add the dodo  and stir well making sure it is well mixed with the tomatoes and onions. Wait for a few minutes or until the dodo turns a bright green color and then remove it from fire.  Serve as a side dish.

I want to know how you prepare dodo. Leave a comment below.

 

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Sophie