Vegetable Casseroles
The best vegetable casseroles I have ever tasted were in Kenya. There are some cheap and cheerful places down town Nairobi which sell cheap vegetable casseroles. Those casseroles stew for a long, long time over low heat and because the ingredients are 100% natural and authentic they just taste phenomenal, sweet and succulent. I have also had great casseroles elsewhere in countries such as Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Each country has its own unique flavour and distinct ingredients although the stables are always beans of some sort, tomatoes, onions and other vegetables. Sometimes ground nuts are also used. Although casseroles are not regarded as the most fancy of foods it is still my absolute favourite. They are always served with rice, a slice of lemon and chapati bread. Filling, comforting and homely, an absolute devine combination.
Dhal (Lentil Soup) with Pumpkin and Coconut Milk
I actually had to bake this soup in an oven proof baking dishes since the gas on my stove finished, just in the middle of my cooking!
Kenyan Baked Eggplant and Tomatoes
Eggplants and tomatoes are widely used in Kenya and are actually a good combination as you will find in this hearty dinner perfect for a lazy afternoon.
Kitheri - Kenyan Vegetable Stew
Just like the Italians have different Bruschetta for every region in Italy, so do the Kenyans have for Kitheri.
Oven Baked Vegetables with Pasta
A very simple and cheap dish, perfect for the mid week headache of "what should I have for dinner?".
Pearl Barley baked with Spinach, Garlic and Mushrooms
This is a light yet healthy meal, perfect as a light dinner. It is packed with complex carbohydrates, iron, folate and other vitamins and minerals.
Pinto Beans and Vegetables from Rwanda
In February 2008 I went gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It was absolutely magical.
Trail Casserole with Couscous
The picture accompanying this recipe is taken in the Scottish Highlands were we once went on a hike. It was marvellous.
Zanzibar Beans with Sweet Potatoes in Coconut Sauce
We visited Zanzibar in September 2007 and it was an absolutely lovely visit.
