This spicy, southwestern blend works perfectly on chicken, steak, for tacos, or in vegetable stews. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of cumin 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with a fork until combined. Transfer into a spice shaker and shake away!…
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With all the spices in our pantry, I have several blends that I have bought pre-made, combined myself, or mixed up according to recipes that friends have shared with me such as a discontinued McCormick’s “Salt’n’Spice” mix which is great with just about anything. I find having seasoning mixes on hand or go-to blends that you can…
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Since we arrived in Rwanda, I have been dying to make pesto from scratch to have on hand for pasta. With all the basil you get at once from the market, I thought this would be a perfect way to use it all before it goes bad. I splurged for pine nuts at the local…
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Normally in February I would be loading myself up with soups, stews, and oven-roasted root vegetables to warm me up from the cold weather and snow outside. But this year, I’m enjoying 70 to 80 degree weather here in Rwanda and it leaves me craving fresh, light, and citrus ingredients. This salad is one that…
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Shortly after I arrived in Kigali, a friend of mine told be about a cookbook called “Beyond Ugali in Kigali” which is a compilation of recipes which use local ingredients to make beloved favorites from home instead of Rwandan recipes. {All profits of the sale of the cookbook go to support Kigali Christian School’s lunch program.}…
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One of the first things I noticed after arriving in Rwanda was how often potatoes were served as sides for meals here. In fact, “chips” or fries seem to be served with the large majority of meals. After getting my fill of fries in the first few days, I started asking for substitutes and began to think of other…
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As the first dish I made after arriving in Rwanda, I wanted to make something simple and easy to adjust to cooking at a high altitude with limited ingredients in our cabinets as well as making sure it’s not undercooked. I was pleasantly surprised that it turned out so flavorful and delicious. This hubby-approved chicken recipe is…
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As we organized our kitchen supplies before we left for Rwanda, I put a lot of thought into what kitchen utensils were the most essential to put in our shipment of household goods getting to us sooner than all the rest. We’ve really not had to put too much thought into this in the past…
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Starting out in Rwanda, I was nervous about adjusting to cooking at high altitudes and cooking with local ingredients. But after several successful dinners, not coming out burnt, I’ve been pleasantly surprised! Hopefully it stays this way. While we wait for our household goods to arrive, which includes our stash of spices and other staple…
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Are you feeling festive for Cinco de Mayo and want a nice dinner to go with your margaritas? Or do you just want a tasty, flavorful, and oh so easy meal for dinner one night this summer? Either way, these shrimp tacos have become a go-to in our house for nights that we want something…
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A Hint of Ginger 