So I have a confession to make. I had my very first macaroni and cheese when I moved to Texas. Yes! I know! Shocking!! LOL. In Zimbabwe macaroni and cheese isn’t exactly a popular everyday meal. It’s one those things I only got to learn about on TV.

Pork pies have their origins in the UK and because Zimbabwe was colonized by Britain, we have adopted most of their cooking methods as our own. The pork pie is a dish best served cold and is worth a try if you have never had it before.

In Zimbabwe we call it huku yechibhoyi or road-runner. Also known as hard chicken or stewing hen. It is way more delicious than regular chicken. My Christmas would not be complete without it.

Not many people will agree with me but fall and winter are my absolute favorite seasons. For a number of reasons one of them being this hearty vegetable soup! It’s full of vegetables and makes a well-balanced meal which can be served for lunch or dinner.