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Chilli peppers and Health Benefits

Chili Peppers Have Health Benefits Chili peppers have health benefits. There is no question about it. Chili peppers contain up to seven times more vitamin C than an orange. They are also a good source of vitamins A,  E, beta-carotene, folic acid and potassium! Chilli peppers have a vast range of health benefits that include aiding digestion, fighting blocked noses, helping to relieve migraines as well as muscle, joint and nerve pain. So the moral of the story is to eat more chili peppers! Chili peppers are available throughout the year and add a spicy zest to an array of dishes worldwide. For those brave enough to risk their fiery heat chili peppers are a fantastic health booster and a […]

Mozambique Piri Piri Prawns Recipe

Preparing your Mozambique Piri Piri Prawns Recipe can be a tedious task if you let it. I choose not to let it be tedious. Put some nice tunes to keep you company while you prepare you Mozambique Peri Peri Prawns. Each prawn has a vein that needs to be removed. To devein a prawn, use a small sharp knife to make a slit along the middle of the back to expose the dark vein and pull it out. You need to leave the head and tail on as they add amazing flavor. If you buy prawns without heads and tails your Mozambique peri peri prawns will not taste authentic. Deveining the prawns will take some time and it is a […]

Mozambique Piri Piri Chicken Recipe

I come from a Portuguese and South African background. I have taken my Dad’s original Portuguese chicken recipe and adapted it slightly to make it into a Mozambique Piri Piri Chicken Recipe.  There is nothing quite like a Mozambique Piri Piri chicken braai. This recipe has brought about many memorable and fun family gatherings, great evenings of entertainment, and full bellies. My Dad moved to England when I was 16 years old and my brother and I stayed in South Africa.  Whenever my Dad comes to visit we make Mozambique Piri Piri chicken! There is no better place in the world to braai a hearty batch of Mozambique Piri Piri chicken than South Africa.  It always results in festive, tasty […]