EASY MEXICAN ENCHILADAS

These easy Mexican enchiladas are a family favourite. INGREDIENTS • 15ml olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1kg beef mince • 15ml paprika • 10ml ground cumin • handful oregano, chopped • 400g tin whole peeled tomatoes • 400g tin red kidney beans, drained • 4 flour tortillas •...

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CHEESY BEEF AND MACARONI CASSEROLE

This cheesy beef and macaroni casserole is rich and creamy. INGREDIENTS • 500g macaroni • 15ml olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 red pepper, diced • 1kg beef mince • 2 x 400g tins whole peeled tomatoes • handful parsley, chopped + extra FOR THE SAUCE • 30ml butter •...

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SHISH KEBAB

This Turkish-inspired shish kebab is simple to make and packed with flavour INGREDIENTS • 500g beef sausages • 1-2 red onions, cut into wedges • olive or avocado oil, for drizzling • 30ml tahini • 250ml Greek yoghurt • ½ x 100g packet green olives, sliced • handful pecan nuts, chopped • 30ml sultanas •...

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GREEK BEEF BURGER

These greek beef burgers are packed with flavour and take only 20 minutes to make! INGREDIENTS • 500g beef mince • 30ml breadcrumbs • 100g feta, crumbled • 50g black olives, pitted and chopped • 1 egg, beaten • ½ red onion, chopped • handful parsley, chopped • 30ml olive oiL FOR THE TZATZIKI •...

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ROSEMARY BANGERS AND CAULIFLOWER MASH

Serve these rosemary bangers and cauliflower mash for a relaxed lunch. INGREDIENTS • 100g butter • 2 onions, thickly sliced • handful thyme leaves • 15ml sugar • 4 large potatoes, peeled, chopped and cooked • 500ml cooked cauliflower florets • 125ml cream • 3ml ground nutmeg • handful parsley,...

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STEAK ROLLS

The kids will love these juicy steak rolls – the perfect midweek meal! INGREDIENTS • 30ml olive or avocado oil • 5ml cayenne pepper • 3ml dried oregano • 8 minute steaks TO SERVE • 4 Portuguese rolls • handful rocket • 2 tomatoes, sliced • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 1 cucumber, cut into ribbons VIEW ...

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RUMP STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE

This rump steak with salsa verde takes only 20 minutes! 20 mins Serves 4-6 Intermediate INGREDIENTS • 1kg rump steak • 30ml olive oil FOR THE SALSA VERDE • 250ml flat-leaf Italian parsley • 250ml coriander • 15ml capers, rinsed • 2 anchovy fillets (optional) • squeeze of lemon juice • 45ml...

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BUDGET TACOS

The best budget tacos to feed your family at the end of the month. INGREDIENTS • olive or avocado oil, to drizzle • 400g beef mince • 1½ red onions, chopped • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 5ml paprika • 2 carrots, grated • 410g tin kidney beans, drained • 4 tomatoes • 250ml hot beef stock • 6 slices...

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BEEF PHO

Beef pho is a comforting Vietnamese broth enjoyed throughout the year. We omitted the traditional use of noodles in this lighter version. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BROTH • • 1.5L beef stock • 3cm piece ginger, halved • 2 star anise • 45ml soy sauce • 2 x 250g sirloin steaks, fat removed • olive or avocado...

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ROAST MUSTARD BEEF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

This roast mustard beef with mushroom sauce is an easy way to serve steak to a crowd. INGREDIENTS • 1.5kg beef rib eye roast, tied up • olive or avocado oil, for frying • 30ml wholegrain mustard • 30ml butter • 250g mushrooms, sliced • 250ml cream • handful thyme, leaves picked • 2 garlic cloves,...

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SELF-SAUCING CHOC-COFFEE PUDDING

We've triple-tested this self-saucing choc-coffee pudding to make it the chocolatiest ever, made with ingredients you probably have at home. INGREDIENTS • 250ml self-raising flour • 375ml brown sugar • 125ml cocoa powder • pinch salt • 125ml milk • 80g butter, melted • 5ml vanilla essence •...

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MICROWAVE CHOC PUDDING CUPS

You could be indulging in these choc pudding cups in just 10 minutes! INGREDIENTS • 60ml cake flour • 60ml sugar • pinch of salt • 30ml cocoa • 1 egg • 45ml milk • 45ml oil • 3ml vanilla essence • 4 squares chocolate (of your choice) VIEW  ==>> NE...

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WAFFLE JAFFLE

Winter hits the sweet spot with a delicious waffle jaffle! It’s also great to make on the braai. INGREDIENTS • 430ml self-raising flour • pinch salt • 15ml sugar • 3 eggs, separated • 250ml milk • 80g melted butter, cooled + extra • 180ml filling of your choice • toppings of your choice, to serve VIEW ...

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CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO PASTRY BITES

These chocolate and pistachio pastry bites are a twist on baklava (minus the syrup) and filled with chocolate. INGREDIENTS • 100g pistachios, finely chopped • 5ml ground cinnamon • 5ml brown sugar • 10 sheets phyllo pastry • 60g butter, melted + extra • 125g dark chocolate, chopped • icing sugar,...

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BAKED LEMON PUDDINGS

These baked lemon puddings are simply delicious! INGREDIENTS • melted butter, for greasing • 4 eggs, separated • 15ml lemon rind, finely grated • 160ml fresh lemon juice • 330ml milk • 250ml self-raising flour • 250ml castor sugar • icing sugar, to dust • thick cream, to serve VIEW  ==>>...

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COFFEE CREAM LIQUEUR

It's quick and easy to make your own delicious coffee cream liqueur! INGREDIENTS • 15ml instant coffee granules • 15ml hot water • 360g tin Nestlé Caramel Treat • 5ml vanilla essence • 250ml brandy • 500ml cream • ground nutmeg, to sprinkle VIEW  ==>> NE...

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MICROWAVE ‘MELKKOS’

‘Melkkos’ ('milk food') is a proudly South African comforting, porridge-like meal that can be enjoyed as a breakfast, supper or even a pudding. Try our easy microwave ‘melkkos’ version. INGREDIENTS • 1L milk • 160ml cake flour • 3ml salt • 30ml butter + extra • cinnamon sugar, to serve VIEW ...

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MEALIE-INSPIRED DESSERT

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the tastiness of this mealie ice cream. INGREDIENTS FOR THE BAKED PUDDING • 250ml mealie kernels • 180ml buttermilk • 80ml milk • 180g soft butter • 500ml castor sugar • 10ml vanilla essence • 5 eggs • 410ml cake flour • 3ml salt • 5ml baking powder • 125ml polenta •...

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SOUR ROCK CANDY DROPS

These sour rock candy drops bring back childhood memories of jaw-stretching deliciousness! INGREDIENTS • 500g packet icing sugar, sifted • 250ml sugar • 125ml water • 3ml cream of tartar • 5ml lemon juice • 8ml tartaric acid VIEW  ==>> NE...

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POMEGRANATE JELLY AND COCONUT PANNA COTTA

Wow your guests with this 2-in-1 creamy and refreshing pomegranate jelly and coconut panna cotta. INGREDIENTS 10ml granulated gelatine 530ml pomegranate flavoured bubbly (from Woolworths) 30ml castor sugar VIEW  ==>> NEXT ...

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CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIES

INGREDIENTS 15ml butter + extra 125g mushrooms, thinly sliced 15ml olive or avocado oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 420g tin condensed cream of mushroom soup 375ml shredded cooked chicken 80ml chicken stock 3 x 400g rolls shortcrust pastry, defrosted 1 egg, beaten  ...

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CHOCOLATE WHISKY CAKE

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE  500ml sugar 210ml sunflower oil 15ml vanilla essence 3 eggs 500ml buttermilk 80ml whisky 625ml cake flour 250ml cocoa powder 10ml bicarbonate of soda 5ml salt 90g packet instant chocolate pudding pre-mix 250ml dark chocolate chips FOR THE WHIPPED GANACHE 500g...

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GREEK BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS 430ml almond flour 15ml arrowroot powder pinch baking powder 45ml xylitol pinch salt 60g soft butter 10ml vanilla essence 1 egg 30ml flaked almonds powdered xylitol, for dusting                              ...

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4-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE

INGREDIENTS 400g dark chocolate, chopped 250ml cream 80ml golden syrup 4 eggs                                                            ...

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CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE 2½ cups castor sugar 250g dark chocolate, chopped 250g butter, chopped ¾ cup espresso coffee ½ cup sour cream 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsp vanilla essence 1½ cups self-raising flour ¾ cup cocoa powder pinch of salt 1 cup ground almonds FOR THE GANACHE 200g dark chocolate,...

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CARROT CAKE

INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup vegetable oil 1½ cups cake wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 cup carrots, finely grated 1 cup banana, mashed 100g pecan nuts, chopped FOR THE CREAM CHEESE...

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APPLE CINNAMON RUSKS

INGREDIENTS 500g packet self-raising flour 1kg granola 125ml brown sugar 375ml All Bran flakes 500ml dried apples, chopped 3ml salt 15ml baking powder 20ml ground cinnamon 160ml mixed seeds (like sunflower and linseeds) 2 eggs 500ml buttermilk 125ml sunflower oil 2 Granny Smith apples, grated  ...

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LOW CARB CREAMY POKE CAKE

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE 330g almond flour 45g whey protein powder 10ml baking powder pinch salt 110g butter, softened + extra, for greasing 60g xylitol 3 eggs 5ml vanilla essence 125ml cream FOR THE PASTRY CREAM 310ml cream 3 egg yolks 45ml xylitol pinch salt 30g butter 5ml vanilla essence 2.5ml...

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LOW-CARB MINI HAM QUICHES

INGREDIENTS 12 slices country ham 100g cherry tomatoes, halved 100g Cheddar, grated 2 small baby marrows, grated 3 eggs 375ml cream handful parsley                                          ...

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FLORAL MERINGUE PAVLOVA

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MERINGUE 4 egg whites 250ml castor sugar 30ml cornflour 10ml white vinegar pinch of salt food colouring of your choice FOR THE ROSE CREAM 250ml cream 3ml rose water 30ml icing sugar raspberries, to serve                    ...

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