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    A collection of useful food recipes, Good Luck and Happy Cooking...

  • Food Recipes

    A collection of useful food recipes, Good Luck and Happy Cooking...

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    A collection of useful food recipes, Good Luck and Happy Cooking...

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Friday, January 24, 2020

EASY MEXICAN ENCHILADAS

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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
• 250g sour cream
• 100g Cheddar, grated
• 100g mozzarella, grated


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CHEESY BEEF AND MACARONI CASSEROLE

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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
• 45ml cake flour
• 375ml milk
• 200g mozzarella, grated
• 50g Parmesan, finely grated


SHISH KEBAB

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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
• 3ml chilli flakes (optional)
• 4 flatbreads
• handful mixed salad leaves

GREEK BEEF BURGER

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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

• 1 small cucumber, coarsely grated
• 250ml Greek-style yoghurt
• handful mint, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• zest of 1 lemon
• 4 pita breads, toasted
• roast tomatoes, to serve
• rocket, to serve

ROSEMARY BANGERS AND CAULIFLOWER MASH

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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, chopped
• 4 lamb sausages
• 4 long rosemary stalks
 

STEAK ROLLS

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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


RUMP STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE

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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 olive or avocado oil

BUDGET TACOS

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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 white or brown bread

• handful coriander, chopped

BEEF PHO

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments

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 oil, for rubbing
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 handfuls bean or mung bean sprouts
• handful each mint, basil and coriander
• 1 red chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 limes, cut in wedges

ROAST MUSTARD BEEF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

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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, crushed
• 15ml soy sauce

SELF-SAUCING CHOC-COFFEE PUDDING

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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
• 250ml hot coffee

MICROWAVE CHOC PUDDING CUPS

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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)

WAFFLE JAFFLE

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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

CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO PASTRY BITES

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments

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, to dus

BAKED LEMON PUDDINGS

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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

COFFEE CREAM LIQUEUR

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


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

MICROWAVE ‘MELKKOS’

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments


‘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

MEALIE-INSPIRED DESSERT

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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
• zest of 1 orange

 FOR THE SYRUP

 • 250ml castor sugar
• 250ml water
• juice of ½ lemon

• 5ml vanilla essence

SOUR ROCK CANDY DROPS

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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

POMEGRANATE JELLY AND COCONUT PANNA COTTA

By  at January 24, 2020    No comments



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

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Monday, January 20, 2020

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIES

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments


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

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments


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 dark chocolate, chopped
  • 750ml cream
  • 60ml whisky
  • 30ml butter
  • 125ml mixed gold sprinkles
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GREEK BISCUITS

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments

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

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INGREDIENTS

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

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CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments


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, chopped
  • ½ cup cream
  • Maraschino or fresh cherries, to decorate (optional)
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CARROT CAKE

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments

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 FROSTING
  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
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APPLE CINNAMON RUSKS

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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

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments


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 xanthan gum
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE ICING
  • 250g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 30ml xylitol, finely ground in a coffee grinder
  • 5ml vanilla essence
  • mixed berries, to serve
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LOW-CARB MINI HAM QUICHES

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments

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

By  at January 20, 2020    No comments


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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