• Food Recipes

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

  • Food Recipes

    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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Friday, January 24, 2020

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


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


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

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

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



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



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




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



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


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


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



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



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



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


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



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



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’



‘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


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



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




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



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 dark chocolate, chopped
  • 750ml cream
  • 60ml whisky
  • 30ml butter
  • 125ml mixed gold sprinkles
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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, chopped
  • ½ cup cream
  • Maraschino or fresh cherries, to decorate (optional)
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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 FROSTING
  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
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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 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


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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ONE-DISH FRANKFURTER AND POTATO HASH



INGREDIENTS

  • olive or avocado oil, for frying
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4-6 frankfurters, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • handful parsley, chopped
  • mustard, to serve
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