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Smores Dip Ingredients200g milk chocolate150g mini marshmallowsBiscuits, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 180C.Place chocolate in a baking dish, and top with marshmallows.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chocolate has melted and the marshmallows are toasted.Serve immediately, serve with biscuits or fruit for dunking.
Spicy Pineapple Seasoning Ingredients1 large pineapple, sliced into quarters2 tbsp chilli powder2 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp salt MethodAdd all your seasonings to a bowl, and mix to combine.Sprinkle over your sliced pineapple and enjoy!
Cheesy Pesto Mielie Bread Ingredients2 large eggs30ml vegetable oil250ml milk, at room temperature4 tbsp basil pesto500g self-raising flourPinch of salt1 red onion, diced410g cream-style sweetcorn100g mature cheddar, grated, reserve half 20g for the topping MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a loaf tin with baking paper and set aside.Whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and pesto […]
Braaibroodjies Ingredients12 bread slices2 tbsp butter100g basil pesto200 g Cheddar cheese, sliced3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced1 red onion, sliced into rings MethodSpread butter on one side of each slice of bread and place half the bread slices butter-side down.Spread basil pesto on 6 of the slices, add the cheese slices, sliced tomato, and then onion. Sandwich […]
Orzo Bolognese Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, sliced finely500g beef mince600g tomato passata2 tsp Italian herb seasoning1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 beef stock cubesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 cups water250g dried orzoParmesan cheese, to garnishFresh basil, to garnish MethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion […]
Naan Ingredients170g Cake flour100g Bread flour1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water70g plain yoghurt30g butter, melted1 1/2 tsp instant yeast1 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt GarnishesMelted butter, to brush over cooked naanFresh coriander, to garnish MethodIn a large bowl combine all the dough ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Knead the dough […]
Korean Strawberry Milk Ingredients500g strawberries, cut in quarters¼ cup castor sugar1 tbsp lemon juice1L coconut milk, sub with full cream milk MethodHeat up a 20cm pan on the stove on medium-high heat. To the pan add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.Allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the strawberries soften, stirring constantly to prevent […]
Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients1/4 cup cake flour1/4 cup castor sugar1.5 tbsp cocoa powder1 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 tbsp chocolate chipsWhipped cream or ice cream, to serveSprinkles, to serve MethodAdd the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a regular-sized mug that is also microwave-safe.Use a fork […]
Tuscan Chicken Orzo Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil500g chicken breasts2 tbsp butter1 large onion, sliced thinly4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 tsp red chilli flakes70g sundried tomatoes250g orzo2 tsp Dijon mustard2 tsp dried oregano3 cups chicken stock250ml cream3 cups baby spinach50g parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup fresh basil, torn2 tsp lemon juice MethodPlace chicken breasts on a cutting board […]
Crispy Basket Tacos Ingredients6 flour tortillas1 tbsp olive oil, sub with cooking spray2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 green bell pepper, cut into cubes500g beef mince1 tomato, pureed1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp chilli powderSalt, to taste400g corn […]
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