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Aglio E Olio Ingredients300g spaghetti1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 large garlic cloves, thin slivers1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated3 tbsp butterSea saltFresh black pepperJuice of 1 lemon MethodBring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente 8-10 minutes, […]
Gochujang Prawns Ingredients500g large prawns, cleaned (keep shells on)100g butter butter4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil6 garlic cloves, finely diced1 tbsp gochujang1/2 cup vegetable stockjuice of half a lemonFresh coriander to garnish MethodHeat the butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat.Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute.Add the gochujang paste and […]
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely sliced3 garlic cloves, minced125 g Sun-dried tomato pesto1 cup fresh cream1/2 cup milk1 tbsp tomato paste1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (extra for serving)Salt and black pepper to taste300 g penne pasta4 cups baby spinach MethodCook your pasta in a large pot of […]
Peach, burrata and prosiutto salad Ingredients2 dessert peaches150g burrata cheese4 slices prosciuttofresh basil leaves2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 sprigs of fresh thyme1 teaspoon flakey sea saltFreshly cracked black pepper MethodSlice each peach into 8 wedges and arrange them on a platter. Carefully tear the prosciutto and place it over the peaches. Scatter the basil […]
Turkish Eggs (Cilibir) 1 cup labnehSalt to taste5 tbsp unsalted butter4 large eggs, at room temperature5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 tsp chilli flakes½ tsp smoked paprikaFresh dill for servingToasted baguette for serving MethodAdd salt to the labneh, mix well and set aside.Fill large saucepan three-quarters full with water on medium-high heat until the water is […]
Vermicelli Kheer Ingredients50 g ghee80 g vermicelli5 elachi pods2 cinnamon stick80 g sago, soaked for 30 minutes in water1 litre full cream milk290 g canned dessert cream385 g canned condensed milkPistachios and dried rose petals to garnish MethodMelt the ghee in a large pan over medium heat, add the vermicelli, elachi, and cinnamon sticks and […]
Boerie Pasta (tomato-based) Ingredients250 g fusilli pasta1 tbsp olive oil800 g boerewors, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno, finely diced, substitute with any chilli you have on hand800 g pureed Roma tomatoes or tomato passata1.5 tsp smoked Spanish paprikaSalt and pepper to taste2 cups rocket, substitute with baby spinach MethodCook […]
Blueberry tea-infused cheesecake Ingredients130 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature40 g castor sugar75 ml fresh cream1 Woolworths Blueberry infusions tagged tea bagszest of 1 medium-sized lemon40 g Tennis Biscuits, crushed25 g butter, melted MethodAdd the cream cheese, cream, castor sugar, half the lemon zest, and half the contents of the tea bag into a […]
Cheesy Mushroom Pasta Ingredients200 g spaghetti2 tbsp EVOO40g butter300g Portabellini mushroomsSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste3 sprigs of thyme1 tsp crushed garlic1/2 cup freshly grated parmesanFlat leaf parsley, to serveParmesan shavings, to serve MethodBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook per packet instructions. Reserve […]
Kofta Style Beef Cheese Burgers IngredientsFor the patty500 g beef mince,1 onion, grated2 tsp ginger and garlic paste1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped2.5 tsp cumin powder2.5 tsp coriander powder2.5 tsp smoked paprika2 tsp cinnamon powder2 tsp Rajah Mild Masala1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 black pepperOlive oil, for frying4 slices of mature cheddar cheese For the […]
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