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Crispy Herbed Parmesan Polenta Chips Ingredients 1 cup polenta 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tbsp butter or olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste A little fine semolina, for dusting Oil for deep-frying Method In a medium […]
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients1kg roasting potatoes, thinly sliced60g butter250g parmesan cheese, grated500ml cream3 sprigs fresh rosemary1.5 tsp garlic powder50g chicken stock concentrateSalt and black pepper to taste MethodAdd the cream, remaining butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 of […]
Asian Slaw with Sesame Grilled Chicken IngredientsAsian Slaw3 cups red cabbage, finely sliced1.5 cups carrots, grated3 spring onions, finely sliced1/2 cup coriander, chopped20g salted roasted peanuts, to garnish, optional Dressing 2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 tsp red chilli flakes […]
Harissa Honey Chicken Rice Bowls Ingredients1-2 tbsp olive oil4 chicken breast fillets1 large onion, sliced3 tbsp harissa2 tbsp water1 tbsp honey1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin powderSaltBlack pepperHandful coriander, chopped Serve withYellow ricePickled cucumberRoasted chickpeasChopped tomatoesFlatbreadCrumbled feta MethodCut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add it to a bowl with the sliced onions. Add the […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread with Curry Butter Ingredients 1 loaf ciabatta100g curry butter, at room temperature200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar cheese, grated fresh herbs, to garnish Method Preheat oven to 220C, and prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Slice the ciabatta in half lengthwise and place cut side up on the baking sheet.Add the curry butter and […]
Gunpowder Chicken Wings Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp ground cumin2 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp garlic powder1 tbsp chilli powder1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda800g chicken wings2 chillies, finely sliced, for garnish10g fresh coriander, for garnishLime, to serveHabanero sauce, to serve MethodIn a small bowl add the cumin, coriander, garlic, chilli powder, and bicarbonate of soda in […]
Halloumi Fries Ingredients40g cake flour1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp fine salt1 Extra large egg1.5 cups bread crumbs225g halloumi, cut into chipsSunflower oil, for frying2 tbsp chopped coriander, for garnishGarlic mayo, to servePomegranate seeds, for garnish MethodIn a bowl, mix the flour, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.In another bowl, whisk the egg. In […]
BBQ Chicken Skewers and Salad IngredientsFor the chicken:500 g boneless chicken breast fillets1 cup BBQ sauce, I used the Woolworths Braai BBQ sauce8 medium-sized skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes (this prevents them from burning)1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper For the salad:2 ears of sweet corn1 large iceberg lettuce, chopped250 g cherry tomatoes, […]
Tuna, Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche I love a cool food hack, and this one is a keeper! I love the idea of using a wrap instead of making a crust from scratch. I mean, what a time saver, and believe me when I say it is so delicious! If you thought this couldn’t get any […]
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