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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 […]
Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: • 1½ tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced • 2 carrots, cut into small cubes • 500g beef mince • 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled • 800g passata • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • […]
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 […]
Tuna and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells Ingredients260g Conchiglioni pasta2 tins tuna, drained1 tbsp olive oil200g baby spinach1 medium onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp capers, minced250g fresh ricottaZest one small lemon1 large egg20g fresh basil50g parmesan, grated, plus extra for servingSalt, to tasteBlack pepper. to taste500g store-bought pasta sauce MethodPreheat oven to 200C.Prepare pasta as […]
Spaghetti & Meatballs IngredientsFor the meatballs:1 medium-sized onion, grated1 slice of white bread, cut into 2cm squares500 g regular beef mince1 large egg1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated3/4 tsp salt1 tsp black pepperOlive oil, for frying For the Arrabiata Sauce:4 tbsp olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp crushed […]
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, […]
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 […]
Meaty Supreme Pizza IngredientsPizza sauce2 tbsp olive oil1 onion (small), finely chopped2 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped 800g tomato, pureed3 tsp Rajah Medium curry powder1 tsp dried oregano3/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1 tsp sugar Pizza toppings (Enough for 2 medium-sized pizzas)2 pizza bases150g mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated 30g red onion, thinly sliced100g […]
Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced500g beef mince800g roma tomatoes, pureed750 ml beef stock3 teaspoons Rajah All-In-One Curry Powder with Garlic2 tsp dried oregano2 bay leaves2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp tomato pasteSalt and black pepper, to taste500g Spaghetti or Bucatini, prepared per package instructions MethodHeat oil in a large pot […]
Watch how to make it Ingredients100g butter135g sugar2 large eggs305g cake flour2 tsp baking powder2 tsp vanilla essence80g pecan nuts80g dried fruit (optional)80g chocolate chips (optional) MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time until combined.Add the cake flour and baking powder and mix […]
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