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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 […]
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, […]
Croque Madame IngredientsBechamel Sauce125 ml full cream milk125 ml fresh cream30g unsalted butter30 g cake flour1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper, ground1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground Sandwich8 slices crusty bread such as ciabatta200g Emanthler cheese150g smoked gypsy ham30 g Dijon mustard4 large eggs, fried sunny side up MethodBechamel SauceIn a small saucepan add the milk and […]
Hidden heart cake Ingredients90 ml full cream milk, at room temperature6 large eggs, at room temperature4 tsp vanilla extract300 g cake flour, sifted300 g castor sugar8 g baking powderSalt370 g unsalted butter, softenedPink gel food colouring Buttercream100 g unsalted butter, softened200 g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract1 – 2 tbsp milk, if neededPink sprinkles, […]
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 […]
Saffron rice and Meatballs Ingredients500g lean beef mince2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp cumin powderSalt and black pepper to taste1 large egg3 tbsp dried bread crumbsOlive oil, for frying Saffron rice1 medium onion, chopped1 cup basmati rice, rinsed1 1/2 cups vegetable stockZest of 1 small lemon1/2 tsp turmeric powderA pinch […]
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 […]
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