2008 June | Cookbook.co.za

Vegetable Ricotta lasagna...

This recipe came from what was in the fridge at the time and turned out to be really wonderful. The balsamic vinegar on the tomatoes leaves you with a fanatastic sweetness in your mouth.

This is a classic pork rib marinade that is pretty close to what a lot of butchers use. You can add more golden syrup if you like them a little sweeter. Use this as a base to perfect your own sauce. before we get strated, to get the meat tender and falling from the bone, boil the raw ribs in salted water for about 20 minutes and then let them cool before you marinate them. What you need 150ml tomato sauce 75ml chutney 75ml...

Winter beef stew...

There is nothing quite like a steaming beef stew in the winter and the real beauty is that you don’t need to spend ages in the kitchen. Its a meal in one pot that is seriously satisfying.

Chicken paella...

Poor mans paella is not wat it sounds like, its rich spicy and delicious and a treat on cold winter days. This recipe has become one of our favorites and it’s easy to make your own. Spice it or not, add what you really like.

Traditional Moussaka...

Moussaka is traditional Greek food at its best. It’s a bit like a shepherds pie and gives that warm, “I’m home” feeling. The potatoes are optional and you may need to visit the gym or take a few fat burners but it will be well worth it. What you need 1 kg potatoes 1 kg eggplants slices into 1cm thick strips 500g beef mince 1 small onion chopped 1 tin tomatoes chopped and peeled 125ml red wine 125ml...

Three bean salad...

This is a perfect lunch that you can have if you feel you have been picking up a few pounds this winter. It’s nutritious and filling and is a weight watcher recommended recipe. What you need Ingredients 1 tin black beans 1 tin kidney beans 1 tin garbanzo beans Pinch of black pepper 1 small onion chopped 2 teaspoons mustard A couple of fresh thyme leaves 75ml fresh orange juice Squeeze of lemon Splash of water The...

Chicken Normandy...

Hearty and tasty with the most delicious gravy, you are going to need some crisp bread to finish it off. If you are feeling a little down in the winter season, the sweet but savory gravy will pick you up. What you need 1.5kg chicken pieces baby onions 200g button mushrooms halved Streaky bacon about 4 slices 1 apple cored and chopped 1/2 can apple cider (170ml) chicken stock – about 1 cup Salt and pepper to taste 1...

Tandoori prawns...

Tandoori prawns are a real treat and with the weekend coming up you are going to want to try this one.

Apple fritters...

These remind me so much of my childhood and I remember distinctly how they would be consumed the instant they came out of the pot. Definitely not for weight watchers, but then we all deserve a treat from time to time. This is an old fashioned recipe and Oh so well worth it.

Chicken Balti...

Chicken curries can be spicy and hot or just spicy and delicious. Add as much or as little chili as you like but this simple curry will get your taste buds singing.

Naan bread...

A curry without Naan bread just isn’t the same. There is something about tearing off a little piece and mopping up all the remaining flavors, It’s well worth the effort. You may need a little help for your breath afterwards, but hey, it’s all about taste.