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Paprika chicken with broad beans

Paprika chicken with broad beans...

Having seen broad beans in the supermarket lately, I decided to try them out and was really amazed at the fresh flavor, unlike any beans I have ever tasted and really enjoyed this meal. Good for 4-5 people
Couscous Moroccan style

Couscous Moroccan style...

Couscous has got to be the simplest meal and combined with these flavors and a few slices of tender rump steak, make a truly fantastic meal in 10minutes flat. Good for 4 people.
Chicken Waldorf salad

Chicken Waldorf salad...

This is a variation on a Waldorf salad that’s really great for hot summer days and perfect to take to work or school for lunch. Good for 4 people.
Thai coconut chicken

Thai coconut chicken...

A taste of Thailand and that creamy coconut aroma is quite addictive. Sticky rice with spicy hot and fragrant chicken. Good for 4 servings.
Summer chicken kebabs

Summer chicken kebabs...

These are quick, simple and great for lunches with the fresh yoghurt dip. This should be enough for 4.
Chicken and potato hotpot

Chicken and potato hotpot...

Chicken and potato hotpot This one is a real winner, I regularly get asked to make it and it’s really straight forward, looks great and tastes awesome. This is my idea of real feel good home cooking. (5-6 servings) What you need 4-6 chicken thighs (skinless) 4-6 chicken legs (skinless) 6 potatoes sliced finely (about 5mm) ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 2 bay leaves 250g packet bacon sliced (5mm) 1...
Beef stirfry with mushrooms

Beef stirfry with mushrooms...

Spinach is so good for you and this is a really great way to eat it. It has an oriental ginger flavour that is really morish and the more different mushroom varieties you add, the better it gets. Good for 4-5 people
Spicy beef with spinach

Spicy beef with spinach...

This is a simple beef dish for weekdays when you have a bag of spinach and really don’t know what to do with it. I sometimes add extra chili when I feel I need a bit of the old feel good endorphins. (makes 4 servings)
Cupcakes

Cupcakes...

This is for Rethabile – Have a great party! There are few things that invoke happy childhood memories than those icing topped little buttons of pure joy. (makes 12)
Condensed milk fudge

Condensed milk fudge...

During the holidays, my kids often make things to sell to the neighbourhood and this one is a winner every time. For a little something extra and double the price, cover ithe fudge with a thin layer of chocolate like in the chocolate caramel slice.
Spaghetti Siciliana

Spaghetti Siciliana...

This is another old pasta recipe that was reputedly one of the mafia bosses favorite dishes and you will see why when you taste it. It has more ingredients than most of our pasta dishes but well worth it.
Stirfry beef with mushrooms and broccoli

Stirfry beef with mushrooms and broccoli...

The best thing about Asian cooking is that it is so quick and healthy. This is a really delicious meal for 4 and is great served with rice or noodles.
Calamari on a stick

Calamari on a stick...

Calamari takes seconds to cook and you can do these on the braai or in a pan for a starter or as part of a tasty finger food feast. Calamari steaks are available at supermarkets in the frozen section or the fish counter.
Sticky toffee sauce

Sticky toffee sauce...

I have so many great memories of sticky toffee pudding from the Dullstroom hotel to pubs ad restaurants in England so went out to find a great recipe. It was easier than I thought and then made the pudding even easier with a bought sponge cake. This is excellent to deal with a sweet craving.

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