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Paprika chicken with broad beans

Paprika chicken with broad beans...

Paprika chicken recipe 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 Share/Bookmark
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Couscous Moroccan style

Couscous Moroccan style...

Couscous recipe 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. You can easily spice up Couscous for your own tastes if this does not do it for you, use your imagination! Good for 4 people. What you need 500-600g rump steak 250ml chicken stock 1 ½ cups dry couscous Palm of chopped dried apricots Palm of raisins 1...
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Chicken Waldorf salad

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. Wa;dorf salads don’t usually use chicken but believe me, this is a really great salad, crunchy, satisfying and seriously delicious. Good for 4 people. What you need 500g red apples sliced 500g cooked chicken 6 sticks celery sliced finely 2 spring onions chopped Heaped...
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Thai coconut chicken

Thai coconut chicken...

Thai chicken curry A taste of Thailand and that creamy coconut aroma is quite addictive. Sticky rice with spicy hot and fragrant chicken does it for me! Choose your chilis according to your taste for heat, generally the larger the chili the less heat is a good guideline. Good for 4 servings. What you need 6-8 chicken thighs thinly sliced ½ cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons coconut cream 2 chilis thinly sliced 6 spring...
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Summer chicken kebabs

Summer chicken kebabs...

Chicken kebabs recipe These are quick, simple and great for lunches with the fresh yoghurt dip. Chicken kebabs are really simple and very versatile so make extra to put in the fridge for snacks or work lunches even school lunches… there is a healthy  trade in good school lunches these days so give your kids a foot up with a fantastic school lunch. This should be enough for 4. What you need 6 chicken breasts roughly...
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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...
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Beef stirfry with mushrooms

Beef stirfry with mushrooms...

Beef stir fry 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 What you need 500g steak, fillet or rump 400g different mushroom types roughly chopped 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 100ml chicken stock 300g packet...
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Spicy beef with spinach

Spicy beef with spinach...

Chinese 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. Chinese style cooking is meant to be quick over a high heat so when you slice up your meat bear this in mind a slice it very fine, the last thing you want is for the meat to stew, it will...
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Cupcakes

Cupcakes...

cup cakes 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. You get the idea, fancy them up with all kinds of things, even jelly babies or chocolate buttons. (makes 12) What you need 150g room temperature butter 150g caster sugar 175g self raising flour 3 eggs 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence The...
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Condensed milk fudge

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. What you need 800g sugar 250g butter 250ml milk 250ml condensed milk 10ml vanilla essence The Process Simmer sugar, butter and milk together over medium...
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Spaghetti Siciliana

Spaghetti Siciliana...

Sicilian spaghetti recipe This is another old pasta recipe that was reputedly one of the mafia bosses favorite dishes( no really) and you will see why when you taste it. It has more ingredients than most of our pasta dishes but well worth it. Every man has at some stage been a fan of Mafia movies and the one thing they always do is eat a lot of pasta so bring back the memories. What you need 1 medium onion finely chopped 1...
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Stirfry beef with mushrooms and broccoli

Stirfry beef with mushrooms and broccoli...

Beef with 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. It is a typically Chinese recipe that is ready in minutes and the easiest and most delicious way to eat broccoli. (4 people easily) What you need 700g rump steak thinly sliced 4 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 cloves garlic crushed Oil for frying 250g each...
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Calamari on a stick

Calamari on a stick...

Calamari kebabs 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. I have made a little batter with this version of 1/2 flour, 1/2 maizena, pinch salt and ice cold water that I deep fried for a change. The recipe below is for the calamari without the...
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Sticky toffee sauce

Sticky toffee sauce...

Sticky toffee sauce I have so many great memories of sticky toffee pudding from the Dullstroom hotel to pubs and restaurants in England, so I 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 and the quickest hot dessert when you are at a loss and just don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Your...
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