Chicken Schnitzel...

Chicken Schnitzel This is serious comfort food which you can dress up to make quite an impressive meal for guests. Add a creamy mushroom sauce or just squeeze over some lemon juice. It goes really well with cooked vegetables or a salad and possible the best of all is to have one on a nice fresh roll the next day or at work. What you need 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese(optional) Salt and black...

Penne arrabiata...

Penne Arrabiata Arrabiata is very similar to a marinara sauce, the difference being that it has chili in it. I often add bacon to the arrabiata sauce which is my kind of pasta, so here is a very simple arrabiata sauce which you can make as hot as you like, or add some bacon, pancetta or even chicken pieces to make it your own. It’s a cheats version that makes enough for 4 people. What you need Olive oil 1 teaspoon...

Mango salsa...

Mango salsa While the weather is still so warm I thought I would do a real old favorite which is great with fish, chicken or even on the side of a curry. You can quite easily substitute the mango with pawpaw for something a little different. I often add other things like finely chopped pears to it when having with pork chops or a red chili finely sliced when having chicken breasts, so this is a base for you to start from,...

Carribbean chicken...

Caribbean Chicken Paprika has always been one of my favorite spices and this tasty Carribbean dishes is a real winner. tasty, not spicy hot but full of flavor. It’s really simple and takes just a few minutes to make. (good for 4 hungry people) A little taste of the Carribbean Maaan. What you need 4 large boneless chicken breasts or 6 small breasts 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you have) Pinch of salt Oil for frying 1...

Chocolate profiteroles...

These have got to be the ultimate weakness of almost anyone. Choux pastry is not difficult to make, it just seems like it’s not working while you are mixing and then suddenly comes together. It’s important to follow the instructions exactly and weight/measure the ingredients. You will have no problem and  can tell you people will want them over and over again. This photo is of my youngest son some years ago...

Yellow rice...

Yellow rice When I saw this recipe in lannices new book it brought back memories of my grandparents who always had yellow rice on the table when we went for lunch. It was really great and complimented the denningvleis recipe perfectly and would be really great with a beef curry. The cloves make a huge difference, so if you don’t have any, go out and get a box. This is perfect for 4 people. What you need 200g regular...

Denningvleis...

Denningvleis I was lucky enough to be given Lannice Snymans latest cookbook and decided to have a few good friends over to try out some of the recipes. Well I gotta tell you this recipe was a real treat, very simple and a flavour so unlike what I would have expected and all my friends just loved it. It has all of the Asian flavours without the heat and is really delicious. Another recipe that will be made over and over...

Chicken Cheesa...

Chicken Cheesa From all my times in and out of airports lately and the regular visits to Juicy Lucy I have come to love the Cheesa’s that they serve and have come up with this recipe which is really great. It’s not meant to immitate them but improves on the theme, I think. (4-6 slices is enough for 4 people as a light dinner or lunch with a salad) What you need 4-6 slices rye bread slices toasted (use a good...