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Grilled Haloumi Salad

Grilled Haloumi Salad...

Every now and then I get the Ghalishing for grilled Haloumi cheese and this salad is a real winner. The cheese is salty and has a slight sweetness from the grilling that is just incredible. It’s light and at the same time filling enough for a dinner if served with a nice crisp rye roll fresh out of the oven, but it’s best for a lunch.(for 2 people) What you need 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 baby...
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Quick healthy dinner

Quick healthy dinner...

When you want a really quick, healthy and tasty meal, try this one. I had a late day in the office, stopped off at PicknPay on the way home and got myself a packet of bacon and a packet of pre-cut stir fry mix. It turned out really well and is in the new section of cooking for one which it seems I am going to be doing a fair amount of in the near future. What you need 1/3 packet bacon chopped 3 handfuls of mixed stir...
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Satay sauce

Satay sauce...

Satay sauce is the classic peanut sauce that you find in every Asian restaurant that is generally served with thin strips of chicken on skewers and is a fantastic starter or nible when you have people over. Make plenty, I have yet to meet anyone who does not like this sauce. It’s sweet, it’s savory, it’s very rich and just delicious. What you need 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 1 teaspoon...
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Rare beef with dipping sauce

Rare beef with dipping sauce...

Every now and then when I am feeling nostalgic about a trip I did to the UK and Paris a few years ago, I make this simple rare beef with a gravy dipping sauce that reminds me of the fantastic time I had. It’s real pub food that takes only a few minutes to make and is very easy to double for a whole lot of people. There are a few variations like serving it with an Asian dipping sauce as a starter but the good old,...
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North African beef with couscous

North African beef with couscous...

This is a fantastic couscous recipe that is very quick and smacks of North Africa. It uses a lot of herbs including mint that really brings out the flavours and is a light, fresh meat dish that is perfect for lunch. You do need to marinate the meat for a few hours first, so get it done after breakfast ready for lunch. (for 4 people) What you need 600g – 700g rump or fillet thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 2...
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Month end meals

Month end meals...

At this time of the month many are a little tight and I have had a lot of requests for tasty economical meals, so here are a few great ideas for meals that taste great and cost very little. In my view rice is a very under rated product that can be easily fancied up and for a tasty, healthy meal. I found a really inexpensive brown rice at PicknPay the other day which you will love. It’s called Spekko brown rice....
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Roti

Roti...

I have been on a bit of a curry mission with the prawn curry and the mutton curry recipes so I thought it only fitting to post this very simple Roti recipe. The rotis are buttery, tear easily and are perfect with any curry. I actually prefer roti to rice with my curries, you can really get in there and it adds to the experience which really seems to bring out the flavor. (4 people, 3 roti each) What you need 180g cake...
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Prawn curry

Prawn curry...

This prawn curry is the ultimate indulgence for Indian food lovers. You can make it with coconut milk or cream to suit your taste. It’s a Bengali recipe that will really impress your friends and family. Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients…. most are spices. (for 4 people) What you need 600g large peeled prawns with the tails on 20ml lemon juice 50ml oil 1 small onion finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon...
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Calzone

Calzone...

This is a real classic pizza dough recipe that you should print and keep somewhere for future use. It requires a bit of effort and patience but if you follow it exactly, your pizza and calzone will turn out perfectly every time. I have tried a number of recipes and there is just no quick version that tastes anything like a real pizza. What you need Pizza dough 1 envelope dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup warm water from...
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Mutton curry “Kalia”

Mutton curry “Kalia”...

OK folks, this is the real deal that is as good as any lamb or mutton curry you will find in the finest Indian restaurants (or in some of Durbans fine home kitchens). It takes a while to make but is not complicated and lets face it, with the weather as it is right now a little time in the kitchen to make something that is truly memorable is well worth it. It’s called Mutton Kalia or Lamb Kalia if you decide to use...
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Stuffed eggplants

Stuffed eggplants...

Eggplants are a really easy way to create a healthy meal without too much fuss and very little time in the kitchen. I always cook my rice in chicken or vegetable stock these days so I often don’t need much salt if any in my cooking that includes rice. What you need 2 medium eggplant halved 1 large tomato chopped 1 large onion sliced 125g feta cheese 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 red chili finely sliced (optional) ½...
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Bulgar wheat salad

Bulgar wheat salad...

Bulgar wheat is a healthy grain usually available from health food section of your supermarket. I buy the Pouyoukas bulgar wheat but there are other brands in supermarkets and most health food stores will stock it. This salad is fantastic using cranberries and pine nuts and is a great dish to compliment pork recipes or as a main meal for vegetarians. (4 people as a main) What you need 1/2 cup Bulgar wheat 1/2  cup pine...
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Chicken broccoli bake

Chicken broccoli bake...

This is a really great meal that is truly effortless. You can quite easily add all sorts of things to it like extra mushrooms or bacon pieces. It is serious comfort food and being a fan of broccoli, this one is a keeper for me. (serve 4 hungry people) What you need 300g shell pasta 3 or 4 Boneless skinless chicken breast 1 tin cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon mustard 2 cups broccoli florets (break...
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Curried beef Chinese style

Curried beef Chinese style...

Beef curries are really fantastic but take a fair amount of time and when I read this curried beef in a Chinese recipe book, I just had to try it. The very essence of Chines cooking is good fresh ingredients that are cooked swiftly on a high heat in just minutes so the thought of a great curry in just a few minutes really appealed to me. The sate sauce makes a huge difference to the flavour so if you don’t have...
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