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Milk tart

Milk tart...

Milk tart Milk tart is a South African institution like pap and wors or Denningvleis… This is a really great recipe that can easily be doubled if you are having people over. The crust takes a little time but is well worth it and you can make double while you are at it and store in clingfilm in the fridge for another day. (1 pie… anything from 1 to 8 people) What you need Crust 1 cup cake flour 2 tablespoons...
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Pea and mince curry

Pea and mince curry...

Curried mince with peas Peas in curried mince is an dish often made in the Cape but when I came across this North Indian recipe I just had to give it a try and it was truly fantastic, quite different from the Cape Malay style though. Now that you can get frozen peas in supermarkets again it’s well worth giving a try. (for 4 people) What you need 2 onions chopped 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh...
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Lamb Rogan Josh

Lamb Rogan Josh...

Lamb rogan josh I had lamb rogan josh at a really well known Indian restaurant in Cape Town a little while back and found a fantastic recipe to reproduce this incredible dish.It has a rich yoghurt sauce that you will need every last piece of roti to soak up. I did not have it with rice, I think most saucy curries are better with roti.  It’s not a quick and easy recipe but so very delicious that it’s worth...
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Vegetable bake

Vegetable bake...

vegetable bake If there was ever a way to get kids to eat their veggies then this has got to be it. It’s a potato bake version which includes a whole lot of other vegetables with a very tasty and creamy sauce topped off with cheese. It’s a vegetarian meal on its own and you could quite easily add chopped chicken  to it as well for a complete meal.(4 people) What you need 2 large potatoes sliced 1 cup sliced...
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Quick chicken pasta salad

Quick chicken pasta salad...

Chicken pasta salad This chicken pasta salad recipe is really great, the dressing has a really fresh and creamy flavour that makes it seriously morish. It’s a really simple recipe that you can make big batches of and add bits and pieces to it for a new adventure. I have added apples chopped into small pieces which was fantastic, a sprinkling of capers was good too, so be a little adventurous with it, walnuts for...
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Prawn ball snacks

Prawn ball snacks...

prawn snacks These little Thai beauties are so indulgent and so delicious that this prawn ball recipe meant for 4 or 5 people can easily be consumed by 1 or 2 during a great DVD in the cold weather. You really need a food processor for the recipe but if you don’t have one and are willing to chop up prawns into tiny little pieces you will be just fine…. It will be worth it I tell you. It’s easy and quick...
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Smoked salmon pasta sauce

Smoked salmon pasta sauce...

smoked salmon pasta sauce Every now and then I really NEED a good creamy pasta and this creamy smoked salmon pasta recipe hits all of the right spots. It’s decadent and is really simple to prepare. You can fancy this one up for guests very easily by putting a teaspoon of caviar or capers on top with a nice piece of fresh dill. The sauce doubles perfectly, so although this is for 2, just double for 4. What you need 200g...
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Chinese chicken and corn soup

Chinese chicken and corn soup...

Chicken corn soup If you have never had chicken and corn soup at a Chinese restaurant or takeout you are really missing something. What I really like about it is hat I can add toppings to it like crisp bacon pieces and chopped spring onions to make it a complete meal. It is great as a starter before one of the quick and easy Chinese recipes. The part I found took a little practice was getting the consistency of the egg...
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Potato bake

Potato bake...

Potato bake is a must have at any braai and this potato bake recipe is great just as it is or you can add, like I often do, tasty little extra’s like bacon bits and mushrooms or even a little chopped green pepper to liven it up. It’s a really creamy recipe that is definitly not for dieters but with summer almost upon us and the December holiday braai beconing, you will want to keep this one. It really takes...
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Seared beef salad

Seared beef salad...

seared beef salad After the rare beef with dipping sauce recipe, which I like for it’s pub food flavor, try this as a healthy option or if you are having people over and some want a healthy option. This recipe is for 1 or 2 but just double or triple it for the number of people. You need to slice the beef really thin so make sure you have a very sharp knife, carpaccio thin is the best way to have this. (for 1 or...
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Oxtail potjie

Oxtail potjie...

Oxtail potjie Cooking oxtail needs time and patience and a potjie is the perfect method to get that fall off the bone oxtail that I just love. This is a really fantastic recipe that turned out really tender. It takes all the willpower you can muster not to keep opening the potjie to see how its doing and breathe in the awesome aromas so prepare yourself with good friends and a few beers, put it on and just tend to the...
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Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies...

Peanut butter cookies OK folks, these little fellas are just the most fantastic cookies to have around. My Mom’s housekeeper of about 30 years has been making them almost as long as I can remember and they seldom see out the day, so I cannot tell you how long they will keep, which is good right? Yes, very very good. (makes about 3 dozen) What you need 125g butter at room temperature 2ml vanilla essence (1/2 teaspoon) 1/3...
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Cornflake cookies

Cornflake cookies...

cornflake cookies Whenever I have been away for a while I like to replenish the cookie jars and these cornflake cookies are really great. They are great to have around when you are on the run, to grab a few on your way out the door when you have missed breakfast. They last at least a week in an airtight container… I have never tested any longer than that. (makes about 3 dozen cookies) What you need 125g butter at...
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BLT pasta salad

BLT pasta salad...

This is a great pasta salad to have at a braai and the combination of bacon, spinach or lettuce and the salad dressing are just amazing. I had it at a braai recently and it featured on everyones mmmmmm scale. It makes a lot and was enough for 12 people as a salad dish which is perfect for a summer braai with mates. What you need 500g shell pasta, uncooked 500g chopped bacon 1 1/2 cups creamy salad dressing 4 or 5 spring...
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