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Crispy chicken nuggets

Crispy chicken nuggets...

Making these little chicken morsels is a walk in the park and if you have children they will love you forever for mastering this chicken nugget recipe. They are great for finger food at parties with a dip or a special treat for the kids and you can alter the coating for some really interesting flavours.. see the variations. (4 people) What you need 1 to 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets cut into bite size pieces 1 cup breadcrumbs...
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Steak with blue cheese butter

Steak with blue cheese butter...

A good steak doesn’t usually need much with it but a rich and tasty blue cheese butter gives it a hint of decadence and if you are a blue fan.. this is definitely for you. For those who prefer the herby flavour, there are these herb butter recipes which go really well with meat or fish. (for 6 people) What you need 6 fillet steak portions (about 200g each) 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil Blue...
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Chicken sandwich

Chicken sandwich...

Sometimes a great chicken sandwich is the only thing that will satisfy your hunger and this chicken sandwich with marinated vegetables is fantastic. I usually do it when I have made an antipasta so use the antipasta recipe and pile it up. Use a good focaccia or something similar. (makes 4) What you need 500g chicken breasts 1 teaspoon crushed garlic Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil For...
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Chicken Yakitori

Chicken Yakitori...

Chicken Yakitori These little skewers of succulent marinated chicken are fantastic any time any day. Make a whole lot of them, they are great to take to work for lunch and if you pop a few in your childrens lunch boxes they will be very grateful… you may even get a car wash. These are great for the stove or the braai, can be prepared ahead of time and then take just 5 minutes to cook. (2 people) What you need 500g chicken...
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Beef rissoles with a fresh mushroom sauce

Beef rissoles with a fresh mushroom sauce...

Beef rissoles These were really fantastic rissoles that need to cook gently and the mushroom sauce is quite unlike any I have tried before. The mushrooms are only put in right at the end with the spring onions so you get the wonderful rissole and fresh sauce flavor that is an amazing combination. (Serves 4) What you need 750g lean beef mince 1 onion finely chopped 1 carrot grated palm of fresh chopped thyme 2 teaspoons...
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Cheese biscuits

Cheese biscuits...

Cheesy bisuits These Cheese biscuits are wonderfully crumchy and quite unlike anything you will expect. They use cornflakes which give them something uniquely South African and are well worth making. They lasted less than a day and are very morish. What you need 125g butter 3/4 cup grated cheddar (use a mature cheddar) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup crushed corn flakes 1 egg lightly beaten Milk The...
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Bacon aspargus and tomato penne

Bacon aspargus and tomato penne...

Fantastic pasta sauce Rummaging around in the fridge last night and trying to decide what to make I settled on a pasta sauce that turned out to be incredibly good. We had it with penne but it would be good for any pasta. Double it or triple it, it’s very easy and leaves next to no mess in the kitchen.(for 2 people) What you need 200g dry penne 125g mushrooms chopped small (1/2 a punnet) 100g bacon chopped 100g asparagus...
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Buttermilk pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes...

Buttermilk pancakes There are few things better than smell of freshly cooking pancakes in the morning and this buttermilk pancake recipe is just what the doctor ordered. The challenge is to get them to the plate without eating them yourself as soon as they are done. What you will find as that the kids will be waiting by your side, plate in hand to take them from you as soon as they are ready. (Makes 12 10cm pancakes.)...
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Caesar pasta salad

Caesar pasta salad...

Caesar Pasta salad It has been so hot the last few days that I thought it time for something really delicious and perfect for the heat. Use this Ceasar Pasta salad as it is or add a little chicken and always use plenty of parmesan shavings. You can also add your other favorite salad items like baby corn.. you get the idea, make it to your taste. The dressing is the most important part of this recipe and you must not leave...
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Quatro Fomaggi pasta sauce

Quatro Fomaggi pasta sauce...

Quatro Formaggi sauce This is a classic 4 cheese sauce that goes best with Gnocchi in my opinion but is great with Tagliattelle or Fettuccine as well, it makes each little gnocchi glisten and say eat me! It’s very rich and is one of the all time classic Italian pasta sauces that takes about 15 minutes from start to table.  There is a Gnocchi recipe here or you can buy the pre made gnocchi from Woolies or a good...
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Bacon and cheese muffins

Bacon and cheese muffins...

Bacon and cheese muffins These bacon and cheese muffins are great for quick breakfasts and anytime snacks. You can make them with or without the chives but the chives make them a really fantastic savoury muffin. You can also throw in a handful of corn kernels instead of the chives which makes a nice change. I have been known to smother a version that excludes the chives in butter and strawbeery jam… (12 deep muffins...
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Brie and Walnut pasta

Brie and Walnut pasta...

Brie and walnut penne I have been on a pasta mission lately but got tired of tomato flavours and while I love simple pasta flavours like the penne arrabiata or penne with butternut this pasta recipe breaks the mould. It has brie, walnuts and mushrooms in it and gave me just what I was looking for, a rich complex taste that sent everyone back for more. It only takes about 20 minutes to make, what more could you ask for....
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