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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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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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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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German baked cheesecake

German baked cheesecake...

German baked cheesecake This Cheesecake recipe is really good. It has a rich lively filling with a few raisins that make it something extraordinary. There is something so appealing about a beautifully browned baked cheesecake with its rich and creamy center you just have to try this. The pastry is part of it’s unique flavour so make the extra effort. (23cm springform cake tin) What you need Pastry 200g flour 100g cold...
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Chicken pie

Chicken pie...

Chicken pies Chicken pies are just great and this recipe is for 6 small pies or about 20 ramekin sized pies which are excellent for a snack instead of the usual snack types. Just load them onto a tray with teaspoons and believe me your guests will love them. I had similar little pies at the opening of a shop earlier this month and they were a real hit. You could also try a mini version of chicken lasagna for a change. What...
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Pecan cookies

Pecan cookies...

Easy pecan cookies These are really easy to make pecan cookies that will be devoured in no time flat. They are crisp with a toasted pecan on top and covered with a dusting of icing sugar which makes them completely irresistible. Make more than one batch of these pecan cookies and store a few for yourself out of reach or you will need to fight for every last one. (makes about 20) What you need 60g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla...
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Coconut ice slice

Coconut ice slice...

Coconut ice slice The holidays always remind me of the times spent on the Natal North coast and the local shop that always had coconut ice and peach sherbet in these huge glass jars. Here is a really fancy version of coconut ice layered into these delicious slices and toped with icing. These are incredibly sweet but so delicious. The kids will love making these… and if you can get them to sell a few for some holiday...
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Spinach and potato bake

Spinach and potato bake...

Spinach potato bake Potato bakes are great with almost any meal to give you a tasty starch and adding the spinach may even get the kids eating spinach! Imagine that. It’s a really tasty potato bake recipe that makes any meal something great. Roast a few chicken pieces, cook a few chops or a piece of steak and you have a great meal with this recipe. (4 people) What you need 250g washed and chopped spinach leaves 4 medium...
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Baked chicken liver pate

Baked chicken liver pate...

Chicken liver pate This Chicken Liver pate recipe is a unbelievably good. It takes a lot of time and effort byt is so worth it. Baked chicken liver pate is great as a starter served as a slice with melba toast or as an all day snack for Christmas day. Give it a try, you will not regret it! You do need a food processor for this one. What you need 500g frozen chicken livers 400 g butter 2 large onions finely chopped 2...
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Date balls

Date balls...

Date balls Date balls recipes have pretty much stayed the same for years. They are great to have around the house for healthier little snacks, taste great and are as simple as pie to make. With Christmas coming up make sure you have a large jar of date balls for people to snack on. What you need 2 packets Bakers Marie biscuits 250g dates chopped 450g margarine 250g sugar 2 eggs desiccated coconut The process Break up...
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Onion and raisin confit

Onion and raisin confit...

onion confit This is excellent for summer lunches of cheeses, cold meats crunchy bread. Make up your own ploughman’s platter with a selection of cheeses, meats, breads, raw vegetables, salad and serve with this delicious accompaniment. It’s summer time folks, get outside and have fabulous, healthy platters. What you need 500g baby onions (they should fit into a teaspoon once cleaned) 4 tablespoons white wine...
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Strawberry cream cake

Strawberry cream cake...

Strawberry cream cake Strawberry cream cakes or Victoria sponge cakes are really quite simple to make. They are very light and can be filled with all sorts of great fillings. This one uses strawberries and whipped cream for a decadent and very impressive cake which is perfect as both a dessert or a tea cake. If you havn’t baked much, this is a great one to start with. You will need a scale for this recipe and 2 x 23cm...
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Apple pie

Apple pie...

Easy apple pie Apple pie is realy so simple to make these days with frozen pastry available so freely in supermarkets. This is a really fantastic apple pie recipe with a caramel type sauce that cooks the apples. I’s sweet, like apple pie should be aitha nice cinnamon smell that will really mess with your senses. What you need 500g frozen shortcrust pastry thawed 6 red apples 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4...
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Orange marmalade

Orange marmalade...

Ogange marmalade This marmalade recipe is my favorite and not just because of the flavor, but that the ingredients are measured cup for cup so you can use any available container to get it exactly right. Marmalade on fresh toast with a cuppa in the morning is not just for Grandad, although if you gave him a jar for Christmas with a personalized label.. well you will be his favorite for a very long time. Read the preparation...
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