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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Steak pie...

Deidree asked for a steak pie recipe and this is a real winner. Its full flavored and really rich with a tender meat filling.

Traditional Moussaka...

Moussaka is traditional Greek food at its best. It’s a bit like a shepherds pie and gives that warm, “I’m home” feeling. The potatoes are optional and you may need to visit the gym or take a few fat burners but it will be well worth it. What you need 1 kg potatoes 1 kg eggplants slices into 1cm thick strips 500g beef mince 1 small onion chopped 1 tin tomatoes chopped and peeled 125ml red wine 125ml...

Easy apple pie...

Hot apple pie with a big dollop of jersey cream says winter comfort food like little else. This is one you will make time and time again. What you need Pastry 25g cake flour pinch of salt 140g cold cubed butter 90ml water Filling 4 Red or yellow apples 2 tablespoons butter Brown sugar Caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon The process Place the flour, salt and butter butter into a food processor and blend until it reaches...

Chicken pie in a pot...

We have all had them before from our local pub, these wonderful little chicken pot pies can be made as 1 large pie or in individual little pots or bowls. What you need 1 cup potato cubed small 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup chopped carrot 75ml melted butter 125ml flour 500ml chicken stock 125ml pouring cream 125ml milk Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups cubed cooked chicken Pastry (supermarket frozen) The...

Lemon Meringue pie...

This is a great old recipe from a school recipe book! Never fails and well worth it. It can be made as a lemon fridge dessert which is so quick and easy and a must have for those unexpected dinner guests. What you need ¾ packet tennis biscuits 75 mls melted butter 1 tin of condensed milk Zest of 2 lemons 100 ml lemon juice 4 egg yolks 2 egg whites 75 ml castor sugar The process Crush the biscuits, melt the butter...