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Deep fried tuna nuggets

Deep fried tuna nuggets...

Fish batter I had a great time down the Natal South coast over Easter where we went deep sea fishing. We hauled out a few yellow fin Tuna but with 3, 12 year old boys with us, seared tuna was off the menu so I tried out a simple batter and it turned out great. (Of course we had a fair amount a sashimi as well) You can use this simple batter for any fried fish. It could not be easier. (5 people) What you need 500g fresh...
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Meatballs with Ratatouille

Meatballs with Ratatouille...

Meatballs with ratatouille This is budget cooking at it’s best that tastes fantastic. The meatballs recipe and the ratatouille recipe can be used together or separately and you can use whatever starch you have available. It’s a great recipe to serve with creamy mashed potato, rice, potato bake or even just some nice warm ciabatta. (4 people) What you need Meatballs 1/2kg beef mince 1 small onion finely chopped or...
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Chicken sausage with creamy mashed potato

Chicken sausage with creamy mashed potato...

Chicken sausage I came across these chicken sausages that were herbed and looked fantastic uncooked and decided to do a straight forward sausage and mash with caramelized onions. It tasted really good and will be a regular week day meal for me. This is a simple recipe to adjust for 1 to many people. (4 people) What you need 1kg chicken sausage sliced in half lengthwise 4 large onions sliced thinly 4 tablespoons butter 2...
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Mediterranean chicken sausage

Mediterranean chicken sausage...

Mediterranean chicken Chicken sausages are really great when you only have a few minutes to prepare a tasty wholesome meal. This recipe is great for those on a no carb diet or simply add some nice creamy mashed potato and you have a tasty, filling meal meal for the whole family. This chicken sausage recipe is a Mediterranean style and fresh basil leaves make a huge difference so don’t leave them out. I like to use the...
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Garlic prawns

Garlic prawns...

Steamed garlic prawns This is the easiest garlic prawn recipe you will come across and is extremely tasty. I love to serve it with a simple vegetable stir fry that has a large handful of bean sprouts tossed into it instead of carrots. They are steamed and by far the best steamers are the bamboo steamers that you get at any oriental supermarket. ( for 2 on their own or 4 with another Chinese dish, try the pineapple duck) What...
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Sweet and sour pork

Sweet and sour pork...

Sweet and sour pork Sweet and sour pork with this homemade sweet and sour sauce is just fantastic. I often have sweet and sour pork at Chinese restaurans but prefer strips of meat as opposed to cubes which seem to be most popular in Chinese retstaurants. The meat is thinner,  more tender and is cooked in hot oil which makes the batter crisp. (2 servings on it’s own or 4 servings with another dish like the lemon...
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Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce

Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce...

Beef with asparagus and oyster sauce Beef in oyster sauce is most often served on its own but adding asparagus or mange tout for that matter, makes it so much nicer. It’s really quick and best to use a nice piece of fillet. The asparagus still have a crunch to them which really appeals to me.. at least I feel I’m getting my vegetables and still enjoying the richness of the oyster sauce. (serves 2 with rice) What...
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Pineapple duck

Pineapple duck...

Pineapple Duck I was in a game meat shop last week and spotted these beautifuk duck breasts that were just begging to be cooked up and I had recently read the quickest pineapple duck recipe I have ever seen so decided to give it a go. Well, it was fantastic and took just a few minutes from start to finish. I am not a big duck eater and not used to having poultry pink inside but this was a real treat, soft and succulent...
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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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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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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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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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