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Fathers day French Toast

Fathers day French Toast...

Fathers day breakfast Fathers day French toast is a very easy and always appreciated breakfast that never fails. This is one of my favorites, topped with bacon and sometimes a bit of cheese that is then melted under the grill and then of course smothered in syrup. Make it for the Dads this weekend, they will love it. What you need 2 Eggs 1/4 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 slices thick bread (use a croissant for...
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...
Chicken skewers with satay sauce

Chicken skewers with satay sauce...

Satay chicken These are marvelous for entertaining. Mildly spiced tender chicken skewers with a rich peanut sauce that gets your taste buds singing. They are very easy to make and are sure to be a hit with anyone who visits whether they dip it in the satay sauce or not. (4 or 5 people) What you need 500g chicken thigh meat cut unto strips salt and pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon crushed garlic Pinch chili powder Sauce 180g...
Macaroni cheese with bacon and tomato

Macaroni cheese with bacon and tomato...

Fancy mac and cheese Macaroni and cheese is such an easy meal that is loved by most families. Here is a great way to fancy up a macaroni and cheese by adding other flavors that are more often than not favorites in most households. I am a big fan of bacon but do sometimes add sausage sliced instead. Have a party and make this macaroni and cheese to suit your family. (4 people) What you need 180 – 200g macaroni or...
Seafood salad for the lazy cook

Seafood salad for the lazy cook...

Seafood pasta salad There is nothing quite like a great seafood salad on a hot day and nowadays, with marinara mix being available at almost any supermarket, you can whip one together in a matter of minutes. This one takes 20 min utes or so from start to finish, perfect weekend food and if you are having guests… well what can I say, don’t spend too much time in the kitchen. (4 people) What you need 375g shell pasta Olive...
Chicken pattie snacks

Chicken pattie snacks...

chicken snackers These little chicken morsels served with a chili yoghurt sauce are amazing, can be prepared ahead of time, added to salads to give the salad some substance, or even added to a pasta sauce to make spaghetti chicken meatballs (done it many times and it’s fantastic). You can pop a few in the kids lunch boxes and they will have a whole lot of new friends I tell you. (makes enough for 4 people) What...
Chicken skewers with spicy cranberry sauce

Chicken skewers with spicy cranberry sauce...

Chicken skewers These delectable little chicken skewers are the perfect snack for guests. They are made with chicken mince, much like kofta that is accompanied by a cranberry sauce with a little zing in it. They will be great with sweet chili sauce but the cranberry makes them something your guests will not have had before. (6 people) What you need 750g chicken mice 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 medium onion finely chopped 2...
Rosemary seared tuna

Rosemary seared tuna...

Seared tuna This seared tuna recipe is for those who prefer a more savory fish dish to the salmon with mango salsa. It’s real simple and the roasted plum tomatoes are fantastic and make the plate look really good. Another Valentines winner. What you need 2 Tuna steaks (150 – 200 grams each) Juice and grated rind of 1 small lime 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary 2...
Tuna with a mango salsa

Tuna with a mango salsa...

Seared tuna Salmon is so good for you and one of the easiest and tastiest meals to prepare and the manga salsa really makes a huge difference. For those of you looking for a nice easy Valentines dinner that never fails to impress this is the one for you. There is also a tuna recipe with rosemary. Seared tuna with plum tomatoes. (2 people) What you need 2 tuna steaks (about 150-200g each) Olive oil Soy sauce Pepper Salsa 1...
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...
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...
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...
Christmas leftover ham and mango salsa

Christmas leftover ham and mango salsa...

This mango salso recipe goes so well with smoked ham or gammon and for we who live in hot climates, it makes a sublime cold lunch, perfect for leftover gammon from Christmas. Use this recipe as a guideline, you can add spring onions finely sliced instead of red onion, use less or more avocado, make it to your taste or what you have left in the fridge. orange juice is also a great alternative to lemon if you like it really...
Nigellas butternut and sweet potato soup

Nigellas butternut and sweet potato soup...

Butternut & sweet potato soup After you have spent hours in the kitchen creating the perfect Christmas feast, have drunk too much and really just want to sit back, relax and enjoy your family on boxing day, Nigellas butternut and sweet potato soup is just what you need. Your friends and family all feel the same but of course Christmas is a time to feast so get out the leftovers and make this ultra simple and so tasty...

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