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Tender lamb casserole

Tender lamb casserole...

Lamb casserole Folks this lamb casserole is the easiest and most delicious casserole you will ever make. It’s my mothers recipe that has been a regular meal for many years and is so tasty that your family will be asking for it every week at least once. Perhaps it took so long to get the recipe is that the flavour is almost too good for it to be so easy. (4 people) What you need 500-600g lamb braai cops or leg chops...
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Slow cooker Oxtail stew

Slow cooker Oxtail stew...

Oxtail stew Winter just shouts Oxtail stew and this Oxtail slow cooker recipe is fantastic, it takes the better part of a day to cook so put it on to cook on Saturday for your Sunday lunch and give it a gentle heat about 2 hours before serving. The meat is incredibly tender and the combination of the coke and red wine do wonders. I found this recipe in Zhoozsh, Jeremy Mansfields recipe book, what a great buy, every recipe...
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Fathers day Lunch

Fathers day Lunch...

Fathers day Dads seldom need more than to be shown that you appreciate them and what better way than to spend a little time preparing a few of his favorite meals. Spoil the Dads this weekend with a hearty lunch and a dessert that will have him singing your praises and looking forward to next year. Here are a few ideas that are really simple but will show him that you have put in the effort to make something special. Always...
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Slow cooker beef roast

Slow cooker beef roast...

Slow cooker beef For this seriously simple crock pot beef recipe I used short ribs, they came out beautifully tender and the sauce was delicious. This is a no fuss, 5 minute preparation and then hours in the slow cooker to tenderise and create a fabulous, full of flavour dinner. Thanks to Knorr and Royco for this one, it just could not be easier. (4 people) What you need 1.5kg short ribs or 1 kg brisket or any other beef...
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Winter beef stew

Winter beef stew...

Beef stew Winter and hearty beef stews are synonymous and this beef stew recipe is just perfect and very easy to make. It can be done on the stove top or in the oven. It is pretty much foolproof and takes only a few minutes to prepare, then just leave it to simmer and check on it from time to time. (4 to 5 hungry people) What you need 60ml Oil ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons crushed...
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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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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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Summer steak salad

Summer steak salad...

Quick steak salad Summer time is braai time and there is usually a leftover steak that is slowly devoured in little chunks over the afternoon or next day. Here is a great way to turn that left over steak into a complete and very delicious summer meal. It’s so simple and the dressing is fantastic.(2 people) feel free to double or triple this recipe. What you need 300g cooked steak (barbecued is great) 1 large potato...
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Indian Kofta recipe

Indian Kofta recipe...

Indian food recipe Kofta Indian style with a rich tomato and yogurt sauce is just so morish your family will be wiping the bowl with whatever Naan bread is left over. Kofta is really a Greek dish but most countries do something like Kofta with various sauces and ingredients like this Kofta on skewers which is a very easy to make recipe that tastes fantastic. This dish is more about the sauce which takes a while and...
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Shoulder of lamb supreme

Shoulder of lamb supreme...

slow cooked shoulder of lamb Shoulder of lamb recipes you do not often find. For some reason it’s a lesser used cut of meat that is most often used in curries and the like cubed and off the bone. Well, I tell you this recipe is fantastic, it’s a roast so takes little effort (long roasting time though) and is so tender you will wonder why you have not been roasting shoulder for years. Whatever you do, make...
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Scotch eggs

Scotch eggs...

Scotch eggs Scotch eggs are simply delicious and perfect for breakfast or lunch with a nice salad. Having them in the fridge over weekends allows you to whip up a great meal in seconds but beware, they seldom last long enough. They are great hot or cold and take little effort to make. (6 scotch eggs) What you need 6 hard boiled eggs 6 Eskort pork sausages Breadcrumbs Oil for frying The process Remove the meat from the...
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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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Braised brisket

Braised brisket...

Braised brisket Brisket has got to be one of the most under rated cuts of meat around. the best part of it is that the cooking methods that suit it best are slow cooking like braising, so it is almost impossible to muck it up no matter how inexperienced you are in the kitchen. It will always be moist and tender… just remember one rule.. the longer it cooks the better.Braised  brisket is so great for entertaining,...
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Pork with mint and green beans

Pork with mint and green beans...

Mint pork Pork is really cheap right now and this is a really fresh tasting pork recipe that is quite unlike any other pork recipe I have tried. It’s a really nice change, fresh and healthy that went really well with tagliatelle pasta. Give it a try, it’s simple and economical as well. (4 people) What you need 800g pork fillet thinly sliced 2 teaspoons crushed garlic palm of chopped fresh mint 500g fresh green...
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