Jamie Who’s sweet-potato gnocchi with shredded lamb
, “Gnocchi is highly underrated. It’s not particularly difficult to make and when you use sweet potato, as I do, it’s a lot healthier than most starches," Jamie Who
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Koek!’s spinach gnudi with tomato-butter sauce
“Gnudi is basically ravioli without its knickers on. It means ‘nude’ in Italian, and refers to the ravioli filling without the pasta – you could also think of it as ricotta gnocchi," Koek!
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The Foodie’s Parmesan-crumbed lamb chops
"Lamb chops are arguably best cooked on the braai, but in winter you can still whip them up in your kitchen while it’s chilly outside," The Foodie
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Eggnog
Christmas in July just wouldn't be the same without this warming, tradtional drink.
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Tom Kha Kai
Traditional Thai chicken coconut soup. In Thai 'Kha' is galangal root and 'Kai' is chicken.
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Spaghetti and meatballs with roasted tomato
As any ouma will tell you, it’s the little bit of sugar that’s the essential ingredient in this baked tomato sauce. From Tina Bester's cookbook Comfort (Quivertree Publications)
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Slow-roasted leg of lamb wrapped in aubergine
From Tina Bester's cookbook Comfort (Quivertree Publications)
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Annette Kesler's roast lamb salad
Great for relaxed entertaining, as much of the preparation can be done in advance.
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Ina Paarman's snoek pâté with feta and sundried tomato
A stunning variation on an old favourite. Serve with bruschetta, vegetable crudités or crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
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Phillippa Cheifitz's barbecued lamb on the stick in chutney-apricot marinade
South Africans love lamb. This recipe from South Africa Eats (Quivertree) is inspired by the traditional sosaties made from sesate (skewered meat) and sate (spicy sauce).
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Lannice Snyman's black mussels in curry cream
This recipe is from Tortoises & Tumbleweeds by Lannice Snyman (Lannice Snyman Publishers). Mussels should be served as fresh as possible, and no later than a day after being plucked. Keep them chilled between gathering and cooking.
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Cass Abraham's creamy chicken curry
Mix together 1 tsp (5ml) masala, 50ml flour and salt to taste.
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Chicken pie
Hoenderpastei (chicken pie) was brought to South Africa by the Dutch and often eaten at celebrations, particularly at Christmas. It is now a popular comfort food relished by many South Africans.
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Mutton biryani
Delicious Cape Malay biryani can be made with chicken or vegetables but the lamb variation is the most popular of all.
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Parsley pancakes with fresh asparagus and cheese
Recipe courtesy of Phillippa Cheifitz's book, South Africa Eats from Quivertree Publications. Enjoy these pancakes at any time of the day.
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Grilled brinjal and smashed olive pasta
Recipe courtesy of Phillippa Cheifitz's book, South Africa Eats from Quivertree Publications. This is one of those pasta dishes that can be served hot, or `a la Med at room temperature.
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Wholewheat chapattis
Chapattis are a type of flat, unleavened bread. Great for mopping up curries.
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Chicken curry in a potjie
From Sannie Smit's Potjiekos Favourites.
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Braaied fish with apricot glaze
By Lannice Snyman
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Silky mash
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Butter-roasted cod with silky mash and spiced lentils
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Duck terrine with prunes
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Almond meringues with slow-roasted naartjies
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Poached chicken salad with rocket and pomegranate seeds
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Gomiti with pumpkin and radicchio
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Sparkling lime-infused strawberry ice tea
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Beetroot Pimms
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Watermelon Slush
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Minted sparkling rose water
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Pan-grilled steak with pasta pockets and butternut mash
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Sirloin with porcini mushrooms and truffle oil
Keep it simple with this easy mushroom-inspired take on sirloin.
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Spicy chorizo and gnocchi tossed with creamy smashed broad beans
The richness of the cream is cut by the spiciness of the chorizo – the latter is accentuated when pan-fried, as it is here.
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Chocolate Marquise
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Easy pickling onion confit with balsamic vinegar
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Cream of butter bean soup with anchovy butter
A Mother's day recipe inspired by Simon Hopkinson
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Chicken with smoked paprika, bacon and white beans
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Pomegranate semifreddo (frozen dessert)
Pomegranates have been around since ancient times and were used by the Egyptians to make wine.
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Plaaskos winning recipes
Try them ...
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Mongolian Beef
Recipe taken from Kylie Kwong Simple Chinese Cooking (Penguin Lantern).
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Saffron crème caramel with star anise syrup
Saffron strands are the dried stigmas of the purple
crocus flower, which is grown in India, throughout the
Mediterranean and in Asia.
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Lavazza Coffee: Recipes
When making a cup of filter coffee, you can choose from a variety of methods to brew fresh grounds. Plunger and drip filter coffee machines make an excellent choice for daily use.
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Chorizo and caramelised onion tart
Quick and easy and ready in an hour.
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Prawn and snow pea sprout salad with chilli sauce
This delicious recipe is from Marie Claire’s Fresh + Fast Simply Delicious Food by Michelle Cranston (Murdoch books ).
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Summer Sprout Salad
Made from produce that walked away with top honours in the RMB Private Bank South African Produce Awards (Innovation Category).
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Seared Tuna, Potato and Sesame Salad
Made from produce that walked away with top honours in the RMB Private Bank South African Produce Awards.
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Buttermilk Rye Bread
Buttermilk rye bread with the compliments of Knead Bread and Pastry shop.
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Spicy Fish Kebabs with Tamarind Sauce, Cucumber Raita and Lemon Basmati Rice (optional)
Made from produce that walked away with top honours in the RMB Private Bank South African Produce Awards.
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Ultimate Pan Fried Cheese and Tomato Sarmies with Salsa Verde
Made from produce that walked away with top honours in the RMB Private Bank South African Produce Awards.
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Local is lekker
Inspiration for National Braai Day!
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Asparagus and Goat’s Cheese Fritartlets
These are really just mini frittatas - for a change of pace, try these other combos: potato, onion and rosemary; mixed peppers and feta; avocado and spring onion, baby tomato, basil and Parmesan.
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Buckwheat Crumpets with Crispy Parma Ham and Maple Syrup
An interesting take on an American favourite. Sticky, crunchy and sort of healthy!
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Lillian Nosipho Ngoboza's Chicken Curry
This is the first meal Madiba ate, the day he walked out of Victor Verster Prison, Sunday 11th February 1990.
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Honey Biscuits
Sweet and savoury Bites by Jane Price is the perfect cookbook for indulgent winter snacks.
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Midweek Mediterranean chicken
I made this Mediterranean style chicken the other night and it was such a hit with the family I thought I’d share it with you!
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Eliaichi Gosht (Lamb cooked with Cardamom)
We asked Sean and Helen Fawthrop from Rozigal Organic Products to share a couple of their favourite yoghurt recipes with us.
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Organic banana & strawberry smoothie
We asked Sean and Helen Fawthrop from Rozigal Organic Products to share a couple of their favourite yoghurt recipes with us.
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Spice butternut dip
Here is quick grown-up spicy puree that I give friends to snack on with lavash* or grissini sticks, or toasted ciabatta.
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Sesame disks
This is my variation on the Middle Eastern bread called Lavash. Makes 8 large discs.
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Chilled cherry tomato gazpacho with Tabasco stick, basil chip and red pepper syrup
A simpler but no less delicious dish from Phil Alcock - onewaterfront (one of the restaurants featured at the Taste of Cape Town) is this absolutely gorgeous tomato gazpacho. Whip this up in no time and bring summer back.
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Crayfish, smoked tomato and basil risotto
We tasted the most divine crayfish risotto from George Jardine at the Taste of Cape Town event. Cook it yourself at your next dinner party.
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Chilli pork and Pineapple Stirfry
The secret to a good stir fry is short, sharp and furious.
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Best-ever tomato soup
A favourite recipe of mine, which can be made with fresh or canned tomatoes, or a combination of the two
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8 Hour forget about it' Greek Lamb
The Greeks know about cooking lamb well – this is my version...
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Beetroot Gazpatcho
This recipe won’t make you feel un-goddess like but sexy on a full stomach!
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Ostrich Cubes with Cashew Crunch
Extremely healthy and utterly delicious, this ‘meat on a stick’ makes a substantial pre-dinner snack.
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The 24-hour Breakfast Bun
This is a real any-time-of-day, gourmet pig out and a wonderful hangover cure!
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Fish Cakes
by Mary Apeldoorn - Mary Apeldoorn is a recruitment agency owner and board and executive Committee Member of Business Against Crime.
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Healthy Provita sandwiches
Provita shares some healthy low GI, high – fibre sandwich recipes directly from their new website.
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Traditional Pap cakes
Pap cakes are easy to make and wonderful when served with a traditional South African braai.
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Fresh Sardines with Garlic Mayonnaise
Deliciously prepared fresh sardines with mayonnaise made of fresh egg yolks from the new cookbook La Dolce Vita by Ciro, owner of La Cucina Di Ciro restaurant.
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The ultimate Low-fat crème caramel
Heaven without the guilt!
This divine recipe, featured in our brand new Eat In magazine, is causing quite a stir amongst our readers.
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Raw Tuna, Potato and Sesame Salad
This is a favourite of our editor, Justine Drake - but if you aren’t a fan of fish or especially raw fish, the dressing its great with both grilled fish or chicken.
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Wine Cocktails from Leopard's Leap wines
Leopard's Leap shows how wine can be enjoyed a little differently
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Healthy Low Fat Apple and Oatmeal Muffins
Tempt yourself and satisfy that sweet tooth craving with these high fibre, low fat muffins.
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Ostrich - Tartare, Rillettes, Mignon
A Trio of Ostrich for the Gourmet!
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Sole Meuniere with Balsamic vinegar & brown butter sauce
(Recipe courtesy of Staffords – producer of quality Balsamic Vinegars)
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Handcrafted Honey Liqueur - a great cooking companian
Lourensford Honey Liqueur has a distinguishable honey aroma that will sweeten up any old desert
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Berry Fruit Crumble
This delectable winter crunch will add warmth and sweetness to your home.
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Great ideas with Afro Teas
Not only are these sexy teas great for drinking, but they can be used in other innovative ways:
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Meatballs in tomato sauce
A great classic winter choice from the The Farm Kitchen, a new book by Colette Comins.
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White bean puree with olives and goat’s cheese
This delicious recipe comes from the wonderful book Saha: A chef’s journey through Lebanon and Syria by Greg and Lucy Malouf (Quadrille, R610).
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Pink Lady® Apple Power Smoothie
Try this Pink Lady® Apple Power Smoothie! as made by Reuben from Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar in Franschhoek.
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Good 'ol Lamb and Bean Soup
Something a little meaty for the men in the family…
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Vegetable and Barley Soup
A soup to detox and nourish you when you need it most.
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Mother’s Day Roasted Pumpkin, Tomato and Orange Soup
Simple to make and delicious to eat! From Shape Flavour by Justine Drake - Tafelberg.
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Herbed egg rolls
Egg rolls are best served at room temperature so they make a great brunch dish. Serve plain with a little sea salt, or roll with smoked salmon, Parma or black forest ham, or steamed asparagus.
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Hot Buttered Rum
UK doyenne of entertainment Lorna Wing gives the recipe for this divine drink in her book Party! Food.
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Hot chilli chocolate
This is a low fat version, if you want, you can make it with full cream or 2% milk instead. The chilli adds more warmth than burn.
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Waffles with honey- halva mascarpone and raspberries
Pucker waffles all crispy with Belgian pearl sugar, served warm with crème fraiche melting down the sides are complemented by the warm spice flavours of honey halva.
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Labneh stuffed chicken baked in turkish-fig balsamic
Labneh, Lebanese yoghurt cheese, is either sold in a tub or shaped into balls bottled in oil and because it is such a firm cheese it is suited to stuffing.
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Escalivada
Deli’s often sell specialist vegetables like artichokes or baby fennel (as opposed to the carrots and onions variety to be found at your grocer or supermarket).
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Sweet Potato and Goats' Cheese Gratin
Enjoy tender sweet potato with goats chees and rosemary.
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Mushroom aubergine and coriander pate
This is a luscious combination of smoky-flavoured aubergine, dark savoury mushrooms and fresh coriander.
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Feta and Spring Onion Baked Eggs
This recipe can be prepared in individual little dishes, muffin pans or as one large bake.
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Cocktails for Africa
Our editor Justine Drake loved these cocktails at the Bombay Sapphire Dinner in Cape Town.
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Raspberry Jellies
This makes a delicious desert with cream on a hot summer's day.
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