Butternut Soup

Time: 1 hours  Portions: 6 Ingredients 1.5kg Butternut Cubes1 Large Onion (finely chopped)2 tsp Crushed Garlic1 tsp Rosemary1/2 tsp Ginger1/2 tsp Nutmeg1/4 tsp Chilli Flakes3-4 Cups Vegetable Stock250ml Cream1/2 Tbls Honey150ml Cream CheeseBlack PepperSalt3 Tbls Butter Method In a pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5min. Add the…

Beef Soup

A simple but oh so good comfort dish. Time: 3 hours 15min  Portions: 8 Ingredients 1kg Stewing BeefOlive OilSalt & Black Pepper1 Onion (chopped)3tsp Garlic+/-3-4 Celery Sticks (chopped)4-5 Carrots (chopped)4 Tbls Flour3C Beef Stock1½C Red Wine1½C Water2 Tbls Tomato PasteBay Leaves & Thyme250g Mushrooms4-5 Potatoes (peeled & cut into quarters)BBQ SpicePaprikaSoya SauceWorcestershire Sauce Method Spice the meat (and…

Chicken Meatballs

My first attempt at making these, or quite frankly working with chicken mince. Must say, it’s a lot tastier than I expected. Time: 45 min  Portions: 4 Ingredients Meatballs 4 Tbls Olive Oil (for frying)1kg Chicken MinceSalt & Black Pepper1½ C Breadcrumbs2 Eggs1 tsp Oregano1 tsp Paprika2 tsp Garlic¼ C Parmesan Ingredients Sauce 3 Tbls…

Holy Shit Pork Belly

This is by far the simplest but best pork belly recipe I have ever made. Try it out! Time: 2 hours 15 min  Portions: 5-6 Ingredients 1kg Pork bellyOlive oilHimalayan saltBlack pepper2 Cups chicken stock3 tsp Crushed garlic Method Preheat oven to 180°. Score the pork belly and pour boiling water over it. Dry the roast with paper…

Rich Potato Soup with Smoked Ham

This was my first attempt at potato soup, and it turned out so well, it’s now a family favourite. It’s a lovely, rich soup for those cold winter nights. Time: 50 min  Portions: 6-8 Ingredients 7-8 Large potatoes (peeled and cut into small cubes) 1 Red onion (diced) 2 tsp Garlic 3 Tbls flour 4-5…

Baked Honey Soya Pork Steaks

These porterhouse pork steaks are so affordable and so good. Try them out. Time: 50 min  Portions: 5 Ingredients 5 x 200g Pork Porterhouse steaks (with fat) 2 Tbls Honey 3 Tbls Soya sauce 2 Tbls Olive oil 1 Tbls Tomato puree 1 Tbls Sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp Black pepper 2 tsp Crushed garlic…

Rich & Spicy Chicken Curry

Finally tried my hand at a rich and spicy chicken curry. So delicious! Time: 1 hour 10 min Portions: 8-10 Ingredients 600g Chicken fillets Chicken spice, salt & pepper to taste (for spicing the chicken) 3 Tbls butter (extra for frying the chicken) 1 Tbls oil 1 Tbls Curry powder 1 Tbls Coriander (spice &…

Parmesan, Biltong & Mushroom Pasta

Biltong is as much of a South African tradition as a braai and rugby, so I had to try at least one recipe with it. This pasta is rich and creamy and absolutely lick-your-plate good. For those of you who don’t know what biltong is, the closest thing to it would be Beef Jerky, although…

Balsamic Chicken Fillets

Who the hell boils chicken? Turns out I do apparently.  This was another first for me. I generally prefer my chicken fillets pan fried or grilled but this turned out quite lovely, probably because you “boil” it in marinade. Time: 30min  Portions: 4-5 Ingredients 4 Large chicken fillets (or 5 medium ones) 1 Cup water 1/2…

Pan Fried Pork & Mushroom Pasta

Time: 25min Portions: 6-8 Ingredients: 200gm Pork fillet Spices to taste (Paprika, BBQ Spice, Salt & Black Pepper) Butter for frying 2 tsp Garlic 300g Mushrooms (diced) 1 tsp Soya sauce 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt 1-2 tsp Black pepper 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes 500ml Double cream yoghurt 175ml Milk 2 tsp Fresh chopped Basil leaves…

Mac & 3 Cheeses

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…you can NEVER have too much cheese. So I added 3 types for good measure 🙂 Time: 30min Portions: 4-5 Ingredients: 250g Macaroni 2 Tbls butter Topping: 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs 1 Tbls butter (softened) 1/2 tsp Black pepper 2 Tbls Parmesan 1/2 Cup grated Cheddar cheese Sauce:…

Parmesan Coated Chicken Breasts

This coated chicken recipe takes a little longer to prepare, but it’s absolutely worth it. Especially combined with the guacamole topper. Check it out. Time: 50min Portions: 4 Ingredients 4 Medium to large Chicken fillets (deboned and skinless) 40g Parmesan cheese (the fine powdered kind) 30g Breadcrumbs 3/4 Cup butter for coating 2 Tbls butter for…

Balsamic Roast Chicken

No fuss chicken that’s succulent and tasty and comes with its own sauce. This turned out pretty well. Time: 45min Portions: 4-5 Ingredients 1kg Chicken pieces 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar 2.5 Tbls Soya sauce 1/4 Cup Golden syrup 1/4 Cup Brown sugar 1.5 Tbls Paprika 1 Tbls Mustard 1 Tbls Lemon juice 2 Tbls mixed fresh…

Herb Crusted Pork Roast

This is a great tasting alternative to my usual balsamic reduction roast. The mixture of herbs gives it a lovely flavour. Crusty on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside. Time: 1 hour 10min Portions: 4-5 Ingredients 750g Pork Roast 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme 1.5 tsp Dried Sage leaves 1/2 tsp…

Roast Pork Steaks With White Wine & Mushroom Sauce

This is such a quick, easy and affordable meal. Try it out and let me know what you think. Time: 40min Portions: 4 Ingredients Pork 2-3 300gm Pork steaks 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 Cup golden syrup 2 Tbls mustard 1 Tbls soya Sea salt & Black pepper 1 tsp Crushed garlic Splash of Harrybasco (chilli…

Creamy Basil Pesto & Mussel Pasta

Now this was a lovely surprise. I was planning on making my usual Basil pesto pasta with feta when my brother suggested that I add mussels to it. A little nervous that it might be a bit dry, I decided to add cream…and cheese, because…cheese. And so it grew and evolved into this dish. Absolutely…

Pork Roast With Mushrooms & Baby Corn

I recently discovered this lovely cut of meat and it’s both delicious and affordable, which makes me oh so happy. Try it out. Time: 2 hours 30min  Portions: 5-6 Ingredients 900gm Pork neck roast 3 tbls Honey or golden syrup 1 Cup red wine 2 tbls English mustard Fresh rosemary (2-3 sprigs chopped) 3 Cloves…

Bacon, Potato, Mushroom & Feta Quiche

Remember a while back I posted my Peppadew Quiche recipe? Well, it just got even better!! But then, anything with bacon is… Time: 1 hour 25min  Portions: 4 Ingredients 250ml Flour 250ml Cheddar cheese (grated) 3/4 Cup butter (melted) 1/2 Packet of bacon bits 2 tsp Parmesan cheese (powdered kind) 1 Big potato (peeled and…

Beef Roast with Red Pepper & Vodka Sauce

This is such a quick and easy recipe if you feel like a smallish roast and don’t have hours to prepare it. Time: 50min  Portions: 4-5 Ingredients: 750gm Beef Roast 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar 1/4 Cup Soya sauce 2 Tbls Brown sugar 1 tsp Crushed garlic 1 tsp Dried Rosemary Salt, black pepper, BBQ spice…

New Chicken Korma

This is a slightly different take on my other Chicken Korma recipe. Just a little bit spicier, but possibly my favourite so far. Don’t be alarmed by the amount of ingredients, most of them are spices. Time: 1 hour  Portions: 6 Ingredients: Chicken: 4 Deboned skinless chicken breasts 2 tsp Garam masala 2 tsp Curry…

Bell Pepper and Mushroom Beef Roast

Have I mentioned that I love meat? Seriously, it drives my poor pasta-loving sister crazy, but she tries to be supportive and eat everything I cook anyway 🙂 I’ve posted beef roast recipes before, but I like to give it a different spin every time. This one is fairly simple and doesn’t take too long…

Roast Chicken with Mushrooms, Peppers & Baby Spinach

So this turned out a lot better than expected…actually I didn’t know what to expect. I took what I had in the kitchen, and this dish happened. It just might be one of my new favourites. See what you think. Time: 1 hour  Portions: 4 Ingredients Chicken 8 Chicken pieces (with skin on) 1/2 Cup chicken…

Pork Fillet With Mushroom Sauce

First time trying this cut of pork, and it’s delicious! Serve it with roast potatoes and baked beetroot. Time: 1 hour  Portions: 6 Ingredients Pork Recipe 2 Pork fillets (+/-500gm each) Salt Black pepper Paprika BBQ spice 1 tbls Olive oil Glaze 1 Cup chicken stock 1/4 Cup golden syrup 1/4 Cup brown sugar 1/4…

Tuna Bake

Quick and easy tuna dish Time: 45min  Portions: 5-6 Ingredients 1 Tin tuna 1 Tin Pealed tomatoes 2 tbls Tomato paste 1 tsp Sweet basil 1/2 Onion (chopped) 1/2 tsp Crushed garlic 1/4 Cup cream 1 Cup shell noodles 750ml Water 500gm Cheddar cheese (grated) 1 tbls Butter Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat butter…

Beef Roast

I remember as a kid, roasts were for special occasions. I used to love it! Now as an adult, sometimes the special occasion is that it’s Thursday. Time: 2.5 hours  Portions: 6-8 Ingredients 1.5kg Beef roast 1+1/2 tbls Dijon mustard 1 pkt Mushrooms 1 Onion (halved and sliced) 1/2 pkt Baby carrots (chopped) 1/2 Cup…

Braai Lamb Chops

It’s summer in South Africa and that means it’s braai time. Well, actually it’s always braai time here. We even have a braai holiday (no jokes). Here’s a recipe for lamb chops on the grill. *FYI braai would be a barbeque to our foreign friends. Time: 45min  Portions: 3 Ingredients 6 Lamb loin chops 60ml…

Beef Stroganoff

This has always been a favourite of mine, but I’ve always struggled to get it to taste just right. Finally think I’ve figured it out. Try it and see what you think. Time: 1 hour  Portions: 4 Ingredients: 600g Beef strips or blocks 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 Pkt mushrooms 1/2 Cup brandy 1/2 Cup…

Chicken Korma

I’ve always wanted to try making this, but I’ve always been scared that it turns out wrong. Finally made it tonight and it’s delicious! Time: 1.5 hours  Portions: 6 Ingredients 6 Chicken breasts (deboned and skinned) 50g Butter (for frying chicken) 2 tbls Oil 2 Onions (finely chopped) 4 Cloves garlic (finely chopped) 2 tbls Fresh…

Lamb Shank

This one takes a bit of time to make, but the tasty, fall-off-the-bone tender lamb is worth it. Time: 3 hours 15min  Portions: 4 Ingredients 4 Medium lamb shanks 3 tbls Honey 1+1/2 Cups red wine 2 tbls English mustard Fresh rosemary 3 Cloves garlic (crushed) 3 Carrots (chopped) 1 Red onion (chopped) 500ml Lamb…

Moody Meatballs

I’ve always liked the idea of meatballs, but I always wonder who actually prepared it. And that just freaks me out, so I never buy them. I decided that the only option was to figure out my own recipe to make at home. These go well with pasta, mashed potatoes or rice. Time: 1 hour…