Author: Gugu Mhlungu

Three ingredient ice cream

No need for an ice cream mixer or complicated recipes to enjoy yummy homemade ice cream with this three ingredient ice cream recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 4 cups double cream 1 canned condensed milk 1 teaspoon pink salt Shortbread, for serving Chopped ginger in syrup, for serving Mixed fruits […]

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Curried vegetarian shakshuka

Shakshuka is the new buzz word in the foodie streets. This egg cooked in a tomato-based dish is a must-try, especially if you want to spice up your breakfast routine. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Photography by Hema Patel CURRIED VEGETARIAN SHAKSHUKA Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 4 medium eggs 2 tablespoons […]

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Red velvet cake

Make the perfect (and authentic) red velvet cake with this great recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serve: 8-10 1 cup sugar 5 cups cake flour 250g butter, softened 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 6 eggs 2 small bottles red colouring 1 cup raw beetroot, […]

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Butternut and feta salad

Make the perfect side with this scrumptious butternut and feta salad by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 medium butternuts, sliced 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, melted 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons honey 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped 4 garlic cloves […]

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Jam muffins

Make yummy jam muffins in a flash using this lovely recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 12 250g butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup avocado, mashed 4 cups self raising flour pinch salt 4 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cup coconut cream 1 cup apricot […]

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Roasted potato salad

Up your potato salad game with this yummy roasted potato salad dish by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 3–4 1kg potatoes, halved 2 sweet potatoes, sliced 1kg asparagus 2 red onions, cut into wedges 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ cup (125ml) oil Feta cheese, for […]

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3 bean soup

Beans are an excellent source of nutrients, especially protein and iron, and you can enjoy the goodness in a hearty 3 bean soup by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serve 4-5 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained 1 cup canned butter beans, drained 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained 1 […]

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5 minutes with interior designer Mpho Vackier

Mpho Vackier (37) left her blossoming career as a metallurgical engineer to become an interior designer. She shares how her childhood dream has become a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto. My mother was a self-employed seamstress, and I used to watch her make clothes. This sparked my […]

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Parmesan pap

If you are looking for a new and delicious way to prepare pap then you’ll love this Parmesan pap recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups maize meal ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 4 handfuls fresh spinach, finely chopped 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 […]

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Peri-peri prawn sandwich

Who says that sandwiches can’t be exciting? Spice things up with this peri-peri prawn sandwich by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 2–3 4 cups prawns 3 tablespoons (45ml) coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ cup chilli sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste […]

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Grilled lamb chops and grapes

Grapes are more than just a fruit salad component, you can use this yummy fruit for this delectable grilled lamb chops and grapes recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 3–4 6 trimmed lamb chops, grilled 1 cup red grapes 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 red onion, roughly chopped 2 […]

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Stuffed chocolate and berry toast

Turn your toast into a delightful treat with this yummy stuffed chocolate and berry toast recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 4 slices banana bread ½ cup chocolate spread 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 […]

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