Past articles

Slow-cooked lamb shank

There are few things as mouthwatering as a tender lamb shank falling off the bone. Impress with this slow-cooked lamb shank recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours 15 minutes Serves: 6 6 medium lamb shanks 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoon (45ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed […]

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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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