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Spicy tripe

Enjoy the comforting taste of spicy tripe with this great recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 5­ hours & 10 minutes Serves: 3 2 kg beef tripe 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin […]

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Escaping an emotionally abusive relationship

Physical assault is not the only way in which your partner can abuse you. But, how do you spot the signs of emotional abuse? By Nolwazi Tusini *Not their real names When Azola Mthimkhulu* met her partner, she thought he was the man of her dreams. He was generous, kind and attentive. “Everything was great. […]

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Slow cooked trotters and lentils

Make a hearty trotters and lentils dish with this simple recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 3 2 kg beef trotters 1 cup lentils Salt and pepper, for seasoning 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 canned tomatoes, […]

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Savoury dombolo

You can’t go wrong with a classic dombolo or steamed bread, and now you can update the classic with this delicious savoury take by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups self-raising flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar Salt and pepper ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup ham, […]

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