Food for Fun and Funds

BONA Food for Fun & Funds is a skills development programme that enriches your life by showing you how to bake and cook for profit.

Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken with Pesto Pasta

Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 4 250g (½ packet) FATTI’S & MONI’S GNOCCHI PASTA FOR THE CHICKEN 1 lemon 100g soft butter + extra 2 tablespoons thyme leaves, finely chopped + extra Salt and pepper 1.5kg whole chicken 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock For the Pasta 500g mixed roast vegetables Olive oil, to […]

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Boerewors and Pasta with Pumpkin Tomato relish

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 250g (½ packet) FATTI’S & MONI’S Elbow Macaroni 300g pumpkin, peeled and cubed 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 sprig rosemary, finely chopped 1 x 410g tin chopped tomatoes Salt and pepper 500g boerewors Rocket, to serve Cook the FATTI’S & MONI’S Elbow […]

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Pulled Pork Sliders

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 6 ALBANY Best of Both White Buns 800g boneless pork neck, butterflied Salt and pepper 1 x 410g tin chopped tomatoes 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock ½ cup (125ml) sticky ribs sauce For the Pickled Red Cabbage 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded ½ red onion, thinly […]

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Fish and Chips Gatsby

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 6 ALBANY Superior White Rolls, cut open 2 potatoes, peeled Sunflower oil, for frying White vinegar, to sprinkle Salt and pepper 500g hake fillets, bones removed 1-2 lemon or limes, cut into wedges 80ml mayonnaise Chilli sauce, to taste 1 carrot, grated Handful coriander leaves […]

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Bacon griller and naartjie tagine

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 6 Traditional Bacon Grillers 1 sweet potato, cubed 2 cups (500ml) naartjie juice 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 6 baby marrows, sliced into 2cm slices ½ teaspoon ground cumin easy 1/3 cup soft dried apricots 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated […]

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Grilled sausage with warm cabbage

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 6 Traditional Country Sausages 2 apples, cut into thin wedges ¾ cup (180ml) appletizer 150g butternut, grated 4 cups cabbage, shredded 1 red onion, thinly sliced Lemon juice, to taste 2 tablespoons (30ml) Sunflower oil Salt and pepper Handful rocket Pomegranate rubies, to sprinkle (optional) […]

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Pilchard Bobotie

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 – 6 FOR THE BOBOTIE 2 x 400g tins pilchards in tomato sauce 2 slices white bread ½ cup (125ml) milk 1 tablespoon (15ml) sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons (30ml) curry powder 2 carrots, grated 1 x 400g tin […]

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Rooibos Poached Plum Open Sandwich

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 FOR THE POACHED PLUMS 3 cups (750ml) of water 2 cups (500ml) sugar 2 rooibos tea bags 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise (optional) 6 plums few thyme sprigs FOR THE SANDWICHES 6 slices ALBANY Ultima Rooibos & Rye Brown Bread 250ml mascarpone For the […]

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Mexican Tortillas

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 1 tablespoon (15ml) sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 6 Smoked Viennas, sliced 1 x 410g tins Mexican style tomatoes 1 x 410g tin red kidney beans handful coriander, chopped FOR SALSA 1 avocado, sliced 1 small red onion, chopped 1/3 cups (80ml) feta, crumbled squeeze […]

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Spicy Tomato and Deep Fried Gizzard Pasta

Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours Serves: 4 – 6 500g chicken gizzards, rinsed 4 cups (1L) chicken stock FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE 1 tablespoon (15ml) sunflower oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 chilli, finely chopped 1 teaspoon (5ml) paprika 30ml (2 tablespoons) tomato paste 2 x 410g tins cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon […]

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Smoked Salmon, Egg and Dill Canapes

Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 8 4 eggs, at room temperature 8 slices ALBANY Ultima Multigrain Brown Bread soft butter, for spreading handful dill, chopped 250g chunky cottage cheese 50g smoked salmon ribbons 2 tablespoons (30ml) capers baby herbs, to sprinkle Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over […]

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