Recipes

Find easy, quick and healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch and supper and all those special occasions. Try our tasty beef recipes, learn to make your own pasta or one of of our traditional recipes like traditional ginger beer! BONA has all your recipe needs covered.

Beans and cheesy pap

Try something new with this cheesy beans and pap dish by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 cups cooked pap 3 cups cooked sugar beans 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon […]

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Pasta and vegetables stir fry

Dinner is nutritious and delicious with this pasta and vegetables stir fry by Ntwenhle Gcbashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 cups tagliatelle, cooked 1 red onion, sliced Handful green beans 3 carrots, cut into spirals 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon […]

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Rosemary and thyme roast chicken

Make an extra special meal with this roast chicken by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 5–6 1 whole chicken Handful fresh thyme, chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 garlic cloves, crushed Salt and pepper Roast potatoes, for serving Lemon slices, for serving Gravy, for […]

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Savoury mini scones

Update your scones recipe with this tasty savoury version by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 3–4 1 cup mealie meal 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons castor sugar ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup fresh chives, […]

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Mealie meal & Parmesan patties

Get creative with your tried and trusted maize meal with these mealie meal and parmesan patties. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup mealie meal, cooked ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup ham, chopped 1 red onion, chopped and cooked Handful fresh coriander, finely chopped Salt […]

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Creamy prawn and vodka pasta

This fresh new take on the creamy prawn pasta will delight your tastebuds By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 3 cups spaghetti, cooked 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon (15ml) vodka 1 cup (250ml) […]

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Tuna and potato bake

You can’t go wrong with this tried and tested tuna and potato bake recipe By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 x 170g canned tuna with brine, drained 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500ml) milk […]

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Doughnut bacon cheeseburger

Also known as the Luther burger, this doughnut bacon cheeseburger is reportedly named after late RnB singer Luther Vandross. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 3 cups minced meat 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup (125ml) barbecue sauce 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 red onion, finely chopped […]

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Creamy sweetcorn and potato soup

This delectable creamy sweetcorn and potato soup is perfect on its own or as a starter. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 2–3 2 cups canned sweetcorn, drained 2 potatoes, chopped and cooked 2 cups (500ml) cream 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, melted 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, […]

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Chicken masala

Spice things up with this flavourful chicken masala recipe By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 2–3 3 cups chicken thighs, deboned 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons masala powder 1 tablespoon Harissa paste 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ cup (125ml) white wine […]

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