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.

Breakfast waffles

Perfect anytime of the day, and whether you like them savoury or sweet, waffles are also quick and easy to make. Whip up something cool for breakfast with these breakfast waffles by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 4–5 minutes Serves: 2 Chicken burger waffle 1 cup self-raising flour 4 tablespoons castor sugar […]

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Gem squash and carrot muffins

If you are looking for new ways to use gem squash then you’ll love this gem squash and carrot muffins recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Makes: 12 2 cups gem squash, cooked and mashed 1 cup carrot, grated 2 cups self-raising flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ […]

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Roasted vegetables and millet salad

Make a hearty and nutritious salad with this roasted vegetables and millet salad by Ntwehle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 large carrots, roughly chopped 1 sweet potato, cubed 2 red onions, peeled and wedged 1 butternut, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 4 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil […]

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Nutty slices

Make yummy homemade nutty slices in 4 simple steps with this recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 minute Serves: 2–3 ½ cup pistachio nuts ½ cup macadamia nuts ½ cup cashew nuts 2 cups chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoon raisins Pinch salt Chocolate honeycomb Place chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute […]

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Veggie brown rice bake

Making better food choices doesn’t have to mean only eating lettuce leaves. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to prepare a veggie and brown rice bake that is delicious and good for you. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 5–6 2 cups brown rice, cooked 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed […]

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3 colourful & tasty detoxing smoothies

Enjoy the goodness of fruits and veggies with these yummy and delicious detox smoothies by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures Hema Patel CRISPY GREEN SMOOTHIE Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 Handful fresh kale, chopped Handful fresh parsley 2 green apples, chopped 1 frozen banana, chopped 3 cups green tea, cooled 1 garlic clove ½ avocado 1 tablespoon […]

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Liquorice cake

Make a decadent and flavourful sweet treat with this liquorice cake recipe from Ntwenhle Gccabshe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 8–10 1½ cups self-raising flour 1/3 cup (80ml) liquorice colouring 1 teaspoon (5ml) liquorice extract 1 cup cocoa Pinch salt ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and […]

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Hot prawn bites

Snack time and light meals can be fun and delicious with these scrumptious hot prawn bites by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 […]

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Chocolate mousse pot

Make a delectable dessert in just two easy steps with this chocolate mousse pot by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped ½ cup marshmallows, chopped 1 cup (250ml) cream 4 tablespoons (60ml) Amarula cream liqueur 2 cups Oreo biscuits, crushed Oreo biscuits, for serving […]

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Banana queen cakes

Banana bread is not the only thing you can use bananas for when baking. These scrumptious banana queen cakes by Ntwenhle Gcabashe are quick and easy to make. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Makes: 12 1 cup banana, mashed 1 1/2 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 cup […]

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Homemade carb-free sushi

Love sushi, but not a fan of carbs? Try this delicious homemade carb-free sushi recipe that’s easy to make. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures Dylan Swart CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SUSHI Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup cauliflower, steamed 1 cup broccoli, steamed 4 seaweed wrappers 4 tablespoons smooth cream cheese 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 […]

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Irresistible leftover pudding

Don’t throw away remaining cake or bread, just make this irresistible leftover pudding with it by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Photography by: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes + 5 hours chilling Serves: 5–6 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 cup (250ml) orange juice 2 tablespoons orange zest ½ cup castor sugar 4 […]

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