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.

How to make strawberry jam

Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make home-made strawberry jam, and it’s easier than you think! Pictures Hema Patel Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 90 minutes Serves: 6–8 2kg fresh strawberries 4 tablespoons (60ml) lemon juice 4½ cups white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest ¾ cup (195ml) water Scones, for serving Fresh cream, for […]

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Lemon coconut cake

Enjoy this delicious and tangy lemon coconut cake by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 7–8 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon essence ½ cup coconut Pinch salt ½ cup castor sugar 1 cup (250ml) full cream milk 3 eggs ½ cup (125ml) butter, melted Lemon slices, for […]

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Bunny chow

No need to leave the house to enjoy a delicious bunny chow with this recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups chicken thighs, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon hot curry powder 1 tablespoon ground coriander 4 […]

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Blueberry bread and butter pudding

This delightful blueberry bread and butter pudding is a new take on a classic dessert by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 2 large croissants, halved 1 cup blueberries ½ cup butter ½ cup strawberry jam 2 cups (500ml) cream 3 eggs 1 tablespoon (5ml) vanilla essence […]

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Creamy butter chicken

Afro rock singer Siphokazi Buti, popularly known as Camagwini, shares her deliciously creamy butter chicken curry recipe. Picture by: Dylan Swart By: Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 2–3 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garam masala […]

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Beer pot roast brisket

Nothing beats a homemade roast. Keep it simple, yet delicious with this no-fail beer pot roast brisket recipe that is sure to impress the whole family. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 4 hours Serves: 4–5 1½kg brisket 2 cups (500ml) stout beer 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 4 […]

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Rich chocolate pudding

Make this indulgent warm and rich chocolate pudding by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8–10 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt ½ cup castor sugar 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) strong coffee 1 […]

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Gnocchi with a twist

You don’t have to eat out to enjoy delicious comforting gnocchi. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to whip it up at home. Picture Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes Serves: 3 1kg potatoes, cooked and mashed 3 cups cake flour, sifted Handful fresh thyme, chopped 1 egg Salt and pepper Water, […]

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Slow-cooked beef shin and rum stew

Enjoy this indulgent slow cooked beef shin and rum stew by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours 15 minutes Serves: 4 2kg beef shin ½ cup (125ml) dark rum 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 2 tablespoons flour 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 canned tomatoes, chopped […]

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