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.

Biscuit and cranberry truffles

Yummy and ready in a flash, everyone will love these biscuit and cranberry truffles by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup Oreo biscuits, crushed ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup double cream 1 ½ cup white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped Pinch of salt Coconut, for […]

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Berry and gin crumble

Enjoy this sweet and tangy berry and gin crumble by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 5–6 2 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed 3 tablespoons castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla essence ½ cup (125ml) apple juice 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dry gin 1 cinnamon stick Fresh strawberries, for serving Fresh […]

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Creamy turkey meatballs

Meatballs are great as sandwich fillings, as part of salads and many other meals. Make these delicious creamy meatballs by Ntwenhle Gcabashe in no time. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups turkey mince meat 2 large apples, grated 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup dried cranberries 1 egg, beaten 1 […]

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Savoury mince wheels

Whether you’re entertaining guests at home or feel like munching on something with the family, these snacks are easy to whip up. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures by Hema Patel Savoury minced wheels Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups minced meat, cooked 1 roll puff pastry 1 tomato, chopped 1 […]

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Tomato and chicken pasta

Get this hearty tomato and chicken pasta ready in a flash with this easy to follow recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked 4 chicken breasts, boneless and chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sundried tomato pesto […]

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Lentils and bacon soup

You can’t go wrong with a great soup, especially since you can freeze and enjoy it later. Try this hearty lentils and bacon soup by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30–35 minutes Serves: 4 2 cup lentils 1 cup bacon, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, […]

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Tuna and sweet potato cakes

Update your fishcakes recipe with these scrumptious tuna and sweet potato cakes by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Picture: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8–10 minutes Serves: 3 2 canned tuna in oil, drained 1 sweet potato, cooked and mashed 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice Handful fresh […]

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Garlic and rum prawns

Rum is more than just a staple cocktail ingredient. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to cook a delicious meal with it. Garlic and rum prawns Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 17 minutes Serves: 4 16 prawns, peeled 3 garlic cloves, sliced 4 tablespoons (60ml) light rum 2 tablespoons butter, softened 4 shallot onions, chopped […]

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Easy pancakes

Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make fluffy pancakes in a few simple steps. Photography by: Dylan Swart Easy pancakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar Pinch of salt 1½ cup (375ml) coconut milk 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil 2 tablespoon (30ml) orange juice […]

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Millet and boerewors sauce

Enjoy this delicious millet and boerewors sauce by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 3 cups boerewors, chopped 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sachet Knorr Tomato Cook in Sauce 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 […]

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REVIEW: The Hussar Grill

If you’re looking for a juicy steak plus a warm and friendly setting, then The Hussar Grill at Waterfall Corner, Johannesburg, is the place to be.

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