Tag: Cooking

Chicken and cheese pap squares

Spice up how you serve pap with this chicken and cheese pap squares recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25–30 minutes Serves: 2–3 SEE ALSO: Beans and cheesy pap 3 cups mealie meal, cooked 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 chicken breasts, boneless and chopped 1 cup sundried tomatoes […]

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Sweet chilli chicken

Light and delicious, this sweet chilli chicken bowl is easy to make by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped ½ cup sweet chilli sauce 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 spring onion, chopped Salt and pepper ½ cup feta […]

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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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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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Chicken à la King

Chicken à la King is a tried and tested favourite and yours can be ready in 15 minutes. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe This dish was created by Charles Ranhofer, a chef at Delmonico restaurant. He named the dish after horse breeder Foxhall P Keene, who had requested a dish with pimento cream. Charles came up with […]

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