This spinach pasta alfredo is a vegetarian version of the wholesome classic by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pasta alfredo was named after Alfredo di Lelio, who owned a small restaurant in Piazza Rosa, Rome. In 1914, Alfredo made her pregnant wife a dish of plain or white pasta because she was suffering from terrible nausea and couldn’t […]
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Beat the winter chill with this hearty no spice lamb stew By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 3 3 cups lamb, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup (250ml) larger beer 4 cups (1ℓ) beef stock 2 […]
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Lunch or dinner is served in a flash with this flavourful meatball recipe by Ntwenhle Gcebashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups minced beef 1 chilli, chopped 4 tablespoons raisins Handful fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1 egg […]
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The chocolate lamington was named after Charles Wallace Baillie, Lord Lamington, who was the governor of Queensland, Australia, from 1895. Lord Lamington was known for wearing a homburg hat that resembled the cake. Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 5–6 1½ cups cake flour ½ cup cocoa powder 2½ teaspoons baking powder […]
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Try this delicious grilled pork chops recipe. And, it is also freezer friendly making it great for meal preparation it too! Prep time: 1 hour Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 3 6 pork chops 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs ½ cup (125ml) pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil Salt and pepper […]
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Make the perfect meringue by following these easy steps by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Picture by Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 6 4 egg whites 1 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract Chocolate, for serving Mint leaves, for serving Crushed nuts, for serving Cocoa, for serving Preheat oven to 100C. With […]
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A twist on the mac and cheese recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups macaroni, cooked 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed 2 cups kale, chopped and steamed 1 cup cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 3 tablespoons (45ml) butter 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon […]
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Impress with this easy to make homemade garlic bread recipe.
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Seafood is a healthy easy -to- make source of protein. Impress with this prawn and coconut curry by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 3–4 4 cups prawns, cleaned 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste 2 cups (500ml) coconut cream […]
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Got no time? Whip something delicious up with this cheesy linguine recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Cheesy beer linguine Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 2 cups linguine, cooked 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup (125ml) lager 2 tablespoons butter 1 spring onion, chopped 3 tablespoons […]
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Now you can make doughnuts just the way your favourite childhood ones were made, by following this simple recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Photography by Dylan Swart Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Serves: 4–5 DOUGH 4 cups cake flour 1 cup castor sugar 1 sachet yeast ½ cup (125ml) butter, melted 2 […]
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