Tag: quick meals

Mindful Eating for Busy Professionals: Quick and Nutritious Meal Ideas for Those on the Go

In the fast-paced world of 2025, busy professionals often find themselves juggling tight schedules, demanding workloads, and the pressure to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Amidst this hustle, it’s easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of well-being: mindful eating. Mindful eating involves paying full attention to the experience of eating, savoring each bite, […]

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3 bean soup

Beans are an excellent source of nutrients, especially protein and iron, and you can enjoy the goodness in a hearty 3 bean soup by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serve 4-5 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained 1 cup canned butter beans, drained 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained 1 […]

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Parmesan pap

If you are looking for a new and delicious way to prepare pap then you’ll love this Parmesan pap recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups maize meal ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 4 handfuls fresh spinach, finely chopped 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 […]

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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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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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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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