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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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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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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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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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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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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Make risotto like a pro with step by step recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 3 2 cups risotto rice 3 cups cubed butternut 2 cups frozen peas 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground […]
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This stuffed salmon recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe is a real treat. Prep time: 3 hours 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4–5 1 whole salmon 2 tablespoons curry paste 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons (30ml) butter, melted ½ cup (125ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon cumin powder Handful fresh coriander, […]
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This delicious chicken dish will quickly become a favourite by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 8 chicken thighs 2 tablespoons (30ml) light rum 3 tablespoons butter 1 spring onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock 2 cups sour cream Handful […]
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Serve up your gem squash in this delicious gem squash tart which you can serve hot or cold. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4–5 1 roll puff pastry 6 gem squash, halved 2 cups (500ml) water 1 green pepper, cut into rings 1 cup […]
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Enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern delicacy with this easy to make falafel pita recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 60 minutes Cooking time: 3 minutes Serves: 4 3 cups chickpeas, soaked 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3 garlic cloves Handful fresh coriander 2 tablespoons cake flour 3 shallot onions Salt and pepper […]
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Vegetarian meals don’t have to be boring, not when there is this delectable spicy couscous and vegetable bowl to make, by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 2 cups couscous, ready-made 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 red onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups tomato puree 2 red […]
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