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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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5 minutes with interior designer Mpho Vackier

Mpho Vackier (37) left her blossoming career as a metallurgical engineer to become an interior designer. She shares how her childhood dream has become a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto. My mother was a self-employed seamstress, and I used to watch her make clothes. This sparked my […]

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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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Peri-peri prawn sandwich

Who says that sandwiches can’t be exciting? Spice things up with this peri-peri prawn sandwich by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 2–3 4 cups prawns 3 tablespoons (45ml) coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ½ cup chilli sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste […]

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