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Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Two Fillings
Big brown mushrooms are the perfect vessels for different fillings and these are two of my favourites that are quick to make and super tasty. Gas BraaiKettle Braai / Direct Wood or Charcoal Fire Makes 6 Ingredients 6 large brown mushrooms olive oil Cheese and Chutney Filling 500 ml (2 cups) grated mature Cheddar cheese […]
Whole Roast Lemon and Oreganum Chicken
Serve the chicken with creamy potato and leek bake, fresh rosemary sprigs, lemon slices and an extra drizzle of paprika. Ingredients 1 whole fresh chicken 2 lemons, sliced into wedges 2 garlic cloves (crushed) paprika rosemary salt, pepper 2 onions, cut in half with the skin on 3 tablespoons butter 6 large potatoes, peeled 2 […]
Pork goulash with cauliflower rice
Goulash was one of my mom’s regular dinners when I was growing up, and I loved it. I now like to serve it with cauliflower rice, which has a similar texture to rice but a much lower GI. Contrary to popular belief, a true goulash doesn’t contain any soured cream, making for a much healthier […]
Chocolate Truffles
Prep Time: 5 minutesInactive Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1/3 cup cream 14 ounces white chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups coconut, toasted and finely ground Directions Put the white chocolate in a large bowl. Add the heavy cream to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and warm it […]
Chocolate Cupcakes with Pink Velvet Frosting
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (360ml) almond flour ¼ cup (60ml) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon (10ml) baking powder Pinch of salt ¼ cup (60ml) honey ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil ¼ cup (60ml) water 4 eggs 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract For the Pink Frosting 1 cup (240ml) cream cheese 1 teaspoon (10ml) vanilla extract 1 […]
Prawn, sweet potato and lime curry with chilli and black pepper roti bread
Ingredients For the chilli roti bread 200g/7oz plain flour (or a mixture of 50g/1¾oz wholemeal flour and 150g/5½oz plain flour), plus extra for dusting 4 tsp baking powder 1-2 tsp dried chilli flakes, to taste 1 tsp cracked black pepper 1 tsp fine sea salt 4 tsp sunflower oil For the prawn, sweet potato and lime curry 2 tsp desiccated coconut 2 tbsp medium or hot curry powder […]
Sweet ‘n Spicy Breakfast Hash
Serves 4 Breakfast hash is a satisfying way to start the day. By substituting some of the starchy potatoes for sweet potatoes, and substituting savory condiments for fatty pork products, we’ve reduced the fat and calories, without skimping on flavor. Ingredients 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup finely chopped red onions 1 large chopped jalapeno, […]
