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Corn and mushroom chowder

Published on February 20, 2017

Chowder is a hearty, milk-based soup thta was brought to the shores of New England in the US. The original calls for seafood, but it can be made with chicken, vegetables, cheese, peas or potatoes (Manhattan chowder even uses tomatoes). We devised a yummy veggie option perfect for meat-free Monday.

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Boerewors-in-the-hole

Published on February 19, 2017

This recipe is great for braais or the off-chance you’re feeling lazy in the kitchen - it’s both easy to whip up and a definite crowd-pleaser.

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Ginger biscuit and koeksister ice cream sandwiches

Published on February 18, 2017

Pair the nostalgic flavour of sweet and syrupy koeksisters with spicy ginger biscuits and you have a cracking dessert on your hands. Plus, ice cream! Serve these up and everyone will be begging you for the recipe.

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Espresso, banana, peanut butter, dark chocolate chip and mint smoothie

Published on February 17, 2017

This smoothie provides a kick of antioxidants from the dark chocolate and the coffee, and a good dose of protein from the peanut butter. Perfect if you are trying to stay healthy, need a pre- or post-gym snack, or need to curb a sugar craving.

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Flirtini cocktails

Published on February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We couldn’t think of a better way to sweep your special someone off their feet than with our sexy and fun flirtini cocktails.

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Gnocchi with spinach, cream cheese and brown butter

Published on February 13, 2017

Pronounced ‘nyoki’, these little Italian dumplings are eaten like pasta. Depending on the region, they can be made with flour, potatoes, semolina, breadcrumbs or even ricotta. There is also nothing like the taste of brown butter; add in some cream cheese and you have mouth-watering, budget-friendly, meat-free meal.

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Dutch baby pancake

Published on February 12, 2017

Have you ever tried this method of pancake making? Also known as a German pancake or a Dutch puff, it’s a sweet popover served for breakfast. And for puffiest pancake around, we recommend you beat the batter with a whisk to incorporate as much air as possible, preheat the pan so the batter is sizzling before it’s even in the...

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Preserved lemons

Published on February 11, 2017

Now here’s something we love. We especially love them in Middle Eastern and North African dishes, but they also add some lovely zesty freshness to meat dishes, salads and drinks alike. Remember to slice them very thinly as their taste can be quite overpowering when adding big chunks of lemon to your meal.

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An ALL GOLD breakfast frittata

Published on February 8, 2017

It’s time to take 2017 by the horns and keep those New Year’s resolutions on track for as long as possible. If one of them was to serve up some scrumptious new family meals, this little winner could be just the recipe you’re looking for! Give your kids a head start this new year with this tempting breakfast, crammed with...

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Arancini

Published on February 7, 2017

These Italian, stuffed rice balls are coated in breadcrumbs and then fried. They get their name because they look like little oranges which are called ‘arance’ in Italian. And we can guarantee they will be a hit as a bar snack at your next social do.

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