Pulled Beef Shin Chilli con Carne – Lizet Hartley

Pulled Beef Shin Chilli con Carne – Lizet Hartley Lizet says: "Chilli con carne – if Wikipedia is to be believed (and that’s a big IF), this dish traces its roots back to the Texas of 1850. According to the same dodgy source, they smaak it so much down South that it was designated the

March 24th, 2016|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Lizet Hartley, , , |
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Crazy Day Haddock Bake – Lizet Hartley

Lizet Hartley's Crazy Day Haddock Bake Lizet says: "HARRIED: ‘Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one.’ And that folks in a word is what I’ve been lately – harried. Which explains why there was no recipe last week. What there was, was total chaos at Chez Melkkos & Merlot. Because

February 26th, 2016|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Lizet Hartley, , |
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Weber Stuffed Christmas Turkey, coal roasted Sweet Potatoes & Weber–grilled Fresh Asparagus – Jackie Cameron

Jackie Cameron's Weber Stuffed Christmas Turkey Coal roasted Sweet Potatoes & Weber–grilled Fresh Asparagus Jackie Cameron says: “This is a recipe for delicious pork filled and stuffed turkey with coal-roasted sweet potatoes... an appealing alternative to the traditional turkey and gammon that we (as a family) have always enjoyed on Christmas Day. Get out those

December 4th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Braaibroodjie – Lizet Hartley

Lizet Hartley's Braaibroodjie Lizet says."It’s as South African as koeksisters and milk tart. At its most rudimentary, it’s just two slices of bog-standard government white bread, onion and tomato. Sandwich the lot together; butter it up on the outside and on the braai it goes. This doesn’t sound like much, but as any fan of

November 19th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Lizet Hartley, , |
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Rosemary & Paprika Roast Chicken – Dianne Bibby

Dianne Bibby's Rosemary & Paprika Roast Chicken White wine with Chicken?  Yes. Red wine with Chicken? Absolutely.  Especially when you have Dianne Bibby in your kitchen, or one of her recipes, especially this one so packed with colour, aroma and flavour. Rosemary & Paprika Roast Chicken Serves 4-6 For the marinade 1 garlic clove, bruised

October 14th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Chicken Roll – Nina Timm

Nina Timm's Chicken Roll Nina Timm says of her Chicken Roll, "This is a meal in one!   A delicious crust of puff pastry, filled with spinach, butternut and shredded roast chicken."  Easy, quick and delicious as one expects from Nina. Chicken Roll 6 servings Preparation Time 30 minutes Cooking Time 35 minutes Ingredients 1 roll

September 25th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |

Green Bean Bredie – Ina Paarman

Green Bean Brediea great South African Tradition Ina says, "My grandmother was a very good cook; everything done with a lot of heart, care and attention to fresh, natural, good basic ingredients. This dish bears her stamp. She never browned the meat beforehand for this plain home-style bredie." Green Bean Bredie Serves 4

July 9th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Ina Paarman, , |
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Bobotie & yellow cabbage with fragrant sprinkles – Inè Reynierse

Inè Reynierse's Bobotiefrom her book Low Carb is Lekker Iné Reynierse has just published, through Struik Lifestyle, her Low Carb is Lekker. A truly valuable little book for those on low carbohydrate eating plans.  Chock full of great ideas and a low carb take on many of our most revered comfort foods.  Don't

March 9th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Spiced Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Halloumi Cheese – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wollf's Spiced Lamb Burgerswith Caramelised Onions & Halloumi Cheese Meeta K Wolff is a friend who lives in Weimar in Germany with her husband and son.  She is a recipe developer, food photographer, has a fabulous website 'What's for lunch, honey?' which is filled with fabulous foods from her Indian background

February 4th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |

Cold Smoked Barbel, pickled Nouvelle mushrooms, basil emulsion – Bertus Basson

Bertus Basson's Cold Smoked Barbel Bertus Basson is such a special person, way beyond being a chef.  This is a recipe he did for a book by Nouvelle Mushrooms.  Being Bertus, it has unusual ingredients - like the barbel. Great match with Place in the Sun Sauvignon Blanc 2014. Serves 4 You will

January 20th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Bobotie Samoosas with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Lizet Hartley's Bobotie Samoosaswith Apricot Dipping Sauce In my experience, says Lizet Hartley, bobotie is a little bit like opera. Few folks seem to be neutral about it. They either love it or loathe it. I happen to be rather partial to both. Growing up, bobotie was very much a ‘special occasion’ dish

December 31st, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Lizet Hartley, , |
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Sweet Melon, Prosciutto & Goat’s Cheese with Fresh Mint – Carey Boucher Erasmus

Carey Boucher Erasmus's Sweet Melon, Prosciutto & Goat’s Cheese with Fresh Mint What you'll need 1 sweet melon, peeled and cut into thin wedges and pips removed 12-16 slices prosciutto/Parma ham 200 g chevin goat’s cheese, broken into bite size pieces handful of small mint leaves Good quality extra virgin olive oil Freshly

Wholewheat Flammkuchen with Bratwurst on Caramelised Cabbage & Pear – Meeta K Wolff

Meeta K Wolff's Wholewheat Flammkuchen with Bratwurst on Caramelised Cabbage & Pear Preparation Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Makes: 4 Flammkuchen Ingredients Whole-wheat Flammkuchen base 300g whole-wheat flour 50ml olive oil Pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon dry yeast 200ml water Caramelized cabbage with pear ½ red cabbage – finely shredded 100g

October 9th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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Goats Cheese, Pea & Lemon Risotto – Hayden Quinn

  Goats Cheese Pea & Lemon Risotto - Hayden Quinn Serves 4 Ingredients 1 goats cheese log 1 cup fresh peas 1½ cup Arborio rice 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ cup white wine Juice and zest of 1 lemon 3 thyme sprigs 1 handful

September 2nd, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Hayden Quinn, , |
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Aubergine, tomato & mushroom bake – Alida Ryder

Alida Ryder’s Aubergine, tomato & mushroom bake Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 3 large aubergine, sliced into 1cm slices 150g mozzarella 100g Parmesan or Pecorino, grated for the sauce 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced (I used portobellini) 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes or 500g cherry tomatoes,

August 29th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , |
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