Stewing is one of my favourite ways of preparing chicken. I find that when you sear it first you seal in a lot of flavour and it’s of course more appealing visually, having that lovely caramelised colour vs the white washed look that sometimes comes along with boiling it straight […]
This dish was a winner. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the last bit. I especially loved how the pecan nuts brought in a complementing texture and taste to the whole dish. If you’re tired of doing your boerewors, or any other sausage for that matter, in the same old way then […]
Spaghetti and meatballs is one of those common dishes that are enjoyed at the dinner table by both the young and old. It’s a pretty simple fix with an amazing result in flavour. Make sure you use fat free, a.k.a steak mince as it works much better and is obviously […]
The ox tongue is one of those offals that many might dread preparing for one reason or another. If it’s the know-how that’s causing you to be apprehensive towards it, here’s a simple-to-do recipe that will be a winner all the time. The trick here is to let it simmer […]
Fillet is one of those tender cuts from beef. I love how you can so easily prepare it. I know it could be intimidating to cook but it need not be. I kept this one right here very simple with an accompanying chunky mushroom sauce and it went down so […]
My family and I absolutely enjoyed this meal. The flavours were intensely good and this is no exaggeration! You can serve this with roast or boiled potatoes, rice or pasta. I used Montana Meats’ fat free mince and it worked perfectly. I don’t like mince that oozes out fat when […]
Rub a little butter or olive oil at bottom of your pot so the pasta doesn’t stick and stir every few minutes. I usually add a cup or two of milk to the boiling pasta to make it creamier. Don’t let the pasta over-cook J and taste both the pasta […]
Potatoes are fantastic! I know I’ve said this already but I just love the way they are so versatile. You really can’t get bored of eating them because there are just so many ways you can prepare them. These jacket potatoes are absolutely yum. I love the way the potatoes […]
There’s nothing as perfect, as comforting, as warming and as filling as having this hearty beef and vegetable stew on a cold winter’s night or afternoon for that matter. The flavours in this dish married so well and complimented each other in a manner you savour in every bite. It’s […]
Fish is always a favorite at my house, so coming up with different ways to prepare it with fantastic flavors is a must. This is one of my latest hand to it and I’m glad it worked out. You can serve this with anything really from sadza to rice to roast potatoes and […]
Casseroles are always a winner at our family dinner table. I enjoy the fact that you can assemble it all in one “pot” and get the rest ready whilst it’s cooking. We all enjoyed this and I hope you will too. Updated: this recipe assumed use of regular purple eggplant. […]
This has to be one of the most simple recipes yet. If you’re one who’s not too keen on spicy food or you’re just starting out with spices then this steak ‘n chops steak is your baby! All you have to do is rub some oil on the steak then […]