Oxford Freshmarket Recipes

Oxtail and Red Wine Potjie

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Hearty Meals

Dinners

Main Course

Proudly South African

2 kg oxtail pieces

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp flour (for dusting)

2 tbsp cooking oil

2 onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 large tomato, chopped

2 tbsp tomato paste

500 ml dry red wine

500 ml beef stock

2 bay leaves

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp paprika

250g button mushrooms (optional)

2–3 baby potatoes per person (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Creamy mushroom vol-au-vents

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Dinners

Vegetarian

12 ready-made vol-au-vent pastry cases

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

250g mushrooms, finely chopped (button, portabellini or mixed)

1 tsp thyme leaves or mixed herbs

½ cup cream

¼ cup cream cheese (optional, for extra richness)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Grated parmesan or cheddar (optional topping)

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Beef Wellington

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Dinners

Main Course

1kg beef fillet (centre-cut)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp English or Dijon mustard

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

500g mushrooms, finely chopped (button or portabellini)

1 tsp thyme leaves

8–10 slices prosciutto or Parma ham

500g puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Flour, for dusting

Roast Carrot & Fennel Soup With Ginger

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Autumn Meals

Dinners

Lunch

Health & Wellness

Vegetarian

500g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

1 tsp ground coriander (optional)

4 cups vegetable stock

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ cup coconut milk or cream (optional, for extra richness)

Fresh fennel fronds or coriander, for garnish

Chickpea Chard Pork

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Dinners

Main Course

Winter Meals

500g pork shoulder or pork fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cups Swiss chard or spinach, roughly chopped

½ cup chicken or vegetable stock

1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar (for brightness)

Fresh parsley or coriander, for garnish

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Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls

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Appetizer

Side Dishes

500g pork mince

1 small apple, peeled and grated

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp dried sage or thyme

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for binding)

1 roll (400g) puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

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Chocolate Tart

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Desserts

Something Sweet

200g digestive biscuits or chocolate cookies, crushed
100g butter, melted

200g dark chocolate (70%), chopped
100g milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup cream
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Fresh berries

Butter Chicken & Naan

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Indian Meals

Dinners

Main Course

Winter Meals

600g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1 cup plain yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (400g) tomato purée
1 cup cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh coriander, for garnish

2 cups cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup plain yoghurt
1 tbsp melted butter or ghee (for brushing)

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Cauliflower Curry

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Indian Meals

Vegetarian

Main Course

1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp curry powder or garam masala

½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes)

1 can (400ml) coconut milk

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh coriander, for garnish

Cooked rice or naan, for serving

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English Muffins

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Side Dishes

Breads

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm milk (not hot)
¼ cup warm water
2 tbsp butter, melted
Cornmeal or semolina, for dusting

Condensed Milk Rusks

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Something Sweet

Proudly South African

Snacks

Winter Meals

1 kg self-raising flour

250g butter, melted

1 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

500ml buttermilk

1 can (385g) sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla essence

Ramen Chicken Noodle

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Dinners

Lunch

Main Course

2 chicken breasts or thighs, boneless & skinless

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

4 cups chicken stock

2 cups water

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp miso paste (optional but adds depth)

1 tsp sriracha or chilli sauce (optional for spice)

2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 boiled eggs, halved

1 cup baby spinach or bok choy

2 spring onions, sliced

Sesame seeds, for garnish

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Recipes

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Ingredients

Oxtail and Red Wine Potjie

Creamy mushroom vol-au-vents

Beef Wellington

Roast Carrot & Fennel Soup With Ginger

Chickpea Chard Pork

Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls

Chocolate Tart

Butter Chicken & Naan

Cauliflower Curry

English Muffins

Condensed Milk Rusks

Ramen Chicken Noodle