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Chicken Fried Rice

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6
15
mins
40
Main Course
Lunch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes or 1½ cups fresh diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander (for garnish)
  • Optional: juice of ½ a lime for serving
  • Mexican Rice

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    4
    10
    mins
    25
    Side Dishes
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes or 1½ cups fresh diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander (for garnish)
  • Optional: juice of ½ a lime for serving
  • Cinnamon Honey Baked Apples with Walnuts & Raisins

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    4
    15
    mins
    30
    Desserts
    • 4 large apples (like Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Fuji)
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    • ¼ cup raisins or sultanas
    • 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
    • 1 tbsp melted butter
    • ¼ cup apple juice or water (for baking dish)
    • Greek yogurt or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
    • Extra crushed nuts for garnish

    Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

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    6
    25
    mins
    40
    Vegetarian
    Hearty Meals
    Main Course
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 zucchini, chopped
    • 1 red pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp flour
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 12 lasagna sheets (pre-cooked or no-boil)
    • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (for topping)
    • ½ cup grated parmesan (optional)

    Pear & Custard Tart

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    8
    20
    mins
    40
    Desserts
    • 1 sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (or make your own)
    • 2–3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup cream
    • ½ cup milk
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • Icing sugar for dusting
    • Flaked almonds for extra crunch

    French Onion Soup

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    4
    15
    mins
    60
    Dinners
    Hearty Meals
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter version)
  • 1 cup dry white wine (optional, can replace with broth)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices French baguette (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1 ½ cups grated Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
  • Spinach Soup

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    4
    10
    mins
    20
    Lunch
    Health & Wellness
    Main Course
    • 500g fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 300g frozen spinach)
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
    • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (for creaminess)
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
    • 1 cup milk or cream (optional for extra creaminess)
    • 1 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

    Creamy Mushroom Soup

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    4
    10
    mins
    30
    Lunch
    Main Course
    Dinners
  • 500g fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or a mix of wild mushrooms)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk (for a lighter version)
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker consistency)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Mealie Cake

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    0
    15
    mins
    45
    Side Dishes
    Breads
  • 1 ½ cups fresh mealies (sweetcorn) or use canned (drained)
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped spring onions (optional)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a sweeter version)
  • Gourmet Boerewors Braaibroodjie with Homemade Chakalaka

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    4
    20
    mins
    30
    Meat
    Lunch
    Hearty Meals
    Proudly South African
    • 4 large boerewors coils (about 100g each, cooked & cut to size)
    • 8 slices of thick white bread or sourdough
    • 2 cups grated cheddar or mature gouda
    • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
    • Butter, for spreading
    • Optional: tomato slices or pickled jalapeños
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 green pepper, chopped
    • 1 carrot, grated
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp curry powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
    • 1 can (400g) baked beans in tomato sauce
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Pork Liver With Onions

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    4
    10
    mins
    30
    Main Course
    Dinners
  • 500g pork liver, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil (sunflower or canola)
  • 2 large onions, sliced into rings
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 cup beef stock or water
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice (helps tenderize)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Chicken & Orange Salad

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    4
    15
    mins
    15
    Lunch
    Health & Wellness
    • 2 chicken breasts, grilled or pan-fried
    • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
    • 4 cups mixed salad greens (like rocket, spinach, and lettuce)
    • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    • 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, toasted
    • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
    • Optional: avocado slices for extra creaminess
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • Salt and pepper, to taste