Cheesy Baked Potatoes With Bacon
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
500g large prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on½ cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, beaten1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)½ tsp paprika½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)Vegetable oil, for fryingLemon wedges, for serving
- 500g lamb (shoulder or leg), cut into chunks
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- Salt, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 3–4 green cardamom pods
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp saffron threads (optional), soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- Fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped (a handful each)
- Fried onions, for garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g beef mince
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- ½ cup beef stock or water
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk, warmed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
- 9–12 lasagne sheets (fresh or dried)
- 1–1½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Balsamic Chicken Breast Salad
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally (to make 4 thinner fillets)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, rocket, baby spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or shaved parmesan (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tbsp ginger, grated1½ tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp paprika1–2 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)½ tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masala500g skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks1 tbsp tomato paste1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes½ cup plain yoghurt or coconut milk (optional for richness)Salt and pepper, to tasteFresh coriander, for garnish
1.5 kg oxtail piecesSalt and pepper, to taste3 tbsp flour (for dusting)2 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 carrots, sliced2 celery sticks, chopped2 tbsp tomato paste1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes2 cups beef stock1 cup red wine (optional, or use more stock)2 bay leaves1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp paprikaFresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or substitute with mixed veggies or mushrooms)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or mixed herbs
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Egg Omelette With Cocktail Tomatoes
3 large potatoes, peeled½ onion, grated (optional)1 egg, lightly beaten2 tbsp flourSalt and pepper, to taste2–3 tbsp oil or butter, for frying
Coconut Milk Chicken Curry
