Oxford Freshmarket Recipes

Roosterbrood Recipe

Proudly South African

Side Dishes

500g (about 4 cups) all-purpose flour

10g (2 tsp) active dry yeast

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp vegetable oil

300ml lukewarm water

1 tbsp butter, melted (optional, for brushing)

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Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie

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1 ripe banana

2 tbsp peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1 cup milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)

½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra flavour)

3–4 ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

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500g beef mince
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for frying

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

350g spaghetti
Salt, for boiling water
Parmesan cheese, for serving

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Beef Wellington

Dinners

Hearty Meals

Main Course

1kg beef fillet (centre-cut)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp English mustard or Dijon mustard

250g mushrooms (button or portobello), finely chopped

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped

6–8 slices prosciutto or Parma ham

500g puff pastry

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Fresh thyme (optional)

Pigs in a Blanket

Side Dishes

Kids Meals

1 roll (400g) puff pastry or crescent roll dough

24 cocktail sausages or mini viennas

1 egg (for egg wash)

Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping

Dipping sauces: mustard, ketchup, or cheese sauce

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Reindeer Cupcakes

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1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) sugar
½ cup (120ml) oil
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) milk
¼ cup (60ml) hot water
⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla essence

1 cup (225g) butter, softened
2½ cups (300g) icing sugar
½ cup (45g) cocoa powder
2–3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla essence

Pretzels (for antlers)
Candy eyes
Red chocolate candies or jelly tots (for noses)
Optional: mini marshmallows or extra frosting for snow detail

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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Balls

Appetizer

2 cups (about 450g) cream cheese, softened

1½ cups grated mature cheddar or gouda

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp cracked black pepper

½ cup dried cranberries, chopped

½ cup pecans, finely chopped

2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped

Crackers, for serving

Rudolph Shortbread

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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (65g) icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt

Pretzel twists (for antlers)
Red Smarties or M&Ms (for noses)
Mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate (for eyes)

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Christmas Biscuits

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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) castor sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
2½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Royal icing or icing sugar glaze
Food colouring
Sprinkles, edible glitter, mini sweets

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Jammy Star Cookies

Something Sweet

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup (100g) castor sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

½ cup smooth fruit jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)

Icing sugar, for dusting

Bacon and Cheese Quiche

Lunch

Dinners

Main Course

1 sheet shortcrust pastry (store-bought or homemade)

200g bacon, chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1½ cups grated cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)

4 large eggs

1 cup cream or full cream milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)