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Ghost Puff Pastry Hand Pies

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15
mins
15
Desserts

Base:

  • 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (thawed in the fridge)
  • 1 egg (for sealing and brushing)
  • Flour, for dusting the work surface

Option 1: Apple Filling

  • 1 apple, peeled and grated
  • ½ teaspoon cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) caster sugar
  • A dash of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 knob of butter (for cooking the apples)

Option 2: Jam Filling

  • ¼ cup jam

Optional Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

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6
15
mins
15
Mins
Desserts
  • 75g white sugar
  • 40g brown sugar
  • 65g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 130g smooth peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 95g all-purpose (cake) flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • ±12 Lindt balls
  • ±24 candy eyes
  • 50g chocolate, melted

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Air Fryer Butter Biscuits

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30
15
mins
15
Mins
Air Fryer Friendly
> 15 minutes
Snacks
Something Sweet

250g butter, room temperature (soft to the touch)

¾ cup caster sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 cups cake flour

Bacon Butty

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2
5
mins
15
Oxford Favourites
Breakfasts
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 soft rolls or burger buns (preferably freshly baked)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Fresh lettuce or arugula (optional)
  • Tomato slices (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

    • Peppermint Crisp Tart

    ×
    8
    20
    mins
    120
    Desserts
    Proudly South African
  • 2 packets of tennis biscuits (or any coconut-based biscuits)
  • 500ml whipping cream
  • 1 can (385g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 250g cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (or lemon zest for extra zing)
  • 2 Peppermint Crisp chocolate bars (crushed)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolatey twist)

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    Koeksisters

    ×
    10
    45
    mins
    60
    Mins
    Desserts
    Proudly South African
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2–3 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp ginger (optional)
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg

    • Cape Malay Curry

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    4
    15
    mins
    45
    Mins
    Main Course
  • 800g to 1kg chicken pieces (bone-in thighs or drumsticks)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes (or 3 fresh tomatoes, grated)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (or chutney)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh coriander (for garnish)

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    Beef Potjie

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    6
    30
    mins
    240
    Mins
    Main Course
    Hearty Meals
    Proudly South African
  • 1.5 kg stewing beef (chuck or blade)
  • 2 onions (sliced)
  • 3 carrots (sliced)
  • 3 potatoes (quartered)
  • 2 cups green beans or baby marrows (optional)
  • 1–2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp chutney (Mrs Ball’s works wonders)
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried herbs (thyme or mixed herbs)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Oil for browning
  • A splash of red wine (optional, but lekker)

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    Vetkoek / Amagwinya

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    4
    60
    mins
    30
    Mins
    Main Course
    Side Dishes
    Proudly South African
  • 4 cups cake flour
  • 10g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups warm water
  • Oil for deep frying

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    Kota

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    1
    20
    mins
    15
    Mins
    Main Course
    Lunch
    > 30 minutes
    • 2 quarter loaves of bread, toasted on each side (Kota)
    • 4 portions Sea Harvest Crisp & Chunky tempura batter hake
    • 3 Tbsp spicy mayonnaise
    • 4 Tbsp mild atchar
    • 4 lettuce leaves
    • 300 g potato chips
    • 2 slices cheddar cheese
    • 2 large eggs
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Bunny Chow (Chicken or Mutton)

    ×
    4
    30
    mins
    60
    Mins
    Main Course
    Proudly South African
  • 500g chicken or mutton (cubed)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • Salt, pepper
  • Fresh coriander
  • 1 loaf white bread (cut into quarters)

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    Shisanyama / Braai Meat

    ×
    4
    30
    mins
    60
    Main Course
    Proudly South African
    Meat
  • 500g boerewors (traditional South African sausage)
  • 8-10 lamb chops
  • 4-6 beef steaks (such as sirloin or rump)
  • 8-12 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for caramelization)

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