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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)

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    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

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    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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    Bobotie

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    4
    20
    mins
    40
    Mins
    Main Course
    Proudly South African
  • 500g minced beef
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 slices white bread (soaked in milk)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp chutney (like Mrs Ball’s)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt & pepper
  • Bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup milk

    • Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

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    4
    15
    mins
    25
    Mins
    Italian Meals
    Main Course
  • 300–400g prawns (cleaned, deveined, tails optional)
  • 250–300g pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or penne)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for a little heat)
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved before draining)

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    Christmas Mince Pies

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    8
    30
    mins
    30
    Desserts
  • 250g all-purpose flour
  • 125g cold butter (cubed)
  • 50g icing sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp cold water (if needed)
  • 1 jar (about 400g) mincemeat (traditional or vegetarian variety)
  • 1 tbsp brandy or orange juice (optional, for extra flavor)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for extra spice)

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    Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Chimichurri Butter

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    2
    20
    mins
    30
    Main Course
    Meat
    Oxford Favourites
  • 2 tomahawk steaks (about 800g–1kg each)
  • Olive oil (for brushing)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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    Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Condensed Milk Glaze

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    4
    25
    mins
    60
    Desserts
  • 3 ½ cups cake flour (plus extra for kneading)
  • 10g instant yeast
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (or more if you're feeling generous!)
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla essence or a pinch of cinnamon

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    Malva Pudding

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    6
    15
    mins
    55
    Mins
    Desserts
    Proudly South African
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon apricot jam
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
    • 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or malt)
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 cup cream
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup hot water
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

    Milk Tart

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    0
    20
    mins
    40
    Proudly South African
    Desserts
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (Maizena)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
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