Recipes

Bobotie

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)

Summer Berry Cheesecake

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Desserts

2 x 250g cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup whipping cream
¾ cup icing sugar (sifted)
1 tsp vanilla essence
Zest of 1 lemon (optional for extra zing)
1 ½ cups crushed tennis biscuits (or digestive biscuits)
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
2 tbsp sugar
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)

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Watermelon Smoothie

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Smoothies

Health & Wellness

2 cups fresh watermelon (seedless, cut into chunks)

1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess, optional)

1/2 cup coconut water or cold water (for extra hydration)

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

1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)

A few fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

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Spicy Leg of Lamb

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1 leg of lamb (about 2–2.5 kg)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves (optional, for extra warmth)

1 tsp dried oregano or thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

1 lemon (zested and juiced)

1 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional, for extra tang)

Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme, for garnish)

1/4 cup plain yogurt (for tenderness and flavor)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp chili flakes or fresh chopped chili (for spice)

1 tbsp honey (optional, for a hint of sweetness)

Christmas Tree Meringue Pops

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Desserts

3 large egg whites (at room temperature)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

A pinch of salt

Green food coloring (gel or liquid)

Small candy stars or sprinkles (for tree decoration)

Lollipops or cake pop sticks (for the meringue pops)

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Sugar Cookies

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Desserts

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)

2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust dough consistency)

Granulated sugar or colored sprinkles (for rolling or topping)

Royal icing or simple powdered sugar icing

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Bobotie

Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

Christmas Mince Pies

Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Chimichurri Butter

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Condensed Milk Glaze

Malva Pudding

Milk Tart

Summer Berry Cheesecake

Watermelon Smoothie

Spicy Leg of Lamb

Christmas Tree Meringue Pops

Sugar Cookies