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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)
  • 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)
  • Grilled Tomahawk Steak with Chimichurri Butter

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    Main Course
    Meat
    Oxford Favourites
  • 2 tomahawk steaks (or steak of your choice)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Malva Pudding

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    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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    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)

    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)
  • Spicy Leg of Lamb

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    No items found.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Triple Berry Trifle

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    Desserts
  • 1 packet of sponge cake (or you can use ladyfingers or store-bought pound cake)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch