Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Green Mango and Onion Marmalade Sandwich
Serves 4
baguette 1
arugula leaves 100g
turkey ham 10-12 slices
brie cheese 250g, sliced
THE MARMALADE
raw green mangoes 500g
olive oil 1/2 tbsp
onions 250g, sliced
water 1/4 cup
black peppercorns 1/2 tsp
sugar 225g
saffron a pinch
lemon juice 1/2 tbsp
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Kairi Cooler
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Kairi Cooler
Serves 4
The kick of whole red chillies and
mustard seeds gives this drink an
unexpected heaty twist.
raw mangoes 4, peeled and sliced
turmeric powder 1 tsp
olive oil 1 tbsp
mustard seeds 1 tsp
red chillies 2, dried
water 6 cups
sugar 1 cup
Serves 4
The kick of whole red chillies and
mustard seeds gives this drink an
unexpected heaty twist.
raw mangoes 4, peeled and sliced
turmeric powder 1 tsp
olive oil 1 tbsp
mustard seeds 1 tsp
red chillies 2, dried
water 6 cups
sugar 1 cup
Kairi Rice
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Kairi Rice
Serves 4
oil 2 tbsp
mustard seeds 1 tsp
curry leaves 10-12
red chilli 1, whole
urad dal 1 tsp
chana dal 1 tsp
peanuts 2 tbsp
onion 1, fi nely chopped
green chilli 1, fi nely chopped
turmeric powder 1 tsp
basmati rice 1kg, boiled
raw mangoes 2, 1 grated + 1 cut into strips
coconut 1 tbsp, grated
salt and pepper to taste
coriander 1 tbsp, fi nely chopped
Serves 4
oil 2 tbsp
mustard seeds 1 tsp
curry leaves 10-12
red chilli 1, whole
urad dal 1 tsp
chana dal 1 tsp
peanuts 2 tbsp
onion 1, fi nely chopped
green chilli 1, fi nely chopped
turmeric powder 1 tsp
basmati rice 1kg, boiled
raw mangoes 2, 1 grated + 1 cut into strips
coconut 1 tbsp, grated
salt and pepper to taste
coriander 1 tbsp, fi nely chopped
Zucchini and Taleggio Frittata
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Zucchini and Taleggio Frittata
Serves 4
olive oil 1 tbsp
onion 1, finely chopped
taleggio or gouda cheese 200g, rind removed if you like (try Zanetti available at gourmet stores)
zucchini 500g, coarsely grated
salt and pepper to season
garlic clove 1, crushed
eggs 6 large, beaten and seasoned
Serves 4
olive oil 1 tbsp
onion 1, finely chopped
taleggio or gouda cheese 200g, rind removed if you like (try Zanetti available at gourmet stores)
zucchini 500g, coarsely grated
salt and pepper to season
garlic clove 1, crushed
eggs 6 large, beaten and seasoned
Rigatoni With Mushroom and Red Wine Ragout
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Rigatoni With Mushroom and Red Wine Ragout
Serves 2
rigatoni pasta 150g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
butter 25g
onion 1, peeled and grated
garlic clove 1, crushed
portobello mushrooms 250g, sliced
red wine 175ml
thyme a few sprigs
tomato purée 1 tbsp
vegetable stock 200ml
salt and pepper to taste
Serves 2
rigatoni pasta 150g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
butter 25g
onion 1, peeled and grated
garlic clove 1, crushed
portobello mushrooms 250g, sliced
red wine 175ml
thyme a few sprigs
tomato purée 1 tbsp
vegetable stock 200ml
salt and pepper to taste
Asian Chicken Salad
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Asian Chicken Salad
Serves 4
vegetable oil 1 tbsp
shallots 3, finely chopped
lemongrass 2 stalks (soft inner part only), finely chopped
red chillies 2, 1 finely diced and 1 sliced
chicken mince 400g
limes 4, juiced
soft brown sugar 2 tbsp (try Tate & Lyle available at gourmet stores)
fish sauce 2 tbsp (try Woh Hup available at gourmet stores)
iceberg lettuce leaves 3 small, shredded
carrots 2, julienned
mint leaves a large handful
Serves 4
vegetable oil 1 tbsp
shallots 3, finely chopped
lemongrass 2 stalks (soft inner part only), finely chopped
red chillies 2, 1 finely diced and 1 sliced
chicken mince 400g
limes 4, juiced
soft brown sugar 2 tbsp (try Tate & Lyle available at gourmet stores)
fish sauce 2 tbsp (try Woh Hup available at gourmet stores)
iceberg lettuce leaves 3 small, shredded
carrots 2, julienned
mint leaves a large handful
Tagliatelle With Pumpkin, Chilli and Ricotta
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Tagliatelle With Pumpkin, Chilli and Ricotta
Serves 2
olive oil 1 tbsp
pumpkin 300g, peeled and diced
chilli flakes a pinch
garlic cloves 4, finely chopped
tagliatelle 150g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
flat-leaf parsley a large handful, roughly chopped
ricotta 3 tbsp (try Impero available at gourmet stores)
Serves 2
olive oil 1 tbsp
pumpkin 300g, peeled and diced
chilli flakes a pinch
garlic cloves 4, finely chopped
tagliatelle 150g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
flat-leaf parsley a large handful, roughly chopped
ricotta 3 tbsp (try Impero available at gourmet stores)
Fennel, Chickpea and Prawn Stew
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Fennel, Chickpea and Prawn Stew
Serves 2
olive oil 1 tbsp
fennel bulb 1/2, finely sliced
garlic cloves 4, finely sliced
paprika 1 tsp (try Keya available at gourmet stores)
tomatoes 400g, chopped
chickpeas 220g, boiled and drained
kale or spinach a handful, chopped (try Trikaya available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
raw prawns 150g
Serves 2
olive oil 1 tbsp
fennel bulb 1/2, finely sliced
garlic cloves 4, finely sliced
paprika 1 tsp (try Keya available at gourmet stores)
tomatoes 400g, chopped
chickpeas 220g, boiled and drained
kale or spinach a handful, chopped (try Trikaya available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
raw prawns 150g
Poached Chicken With Vegetable and Orzo Broth
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking -Poached Chicken With Vegetable and Orzo Broth
Serves 4
chicken stock 1
skinless chicken breasts 2
carrots 4, halved lengthwise and sliced
orzo or any other tiny pasta shapes 100g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
cabbage 1/4, cored and roughly sliced
spring onions 3, sliced
salt and pepper to season
pesto 2 tbsp (try Sacla available at gourmet stores)
Serves 4
chicken stock 1
skinless chicken breasts 2
carrots 4, halved lengthwise and sliced
orzo or any other tiny pasta shapes 100g (try Barilla available at gourmet stores)
cabbage 1/4, cored and roughly sliced
spring onions 3, sliced
salt and pepper to season
pesto 2 tbsp (try Sacla available at gourmet stores)
Easy Gruyère and Potato Pie
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Easy Gruyère and Potato Pie
Serves 1
onion 1/2, halved and sliced
butter 1/2 tbsp
crème fraîche or fresh cream 1 tbsp (try President available at gourmet stores)
gruyère 50g, grated (try Le Superbe available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
potatoes 125g, peeled and sliced
shortcrust pastry 75g
melted butter to glaze (optional)
Serves 1
onion 1/2, halved and sliced
butter 1/2 tbsp
crème fraîche or fresh cream 1 tbsp (try President available at gourmet stores)
gruyère 50g, grated (try Le Superbe available at gourmet stores)
salt and pepper to season
potatoes 125g, peeled and sliced
shortcrust pastry 75g
melted butter to glaze (optional)
Butter Chicken Curry
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Butter Chicken Curry
Serves 1
butter 1 tbsp
onion 1/2 large, thinly sliced
chicken thigh fillets 2, cut into chunks
ginger 1/2 tbsp, peeled and grated
garlic clove 1, crushed
curry paste 1 tbsp
almonds 1/2 tbsp, ground (optional)
yoghurt 3 tbsp
chicken stock 50ml
salt to taste
coriander a handful
steamed basmati rice or
naan to serve
Serves 1
butter 1 tbsp
onion 1/2 large, thinly sliced
chicken thigh fillets 2, cut into chunks
ginger 1/2 tbsp, peeled and grated
garlic clove 1, crushed
curry paste 1 tbsp
almonds 1/2 tbsp, ground (optional)
yoghurt 3 tbsp
chicken stock 50ml
salt to taste
coriander a handful
steamed basmati rice or
naan to serve
Italian Meatball Melts
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Italian Meatball Melts
Serves 1
minced beef and pork 150g
onion 1/2 small, grated
garlic clove 1/2, crushed
parmesan 1/2 tbsp, grated
chilli flakes a pinch
salt and pepper to season
basil 1 tbsp + extra to serve
ciabatta roll 1, halved and toasted
mozzarella a handful, grated
rocket a handful, to serve
Tomato Sauce
garlic clove 1/2, sliced
olive oil 1 tbsp
tomatoes 100g, chopped
chilli flakes a pinch
sugar 1/2 tsp
Mackerel and Spinach Pots
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Mackerel and Spinach Pots
- spinach 100g
- crème fraîche or fresh cream 3 tbsp (try President available at gourmet stores)
- mackerel 150g tin, skinless, cut into chunks
- parmesan 1 1/2 tbsp, grated
- salt and pepper to season
- egg 1
- buttered toast to serve
- spinach 100g
- crème fraîche or fresh cream 3 tbsp (try President available at gourmet stores)
- mackerel 150g tin, skinless, cut into chunks
- parmesan 1 1/2 tbsp, grated
- salt and pepper to season
- egg 1
- buttered toast to serve
Chargrilled Pork Chops With Salsa Rossa
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chargrilled Pork Chops With Salsa Rossa
Serves 1
- olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp
- garlic clove 1/2, thinly sliced
- cinnamon 1/2 stick
- cloves 2
- red chilli 1, pricked a few times with a sharp knife
- tomatoes 200g, deseeded and chopped
- basil a handful, shredded
- pork chops 2 thick, skin trimmed off
- salt and pepper to season
- French beans 100g, boiled to serve
Serves 1
- olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp
- garlic clove 1/2, thinly sliced
- cinnamon 1/2 stick
- cloves 2
- red chilli 1, pricked a few times with a sharp knife
- tomatoes 200g, deseeded and chopped
- basil a handful, shredded
- pork chops 2 thick, skin trimmed off
- salt and pepper to season
- French beans 100g, boiled to serve
Blueberry and Strawberry Ice Cream
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Blueberry and Strawberry Ice Cream
14 – 16 Portions
• 500 ml milk
• 45 ml honey
• 5 egg yolks
• 45 ml caster sugar
• 250 g frozen strawberries
• 250 g frozen blueberries
• 12 wafer biscuits for serving
• fresh berries for serving
14 – 16 Portions
• 500 ml milk
• 45 ml honey
• 5 egg yolks
• 45 ml caster sugar
• 250 g frozen strawberries
• 250 g frozen blueberries
• 12 wafer biscuits for serving
• fresh berries for serving
Chocolate Cake
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chocolate Cake
16 Portions
• 6 eggs
• 150 g caster sugar
• 15 ml baking powder
• 50 g cocoa powder
• 5 ml bicarbonate of soda
• 200 g ground almonds
• 3 cardamom pods, ground
• zest of 2 large lemons
ICING
• 100 ml milk
• 100 g dark chocolate with 85% cacao, roughly chopped
16 Portions
• 6 eggs
• 150 g caster sugar
• 15 ml baking powder
• 50 g cocoa powder
• 5 ml bicarbonate of soda
• 200 g ground almonds
• 3 cardamom pods, ground
• zest of 2 large lemons
ICING
• 100 ml milk
• 100 g dark chocolate with 85% cacao, roughly chopped
Chocolate Chunk Biscuits With Milk
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chocolate Chunk Biscuits With Milk
30 Biscuits
• 200 g soft butter
• 100 g brown sugar
• 50 ml honey
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml salt
• 250 g cake flour
• 350 g raisins
• 240 g oats
• 100 g dark chocolate with 85% cacao, roughly chopped
30 Biscuits
• 200 g soft butter
• 100 g brown sugar
• 50 ml honey
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml salt
• 250 g cake flour
• 350 g raisins
• 240 g oats
• 100 g dark chocolate with 85% cacao, roughly chopped
Wholewheat Pizza
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Wholewheat Pizza
8 Large Pizzas
• 300 ml lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml salt
• 45 ml honey
• 400 g wholewheat flour
• 20 ml canola oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 200 g tomato purée
• 1 x tin (400 g) tomatoes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 100 g fresh mozzarella
• 400 g cherry tomatoes
• 100 g anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• handful fresh basil
8 Large Pizzas
• 300 ml lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml salt
• 45 ml honey
• 400 g wholewheat flour
• 20 ml canola oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 200 g tomato purée
• 1 x tin (400 g) tomatoes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 100 g fresh mozzarella
• 400 g cherry tomatoes
• 100 g anchovy fillets, finely chopped
• handful fresh basil
Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Macaroni and Cheese
8 -10 Portions
• 250 g lean bacon, diced
• 500 g durum-wheat macaroni
• 60 ml canola oil
• 60 ml cake flour
• 500 ml low-fat milk
• 200 g parmesan cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 fresh tomatoes, sliced
8 -10 Portions
• 250 g lean bacon, diced
• 500 g durum-wheat macaroni
• 60 ml canola oil
• 60 ml cake flour
• 500 ml low-fat milk
• 200 g parmesan cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 fresh tomatoes, sliced
Falafel Burger With Herb-Yoghurt Sauce
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Falafel Burger With Herb-Yoghurt Sauce
6 Portions
Patty
• 1 x tin (400 g) chickpeas, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 10 ml ground cumin
• 10 ml ground coriander
• 1 egg
• 150 ml cake flour (plus a little extra for rolling out)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 45 ml olive oil
Herb-yoghurt Sauce
• 60 ml bulgarian yoghurt
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful fresh herbs of your choice, finely chopped
Plus
• 6 rye bread rolls
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 80 g rocket
6 Portions
Patty
• 1 x tin (400 g) chickpeas, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 10 ml ground cumin
• 10 ml ground coriander
• 1 egg
• 150 ml cake flour (plus a little extra for rolling out)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 45 ml olive oil
Herb-yoghurt Sauce
• 60 ml bulgarian yoghurt
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful fresh herbs of your choice, finely chopped
Plus
• 6 rye bread rolls
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 80 g rocket
Roast Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Roast Vegetable and Ricotta Pizza
Makes 2 large pizzas
• 5 baby marrows, sliced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly diced
• ½ butternut, peeled and diced
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 250 g brown mushrooms, halved
• 15 ml olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful thyme, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 x portion rye roll dough (or shopbought bases)
• 1 portion tomato base
• 250 g ricotta cheese
Makes 2 large pizzas
• 5 baby marrows, sliced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly diced
• ½ butternut, peeled and diced
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 250 g brown mushrooms, halved
• 15 ml olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• handful thyme, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 x portion rye roll dough (or shopbought bases)
• 1 portion tomato base
• 250 g ricotta cheese
Pizza With Butternut, Beetroot and Feta
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pizza With Butternut, Beetroot and Feta
2 large pizzas
• 4 beetroot, peeled and quartered
• 30 ml honey
• 2 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ butternut, quartered
• 15 ml ground cinnamon
• 1 x rye roll dough (or shop-bought bases)
• 1 portion tomato base
• 4 wheels feta
2 large pizzas
• 4 beetroot, peeled and quartered
• 30 ml honey
• 2 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ butternut, quartered
• 15 ml ground cinnamon
• 1 x rye roll dough (or shop-bought bases)
• 1 portion tomato base
• 4 wheels feta
Fish Burgers
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Fish Burgers
6 portions
• 450 g hake, finely chopped
• 50 g green curry paste
• handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 egg
• 30 g flour
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 60 ml olive oil
• 250 ml yoghurt
• juice of 1 lime
• handful mint, chopped
• 6 rye bread rolls
6 portions
• 450 g hake, finely chopped
• 50 g green curry paste
• handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 egg
• 30 g flour
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 60 ml olive oil
• 250 ml yoghurt
• juice of 1 lime
• handful mint, chopped
• 6 rye bread rolls
Pizza With Sun-dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pizza With Sun-dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil
6 Portions
• 4 wholewheat tortillas
• 1 portion tomato base
• 240 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2 x 100 g goat cheese
• 10 ml dry oregano
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 30 g fresh basil leaves
6 Portions
• 4 wholewheat tortillas
• 1 portion tomato base
• 240 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2 x 100 g goat cheese
• 10 ml dry oregano
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 30 g fresh basil leaves
Beef Burger With Mushroom Sauce
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Beef Burger With Mushroom Sauce
6 portions
• 10 ml cumin seeds
• 30 ml coriander seeds
• 6 slices bread
• 500 g beef mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 30 ml wholegrain mustard
• handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 eggs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 60 ml olive oil
• 30 ml canola oil
• 30 ml cake flour
• 250 ml milk
• 250 g brown mushrooms, sautéed in butter until golden brown
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 6 rye bread rolls
6 portions
• 10 ml cumin seeds
• 30 ml coriander seeds
• 6 slices bread
• 500 g beef mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 30 ml wholegrain mustard
• handful fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 eggs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 60 ml olive oil
• 30 ml canola oil
• 30 ml cake flour
• 250 ml milk
• 250 g brown mushrooms, sautéed in butter until golden brown
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 6 rye bread rolls
Tomato Base
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Tomato Base
Makes about 400 ml
• 45 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 x tin (30 g) tomato purée
• 1 x tin (400 g) cherry tomatoes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomato purée and tinned tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 – 15 minutes. Season well.
Makes about 400 ml
• 45 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 x tin (30 g) tomato purée
• 1 x tin (400 g) cherry tomatoes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomato purée and tinned tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 – 15 minutes. Season well.
Rye Bread Rolls
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Rye Bread Rolls
8 Rolls
A healthy dough for rolls and pizzas.
• 375 ml water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml molasses
• 10 ml salt
• 10 ml caraway seeds
• 225 g (400 ml) wholegrain rye flour
• 335 g (600 ml) bread flour
8 Rolls
A healthy dough for rolls and pizzas.
• 375 ml water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml molasses
• 10 ml salt
• 10 ml caraway seeds
• 225 g (400 ml) wholegrain rye flour
• 335 g (600 ml) bread flour
Braaied Figs With Rose Yoghurt
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Braaied Figs With Rose Yoghurt
6 Portions
• 8 figs, halved
• 60 ml brown sugar
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 45 ml honey
• 45 ml water
• 250 ml Bulgarian yoghurt
• 10 ml rosewater
• 50 g pistachio nuts, finely chopped
• 100 g pomegranate seeds
6 Portions
• 8 figs, halved
• 60 ml brown sugar
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 45 ml honey
• 45 ml water
• 250 ml Bulgarian yoghurt
• 10 ml rosewater
• 50 g pistachio nuts, finely chopped
• 100 g pomegranate seeds
Gremolata Prawns On A White Bean Puree
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Gremolata Prawns On A White Bean Puree
6 Portions
• 1 handful (30 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 60 ml canola oil
• 18 prawns, shells removed and cleaned
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
PURÉE
• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 x tin (400 g) borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 Portions
• 1 handful (30 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 60 ml canola oil
• 18 prawns, shells removed and cleaned
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
PURÉE
• 15 ml olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 x tin (400 g) borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Potato Salad on a Stick
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Potato Salad on a Stick
6 Portions
• 500 g baby potatoes
• 250 g low-fat streaky bacon
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
• 250 ml Bulgarian yoghurt
• 1 handful dill, finely chopped
• 6 gherkins, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 45 ml olive oil
6 Portions
• 500 g baby potatoes
• 250 g low-fat streaky bacon
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
• 250 ml Bulgarian yoghurt
• 1 handful dill, finely chopped
• 6 gherkins, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 45 ml olive oil
Buttermilk Lamb Kebabs With Tomato Salsa
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Buttermilk Lamb Kebabs With Tomato Salsa
6 Portions
• 500 ml buttermilk
• 1 handful mixed herbs, chopped (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 500 g lamb, cubed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
SALSA
• 6 tomatoes, halved and seeded
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small (200 g) cucumber, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 45 ml white wine vinegar
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
Mix buttermilk, herbs, lemon juice and zest. Add the lamb and marinate for 4 – 6 hours or overnight. Season well with salt and pepper. Divide the lamb between the kebab sticks. Bring the coals to medium heat while you make the salsa. Finely dice the tomatoes. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Braai kebabs for about 3 – 5 minutes a side, occasionally brushing with the marinade, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve hot with salsa.
6 Portions
• 500 ml buttermilk
• 1 handful mixed herbs, chopped (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 500 g lamb, cubed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
SALSA
• 6 tomatoes, halved and seeded
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small (200 g) cucumber, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 45 ml white wine vinegar
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
Mix buttermilk, herbs, lemon juice and zest. Add the lamb and marinate for 4 – 6 hours or overnight. Season well with salt and pepper. Divide the lamb between the kebab sticks. Bring the coals to medium heat while you make the salsa. Finely dice the tomatoes. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Braai kebabs for about 3 – 5 minutes a side, occasionally brushing with the marinade, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve hot with salsa.
Wholewheat Stokbrood
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Wholewheat Stokbrood
6 Portions
• 300 ml lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml fine salt
• 15 ml honey
• 420 g (750 ml) brown bread flour
• 6 x 2 cm thick, 50 cm long wooden kebab sticks
6 Portions
• 300 ml lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml fine salt
• 15 ml honey
• 420 g (750 ml) brown bread flour
• 6 x 2 cm thick, 50 cm long wooden kebab sticks
Lemon Yoghurt Chicken
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Lemon Yoghurt Chicken
6 Portions
• 8 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
• 1 handful (30 g) Italian parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 250 ml Greek yoghurt
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 6 chicken breasts, cubed
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 200 g fresh asparagus
• 45 ml canola oil
• 1 whole lemon, halved
6 Portions
• 8 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
• 1 handful (30 g) Italian parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 250 ml Greek yoghurt
• juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 6 chicken breasts, cubed
• 6 wooden kebab sticks
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 200 g fresh asparagus
• 45 ml canola oil
• 1 whole lemon, halved
Pumpkin Pie
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Pumpkin Pie
2 Pies of About 15 cm Each
DOUGH
• 350 g (625 ml) cake flour
• 2 ml salt
• 30 ml caster sugar
• 226 g (245 ml) unsalted butter, diced
• 90 ml cold water
2 Pies of About 15 cm Each
DOUGH
• 350 g (625 ml) cake flour
• 2 ml salt
• 30 ml caster sugar
• 226 g (245 ml) unsalted butter, diced
• 90 ml cold water
Smoked Snoek Tart
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Smoked Snoek Tart
4 – 6 Portions – 1 X 20 cm Tart
DOUGH
• 200 g (360 ml) cake flour
• 100 g (110 ml) butter, diced
• 30 – 45 ml cold water
Place the cake flour and butter in a food processor. Process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add cold water a little at a time until it forms a dough. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Roll out thinly on a floured surface and press into a greased 20 cm tart dish.
4 – 6 Portions – 1 X 20 cm Tart
DOUGH
• 200 g (360 ml) cake flour
• 100 g (110 ml) butter, diced
• 30 – 45 ml cold water
Place the cake flour and butter in a food processor. Process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add cold water a little at a time until it forms a dough. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for about 20 minutes. Roll out thinly on a floured surface and press into a greased 20 cm tart dish.
Potato Pie
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Potato Pie
1 X 20 cm Pie
• 500 ml potatoes (about 6 large potatoes), peeled
• 1 x sheet (400 g) puff pastry
• 200 g (250 ml) sugar
• 6 eggs, separated
• 5 ml ground cinnamon
• 1 ml salt
• icing sugar for sifting
1 X 20 cm Pie
• 500 ml potatoes (about 6 large potatoes), peeled
• 1 x sheet (400 g) puff pastry
• 200 g (250 ml) sugar
• 6 eggs, separated
• 5 ml ground cinnamon
• 1 ml salt
• icing sugar for sifting
Sweet Potato Tartlets
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Sweet Potato Tartlets
4 Small Tarts Of About 8 cm in Diameter
DOUGH
• 225 g (540 ml) flour
• pinch of salt
• 15 ml caster sugar
• 125 g (135 ml) white margarine, diced
• 30 ml butter, diced
• 30 ml cold water
4 Small Tarts Of About 8 cm in Diameter
DOUGH
• 225 g (540 ml) flour
• pinch of salt
• 15 ml caster sugar
• 125 g (135 ml) white margarine, diced
• 30 ml butter, diced
• 30 ml cold water
Bread Rolls
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Bread Rolls
6 – 8 Bread Rolls
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 120 ml lukewarm milk
• 50 g caster sugar
• 10 g salt
• 300 g (535 ml) cake flour, plus extra for rolling out
• 3 eggs
• 100 g butter
• 100 g sesame seeds
1. Place the yeast, milk, sugar, salt, flour and 2 of the eggs together in an electric mixer. Mix on high speed with your K-beater until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl and adheres to the beater in one large ball. It takes about 5 – 8 minutes.
6 – 8 Bread Rolls
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 120 ml lukewarm milk
• 50 g caster sugar
• 10 g salt
• 300 g (535 ml) cake flour, plus extra for rolling out
• 3 eggs
• 100 g butter
• 100 g sesame seeds
1. Place the yeast, milk, sugar, salt, flour and 2 of the eggs together in an electric mixer. Mix on high speed with your K-beater until the dough pulls away from the edges of the bowl and adheres to the beater in one large ball. It takes about 5 – 8 minutes.
Corn and Bacon Tart
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Corn and Bacon Tart
4 – 6 Portions
DOUGH
• 200 g (360 ml) cake flour
• 100 g (110 ml) butter
• pinch of salt
• 30 – 45 ml cold water
FILLING
• 30 ml butter
• 250 g streaky bacon, diced
• 3 leeks, well-rinsed and sliced
• 1 x tin (340 g) corn kernels, drained
• 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 eggs
• 250 ml cream
• 125 ml milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 – 6 Portions
DOUGH
• 200 g (360 ml) cake flour
• 100 g (110 ml) butter
• pinch of salt
• 30 – 45 ml cold water
Place flour, butter and salt in a food processor. Process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add just enough water to form a dough. Cover with clingfilm and allow to rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface. Spray an 18 cm tart dish with non-stick spray. Line with the dough.
• 30 ml butter
• 250 g streaky bacon, diced
• 3 leeks, well-rinsed and sliced
• 1 x tin (340 g) corn kernels, drained
• 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 eggs
• 250 ml cream
• 125 ml milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Melt half the butter in a pan. Fry the bacon until crispy, remove and drain on kitchen paper. Melt the rest of the butter in the same pan and fry the leeks until soft. Mix leeks, bacon and corn kernels. Sprinkle half the cheese into the pastry-lined tart dish. Spoon in the filling. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Beat together the eggs, cream and milk and pour over the filling. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 34 minutes until set.
Biltong and Beer Bread
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Biltong and Beer Bread
10 – 12 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) cake flour
• 30 ml baking powder
• 30 ml thyme, chopped
• 5 ml salt
• 5 ml freshly ground black pepper
• 180 g beef biltong, sliced
• 1 x can (375 ml) beer
10 – 12 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) cake flour
• 30 ml baking powder
• 30 ml thyme, chopped
• 5 ml salt
• 5 ml freshly ground black pepper
• 180 g beef biltong, sliced
• 1 x can (375 ml) beer
Potato Focaccia
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Potato Focaccia
1 Large Bread
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml sugar
• 10 ml salt
• 400 ml lukewarm water
• 500 g (890 ml) bread flour
• extra flour for sifting
• 15 ml olive oil
• 180 g basil pesto
• 2 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 125 g bacon, diced
• 30 ml oregano, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Large Bread
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 ml sugar
• 10 ml salt
• 400 ml lukewarm water
• 500 g (890 ml) bread flour
• extra flour for sifting
• 15 ml olive oil
• 180 g basil pesto
• 2 potatoes, thinly sliced
• 125 g bacon, diced
• 30 ml oregano, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Stir-In Health Bread
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Stir-In Health Bread
8 – 10 Slices
• 1 litre lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 15 ml salt
• 630 g (2 litres) brown bread flour
• 250 ml bran
• 250 ml raisins
• 100 g (250 ml) mixed nuts, chopped
8 – 10 Slices
• 1 litre lukewarm water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 15 ml salt
• 630 g (2 litres) brown bread flour
• 250 ml bran
• 250 ml raisins
• 100 g (250 ml) mixed nuts, chopped
Mediterranean Bread From a Packet
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Mediterranean Bread From a Packet
8 – 10 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) shop-bought dough
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 packet stoned olives
• 3 wheels (150 g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 30 ml oregano, chopped
• 30 ml olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• extra flour for sifting
8 – 10 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) shop-bought dough
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 packet stoned olives
• 3 wheels (150 g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 30 ml oregano, chopped
• 30 ml olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• extra flour for sifting
Buttermilk and Cheddar Bread
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Buttermilk and Cheddar Bread
10 – 12 Slices
1 x packet (500 g) self-raising flour
100 g (250 ml) cheddar cheese, grated
30 ml rosemary, chopped
5 ml salt
5 ml freshly ground black pepper
1 x carton (500 ml) buttermilk
10 – 12 Slices
1 x packet (500 g) self-raising flour
100 g (250 ml) cheddar cheese, grated
30 ml rosemary, chopped
5 ml salt
5 ml freshly ground black pepper
1 x carton (500 ml) buttermilk
Easy Ciabatta
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Easy Ciabatta
8 – 10 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) cake flour
• 500 ml water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 g salt
• extra flour for sifting
8 – 10 Slices
• 500 g (890 ml) cake flour
• 500 ml water
• 1 x packet (10 g) instant yeast
• 10 g salt
• extra flour for sifting
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - White Chocolate Panna Cotta
6 Portions
• 15 g gelatine
• 180 g (225 ml) sugar
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 100 g good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
• 500 ml milk
• 500 g Greek yoghurt
• 6 strawberries
• icing sugar for dusting
• white chocolate curls
6 Portions
• 15 g gelatine
• 180 g (225 ml) sugar
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 100 g good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
• 500 ml milk
• 500 g Greek yoghurt
• 6 strawberries
• icing sugar for dusting
• white chocolate curls
Chocolate Pancakes Filled With Chocolate Custard
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chocolate Pancakes Filled With Chocolate Custard
8 – 10 Portions
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD
• 6 egg yolks
• 100 g (120 ml) caster sugar
• 40 g (85 ml) cornflour
• 500 ml milk
• 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar for about 4 minutes. Add the cornflour and whisk well. Heat the milk in a saucepan to just under boiling point. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk well. Pour back into the saucepan, add the chopped chocolate and melt over a low heat, stirring constantly. Pour custard into a bowl and place clingfilm directly on the custard. Allow to cool.
8 – 10 Portions
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD
• 6 egg yolks
• 100 g (120 ml) caster sugar
• 40 g (85 ml) cornflour
• 500 ml milk
• 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar for about 4 minutes. Add the cornflour and whisk well. Heat the milk in a saucepan to just under boiling point. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk well. Pour back into the saucepan, add the chopped chocolate and melt over a low heat, stirring constantly. Pour custard into a bowl and place clingfilm directly on the custard. Allow to cool.
Raspberry and White Chocolate Terrine
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Raspberry and White Chocolate Terrine
8 – 10 portions
• 250 ml cream
• 200 g white chocolate
• 250 g raspberries
• 6 Boudoir biscuits
• icing sugar for dusting
• 100 g white chocolate shavings
8 – 10 portions
• 250 ml cream
• 200 g white chocolate
• 250 g raspberries
• 6 Boudoir biscuits
• icing sugar for dusting
• 100 g white chocolate shavings
Chocolate Whoopie Pies With Peanut Butter Filling
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Chocolate Whoopie Pies With Peanut Butter Filling
15 Biscuits
Peanut Butter Filling
• 105 ml (7 tablespoons) smooth peanut butter
• 250 g cream cheese
• 100 ml icing sugar, sifted
Mix all the ingredients together well.
15 Biscuits
Peanut Butter Filling
• 105 ml (7 tablespoons) smooth peanut butter
• 250 g cream cheese
• 100 ml icing sugar, sifted
Mix all the ingredients together well.
Easiest Pancake Dessert with Cherries and Ricotta Cheese
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Easiest Pancake Dessert with Cherries and Ricotta Cheese
6 portions
• 6 frozen pancakes, defrosted
Ricotta and chocolate filling
• 450 g ricotta cheese
• 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 90 ml caster sugar
Mix all the ingredients well.
Black Cherry Sauce
• 1 x tin (425 g) stoned black cherries
• 45 ml caster sugar
• 10 ml cornflour
6 portions
• 6 frozen pancakes, defrosted
Ricotta and chocolate filling
• 450 g ricotta cheese
• 100 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 90 ml caster sugar
Mix all the ingredients well.
Black Cherry Sauce
• 1 x tin (425 g) stoned black cherries
• 45 ml caster sugar
• 10 ml cornflour
Blondies
Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Blondies
9 Portions
• 115 g (125 ml) butter
• 400 g (500 ml) light brown sugar
• 210 g (375 ml) cake flour
• 1 ml salt
• 2,5 ml baking powder
• 100 g good quality white chocolate
• 100 g macadamia nuts
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 45 ml (about 9 teaspoons) berry jam
• icing sugar for dusting
9 Portions
• 115 g (125 ml) butter
• 400 g (500 ml) light brown sugar
• 210 g (375 ml) cake flour
• 1 ml salt
• 2,5 ml baking powder
• 100 g good quality white chocolate
• 100 g macadamia nuts
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 45 ml (about 9 teaspoons) berry jam
• icing sugar for dusting