TURNIP GRATIN
serves 2
6 baby turnips, peeled and thinly sliced
250 ml double cream
2 garlic clove, crashed
2 spring fresh thyme, leaves chopped
pinch of ground nutmeg
7 slices pancetta ham, cut into 2-3 cm pieces
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp grated Parmesan
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POTATO-TURNIP LATKES FRIED IN DUCK FAT
POTATO-TURNIP LATKES FRIED IN DUCK FAT
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled
1 large turnip (about 10 ounces), peeled and quartered
½ medium yellow onion (about 5 ounces), cut into quarters
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
6 ounces duck fat or 3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
Applesauce, for serving (optional)
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KETO ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
KETO ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
Keto organic chicken breast, with steamed bell peppers, and kale, topped with Havarti cheese and served with homemade beetroot-cashew dip.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (I keep left overs for salads)
6.7 oz each = 201 calories per breast
4 tsp dried hibiscus tea: 0 calories
20 g of quinoa cream of mushroom soup mix: 70 calories (divide by two for caloric value for one person) = 35 calories
Maldon salt to taste: 0 calories
Organic dark kale: 100 g: 49 calories (for two ppl)
(divide by two for caloric value for one person) = 24.5 calories per person
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BEEF RIBS AND CURRIED CARROT FRITTERS, SERVED WITH STEAMED RADICCHIO AND STEAMED GREEN BEANS
BEEF RIBS AND CURRIED CARROT FRITTERS, SERVED WITH STEAMED RADICCHIO AND STEAMED GREEN BEANS
Rub ribs in: maldon salt to taste
¼ teaspoon garam masala spice
¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon dried cardamom
2 tablespoons pure, raw honey
Cook in instant pot for 40 minutes on high. Brown in the oven at 375°F until nicely brown. Turn over once.
VEGGIES, STEAMED:
Radicchio (fresh chicory) 100 g per person
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HEALTHY ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER
HEALTHY ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER
Healthy roasted chicken dinner with home-made mushroom pan fried patty, served with steamed sweet potato strings and green onions, steamed dandelion greens, and chicken juices gravy.
One whole chicken roasted: Calories per 100 g – 151 calories
Rub with:
1 tablespoon pure, raw honey 60 calories
1 tablespoon sugarless cherry spread 40 calories
1 tablespoon ground coriander 16.2 calories
1 teaspoon maldon salt 0 calories
1/3 cup low-salt chicken stock 5 calories
1 tablespoon flour 28.5 calories
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POTATO PUFFS IN A MUFFIN PAN
POTATO PUFFS IN A MUFFIN PAN
3 cups mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream (optional extra for serving)
1 heaped cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 200 ºC. Lightly grease with butter 8 – 9 of the wells of a non stick muffin pan.
In a medium mixing bowl whisk the eggs then mix in the sour cream. Stir in both cheeses and the chives. Add potatoes and mix well. Spoon it into the pan filling the cups to slightly below the top. Bake 25 – 35 minutes until it pulls away from the sides of the cup and are golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool 5 minutes in pan. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Recipe and photo: Juanita Vermeulen
PORK PICADILLO WITH SWEET CURRY CARROT PATTY
PORK PICADILLO WITH SWEET CURRY CARROT PATTY
Pork Picadillo
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground pork
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
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PETRA SE TUISGEMAAKTE CHAKALAKA
PETRA SE TUISGEMAAKTE CHAKALAKA
2 medium tamaties
1 groterige ui
1/2 blik baked beans*
3 kleinerige wortels
greenpepper
Enige groente kan uitgelaat word en met ander groente vervang word.
Indien wortels uitgelaat word vervang dalk met gevriesde mielies of vars pynappel blokkies vir ‘n effe soeter smakie. Groenboontjies, mielies, ertjies ens kan gebruik word.
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ASIAN BEEF ROAST AND VEGGIE MEDLEY
ASIAN BEEF ROAST AND VEGGIE MEDLEY
Serves 2
1 small beef roast
¼ teaspoon sea salt (to own taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (to own taste)
¼ teaspoon 5 spice Chinese seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 onion cut into small chunks
2 apples cut into small chunks
2 potatoes – wrap in aluminum foil.
Rub roast with spices and seasoning. Add olive oil to roast pan. Add onion, apples and potatoes to roasting pan with prepared roast. Cook roast in oven at 375ºF until internal temperature reads 125ºF. Continue reading
SPICY RICE, PORK RASHER BITS AND SHRIMPS
SPICY RICE, PORK RASHER BITS AND SHRIMPS
Spicy rice with Funky Ouma (turmeric and ginger salt) and I added dried chilli flakes, fried pork rasher bits and shrimps. Delicious with an ice cold glass of Chenin Blanc.
Spicy rice:
1 onion, diced small
1 carrot, grated coarsely
1 stem of celery, chopped finely
1 cup of Basmati rice
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
good pinch of dried chilli flakes
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