Poultry

Chicken koftas, butter-bean hummus and dip

Published on February 25, 2017

Something between a meatball and a sausage, chicken koftas are great as an appetiser for when you have guests over. But you can make a meal of them as well with a few fresh flatbreads and a salad.

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Behind the scenes at Vrede en Lust Estate with Chef Johan van Schalkwyk

Published on February 14, 2017

Compared to most chefs, Johan may have had a bit of a late start, only entering the industry when he was 28. He started out as a chef at a chateau in France, where he fondly remembers the time spent wandering through the kitchen garden, a basket of vegetables and herbs on his forearm, carefully picking fresh produce for the...

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Sam Linsell’s roast chicken with stout and rosemary

Published on February 1, 2017

Sam Linsell, South African food stylist and the mastermind behind the popular blog Drizzle and Dip, adds a secret ingredient to her all-time favourite roast chicken dish that results in the most succulent bird.

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Peanut-chicken noodles

Published on January 11, 2017

Pizza’s great, but sometimes Saturday night calls for a takeaway-style Thai dinner, if you ask us. Our peanut-chicken noodles are super-cheap and will be on the table in 30 minutes. SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 30 min INGREDIENTS Salt and black pepper 4 skinless chicken breast fillets ¼ cup smooth peanut butter ¼ cup soy […]

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Coq au vin

Published on December 28, 2016

There is no better dish to serve up to guests than a traditional French coq au vin. Cooking with wine guarantees you’ll have plenty of fun in the kitchen with this one! (We recommend a middle-of-the-road wine – don’t waste your best vintage, but don’t use anything so cheap you wouldn’t drink it on its own.)

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No-time-to-wait rub for chops

Published on December 22, 2016

Do you need your chops, like, right now? There’s no need to wait or to compromise on flavour, with this baby in your repertoire. It takes a mere 10 minutes to whip up, leaving you with plenty of time to rub it on to your chops and get them on to the fire, where they belong.

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Roxy’s cherry, apple and cider-glazed chicken

Published on December 17, 2016

Inspired by medieval ways of preparing meat, our social media manager, Roxy, developed this old-school apple, cherry and cider-glazed chicken, and it has become a regular on her family’s Christmas table ever since!

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Our masala marinade is what you never knew your chicken and fish needed

Published on December 11, 2016

Whether you are having a good old fish braai on the beach, or roasting up a chicken at home for the family, our masala marinade is sure to become a white-meat staple in your house.

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Chicken and red pepper lasagne for one

Published on December 7, 2016

If you are cooking for one, we definitely recommend our scrumptious lasagne wrap. You will have plenty of experimentation time in the kitchen and the result is a nourishing, comforting meal. And if this portion is too big, freeze the leftovers for another night, or take them to work with you for lunch.

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Cheat’s hummus and bacon club sandwiches

Published on December 5, 2016

Are you looking for a cheap lunch option the whole family will enjoy?

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