Lunchtime snacks, delicious appetisers or treats for the kiddies, these cheesy potato lava cakes are simply too good not to try!

MAKES 4 // COOKING TIME 55 min

INGREDIENTS
6 large potatoes
4 tbsp butter
3 eggs
Salt and black pepper
200 g cheddar, cut into
4 cubes Cheddar

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 4 ramekins generously.
2. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Boil until soft. Remove from the pot and immediately place them in cold water, so the skins can be easily removed.
3. Peel the potatoes while still warm, then place in a large bowl and mash. Add the butter, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Divide the mash between the ramekins, inserting a block of cheese into the middle of each.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
6. To serve, turn out on to plates. Serve with fresh greens.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Kendall-Leigh Nash//HMimages.co.za

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Rice is an incredibly versatile staple that can be enjoyed in many ways. Feast on these savoury rice balls any way you want, and don’t hold back on the cheese!

MAKES ±30 // COOKING TIME 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 tsp salt
1½ cups Arborio rice
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp tomato sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
200 g mozzarella, cut into 1 cm cubes
100 g breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, to deep-fry

METHOD
1. Place onion, salt and 3 cups water in a pot and bring to the boil. Add the rice and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain through a sieve. Set aside to cool.
2. Mix together the cooled rice, tomato paste and tomato sauce. Add the beaten egg, a little at  a time, until you have a thick, doughy mixture.
3. Roll the rice into balls about the size and shape of small eggs.
4. Make a dent in each ball with your finger and push in a cube of mozzarella. Squeeze closed.
5. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Roll the rice balls in the crumbs to coat.
6. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the balls in batches until golden brown. Serve straight away.

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