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Place all the ingredients into a saucepan except the pasta. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and let it simmer until the chicken meat falls off the bone. It will take ...

Also known as “beskuit” in Afrikaans, rusks are dry, twice-baked biscuits. Originally made to last long distances across the country, today they are eaten dunked in hot tea or coffee and are the ...

Mix flour, salt, sugar, milk and egg yolks into a batter, being careful not to over mix. Beat egg whites to a soft peak and gently fold into batter. The batter will be thick, but this makes for the ...

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant – about 5 minutes. 2. Add the lamb mince and brown, breaking it up with a spatula ...

1. In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a rapid boil. Add half the maize meal and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and leave the pap for 8 to 10 minutes. Resist the urge to stir. 2. Remove ...

1. Mash the cooled, steamed pumpkin with a fork once. (I’m lazy so I buy the ready-cubed pumpkin in packets and steam it in the microwave according to package instructions). 2. Add the beaten eggs and ...

1. Heat half the oil in a large saucepan and sauté the bacon until almost crispy. Add the cubed beef and sauté until brown, then remove from the pan. Add the remaining oil, and sauté the onion, garlic ...

Grease a round 24 cm loose-bottomed tart tin with a little oil. Place the biscuits in a food processor and blitz until fine, or crush in a bag. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the butter. Press the ...