Coffee – Healthy or not?

Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world. About 2.25 billion cups of coffee is consumed globally on a daily. Did you know that caffeine is the most studied Performance Enhancing Drug (PED)?… It’s that GOOD! There are many tales of how coffee was discovered and are still debated today. One thing is for

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Caramel, pecan nuts and chocolate are the key ingredients for this mouth-watering brownie. (psst… Top with pomegranate seeds to make it look healthier than it really is) Ingredients 150g Soft butter 200g Dark chocolate pieces 175g Brown sugar 2 Eggs, beaten 55g Cake flour 1 tsp Baking powder 55g Chopped pecan nuts 4 tbsp Caramel

Baba ganoush

Baba ganoush is smoky brinjal which can be eaten as a salad, dip or side. Eat with flatbread or crackers. While it takes a bit of effort to make, it’s great on toast. I love Baba ganoush! Try it yourself. INGREDIENTS: 2 large Brinjals 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic, grated 1/2 cup plain

Corn and baby marrow drop fritters

Look no further for a brunch idea. Replace the cake flour with wholewheat flour if you like. Ingredients: 2 cups corn kernels 600g baby marrow, grated 2 spring onions, chopped a handful of chopped coriander 1 cup (150g) cake flour Salt and milled pepper for seasoning 2 cups (250g) grated cheddar cheese 3 eggs, beaten

Chicken Chow Mein

Chow Mein is a traditional Chinese dish made up of egg noodles and stir-fried vegetables. It is healthy, tasty and can be made under 40 minutes. In this recipe, I’ve used chicken as my protein. You could substitute egg noodles for spaghetti and include any vegetables you have at hand. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15

Mac ‘n Cheese

It is worth knowing how to make this comforting classic. Let’s not forget the creamy white sauce. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Difficulty: Easy INGREDIENTS 500g Macaroni 1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup Cake flour 2 cups Full-cream Milk 2 cups Cheddar cheese grated METHOD Bring a large pot of salted

Let’s, wrap it up.

The wrap – a flatbread packaging mouth-watering filling which is familiar to every continent. Yes, all the regions have their variations, like added butter, some with herbs and other differences are in the method it is made. But before you explore every variation… try out the following basic wrap recipe. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking

Summer Smoothies

Berry Smoothie There are many reasons why berries are good for you: They are high in fiber Good for your skin Provides your body with many nutrients May help protect you against cancers Makes: 4 glasses Preparation: 10 minutes Time to cook: none Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 2 cups ripe strawberries 1/2 cup mulberries 1/2 cup

Delicious Crumpets

Some have them for breakfast, others enjoy them as a dessert with tea. No matter when or how you eat them… they are DELICIOUS! INGREDIENTS 2 cups cake flour 5 tablespoons castor sugar a pinch of salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups full cream milk 2 beaten eggs 1 tablespoon cooking oil METHOD Sieve