Creamy Chicken Curry with Bacon

Ingredients: 500g chicken breast, cubed 100g bacon, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 can (400ml) coconut milk 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro for … Read more

beef stew with mashed potatoes

Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine (optional) 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp dried thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and … Read more

Deliciously Cheesy Chicken Pie with a Flaky Crust

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn) 1/2 cup cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade) 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)  

Bacon-Mushroom Chicken Alfredo Bake

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 3 cups cooked penne pasta 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste

Guinness Beef Stew with Cheddar Herb Dumpling

  Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bottle Guinness stout 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed … Read more

South African Spiced Mini Meat Pies

Ingredients: For the Meat Filling: 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 slice white bread, … Read more

Mini Moroccan Lamb Pies

Ingredients: For the Lamb Filling: 1 lb (450g) ground lamb 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp honey … Read more

Mini Bobotie Pot Pies

These individual-sized Bobotie pot pies are a fun twist on the classic South African dish. Perfect for serving at parties or as a comforting meal, they pack all the traditional flavors into mini, portable servings. Ingredients: For the Meat Filling: 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, … Read more

The Bacon Lasagna Burger

Ingredients: For the Burger Patties: 1 lb ground beef (80% lean) 1/2 lb ground pork 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste For the Lasagna Topping: 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup marinara sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese … Read more