Farmhouse Beef Pot Roast
Ingredients: 1.3kg – 1.8kg beef chuck roast 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine (optional) 4 carrots, cut into chunks 6-8 baby potatoes 2 sprigs rosemary Salt & pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat your oven to 165°C. Heat olive oil in a large oven...
Country Apple Cake
Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled and chopped 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33cm) baking tin...
Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp soy sauce Salt & pepper to taste METHOD: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for 4-5 mins on each side, or until cooked through...
Cranberry & Orange Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries Zest of 1 orange 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract METHOD: Preheat your oven to 220°C. Grease and line a baking tray with baking paper. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar...
Country Sausage Breakfast in a Pan
Ingredients: 45Og breakfast sausages 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional) 3 cups diced potatoes 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme METHOD: In a large pan, cook sausages over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pan...
Banana Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk Substitute for Buttermilk (White Vinegar, Milk - 1 Tbsp white vinegar & enough milk to make 1 cup) 1 large egg 2 Tablespoon melted butter 1 ripe banana, mashed...
Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick Salt & pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 Tbsp butter METHOD: Season the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and...
Delicious Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking...
Bacon Rolls
Ingredients: 10 bacon strips 1/3 cup of finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp butter 3 cups of 1-day old bread, cubed ¼ tsp celery salt ¼ tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten METHOD: In a small pan, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the bread...
Farmhouse Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 large carrots, sliced 4 potatoes, diced 300g green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces 150g corn kernels 150g peas 4 cups vegetable broth 400g can diced tomatoes 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried basil Salt & pepper, to taste Fresh...
Hearty Sausage & Potato Casserole
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 450g sausage, (beef or pork) sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 240ml cream 240ml chicken broth 100g shredded cheese Salt & pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish) METHOD: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Cook the sausages...
Cream Horns
Ingredients: 1 pkt puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 cup whipped cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling) METHOD: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 1-inch-wide strips. Wrap...
French Avocado Toast
Ingredients: 2 slices of whole-grain bread 2 ripe avocados, but firm 1 lemon (juiced) Pinch of salt and pepper Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, fennel seeds or a poached egg. METHOD: Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. Coat with butter or spread Slice the avocados and...
Blueberry Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup cream 1 large egg METHOD: Preheat your oven to 190°C. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and...
Cauliflower & Cheese Bake
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat your...
Steak & Kidney Casserole
Ingredients: 400 grams beef, chuck steak, gravy beef or your choice of steak 200 grams lambs’ kidneys 2 Tablespoons pearl barley Water Salt & pepper to taste 2 carrots, slice into chunks 2 onions 1/4 cup chopped celery, optional 1 Tablespoon cornflour METHOD: Peel and chop vegetables and dice the...
Waldorf Salad
Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup purple grapes, rinsed and halved 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp plain yoghurt 3 cups green leaf lettuce METHOD: Mix mayonnaise and yoghurt together. If it is too thick add a...
Creamy Brussel Sprouts With Bacon
INGREDIENTS: 750g brussel sprouts 150g streaky bacon, chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 onion, finely chopped (Optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup cream 1/2 cup parmesan , finely grated 1/2 cup grated mozzarella METHOD: Trim the woody ends off...