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Cashew Cream Beef Curry
Cashew Cream is used here to replace the traditional yogurt or heavy cream added to finish the curry sauce. Much less temperamental when adding to a hot sauce, this cream substitute adds a velvety mouthfeel and nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the curry spices, spinach and beef. I’ve also used an instant pot to ensure the beef comes out extra tender, but the recipe can be followed with chicken pieces or tofu by following the same recipe steps for marinating, then pan frying the protein in butter and contining by adding the remaining curry ingredients. To finish the curry just add the thick cashew cream once everything else is…
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Bobotie – South African Curried Mince & Egg Bake
Bobotie is a traditional dish with dutch origns. Introduced through the Cape Malay community, this popular dish spread to other parts of Africa and now the world. It might sound a bit unusual if you aren’t familiar with dutch curries – often flavoured with curry powder and sweetened with fruit. This is in contrast with Indian curries, which are more often flavoured with whole spices and served in a sauce enriched by nuts or yogurt. Relatively quick and easy to prepare, Bobotie can easily be scaled up to feed a large crowd. This particular recipe is quite simple and a great introduction to these flavours. Peach chutney is a star…
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Topside Beef Roast with Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff Sauce
Topside Beef Roast is an excellent choice for a lean, but tender beef roast. This cut is similar to the silverside, but from the inner thigh muscle rather than the hindquarters . By braising this roast in a broth, we can ensure that it stays nice and juicy while cooking. The sauce also helps keeps the meat tender while concentrating the delicious flavours of mushroom and paprika. A Slightly more traditional take on a Hungarian Style Stroganoff than our Russian inspired Beef Stroganoff Recipe. The Topside Beef Roast is crusted with a thin layer of paprika before roasting. Depending on your preference you can use hot or sweet paprika. Smoked…
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One Pot Mexican Mince Bake
I’ve really been leaning into efficient meals lately and this hearty, veg packed One Pot Mexican mince bake is another perfect example. Making weeknights easy, there’s minimal prep or cleanup. We have 4 generous portion sizes, but this meal could be stretched a little further depending on your family size and needs. Rice and lentils pair well for a slightly earthy flavour, while also blending seamlessly into the mince for fussy eaters. A further boost could be achieved by adding black beans, kidney beans or cannellini beans. This trick is especially useful if you’re wanting to replace the mince in this receipe for a vegetarian spin on this One Pot…
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Hearty Beef Stew with Polenta & Mash Topping
This hearty beef stew is the perfect combination of rustic comfort food and refined savoury flavours. Leaning heavily on pantry staples for the seasoning and topping, the heart of this meal is in it’s slowly simmered filling paired with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious sauce. This meal is great to prep in advance and can be completed up to the topping stage to be finished later. Once the stew has cooled, you can spoon on the cooled topping, seal well and freeze up to 3mths or refrigerate if you’re going to finish the cooking in the next two days. It’s a great family gathering dish and pairs…
