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Slow-roast rolled pork belly

Slow-roast rolled pork belly by Mike Lubbe   Ingredients:     - 2 tbsp fennel seeds     - 1 tsp black peppercorns     - 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped     - 1 large bunch of fresh thyme, leaves only     - 3 tbsp olive oil     - 1½ - 2kg 3lb 5oz - 4lb 8oz piece pork belly (skin on) cut from the slimmer half, skin scored     - 2 lemons          Method Toast the spices in a dry frying pan for a couple of mins. Pound them together in a pestle and mortar with some flaked sea salt, the garlic and half the thyme to make a paste, then mix...

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Quick and easy chicken tikka masala kebabs

Quick and easy chicken tikka masala kebabs by Landi Govender They are so delicious and made with all natural ingredients.   Ingredients: 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup plain double cream yogurt 1 tablespoon pressed garlic 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 1⁄2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1⁄3 teaspoon salt 1⁄3 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper melted butter or olive oil, for brushing   Method: Clean your chicken, and cut it into cubes for threading on skewers. Take a fork and prick the chicken many times. Put lemon juice in bowl with chicken, stir well, and set it aside. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, garlic,...

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CHICKEN 'QUICHE'

CHICKEN 'QUICHE'  posted by Eurika Buckle Ingredients:500g chicken breastssalt and peper ( BB Seasalt, seaweed and herbs can work well)juice and rind of 1 lemon250g mushrooms, slicedoil200g spinach, stems removed3 eggs, beaten250g-tub cream cheese Method:1. Preheat the oven 180C. Spray an ovenproof dish.2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the lemon juice and rind. Steam in a food steamer until done.3. Remove the bones and cut into small pieces.4. Fry the mushrooms in a little bit of oil till just softened.5. Add the spinach and fry until the spinach welts. Beat the eggs and cream together.6. Mix the chicken, spinach and cream cheese together and spoon into the prepared dish. Sprinkle cheese over.7. Bake for 30-40 min or until...

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Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops

Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops from Julia's Album One-Pan Smothered Pork Chops with creamy mushroom, bacon and fresh thyme sauce.  Use boneless pork loin chops.  Everything is cooked in one large skillet.  Easy recipe.  Minimal cleanup.   Ingredients 6 strips bacon , uncooked 2 lb pork loin chops , boneless (3 or 4 pork chops, depending on size) salt and pepper 8 oz mushrooms , sliced 2 garlic cloves , minced 5 sprigs fresh thyme , just leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2/3 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream   Instructions Chop bacon into smaller bites.  In a large skillet, cook on medium heat until the bacon is cooked. Remove bacon from the pan to a plate, leaving the fat in. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.  In the same pan, on high-medium heat, cook pork chops...

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Lamb Curry with Cabbage

  Lamb Curry with cabbage by Landi Govender   Ingredients1-1.5kg lamb1 onion- chopped finely2 red chilli1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf1 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp ginger and garlic pasteHalf a teaspoon turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder2 tsp chilli powder3 tsp masala2 tomatoes, grated 1 tablespoon tomato paste3 cups finely sliced cabbageSalt to taste   Method 1. Heat up 4 tablespoons of oil (I use coconut oil), once the oil is hot add in your chopped onion and cumin seeds.2. Let the onions brown and seeds pop.Then add in the cinnamon stick, bay leaf and curry leaves. Allow to fry for a minute and add your ginger and garlic paste.3. Add in the rest of your spices and...

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