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Desserts

Strawberry-Swirl Cheesecake Smoothie

What You Need: 1-3/4 cups milk 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed, softened 8 graham crackers, divided 1/3 cup sugar, divided 2-1/2 cups frozen whole strawberries, slightly thawed Let’s Make It: 1-Blend milk, vanilla, cream cheese, 7 crackers and 3 Tbsp. sugar in blender until smooth. Pour 2 […]

Seafood

Shrimp Kung Pao

INGREDIENTS : 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined 1 Red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Green Bell Pepper cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup yellow onion cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4-6 dried red chilies seeded and cuthalf you can use more or less chilies to adjust the heat level to your preference 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts Salt and […]

Pasta

White Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS: ½ cup walnuts Kosher salt ½ cup fresh ricotta Zest of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, finely grated 2 tsp. finely chopped oregano 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. tube- or rod-shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or spaghetti) PREPARATION: 1-Preheat […]

Brownies

5 Minute Fudge Brownies (with sugar)!

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, I used white whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, I highly prefer the “super dark” variety 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter, melted, plus a little extra for greasing 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup chocolate chips, (I used Enjoy Life mini chips, see note above) Instructions: 1-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 8X8 or 9X9 […]

Soups & Salads

Taco Soup

This easy Taco Soup is made with just 6 ingredients and minimal prep! It’s hearty and comes together in 30 minutes or less. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth 540 ml canned black beans drained and rinsed (19oz) 341 ml canned sweet corn with juice (12oz) 1 cup mild tomato salsa 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: In a large […]

Cakes

Recipe for Green Tea Nokcha Cake

Ingredients: 3 eggs 1/2 cup of superfine sugar.* (You can use less if you prefer for your cake not to be sweet.) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 6 teaspoons green tea powder (nok-cha karu, matcha) Cream cheese frosting […]

Breakfast

Bacon, Avocado and Jack Cheese Omelets with Fresh Salsa Recipe

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium whole (2-3/5″ diameter) Red Tomato 3 medium (4-1/8″ long) Scallions or Spring Onions 1/2 Jalapeno Peppers 1 ounce Cilantro 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice 4 large Eggs (Whole) 1 fluid ounce Tap Water 3 medium slice (yield after cooking) Bacon 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick 1/2 each California Avocados 1 cup shredded […]

Pasta, Seafood

ONE POT SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:  10 oz spaghetti  2 tablespoons olive oil  3 cloves garlic, minced  4 oz shelled and deveined shrimp  8 oz Manila clams  4 oz scallops  1 can tomato sauce (28 oz whole peeled tomatoes)  1 tablespoon chopped Italian basil leaves  salt to taste  1 teaspoon sugar/brown sugar  chopped Italian parsley, for garnishing DIRECTIONS: Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drained and set aside. Blend the entire can of the whole peeled tomatoes […]

Desserts

RECIPE: Chef Katlego Molefi’s Mzansi milk tart

Ingredients: 6 Servings Crust: 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. Sugar 1 egg ¾ self-rising flour Pinch of salt Filling: 2 cups of milk 1 egg ½ cup sugar ¼ cup flour 1/4 cup corn flour 2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. vanilla essence Pinch of salt Ground cinnamon for dusting Chantilly: 250 ml whipping cream 1 […]