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    Beef Lasagne

    Beef Lasagne Our Winter Issue cover star is well deserving of the limelight! Nothing quite beats a warm and cheesy home-made beef lasagne on those chilly winter evenings. HANDS-ON TIME 45 minutes | TOTAL TIME 3 hours 15 minutes | SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS BOLOGNESE SAUCE (RAGÙ) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 kg beef mince 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 2 bay leaves ¼ cup tomato paste ½ cup red wine 2½ cups tomato passata/puree 2 tbsp sugar 4 cups beef stock BÉCHAMEL CHEESE SAUCE…

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    Essence Cafe & Pizzeria Hillcrest
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    The 15 BEST Hillcrest Restaurants

    Welcome to the vibrant culinary scene of Hillcrest! It’s where food enthusiasts are treated to a delightful array of flavours and experiences. Whether you’re a local looking for a new favourite spot or a visitor eager to explore the town’s culinary gems, this guide will take you on a gastronomic journey through the 15 best Hillcrest restaurants. From Afro-Porto fusion to Mediterranean delights, prepare your taste buds for an adventure. The Top Hillcrest Restaurants 1. Mozambik Hillcrest Immerse yourself in the Afro-Porto fusion of Mozambique at Mozambik Hillcrest. It caters to all tastes, offering an irresistible blend of flavours. Inspired…

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    10 Best Restaurants in Krugersdorp
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    10 Best Restaurants in Krugersdorp

    Krugersdorp, a mining city in the West Rand of Gauteng Province, South Africa, is home to various restaurants that cater to different tastes and preferences. From contemporary to traditional, seafood to South African cuisine, Krugersdorp has it all. In this list, we have compiled the 20 best restaurants in Krugersdorp for you to visit. Here is a list of the 10 best restaurants in Krugersdorp: 1. Roots Restaurant at Forum Homini Sourced/forumhomini.com Roots Restaurant at Forum Homini Hotel is a popular fine dining destination in Krugersdorp. The restaurant’s creative team produces delectable food from fresh and natural ingredients with exciting…

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    6 Cookbooks inspiring our weeknight menus

    When we’re not testing (and tasting) new dishes in the kitchen, we’ve got our noses stuck in drool-worthy cookbooks that both inspire and make us want to get back into the kitchen to whip up more tasty treats. Simply Seven Colours by Zola Nene South Africa’s beloved chef, Zola Nene is back with her third cookbook, Simply Seven Colours. The book is a celebration of SA’s unique seven colour dishes and the country’s tradition of sharing meals. Zola taps into the heart of these nostalgic dishes and puts a modern twist on them. READ MORE: Gourmand World Cookbook Award…

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    Top-shelf cookbooks you need to add to your kitchen artillery

    Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through online recipes, trying to find the perfect meal to satiate your cravings? Do you want to take your cooking skills to the next level and impress your family and friends with your remarkable culinary prowess? Look no further than these 5 cookbooks that will become a part of your ultimate kitchen artillery. From classic comfort foods to cuisines you’ve never tried, our pick of the top 5 cookbooks for autumn is the key to putting together delicious meals that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or…

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    In Cape Town

    Easter extravaganza: Fun-filled events for kids in Cape Town

    Easter is a time of year that kids look forward to with excitement. It’s a time when they get to indulge in chocolate until their tiny little hearts are content, take part in Easter egg hunts and enjoy a range of fun activities. We’re exploring some Easter events for kids in Cape Town so that you can plan the perfect Easter weekend for your little ones. Easter Hunt Extravaganza at Cabo Beach Club  Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town. Picture: Little Black Book Events / Facebook Cabo Beach Club is hosting an Easter Extravaganza Family Day Event on Easter Sunday,…

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    In Cape Town

    Egg-citing Easter events in Cape Town you don’t want to miss

    With Easter just around the corner, Cape Town is gearing up for a range of exciting events that are sure to keep locals and visitors alike entertained over the long weekend. From egg hunts to family activities and delicious food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the city. Start planning your long weekend and make the most of all the fun and festivities. Here are some of the Easter events you don’t want to miss: Special Easter show at The Galileo This Easter, the Galileo Open Air Cinema is bringing an exciting open-air movie experience to the Six Gun Grill Newlands…

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    Limoncello Ristorante is Noordhoek’s own slice of Italian cuisine

    If you’re an avid foodie in Cape Town, you more than likely frequented Limoncello Ristorante Pizzeria in Gardens. For 12 years it was much loved by locals and tourists alike. Celebrated for its authentic Southern Italian cuisine, Luca and Cecilia Castiglione re-opened Limoncello in 2019. Today, you can find Limoncello nestled under Chapmans Peak in Noordhoek with beautiful mountain and sea views. Limoncello’s story When Luca and Cecilia moved to Noordhoek, they fell in love with the venue that currently houses Limoncello Ristorante. They promised that if they were ever to re-open Limoncello it would be right there with stunning views…

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    Quick hacks for a better, healthier pasta

    We all have a guilty pleasure, and if we’re being honest, pasta is probably most of ours. Diet culture tends to make carbs a sin, but thanks to all the information out there, we now know that this isn’t necessarily true, its about how you make them! These days making a good nutritional pasta is far from hard, you just need to slot in some alternatives. Work those noodles Spaghetti is not always your only choice, even if its your go-to. These days you can get a variety of vegetable options as a replacements to a carb-heavy pasta base. These…

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    Plant-based eating
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    A dietician shares 5 ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet

    Most experts believe it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit. One habit dietician Aziwe Booi is hoping South Africans will improve on is plant-based foods. Many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other lifestyle-related diseases may be prevented by a healthy diet. Aziwe Booi suggests trying a plant-based diet to start developing healthier eating habits and boost your wellness. Aziwe shares the following tips to start you on your plant-based eating journey, to help you get healthier — and keep it that way! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Azi…

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    Various types of pasta
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    Pasta shapes and their uses

    Pasta is a kitchen staple that comes in a whole host of different shapes and forms. From traditional spaghetti to potato-based gnocchi and everything in between, each different type of pasta is best suited to a specific sauce or dish. In this article we discuss some of the most popular pasta shapes and the best ways to use them. Spaghetti This long and thin pasta is one of the most common and most loved pasta types. The fact that it is only a little thicker than angel hair, but not quite as delicate, means that spaghetti is well suited to…

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    The only quantity conversion chart you will ever need
    In Caxton

    The only quantity conversion chart you will ever need

    We’ve selected the ingredients we thought most useful to be converted for everyday and special-occasion cooking and baking, and have put together a comprehensive volume-to-weight conversion chart for your convenience. We’ve carefully weighed out each ingredient in our test kitchen, and we hope our conversion chart will be very useful in your home kitchen. Because all ingredients have different densities, 1 cup of one ingredient will not be equal in weight for the same volume of another ingredient – hence the importance of a conversion chart. READ MORE: How to calculate catering quantities per person Our conversion chart will also…

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    How to cook dry pasta perfectly
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    How to cook dry pasta perfectly

    How to cook dry pasta perfectly The secret to cooking the perfect dry pasta is 1, to make sure your pot is big enough and have enough water in it and 2, make sure you have a timer on to make sure you are not over cooking or under cooking your pasta. The average cooing time for pasta is 10-12 minutes First off it to always make sure you have enough salted boiling water to cook the dry pasta in. There should be about 1 litre of water to every 100g of pasta. Once the water is rapidly boiling, add the…

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    Luxury Christmas gift guide
    In Caxton

    Luxury Christmas gifts for foodies

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly! We can guarantee you’ll be the favourite this festive season when you wrap up one of these for the foodies in your life. Christmas gift ideas for your foodie friends Philips Avance Pasta Maker, RSP R3 999 What if there was a product that could provide you with endless fresh pasta options in less than 10 minutes? To good to be true? Try,  too good to miss out on. The Philips Avance PastaMaker takes the effort out of pasta-making. Just put in your ingredients, press a button, and let the Pasta Maker do all…

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    Weekly menu
    In Caxton

    Weekly menu: 13 – 19 May 2019

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too!   Fennel bulb, bacon and mature cheddar bake This fennel bulb, bacon and mature cheddar bake is a quick and easy dinner sure to please the entire family. The smokiness of the bacon is perfectly complemented by the creamy cheddar, and it’s only made better by the fact that it takes less than an hour to prepare.  Recipe here: Fennel bulb, bacon and mature cheddar bake Creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti To make this recipe, you will…

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