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Mother’s Day surprise

Show your mum how much you love her by rustling up a home-cooked supper on May 12. Surprise her by serving up her two favourite dishes, whatever they may be Tandoori ChickenServes 4 2 lemons, juice only4 tsp paprika2 red onions, finely chopped16 skinless chicken thighs300ml Greek yogurtlarge piece ginger, grated4 garlic cloves, crushed¾ tsp garam masala¾ tsp ground cumin½ tsp chilli powder¼ tsp turmeric Mix the lemon juice with the paprika and red onions… Read More »Mother’s Day surprise

CLUB MED

Crisp, cool and refreshing, these fruit-based salad recipes are the best eaten outdoors. Photos courtesy of Adobe Stock CUCUMBER MELON CAPRESE SALAD  Serves 2 (appetizer)  8 thin slices cantaloupe  255g cucumber, thinly sliced  Large handful arugula greens, stems removed  Small handful basil leaves, torn into large pieces  Small handful mint leaves, torn into large pieces  1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling  3tsp white wine vinegar  170g fresh mozzarella, drained, halved and sliced  In a… Read More »CLUB MED

Just Desserts

Chewy, gooey meringues and custard-filled pastries provide the perfect accompaniment to summer fruits, and never fail to produce gasps of delight when they appear. MERINGUES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Makes 6 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 115g caster sugar 115g icing sugar 600g strawberries 25g icing sugar Heat the oven to 110˚C. Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl to form stiff peaks. Add the caster sugar, a dessertspoonful at a time,… Read More »Just Desserts

SPRING BREAK-FASTS 

Try these easy-to-make, egg-based brunch dishes, just perfect for the long Easter weekend. PHOTOS COURTESY OF Adobe Stock  EASY EGG MUFFINS  Serves 4  1tbsp oil  150g broccoli, finely chopped  1 red pepper, finely chopped  4 slices bacon, chopped  2 spring onions, sliced  6 large eggs  1tbsp milk  Pinch of smoked paprika  50g cheddar or gruyère, grated  Handful of chives, chopped  Heat the oven to 200˚C. Brush half the oil across an 8-hole muffin tin.  Heat… Read More »SPRING BREAK-FASTS