Entries by The Twins

CHOCOLATE BANANA ROOIBOS BAKED OATS

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup LaageR Citrus & Ginger Green Rooibos tea, strongly brewed (2 teabags) • 1⁄2 cup coconut milk • 1 egg • 2 Tbls maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp cinnamon • 2 Tbls cocoa powder • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp baking powder […]

APPLE PIE ROOIBOS BAKED OATS

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup Laager Cranberry & Wild Cherry Rooibos, strongly brewed (2 teabags) • 1⁄2 cup milk • 1 egg • 2 Tbls honey • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp cinnamon • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 cup chopped apples • 1 cup […]

EARL GREY LAVENDER SCONES

INGREDIENTS 2 cups self-raising flour 1⁄4 tsp salt 1⁄4 cup castor sugar 1⁄2 cup cold butter (cubed) 1 Tbls dried lavender (lightly crushed) 2 Earl Grey tea bags 3⁄4 cup warm milk 1 egg METHOD: Warm the milk (don’t boil). Add Earl Grey teabags, let steep for 5–10 minutes. Remove tea bags and leave milk […]

LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE with a LEMON GLAZE

CAKE SPONGE: 3/4 cups castor sugar 3 Tbls Lemon Zest 1 Cup Butter, unsalted, softened 4 Large Eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/3 Cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 Cup Buttermilk 1/2 Cup Sour Cream, room temperature 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed 3 […]

BROWNIE COBBLER served with Ice-cream

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup self-raising flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup castor sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla SAUCE: 1/4 cup castor sugar 1/4 cup cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 cups almost boiling water METHOD 1. Grease a 20×20 cm square baking pan. […]

COCONUT LIME CHICKEN CURRY served with Jasmine Rice

INGREDIENTS: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 tsp dried thyme 1 onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup coconut milk Zest and juice of 2 limes 1 Tbls honey 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped […]

WHIPPED FETA WITH ROASTED STRAWBERRIES served with Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup feta cheese (plain) 1/2 cup cream cheese 2 Tbls olive oil 1 Tbls lemon juice Salt & Pepper, to taste 2 cups fresh strawberries 2 Tbls honey 2 Tbls balsamic vinegar METHOD 1. For the strawberries, slice them in half and place them in a pan, on high heat. 2. Drizzle with […]

RASPEBERRY MOJITO

INGREDIENTS: A handful of fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh raspberries, cubed 1/4 cup Lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 cup Simple syrup 1 cup tonic water 1 cup ice 1/4 cup white rum *optional Fresh lime, sliced METHOD 1. In a jug, throw in the watermelon and mint leaves, muddle them until it becomes a […]

True Love feature

They say thatb good things come in pairs, and that couldn’t be truer for Mamelodi born chefs. Please read the full article in the Link below

PILCHARD LASAGNE

For the pilchard sauce: 2 tins pilchards in tomato sauce 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbls cooking oil 1 Tbls smoked paprika 1 Tbls tomato paste 2 Tbls curry paste Salt & pepper to taste 1⁄2 cup water For layering: Lasagne sheets 1 cup grated cheddar cheese White sauce: 2 […]