VEGETABLES

Peppermint Crisp Cake

Peppermint Crisp Cake

Peppermint Crisp CakeIngredientsMakes 1 x 20cm round cake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour minutes 180g butter, softened 180g castor sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 260ml Amasi or buttermilk 240g Cake flour, sifted 10ml baking powder 10ml...

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder IngredientsServes: 6-8 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 4 hours 2.5kg lamb shoulder Salt and pepper to taste 4 cloves garlic 20g fresh Italian Parsley 2 Tbs dried oregano 1 lemon, zested & Juiced 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce 2 Tbs olive oil 1.5...

Bacon & Red Lentil Soup

Bacon & Red Lentil Soup

Bacon & Red Lentil Soup IngredientsServes 4-6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 1 Tbs olive oil 200g streaky bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 Tbs garlic & Ginger paste 2 Tbs mild curry powder 2 potatoes, peeled & chopped 1 cup dried red...

Chakalaka Rice

Chakalaka Rice

Chakalaka RiceIngredientsServes 4 1 cup Spekko Basmati Rice2 cups boiling water2 Tbs olive oil1 onion, chopped1/2 red pepper, diced1/2 green pepper, diced1 Tbs chopped garlic2 tsp chopped gingerPinch chilli flakes3 Tbs curry powder2 carrots, grated2 1/2 cups vegetable...

Zola’s Feasts Butter Chicken Curry

Zola’s Feasts Butter Chicken Curry

Zola's Feasts Butter Chicken Curry IngredientsServes 4-6 For marinade:½ cup plain double cream yoghurt1 Tbs crushed garlic1 Tbs grated ginger1 tsp chopped chilli (or to taste)1 tsp turmeric2 tsp garam masala1 tsp salt1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs For the...

Frozen White Choc Mousse

Frozen White Choc Mousse

Frozen White Choc Mousse Ingredients200g white chocolate 30g unsalted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs, separated 2/4 cups castor sugar 250ml fresh cream Toasted coconut & fruit to garnishInstructionsMelt together chocolate and butter. Whisk together...

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins

Apple Crumble Muffins IngredientsMakes 12 For the apples: 2 apples, peeled, cored & diced 2 Tbs water 1 Tbs sugar For the crumble: ½ cup cake flour 60g softened butter 4 Tbs brown sugar 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon For the...

Sticky Soy Sesame Chicken

Sticky Soy Sesame Chicken

Sticky Soy Sesame Chicken IngredientsServes 4 8 chicken drumsticks2 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix1/4 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce2 tsp chilli paste (or to taste)2 garlic cloves, chopped1 Tbs grated ginger3 Tbs sesame seedsInstructionsSeason the chicken with...

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie Ingredients200g ginger biscuits, crushed 100g butter, melted 3 Large eggs, separated 1 tin sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 3/4 cups castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract InstructionsPreheat oven to 180c. Mix together crushed biscuits and...

Boerewors Burgers with Apple Chutney

Boerewors Burgers with Apple Chutney

Boerewors Burgers with Apple Chutney IngredientsServes 4 For the chutney:6 Jazz Apples, cored and diced1 onion, diced1 cup sugar1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1 tsp ground coriander1/4 tsp ground mixed spice1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 coil Boerewors4 burger bunsLettuce...

Raisin Rock Buns

Raisin Rock Buns

Raisin Rock BunsIngredientsMakes 8 260g self-raising flour 60g cold butter, diced 100g granulated sugar (plus extra Tbs to sprinkle on top) 50g raisins 1 Large egg 120ml milk 1 tsp vanilla InstructionsPreheat oven to 190c. Rub together the self raising flour and...

Apple & Sumac Smoothie

Apple & Sumac Smoothie

Apple & Sumac SmoothieIngredients2 apples 1 Tbs sumac 1/2 cup plain yoghurt 1/4 cup muesli 1 cup ice 1/2 cup apple juice Honey to tasteInstructionsAdd all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.

Chicken Mayo Stuffed Flatbreads

Chicken Mayo Stuffed Flatbreads

Chicken Mayo Stuffed FlatbreadsIngredientsMakes 4 large breads For the filling:2 cups shredded cooked chicken1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup cream cheese1/2 cup grated cheddar2 Tbs sweet chilli sauceSalt and pepper For the flatbreads:2 1/2 cups cake flour1/2 tsp salt1/3 cup...

Salmon, Noodles & Stir Fried Bok Choy

Salmon, Noodles & Stir Fried Bok Choy

Salmon, Noodles & Stir Fried Bok ChoyIngredientsServes 4 4 Salmon Portions 2 Tbs Chinese 5-spice 2 Tbs Olive Oil 1 Tbs garlic and ginger paste 4 Tbs soy sauce 2 Tbs Honey 100g cooked noodles/spaghetti 1 punnet baby bok choy, halved and washed 4 shiitake mushrooms,...

Chilli with Avo Cornbread Topping

Chilli with Avo Cornbread Topping

Chilli with Avo Cornbread Topping IngredientsServes 6-8 For the chilli:1 onion, chopped1/2 red pepper, diced1/2 yellow pepper, diced2 garlic cloves, chopped500g mince1 Tbs ground cumin1 Tbs ground coriander For the cornbread:1 avocado, mashed1 cup creamed corn1 Large...

Beef & Barley Soup

Beef & Barley Soup

Beef & Barley SoupIngredientsServes 4 2 Tbs olive oil 500g stewing beef 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp thyme 2 tsp crushed garlic & ginger paste 1 cup Pearl barley 1 stock cube (dissolved in 1L water) Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbs chopped...

Chakalaka Eggs

Chakalaka Eggs

Chakalaka EggsIngredientsServes 4 2 Tbs oil 1 onion, diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 1/4 yellow pepper 1/4 green pepper 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1 Tbs Zola’s Feasts curry powder 2 carrots, grated 1 tin baked beans 1/2 cup water Salt and pepper 8...

Choc Chunk Cookies

Choc Chunk Cookies

Choc Chunk CookiesIngredientsMakes about 24 depending on size 225g softened butter 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 3 cups cake flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200g chocolate ** InstructionsPreheat oven to 180c Cream together butter,...

Eggs Florentine

Eggs Florentine

Eggs FlorentineIngredientsServes 2 For the spinach: 1 Tbs olive oil 1 tsp Zola’s Feasts Spice Mix 1 cup chopped spinach Salt to taste For the hollandaise: 2 egg yolks 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp water 100g butter, melted Salt to taste 4 eggs 2 Tbs white wine vinegar Water...

Zola’s Feasts Butternut Soup

Zola’s Feasts Butternut Soup

Zola’s Feasts Butternut SoupIngredientsServes 4 1 kg butternut, peeled and chopped 2 Tbs olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, chopped 1 thumb size piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tsp Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix 1 L...

Boerewors Shakshuka

Boerewors Shakshuka

Boerewors ShakshukaIngredientsServes 3 or 4 2 Tbs olive oil 1 coil of Boerewors 1 onion, diced 1 pepper, diced 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped 3 Tbs tomato chilli chutney Salt and pepper 4-6 eggsInstructionsCut the Boerewors into smaller sausages. Heat oil in a pan, then...

Zola’s Feasts Oxtail Stew

Zola’s Feasts Oxtail Stew

Zola’s Feasts Oxtail Stew IngredientsServes 4-6 2kg oxtail 4 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix 2 Tbs oil 2 onions, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbs chopped ginger 1 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Fragrant Curry Powder 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 Tbs brown sugar...

Pickled Fish

Pickled Fish

Pickled Fish IngredientsServes 4-6 1/2 cup cake flour Salt and pepper 500g fish fillets (I use hake) 3 Tbs oil 2 onions, sliced 3 bay leaves 1 tsp peppercorns 3 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Fragrant Curry Powder 1 tsp turmeric 3/4 cups white sugar 1 cup white spirit...

Hot Cross Cinnabuns

Hot Cross Cinnabuns

Hot Cross Cinnabuns IngredientsMakes 12 For the dough:4 cups cake flour10g yeast2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground allspice1 cup raisins1 cup sugarZest of 1 naartjie/clementine2 eggs1 cup milk100g salted butter, melted For the filling:100g softened...

Scones with Homemade Fig Jam

Scones with Homemade Fig Jam

Scones with Homemade Fig JamIngredientsFor the fig jam:1kg fresh ripe figs2 cups sugar1 lemon For the scones:2 cups cake flour2 tsp baking powder60g cold butter1/2 cup sugar2 Large eggs120ml milk1 tsp vanillaInstructionsChop the figs (the size depends on how chunky...

Peri-Peri Chicken

Peri-Peri Chicken

Peri-Peri ChickenIngredientsServes 4 4 Tbs Peri-peri sauce (I use the Checkers Forage & Feast Range) 3 Tbs honey 1 Tbs fresh thyme 2 chopped garlic cloves Salt and pepper 8 chicken thighs and drumsticksInstructionsPreheat oven to 200c Mix together the peri-peri sauce,...

Zola’s Feasts Fish Cakes

Zola’s Feasts Fish Cakes

Zola’s Feasts Fish CakesIngredientsServes 4 2 medium potatoes Salt and pepper 2 Tbs butter 800g hake, skinless & boneless 2 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Spice Mix 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups breadcrumbs 4 Tbs Olive oil for fryingInstructionsPeel and...

Yoghurt & Herb Marinated Chicken

Yoghurt & Herb Marinated Chicken

Yoghurt & Herb Marinated ChickenIngredientsServes 4 4 chicken breasts 1 Glad Large freezer bag 1 cup plain double cream yoghurt 2 Tbs chopped garlic 2 Tbs Sriracha sauce (or your favourite hot sauce) 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, coriander, mint) Salt...

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy Blueberry PancakesIngredientsServes 4 2 cups cake flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbs baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Pinch salt 1 1/4 cups Amasi / Buttermilk 2 Large eggs 4 Tbs sunflower oilInstructionsWhisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarb and salt...

Nectarine & Thyme Sorbet Bellini

Nectarine & Thyme Sorbet Bellini

Nectarine & Thyme Sorbet Bellini IngredientsServes 6-8 6 ripe nectarines 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 sprigs fresh thyme (plus extra for serving) Juice of 1 lemon Chilled Bubbly to serveInstructionsChop the nectarines, then place into a freezer bag and freeze for at...

Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Chicken

Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Chicken

Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto ChickenIngredientsServes 4 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin and bone in Salt and pepper 2 Tbs Olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 125g sundried tomato pesto 2 Tbs honey 1 tin coconut milk 160g sugar snaps/mange...

Iphalishi with Roasted Plums

Iphalishi with Roasted Plums

Iphalishi with Roasted PlumsIngredientsServes 4 For the plums: 4 ripe plums, halved 1 Tbs juniper berries 2 star anise 4 Tbs honey 1/4 cup water 3 cups water For iphalishi: 1 tsp salt 1 cup milk 1 cup maize mealInstructionsPreheat oven to 180c Place halved plums,...

Homemade Pineapple Beer

Homemade Pineapple Beer

Homemade Pineapple BeersIngredientsMakes about 2L 250g fresh pineapple (or just the peels) 500 g white sugar 100 g seedless raisins 2 Tbs grated fresh ginger Juice of 1 lemon 500 ml boiling water 1.5 litres water, at room temperature 10 g instant dry yeast...

Paper steamed Curried Fish with Sweet Potatoes

Paper steamed Curried Fish with Sweet Potatoes

Paper steamed Curried Fish with Sweet PotatoesIngredientsServes 4 6 baby sweet potatoes Salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, coriander) Olive oil 4 fish fillets 2 Tbs curry powder Salt and pepper 4 sheets baking paper 1 lemon, cut into...

Coconut Curry Mussels

Coconut Curry Mussels

Coconut Curry MusselsIngredientsServes 4 2 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1 Tbs chopped fresh garlic 1 chilli, halved 2 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Curry Powder 1 tin coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 kg mussels 1 lemon Handful fresh...

Zola’s Feasts Burger Patties

Zola’s Feasts Burger Patties

Zola’s Feasts Burger PattiesIngredientsMakes 4 800g sirloin (with fat), coarsely minced 3 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix 2 Tbs chopped garlic 1 tsp chopped chilli 1 Tbs chopped parsley 2 tsp salt 2 Tbs olive oil InstructionsCombine the mince, spice mix,...

Sweet Mustard Chicken

Sweet Mustard Chicken

Sweet Mustard ChickenIngredientsServes 4 4 potatoes, quartered 2 peppers (red & yellow), chopped 2 brinjals, chopped Salt & pepper Olive oil 1 whole chicken (about 2kg) 2 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix 2 Tbs Sweet Mustard SauceInstructionsPreheat oven to...

Sugar Bean & Eisbein Stew

Sugar Bean & Eisbein Stew

Sugar Bean & Eisbein Stew IngredientsServes 4-6 1kg sugar beans, washed 1 Eisbein (300-500g) 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 dried/fresh chillies (or to taste) 2 Tbs chopped garlic 2 Tbs chopped ginger 2 L water (plus more to top up) Black pepper to...

Chipotle Cauliflower, Bean & Maize Rice Bowl

Chipotle Cauliflower, Bean & Maize Rice Bowl

Chipotle Cauliflower, Bean & Maize Rice Bowl IngredientsServes 4 For the cauliflower: 2 Tbs olive oil 2 tsp chopped garlic 350g cauliflower florets 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chipotle sauce 2 Tbs honey Salt and pepper For the maize Rice: 1 cup mealie rice Water 1/2 tsp...

Choc-Vanilla Icebox Cookies

Choc-Vanilla Icebox Cookies

Choc-Vanilla Icebox Cookies IngredientsMakes about 24 (depending on size) 250g softened butter 250g castor sugar 2 tsp vanilla 3 large eggs 500g cake flour 50g cocoa powder, siftedInstructionsCream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and creamy and the...

Spiced Butter Roasted Turkey & Pan Gravy

Spiced Butter Roasted Turkey & Pan Gravy

Spiced Butter Roasted Turkey & Pan GravyIngredients1 whole Turkey 200g softened butter 4 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Spice Mix Salt to taste 2 onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 1 bulb garlic, cloves separated 1 Tbs cornflour Salt and pepperInstructionsPreheat...

Zola’s Feasts Lasagne

Zola’s Feasts Lasagne

Zola’s Feasts LasagneIngredientsServes 4-6 3 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, grated 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 500g beef mince 3 Tbs Zola’s Feasts Flavourbomb Spice Mix 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 Tbs sugar 80g butter 1/4 cup flour 3 cups milk 200g cheddar...

Sweet Chilli Pesto Prawn Lettuce Cups

Sweet Chilli Pesto Prawn Lettuce Cups

Sweet Chilli Pesto Prawn Lettuce CupsIngredientsServes 4 as a light lunch or 8 as a starter 2 Tbs olive oil800g prawns, shelled and deveinedSalt and pepper3 Tbs sweet chilli sauce1 Tbs basil pesto1 head iceberg lettuce1/2 cup tzatziki *Lemon wedges to serve...

Cinnamon & Orange Rooibos Iced Tea

Cinnamon & Orange Rooibos Iced Tea

Cinnamon & Orange Rooibos Iced TeaIngredientsServes 6-8 4 Rooibos Teabags 2 cinnamon sticks 1 orange, zest peeled then sliced 1 L boiling water Honey to taste Ice to serve *soda water or lemonade (optional)InstructionsPlace Rooibos tea, cinnamon, orange zest and...

Marmalade Glazed Gammon

Marmalade Glazed Gammon

Marmalade Glazed GammonIngredientsServes 4-6 2kg boneless uncooked gammon 1 orange (zested, 1/2 sliced, 1/2 juiced) 4 slices fresh ginger 2 bay leaves 4 cloves About 1.5L cold water 2 Tbs chopped fresh ginger 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup orange marmalade Salt and...