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Frozen Cherry Chocolate Pudding Cake

by capedemo | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

Give tradition a cool twist with this crowd-pleasing cake! INGREDIENTS 1kg store-bought Christmas pudding, crumbled6L vanilla ice cream, softened2 cups cherries in cane sugar syrup (from delis and specialty food shops)2/3 cup (165ml) cherry syrupChocolate shards...

Courgetti with pesto and balsamic tomatoes

by capedemo | Nov 24, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

Who needs pasta when you can have spiralized courgette? Try our easy 'courgetti' recipe, made with baby plum tomatoes, garlic, pesto, pine nuts and a lot of courgette noodles Ingredients Baby plum tomatoes x8 (4 halved and 4 whole)Olive oilGarlic 1/2 clove,...

Cheesecake Tarts

by capedemo | Oct 20, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

The easiest way to get your cheesecake fix is with these microwave cheesecake tarts. INGREDIENTS 200g packet Tennis biscuits100g butter, melted30ml golden syrup FOR THE FILLING 230g tub cream cheese, at room temperature180ml castor sugar5ml vanilla essence160ml cream2...

Peppermint Crisp Fridge Tart

by capedemo | Sep 22, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

Looking for that long-lost delicious Peppermint Crisp pudding recipe that you remember from your childhood? Well, you’ve found it! Ingredients 250ml Orley Whip or whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks2 packets of Tennis biscuits (although you will probably use...

EASY LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA

by capedemo | Aug 19, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

You won’t believe how quick and simple this is with ingredients you already have on hand! Serve with pasta and you’re set! INGREDIENTS: 500g spaghetti500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in halfKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/2...

Air Fryer Bread

by capedemo | Jul 15, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo, Kitchen Appliances

We tried all sorts of ways to make bread if you are without an oven -- and this was one of our favorites. The crust emerges golden and crisp and the interior is light and airy. Special equipment: a 15-by-8-cm round pan; a 3L air fryer. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons...

Winter Vegetable Soup With Split Red Lentils

by capedemo | Jun 23, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, and diced 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and chopped into 2cm chunks 3 potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 2cm cubes 2cm cup split...

Pumpkin and goat’s cheese-tart

by capedemo | Feb 1, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

This impressive make-ahead tart is perfect for entertaining, picnics and everything in-between! INGREDIENTS 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed650g butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded120g goat's cheese, crumbled2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves4 eggs160ml (2/3 cup)...

Dill Pickle Hamburger Pizza

by capedemo | Jan 15, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

A delicious and super easy to make burger pizza is just what you need this weekend! Ingredients 250g ground beef1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup prepared mustard1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups shredded lettuce1/2 cup chopped dill pickle1/4...

Strawberry shortcake slice

by capedemo | Jan 9, 2020 | Cooking with Cape Demo

Layer biscuits with strawberries and cream and they'll soften to create an indulgent no-bake dessert. Super easy and delicious, it's a fabulous summer treat. Ingredients 600ml double cream1 tbsp vanilla bean paste1 tbsp orange blossom water125g icing sugar, plus 2...