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07/10/2026

This is the kind of little kitchen staple that can take a simple dinner and make it seriously delicious! 🤠🧈

Perfect for adding an extra hit of flavour to your favourite meals and SO easy to keep in the fridge ready to go.

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COWBOY BUTTER

INGREDIENTS
150g Butter, softened & chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
½ tsp Chilli Flakes
2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp Lemon Juice

METHOD
1. Place the butter, garlic, mustard, chilli flakes, parsley and lemon juice in a small bowl. Using a fork, incorporate all the ingredients together.
2. Spoon the mixture onto a 30cm piece of baking paper and shape into a 15cm log.
3. Roll the baking paper up tightly to enclose the butter log, twisting the ends to compact it.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

06/10/2026

Juicy golden chicken baked with sweet prunes, briny olives and capers in a rich, tangy white w**e sauce. This one is seriously packed with flavour and makes an easy dinner that feels a little bit special!

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CHICKEN MARBELLA

INGREDIENTS
4 Chicken Breasts
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Thyme
½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
½ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
½ cup Pitted Green Olives
¼ cup Capers, drained
½ cup Pitted Prunes
½ cup White W**e
¼ cup Chicken Stock
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Red W**e Vinegar
2 Bay Leaves
2 tbsp Parsley, chopped

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced.
2. Season the chicken with oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
4. Add garlic to the same pan and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add olives, capers, prunes, white w**e, chicken stock, brown sugar, vinegar and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
5. Return chicken to the pan and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove bay leaves and scatter with parsley before serving.

05/10/2026

Steak Diane is one of those classics that never goes out of style! 🥩✨

Tender sirloin steaks smothered in a rich, savoury mushroom and Diane sauce — the kind of dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but is surprisingly easy to make at home.

Perfect for a Friday night dinner, date night or whenever you want to make steak feel a little extra special. 😍

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STEAK DIANE

INGREDIENTS
4 Sirloin Steaks
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
30g Butter
1 Onion, finely diced
200g Mushrooms, sliced
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
½ cup Beef Stock
½ cup Thickened Cream
1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
1½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
Green Beans, to serve
Roasted Potatoes, to serve

METHOD
1. Bring steaks to room temperature for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook steaks for 2–3 minutes each side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter.
4. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and golden then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Stir through mustard, Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add cream and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Return the steaks and any resting juices to the pan. Spoon sauce over the steaks and warm through for 1 minute.
7. Finish with parsley.

04/10/2026

Tender caramelised beef, crunchy veggies and a deliciously savoury-sweet bulgogi marinade, all served over fluffy jasmine rice. 🤤

This is one of those easy dinners that tastes like you’ve put in way more effort than you actually have!

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BEEF BULGOGI BOWLS

INGREDIENTS
600g Beef Rump or Sirloin, thinly sliced
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp Ginger, minced
⅓ cup Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Bulgogi Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Rice W**e Vinegar
1 tbsp Lime Juice
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Red Capsicum, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
3 Spring Onions, sliced
Sesame Seeds, to serve
Jasmine Rice, to serve

METHOD
1. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, bulgogi sauce, sesame oil, rice w**e vinegar, lime juice, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
2. Add the sliced beef and toss well to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes to marinade.
3. Cook the jasmine rice according to packet directions.
4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Cook the beef in batches so it caramelises.
5. Add the capsicum and carrot during the final few minutes of cooking and toss through the beef.
6. Return everything to the pan and toss with the spring onion.
7. Serve over jasmine rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

04/10/2026

Sticky, sweet, savoury and seriously addictive! 🤤🥢

These Sticky Maple Pork Belly Bites are crispy on the outside, coated in a glossy maple glaze and packed with flavour. The kind of recipe that disappears from the plate before you even realise it! 😍

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STICKY MAPLE PORK BELLY BITES

INGREDIENTS
1kg Pork Belly, rindless and cut into cubes
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp Maple Syrup
3 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Rice W**e Vinegar
1 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp Ginger, minced
1 tsp Brown Sugar
½ tsp Chinese Five Spice
½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
½ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
2 Spring Onions, sliced, to serve
Sesame Seeds, to serve

METHOD
1. Season the pork evenly with salt and pepper.
2. Place the pork in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 18–22 minutes at 200°C, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
3. While the pork cooks, combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, rice w**e vinegar, sweet chilli sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and Chinese five spice.
4. Transfer the cooked pork to a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Pour over the sauce and toss continuously for 2–4 minutes until the sauce becomes thick, glossy and sticky.
6. Remove from the heat and scatter with spring onion and sesame seeds.

Springbok Delights

03/10/2026

Crunchy, chocolatey, packed with Maltesers and topped with even MORE Maltesers… because there’s no such thing as too much chocolate! 😍

This easy no-bake slice is the perfect sweet treat when you need a little chocolate fix. And honestly, cutting into that chocolate topping and seeing all those Maltesers underneath… 🤤

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MALTESER SLICE

INGREDIENTS
250g Marie Biscuits
125g Butter
½ cup Brown Sugar
⅓ cup Golden Syrup
¼ cup Cocoa Powder
200g Maltesers

TOPPING INGREDIENTS
300g Milk Chocolate
1 tsp Vegetable Oil
100g Maltesers

METHOD
1. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
2. Place the biscuits into a food processor and blitz until crushed. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Over low heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, golden syrup and cocoa powder together. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir through the crushed biscuits.
4. Allow the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes, then fold through the Maltesers.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.
6. Melt the milk chocolate and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst until smooth. Pour over the slice and spread evenly.
7. Scatter over the remaining Maltesers, gently pressing them into the chocolate.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
9. Remove from the tin and cut into squares with a sharp knife.

01/10/2026

Who says pizza has to be traditional?! 🙌 This one takes all the delicious flavours of chicken tikka curry and turns them into an easy, cheesy naan pizza topped with red onion, capsicum, fresh coriander, Greek yoghurt AND a drizzle of mango chutney. 🤤

It’s quick, packed with flavour and perfect for an easy midweek dinner or fakeaway night!

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CHICKEN TIKKA NAAN PIZZA

INGREDIENTS
4 Naan Bread
500g Chicken Breast, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
2 tbsp Tikka Masala Paste
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Garam Masala
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
½ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Mozzarella, grated
1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
½ Red Capsicum, thinly sliced
¼ cup Coriander Leaves, to serve
Greek Yoghurt, to serve
Mango Chutney, to serve

METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C and line two large baking trays.
2. Combine the chicken, Greek yoghurt, tikka masala paste, lemon juice, garam masala, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes, stirring regularly, until browned and cooked through.
4. Place the naan breads onto the baking trays. Scatter with mozzarella, followed by the chicken, red onion and capsicum.
5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the naan is crisp around the edges and the cheese is melted and golden.
6. Finish with fresh coriander and drizzle with extra Greek yoghurt and mango chutney.

30/09/2026

This creamed spinach is the perfect side dish when you want something simple, comforting and packed with flavour! 🥬✨

Tender spinach is folded through a silky parmesan sauce with garlic and a hint of nutmeg. It’s the perfect partner for steak, roast meats, chicken or pretty much anything that needs a delicious veggie side! 😍

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CREAMED SPINACH

INGREDIENTS
500g Baby Spinach
30g Butter
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp Plain Flour
1 cup Milk
½ cup Thickened Cream
½ cup Parmesan, finely grated
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
¼ tsp Cracked Black Pepper

METHOD
1. Place spinach in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. Roughly chop.
2. Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds then stir in flour and cook for a further minute.
4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir through parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper then add spinach and stir until combined and heated through.

29/09/2026

What a month! From everyday family favourites to our Fakeaway Feast Week, September was packed with delicious recipes, sweet treats and plenty of comfort food. 🍽️❤️

And you chose your favourites! 🏆

⭐ Beef Stroganoff Meatballs
⭐ Fakeaway Sweet & Sour Pork Meatballs
⭐ Lamb & Feta Sausage Rolls
⭐ Caramilk Slice

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28/09/2026

Looking for an easy pasta dinner that’s packed with flavour? This one is a winner! 😍

Tender lamb mince, golden mushrooms, garlic and herbs tossed through rigatoni in a rich, cheesy sauce with just the right amount of dijon and worcestershire for extra flavour. So comforting, so delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner! ❤️

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LAMB & MUSHROOM RIGATONI

INGREDIENTS
500g Lamb Mince
400g Rigatoni
250g Mushrooms, sliced
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Onion, finely diced
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 cup Beef Stock
300ml Thickened Cream
½ cup Parmesan, finely grated
1 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
½ tsp Cracked Black Pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped, to serve
Extra Parmesan, to serve

METHOD
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the rigatoni according to packet directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the lamb mince and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
4. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and golden.
5. Add the garlic, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir through the mustard and Worcestershire sauce, followed by the beef stock and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the cream. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken then stir through the Parmesan.
8. Add the drained pasta and toss until well coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
9. Finish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

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