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Oven Roasted Feta & Mushroom Pasta

Oven Roasted Feta & Mushroom Pasta

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:26 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: 400g pasta of choice 200g block feta cheese 1 large red onion 500g portabellini mushrooms ± 6 fresh thyme sprigs Zest and juice of 1 lemon Olive…

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Orecchiette & Portabellini Pesto Salad

Orecchiette & Portabellini Pesto Salad

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:25 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 6 Ingredients: 500g orecchiette or similar short pasta  100g asparagus 100g edamame beans, shelled 100g fresh peas, shelled Pesto: 2 cups basil leaves, well packed ¼ cup sunflower seeds,…

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TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE PEPPER

TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE PEPPER

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:24 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 This is a very modest way of serving freshly made tagliatelle, but without a doubt one of the tastiest. Sprinkle the dish with chopped flat leaved parsley. 400…

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Mushroom Bolognaise recipe

Mushroom Bolognaise recipe

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:23 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 6 Ingredients: 500g portabellini or white button mushrooms 1 onion, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely grated 1 large zucchini, finely grated 2 cloves…

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Grilled mushroom Salad Pizza

Grilled mushroom Salad Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes 2 medium sized pizzas Ingredients: ± 500g store bought pizza dough 2 large portabello mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, grated 250ml tomato based pizza/ pasta sauce 300g mozzarella, grated 150g…

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Curried Mushroom Naan Pizza

Curried Mushroom Naan Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 July 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

In the heart of winter there's nothing better than a comforting, flavoursome bowls of pasta or an irresistible, crispy and cheesy pizza. And both sensationally better topped with umami-rich meaty mushrooms! …

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Savour Roodeberg with a traditional winter warming dessert

Savour Roodeberg with a traditional winter warming dessert

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:29 June 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Proudly SA wines/Recipes

Red wine and chocolate are a winning winter combo and with World Chocolate Day on 7 July, there’s no better time to indulge your sweet tooth have teamed up with…

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Sticky Beef & Mushroom Stir Fry

Sticky Beef & Mushroom Stir Fry

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:26 June 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: Rice: 250ml uncooked white basmati rice 375ml water 1 tsp sea salt Stir fry: 400g sirloin, rump or similar steak 2 tsp corn starch 2 Tbsp soy…

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Steak & Mushroom Niçoise Salad

Steak & Mushroom Niçoise Salad

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:24 June 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper, to…

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Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:23 June 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Perfect for comfort food as we are still experiencing some rainy and wet weather. This recipe serves 4-6. Ingredients: 500g leg of lamb, deboned and diced into small cubes 1…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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